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SPOTLIGHT ON… CaSTrOL HEavy DUTy LUbrICaNTS

A Century of Research & Collaboration Castrol’s Success in Developing a Superior Synthetic Diesel Engine Oil: Elixion 5W30 CJ4 by MarEK KraSUSKI

n 1899 the English entrepreneur, Charles Wakefield, established an oil company which, some years later, revolutionized the transportation industry with the introduction of a new lubricant into the global market. In consultation with industry participants at that time, success followed success as Charles “Cheers” Wakefield continued to contribute to exciting record achievements. His product was the chosen oil for breaking world speed and endurance records on land, sea, and air. The company’s success continues to grow in accordance with the founder’s principles of consultation and partnership in the development of products that meet and surpass customer demand. Over 100 years later, Charles Wakefield’s company, Castrol Lubricants, still abides by its bedrock philosophy upon which its worldleading lubrication solutions continue to excel. Castrol is distinguished by its exclusive commitment to the design, manufacture and distribution of lubricating oils. All research initiatives, intellectual effort, and funds are invested in the continuous development of this specific range of lubricants. A century-long commitment to product excellence has brought to the market a spectrum of oils, lubricants and greases for passenger and recreational vehicles, as well as for on-road and off-road commercial vehicle applications. Many in the transportation industry have relied

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on Castrol’s Heavy Duty family of diesel engine oils for top performance - notably the Castrol Hypuron 15W40, Tection Extra 15W40 and Assuron SAE 40 brands. The company’s reputation as the brand of choice has been underscored, this time, by its five-year research commitment to the development of the new Castrol Elixion 5W30 CJ4 engine oil, a superior synthetic base lubricant. “As a premier national

distributor of automotive and commercial lubricants in Canada, Castrol is pleased to present the most up-to-date advancement formulation,” announced Mark Pagnanelli, HD Sales & Marketing manager for Wakefield Canada, Castrol’s exclusive strategic partner and national distributor of Castrol branded lubricants in Canada. Elixion is Castrol’s response to the commercial transportation industry’s need for superior-grade oil capable of optimal performance under the most stressful conditions. Its full synthetic composition and stable viscosity allow for flexible drain intervals. Longer drain intervals

translate into less oil, less maintenance and labour costs, and less down time, resulting in higher operational efficiencies. Always attentive to customer demand, Castrol designed this synthetic product to reap multiple cost saving benefits. “Elixion provides the

in addition to saving fuel, have extended oil life, ensured excellent cold-start potential, and effective soot-handling capability. Castrol Elixion’s alltemperature engine protection is guaranteed by base oil properties which allow for low pour points for cold temperature wear

additional benefit of low friction grade which results in a three-to-four percent fuel savings. We are the only manufacturer in the market confident enough to state this on the product label,” continued Mark. Indeed, evidence-based research supports Castrol’s commitment to its customers. Millions of miles of real world-testing by real fleets world wide under a variety of conditions has been undertaken, including telemetry systems attached to engines that accurately measure rates of fuel economy. Exhaustive testing over a five year period in all environmental conditions enabled Castrol to develop characteristics that,

protection while safeguarding the engine against excessive oil thinning or thickening during very high operating temperatures and pressures. The result is an oil solution that far exceeds the cold temperature protection limits of conventional engine oils. In addition, this oil lubricant’s low volatility minimizes oil consumption and reduces smoke and particulate matter emissions, providing protection for both the environment and the diesel particulate filters on newer engines. Elixion’s properties were designed to counter the forces at work in an engine that can potentially “shear down” a lubricant and cause it to lose viscosity. Viscosity loss is

detrimental to an engine as it potentially causes premature wear and leads to engine failure. Elixion’s carefully crafted formulation is equipped with exceptional shear stability which guards against permanent viscosity loss, unlike conventional mineral oil formulations. Strong claims of product excellence must meet the exacting needs of all industry participants. Castrol, in addition to formulating an engine oil that met customer needs,

also had to comply with the engine-specific standards of all Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). Viscosity stresses, piston deposits and other design elements were factored into Elixion’s formulation. “Castrol was extremely creative in ensuring that it met the standards of all manufacturers. We consulted with every major OEM to ensure that we not only met, but far exceeded their expectations,” Mark explained, adding that Elixion is “backward compatibility,” an industry term referring to Elixion’s ability to work just as effectively in older engine models. In recent years, Castrol Heavy Duty Lubricants

has tripled its distribution base in order to make Elixion and other lubricants readily available across the country. As a premier national top brand lubricant manufacturer in Canada, wider distribution comprises part of an overarching marketing initiative that reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to its customers. Elixion is now available, along with the entire family of superior grade commercial engine oils, through Castrol’s five national distributions sites, including the Wakefield location in Toronto, and its network of chosen vendors at service facilities and retail locations across the country. Ideal for both on-road and offroad applications, Elixion’s superior synthetic properties allow for ex ten ded dr ain intervals, coldstart performance leading to improved battery and starter motor life, reduced oil consumption, increased wear protection and reduced emissions. The spirit of resourcefulness that defined Charles Wakefield’s success over one hundred years ago continues to drive Castrol’s commitment toward the development, manufacture, and provision of the most technically advanced lubricants on the market today. Castrol Elixion CJ4 industry specifications and OEM approvals by grade are as follows: API CJ4, CI-4 Plus, CI-4, CH-4, CAT ECF-3, Cummins CES 20081, Volvo VDS-4, Mack EO-O Premium Plus & MB Sheet-228.31. For more information visit Castrol online at www.castrol.com.

Volvo Trucks

Mean Green – The World’s Fastest Hybrid Truck

ean Green is a unique hybrid truck built by an enthusiastic team at Volvo Trucks. They plan to use it this spring to beat the world speed record for the standing kilometre. Behind the wheel is Swedish truck racing ace Boije Ovebrink.

any new ideas?” Ovebrink replied: “I’d like to build the world’s fastest hybrid.” “The idea met with approval, but at the time I had no idea about the fantastic technology Volvo had in the pipeline,” he recalls. Planning for the hybrid got under way. Suddenly,

from 100 kg to 57 kg. The gear set for first gear was removed from the gearbox, shaving off another 7 kg. “I slit open the wiring harnesses and removed unnecessary wiring. That slashed almost 6 kilos,” says Johansson. Ovebrink was also ordered to lose weight. “They made me promise to lose 20 kilos, and so far I’m half-way to my target,” he says. Designer Jonas Sandström at Volvo put in many hours with his CAD program to come up with the optimal aerodynamic shape. “It’s important that the wind breaks away from the bodywork in the right way. Our truck differs from a Formula 1 car, for instance, in that the aerodynamic properties allow the truck to slice through the air rather than be pressed down onto the road surface,” he explains. Just a few days before

Building the record-breaking truck and the new hybrid racer took many hours of hard work. The result is powerful – both under the hood and in terms of its commanding appearance. new world record for the standing kilometre was set at a two-way average speed of 166.7 km/h. Top speed was in the region of 260 km/h. Once this was achieved, focus reverted to what the entire project had been about from the very outset. “Olof immediately went on the offensive. The very same day the new record

Ovebrink is full of confidence. In spring 2011, as soon as the winter snows melt, he has promised to tackle the world record with his Mean Green hybrid racer. “The absolute elite among Volvo’s hybrid technology experts are the driving force behind the project. They are true enthusiasts, every last one of them. I’d go so far as to say that Mean Green is the world’s fastest hybrid truck,” says Ovebrink. To understand how he can make this claim with such confidence, we need to rewind to November 2007. Ovebrink had just beaten his own standing kilometre record from 2001 for trucks with a maximum displacement of 16 litres. He achieved this by reaching an average speed of 158.829 km/h with his red Volvo NH16, a.k.a., The Wild Viking. After winning, he met Staffan Jufors, President and CEO of Volvo Trucks, who asked him: “Do you plan to sit down and twiddle your thumbs now, enjoying the fame that comes with being world champion, or do you have

however, a Czech truck racing team claimed they had beaten Ovebrink’s record. Order had to be restored, so that spring, Volvo engineer Olof Johansson got down to some serious work. He started building a truck that could retake the record but that could also be reconfigured for the planned racing hybrid driveline. That truck is now called Mean Green. But the team decided not to install the hybrid driveline straight away. “I started building the truck from two half frames that had been earmarked for the scrap yard. The American VN cab came from a crash-tested chassis whose cab was totally intact,” he explains. Weight reduction was absolutely crucial to setting new records. For example, the front axle was milled by experts from Volvo’s engine factory in Skövde and lightened

However, the lightened Powertronic auto-shifter was replaced with a modified version of Volvo’s automated I-Shift gearbox so that the transmission could interact with the component that makes Mean Green a hybrid – its electric motor. “This gives an additional 200 horsepower and 1100 Newton metres of torque. The result is a lightningspeed boost from startoff without any of the customary diesel-engine delay. It’s like a champagne cork, but without the sound effects. For the first couple of seconds, the truck just makes a slight whistle until the diesel engine, which runs on renewable liquid rosin diesel, starts delivering with explosive force – by which time the truck is already doing 60 km/h and I can engage ninth gear,” explains Ovebrink.

When is Mean Green going to make its bid for the standing kilometre record? “In November we’ll test race it at Volvo’s Hällered proving ground to see what it’s capable of. As soon as the winter snows disappear early next spring, we’ll set our record.” The standing kilometre - The distance is 1,000 metres and the truck starts off from standstill. The course is first covered in one direction and then the other. The average speed from the two runs is noted as the official figure. Follow Boije Ovebrink’s adventures on Facebook: w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / boijeovebrink. See the film from June 2010 when Boije Ovebrink set his new world record: www.youtube.com/ watch? v=BQ4yEph2jCk.

Volvo engineer Olof Johansson led the project to build Mean Green. the assault on the record, it was announced that FIA, the international motorsport organization, had disallowed the Czech team’s result. Still, there was no need to cancel the planned attempt on the record. Ovebrink and the Volvo team were aiming to further improve on the 2007 record. On June 9, 2010 they did just that. The

was set; he pulled out his toolbox and started modifying the truck to build what we see today – a thoroughbred hybrid.” The truck already had a standard Volvo 16-litre engine with 700 hp, with equipment including twin turbos from Volvo Penta. It was a power plant delivering a massive 1900 horsepower. The truck retained that unit.

The diesel engine is a standard FH D16G 700 hp unit, installed behind the cab for optimum weight distribution. The engine has two-stage turbocharging, special fuel injectors (twice the capacity of those fitted to the standard engine) and specially engineered pistons. The Mean Green hybrid truck is designed to be mated to a modified I-Shift transmission. March 2011 5

Automotive Transportation Service Superintendant’s Association (ATSsa)

Sudbury ATSSA Hosts Info Session on SPIF By Marek Krasuski

n atmosphere of undivided attention prevailed at a recent seminar in Sudbury outlining new SPIF regulations. MTO Policy Analyst, Ron Madill, spoke to over 150 industry representatives about the new requirements governing Safe, Productive, Infrastructure-Friendly (SPIF) vehicles. The legislation passed into law in December 2010 will be enacted on July 1, 2011. Ron Madill highlighted some parts of the exhaustive legislation governing vehicle weight and dimensions in a 105page document which includes specifications for all vehicle types. For affected operators, SPIF is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, new trailers will cost more money because of upgrades; on the other hand, they will yield higher load capacities. The July 2011

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enforcement date represents the fourth and final phase of vehicle weight and dimension reforms that have been a decade in the making. Phase 4 addresses straight trucks and trailer combinations and buses. In 2001, Phase 1 dealt with vehicles with fewer than four axles. Phase 2, enacted in 2002, specified changes to enddump and open hopper dumps, and Phase 3, introduced in 2005, dealt with all non-dump semi-trailers with four or more axles and all double trailers. Ron Madill introduced the discussion with a preamble about the reasons behind the new standards. “These regulations address the $300 million annual damage to Ontario’s road infrastructure and to reduce the higher collision rates of some types of trucks,” he said. The major changes affecting all operators deal with trailer

wheels. To date, operators had the option of lifting some axles. SPIF-approved trailers will require all wheels to remain on the road surface so as to distribute cargo and thus reduce damage to Ontario’s roadways caused by excessive weight concentration. In addition, all SPIF-compliant trailers must be equipped with self-steering trailer wheels, a feature which many claim will help prevent axles from ripping apart on corners. The added costs, however, will be offset by additional load bearing capacities. “Taking everything into consideration, operators can earn more money by the increasing carrying capacity of SPIF-approved trailers, noted Stewart McBain, President of the Sudbury Chapter of the Automotive Transportation Service (ATS) Superintendant’s

Association, the organization which hosted the SPIF seminar in Sudbury on February 10, 2011. Under the new regulations, drivers will be held responsible for ensuring that cargo weight on SPIF-compliant trailers is equally spread among all axles. As McBain cautions, “a SPIF-trailer can still be overloaded in the sense that the weight is not distributed evenly over the trailer. In the end, it’s up to the driver to see that the load distribution conforms to the regulations.” MTO’s Ron Madill advised that only trailers manufactured after the July 2011 enactment date must be SPIF-compliant. Trailers made before this time will be receive grandfather status and not be compelled to comply with the new standards, though even these will terminate at pre-established dates, explained ATS President, Stewart McBain. “Vehicles purchased before July 1, 2011 will be grandfathered in for ten years and be accorded a special application for extending the grandfathered limit for another five years. The extension entails a one-time $300 non transferrable permit.” McBain also noted that any vehicle can be made SPIF compliant at any On-

tario Safety Rated Shop. The new Amended Ontario Regulation 413/05 includes 31 schedules that address axle weights, gross weights and dimensions of various SPIF vehicles. In addition, the MTO website, found at www.mto.gov.on.ca, includes an easy-to-read synopsis of the regulations, including a section outlining the enhanced productivity of SPIF-approved vehicles. It says, “SPIF vehicles include a number of productivity improvements. All SPIF semi-trailers have a standardized maximum length of 16.2m (53’). All SPIF combinations may be equipped with additional lift-axles for deployment in other jurisdictions. Tandem and tridem axle weight increases have been extended to double

trailers in order to further improve harmonization of rules with Quebec and the Atlantic provinces. Tridrive tractors have been introduced for situations where greater traction is needed. Axles equipped with wide single tires are allowed up to 9,000 kg provided their weight does not exceed 10 kg per mm of tire width.” Some exceptions to the new regulations apply. For example, exemptions are made to snow ploughs and extended platform trucks that protect linepainting vehicles, as well as heavy hauls of machinery where the equal distribution of weight across all axles is not possible. Access to the new Regulation 413/05, governing weights and measures, is available online at www.elaws.gov.on.ca

Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA)

End War on Trucks in Urban Centres

oronto, Ontario - “It is incredible that so many urban communities that are wholly dependent upon trucking to deliver the consumer goods and necessities of life can be so decidedly anti-truck.” So said David Bradley, the president and CEO of the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA), in a speech to the annual meeting of the Transportation Research Board held in Washington, DC. Bradley was invited to speak on panel entitled, Balancing Freight Movement Needs in Liveable Urban Areas, along with academics and planners from the University of Southern California, the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning and international transportation and infrastructure consulting firm, Wilbur Smith. Part of the problem, said Bradley, is that too often goods movement in urban settings is “at worst viewed as a necessary evil and at best it is taken for granted.” “Freight transportation is often an after-thought if not for planners then certainly for politicians,” he said. “We see it in the debate over funding of transit versus roads; in

the design of roads and intersections that don’t accommodate modern truck configurations; in the lack of parking for trucks; and inadequate loading/unloading facilities, both old and new.” He said that if urban communities and the people that plan and ultimately approve of transportation policies and plans want to deal more effectively with freight transportation, they need to get beyond the myths about urban goods movement – such as getting the trucks off the road by using more rail; or that trucks are always running around half-empty; or that trucks are the main cause of congestion – and start dealing with realities. “Trucks are not going away,” he said. “So we had better start looking for real solutions.” “Basically, all truckers want is to be able to get into and out of cities quickly, with a minimum of disruption. They want to minimize or reduce the costs of operating in congested urban areas. With the price of fuel and the limits on a driver’s hours of service, that is critical.” Bradley listed a number of things that could be

done to help address the situation. Encourage more offpeak deliveries – “All our trucks have lights on them, so operating at night is not a problem for us, so long as there is someone there to receive or ship the goods and that is often not the case. If you want to address this, the supply chain needs to be engaged, not just the truckers.” Clear traffic incidents more quickly. Strategic infrastructure investment – “If we’re serious about this we need to: Balance and better coordinate funding for transit and roads; examine the feasibility of truck-only lanes; design roads that accommodate modern truck configurations (citing problems with the design of roundabouts which are growing in popularity); de-politicize decisions on truck routes/bans; and come up with sensible ticketing policies. Bradley said it is not going to be easy, given that the footprint of most cities was established decades ago, “but try we must if we are going to ensure our communities are liveable and competitive.”

Announcement

Toronto Transportation Club Appointment

he board of The Toronto Transportation Club would like to announce the posting of Ms. Denise Cardy to the position of Club Secretary Treasurer, effective February 1, 2011. Denise brings many years of experience and knowledge to the position and will work closely with the board executive moving

forward on all administrative functions. We would also like to thank Andree Baillargeon for over 9 years of involvement with the Toronto Transportation Club as our past Secretary Treasurer. “We are thankful for Andree’s time spent with the board over the years, and wish her well in future endeavours. We are also very excited

to have Denise stepping in. Her passion and industry knowledge is a true fit for the TTC members and its board”, said Club President, Gary Crowther. T h e To r o n t o Tr a n s portation Club is a not for profit organization that provides financial assistance for students entering post-secondary education.

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THIS MONTH’S THEME: 2010 EPa ENGINE COMPLIaNCE

EGR Versus SCR:

OEM’s Choice for 2010 EPA Compliant Engines

by MarEK KraSUSKI

ajor manufacturers have now come on board with engines that meet the rigid pollution reduction standards imposed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The last decade has been marked by immense strides in the evolution of industry specifications to produce eco-friendly trucks. First there were the 2002 exhaust reductions followed by soot controls in 2007. Now the industry has met the demanding standards of the 2010 Nitrous Oxides (Nox) specifications. Nox emissions have been steadily reduced over the years. Today, heavy duty trucks emit a fraction of previous levels. EPA regulations were the catalyst behind the reduction of 83 percent of NOx emissions from 2007 to 2010. Truck manufacturers have adopted one of two technologies to attain these reductions – Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) or Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR). Navistar stands alone in the adoption of the EGR emissions solution. The MaxxForce Advanced EGR technology cools diesel exhaust which is circulates back into the engine where emissions a r e eliminated incylinder. The advantages of Advanced EGR,

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Navistar claims, are no additional costs associated with the purchase of liquid Urea required with the Selective Catalytic Recirculation method, increased payload capacity, and improved efficiency that comes with an integrated chassis and engine approach. Engines with EGR capability deplete the oxygen in the exhaust gas resulting in a lower temperature burn which, experts claim, delivers a 50 percent reduction in N0x. The recycled exhaust gas is cooled, causing even greater reductions in emissions by lowering the combustion temperatures. When used with a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF), emissions can be reduced up to 90 percent. Other advantages of the EGR application are purported to be no risk of reduced power due to N0x monitoring, the elimination of technical risks associated with the catalyst and doser in the CSR system, simpler fuelling requirements, and a potential increase in cooling capacity. What has deterred most manufacturers from adopting this system, however, are the larger radiators and fans needed to handle increases in heat rejection, as well as fuel costs which are said to be higher than the cost of fuel plus Urea in the SCR system. Popular among most manufac-

turers is the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) method which is distinguished by the treatment of N0x outside the engine as opposed to the in-cylinder treatment in the EGR system. SCR requires add-ons. Four major components comprise the SCR system: a diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank, a DEF doser, a SCR catalyst and an ammonia or oxidation catalyst, all of which are integrated into the exhaust system. SCR works by injecting a small amount of urea, or diesel exhaust fluid, into the exhaust system of a diesel engine. The urea solution combines with nitrous oxide to produce environmentally friendly by-products which are discharged through the tailpipe. Like the EGR model, SCR reduces N0x emissions up to 90 percent and is characterized by both benefits and potential disadvantages. On the plus side, SCR enhances thermal efficiency and fuel economy. Smaller and lighter engines made possible by the SCR system increase payload performance, and the reduction of heat rejection and cooling system problems allows for smaller radiators and extended periods between oil changes. Yet some industry specialists caution against problems that may arise with Urea. DEF or Urea tanks are usually stored next to the fuel tank, range in size from 3 to 30 gallons and promise extended r u n s before a n other fill-up. “A truck can run up to 2000 kilo-

metres on a 30-gallon UREA tank,” says one representative. Others promise even more performance. Detroit Diesel claims its Blue Tec technology enables trucks to run up to 7,000 miles between fill-ups. Shelf life for DEF is about a year depending on temperature, and drivers need not worry about running out of DEF. Multiple indicators warn of diminishing levels. Still, others raise concerns about the limited availability of Urea which can take drivers off the main route in search of suppliers. Consumption of Urea is also unpredictable since mixing ratios can change with driving conditions. For example, some question how Urea will react in extreme cold conditions. In addition, failure to maintain Urea tanks will reduce engine performance by 40 percent. Other variables tarnishing SCR’s reputation include the unknown future costs of Urea, as well as concerns that SCR systems are least effective in stop-start conditions where constant acceleration creates the most N0x. Volvo/Mack took the lead in the adoption of SCR technology by being the first to have its 2010 engines certified by the Environmental Protection Agency and by an extensive validation program that included more than two million miles of testing. The engine technology is distinguished by a variable turbocharger that provides higher rates of flow needed. As one company representative noted, “When the driver steps on the pedal, it goes. No lag, no hesitation.” The company supports its SCR technology with Fuelwatch, a program that incorporates strategies on maximizing fuel efficiency. These include

advising drivers on key specifications such as aerodynamic designs that contribute to improved air flow, optimized trailer gap and height to reduce fuel consumption, anti-idling measures, the right selection of engines to applications, transmissions and fuel efficient tires. Cummins, which had produced and shipped 20,000+ heavy duty and mid range engines as of August 2011, claims its SCR equipped engines deliver up to six percent better fuel economy and meet the near-zero emissions levels required by the EPA standards. SCR technology is not new to Cummins. In 2006, the company launched its MidRange engines certi-

economy. The company has since introduced a broader sweet spot range of approximately 250 rpms, providing greater room for gear ratio shifts and thereby enlarging the comfort zone. Finally, PACCAR which sells around the world under the nameplates Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF, has received accolades from the EPA for the application of aerodynamic packaging in their product designs. Over 100,000 Paccar engines are successfully performing with SCR technology which, the company says, delivers up to five percent fuel economy improvement compared to pre-2010 engines. The cooler engines promise greater reliability

fied to the Euro 4 standard using SCR for commercial vehicle applications in Europe. The company is the only manufacturer that manages, designs, and engineers everything in-house and provides exhaust systems and turbo chargers to some of its competitors. The manufacturer is also known for improvements to the so-called sweet spot, a range in which trucks operate at efficient levels. This narrow window typical of previous models left less room for gear shift ratios which restricted the rpm grace period. A wrong gear shift ratio would compromise driveability and fuel

and the heat generated ensures that operational consistency is achieved under severe cold temperatures. PACCAR is also working with diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) distributors to ensure wide availability at fuelling stations and OEM dealerships. Market projections point to healthy sales for Class 8 production in 2011. As new units are introduced to meet the demand of the forecasted surge, many will watch with interest how EGR and SCR technologies measure up to their anticipated performance.

2010 EPa ENGINE COMPLIaNCE

Cummins ISX15 & ISX11.9 are Top Choice for Heavy-Duty Customers

hroughout 2010, fleet customers and owner/operators made Cummins the engine of choice in the North American heavy-duty market, with nearly 19,000 ISX15 and ISX11.9 engines built and shipped. Volume has been growing every quarter as the economy rebounds, and customers have begun hearing real-world evidence from fellow truckers that Cummins engines truly deliver as promised – with up to 6% better fuel economy than our EPA 2007 models. Cummins utilizes Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology for its EPA 2010 on-highway engines. This, coupled with the integration of everything from air intake to exhaust after-treatment, has allowed Cummins en-

gineers to optimize performance and achieve near-zero emissions simultaneously. Drivers are reporting that overall pulling power and throttle response are improved over previous models. Lucas Redpath, Project Manager for Cummins Eastern Canada’s Industrial and Automotive Business, n o t e d t h a t : “Drivers really like the fact that these engines have more pulling power and quicker throttle response, while fleet owners are pleased with the increase in fuel economy. It’s a win-win for everyone.”

Reliability of these engines has proven to be the best of any engine launch program according to Cummins – a fact that can be attributed to the use of proven technology such as the patented VGT™ Turbocharger that has fewer moving parts than competitive designs and the ultrahigh pressure XPI fuel system. Throughout 2010, Cummins has continued to make improvements to the ISX15, and in October, announced three new SmartTorque ratings at 400, 425 and 450 horsepower (298, 317 and 336 kW) with a bigger sweet spot that

makes it easier for every driver to achieve up to a 6% fuel economy improvement. SmartTorque ratings get an extra 200 lb-ft (271 Nm) of torque in the top two gears, so drivers can stay in top gear longer. Plus, the 600-hp (447 kW) Intebrake™ system on the ISX15 continues to set the standard in the trucking industry for simplicity of installation and braking performance. The Cummins ISX11.9 has one of the highest power-to-weight ratios of any engine in vocational work trucks and LTL operations. A

14% increase in clutch engagement torque over its predecessor (Cummins ISM) provides significantly more pulling power at construction sites and refuse dumping facilities with dirt, mud and steep inclines. Both the ISX15 and the ISX11.9 feature the Cumm i n s A f t e r treatment System, a proprietary design that includes SCR and Cummins Particulate Filter. This system, which is fully integrated with the cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) subsystem on the engine and controlled by a single Electronic Control

Module (ECM), helps reduce emissions of Particulate Matter (PM) and oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) to nearzero levels. Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) is readily available in a wide variety of packaging options. Another reason truckers are choosing Cummins is resale value. A Cummins ISX15 big-bore engine under the hood brings more money at resale than smaller displacement engines, making the decision to stick with Cummins that much easier. One year after the introduction of the newest EPA emissions standards, trucking customers across North America are delivering the same verdict: Cummins ISX15 and ISX11.9 Heavy-Duty engines are their top choice.

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MaKING yOUr MILES COUNT

Choosing a Trucking Company That You Can Trust

by rObErT D. SCHEPEr

here are many things to consider when choosing a trucking company such as contracted rate of pay, type of equipment, lanes of operation, social environment, commodities shipped, customers etc. None of that is as important as the ability to trust your employer. Initially a good understanding of your contract is essential. Most are very similar but occasionally I come across an obscenely one sided agreement. My favorite quote is “…we (the trucking company) reserve the right to deduct any amount at any time for any reason without notice…”. Not only was this company bold enough to write it down they were equally as brazen to act on it. Sometimes, however, it makes no difference what is written in the contract. If the controlling shareholders are unscrupulous, then practically speaking it doesn’t matter what they type up and have you sign. If they are not honorable, just and fair minded you’ll still end up getting shafted (to varying degrees of absurdity of course). Forty plus years ago there was a deep natural sense of loyalty between drivers and trucking companies. Everyone worked for “the best” and had the best drivers. Today, however, trust is a rare commodity. Each operator has to grow their own isolated limb as best they know how and pray the company doesn’t saw it off while they’re out there. So how can anyone tell if a company is ethical? Take a close look at the owners, not the senior managers. It’s the owners who hire the managers who get the 12

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results they want. If the owners are individuals of character and integrity it will reflect in their choice of management and policies. There is no such thing as personal ethics and business ethics. Every choice is a reflection of the person in power! Hiring someone to steal for you means you’re the instigator or at least an accomplice. A good way to judge their character is to observe their actions. Some actions are more easily judged than others. Integrity is a way of life not an isolated incident, it continuously reflects in what we do and what we don’t do. We all recognize it when we see it. Here’s an example. On January 19th Nolan Transport (Brampton, ONT) was featured in a press release that confirmed the success of a multi plaintiff action against Canada Revenue Agency on behalf of Owner Operators between 1991 and 2002 (Israel Ludwig acting litigator). The settlement was reported to be about $15 million. The amount was/is to be distributed to about 3 dozen trucking companies who participated. They, in turn, must pass on the funds to their operators (many of them past operators). The checks Nolan issued ranged from $400-16,000. Not exactly chump change. The first problem is that the release only mentioned three companies that volunteered to be test subjects in the claim (Nolan Transportation, Penner International and Bison Transport). Who are the other companies? How come nobody else has announced the windfall to their operators? In this situation, how companies act or don’t act is a clear reflection of their ethical compus. Maybe some (and we don’t yet know who, if any) may not wish to have their name mentioned. They may perceive the windfall as “their windfall” (contrary to what Israel Ludwig states “carriers that don’t pass along the

rebates could face ramifications”). This is a multi-million dollar ethics play at work. Not only are the companies responsible to forward the funds but forward the full amount of funds. Herein lays another black ice patch, who’s to say they didn’t send it all out? In the end, it all comes down to trust. CRA was adamant

that operators receive the money, not the carriers. The responsibility is the trucking companies. It’ll be interesting over the next few months or couple years to find out who operated with integrity and who didn’t. Some answers may have to be revealed by the freedom of information act or by CRA audit. It’s comforting to know there are

still companies like Nolan Transport where you can drive with pride and assurance of integrity. When companies trade in deception and greed the entire industry reputation suffers. Drivers don’t fully participate in the companies efforts and even find ways to stunt growth rather than expand it. But working with or even watch-

ing a company of integrity inspires us all to greater heights. We all want to see them succeed and if given a chance, quality drivers would like to work for them too. For more information contact Robert D Scheper at 877.987.9787, by email at robert@thrconsulting.ca or visit his website at www. thrconsulting.ca.

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Health Insurance Matters

Top Financial Planning Tips for 2011

By Lina Demedeiros

his year there are some amazing opportunities in the insurance industry that will save you time and money by looking for value versus cost. Some of the largest insurance companies in North America are delivering opportunities addressing all aspects of your financial pyramid. The focus is on untraditional financial planning techniques to help you to free up capital consequently enabling you to focus on your priorities. Alternatively, gaining popularity is one of the most reliable forms of life insurance coverage called “Whole Life”. Debt, disability and death are the three leading causes of all financial disasters so I would like to offer some valuable tips when buying products or services in the financial services sector. Debit usually consists of mortgages & credit lines. This year one of Canada’s largest insurance companies is offering mortgages and credit lines that offer maximum flexibility title protection without set-up fees. Once you contact us, a bank consultant in your area will visit you to obtain all the documents you need instead of you having to going to the bank, waiting for hours and being processed by several different individuals to finally get a mortgage or line of credit. With Disability and Job Loss Insurance your income is your most valued asset. If you are employed and lose your job, how will you pay your bills? The disability component with job loss protection for a 50 year old costs only $44 per month for $200,000 of 14 March 2011

protection. The disability portion protects you for 24 months and the job loss portion for 6 months. Life insurance is always available, but have you ever thought of what your short and long term goals are? Some of the most progressive international companies have reverted to traditional forms of coverage that deliver maximized cash value and higher levels of coverage at lower costs, namely “Whole Life”. There are packages for single moms and baby boomers. These packages address loss of income, critical illness, life insurance and keep the cost of insurance down. This is an excellent opportunity

to save on policy fees that cost anywhere from $8-$12 per month. Decreasing “Term Insurance” is cost effective insurance for the exact amount of your mortgage based on the amortization period while keeping the cost of insurance down. If you are a baby boomer in your 50’s and you recently applied for mortgage insurance at the bank with existing permanent insurance, you will find this option cost effective because you only pay for coverage for exactly what you owe based on your amortization period each year. If you independently apply for critical illness coverage, the process is

far more in-depth than being underwritten for life insurance. If you are at your optimum health, weight and height in spite of family history, you will have an opportunity to buy

$250,000 of both life and critical illness coverage. Remember that debt can destroy the opportunity to secure your goals, dreams and loved ones. Contact us today for more information

on these valuable tips and others. Call LMD Insurance & Wealth Management Inc. at 416-748-9992 or 1-800236-5810 or visit our website at www.lmdfinancial. com.

Cross Border Services

Recent Border Seizures

By Dawn Truell

here are reasons why we need to comply with government programs such as C-TPAT & PIP because drug smuggling in today’s society is out of control. These programs aid in protecting us all from drug smugglers. The following accounts are about some recent border seizures. CBSA and CPS seized $30,000 worth of synthetic cannabis in Calgary, Alberta on Tuesday, January 25, 2011. This investigation resulted in the execution of search warrants by

both agencies of seven stores known to sell drug paraphernalia used for marijuana. Inside, officers seized 770 packages of a product containing suspected synthetic cannabis, which is illegal in Canada. Synthetic cannabis, which also goes by the brand names “Spice, K2, Yucatan Fire, Tribe and Skunk”, is an herbal and chemical product which mimics the effects of cannabis. Users have suffered serious side effects, including panic attacks, heart palpitations, hallucinations, delusions and vomiting. It is also illegal in many European countries and several states in the United States. Five people were charged with possession of one million doses of Ketamine which was the largest known Ketamine bust in Vancouver, British Columbia. On December 7, 2010, Border Services officers identified a suspi-

cious shipment onboard a container vessel arriving from Hong Kong. Documentation accompanying the shipment identified the goods as 402 cartons of coffee mugs. When CBSA officers examined the 20foot marine container, they noticed discrepancies in the X-ray images and conducted a full examination of the container. Their examination confirmed 318 cartons of coffee mugs and 84 boxes that contained coffee mugs and vacuum sealed bags containing a white crystalline powder. Tests performed by Border Services officers indicated that the bags contained ketamine hydrochloride. A total of 1003.9 kg of ketamine was seized. Ketamine is a tranquilizer with hallucinogenic properties. This represents well over one million doses which is enough ketamine for every person in the cities

of Surrey and Vancouver combined. This seizure represents more than $15 million taken out of the wallets of drug traffickers. Ketamine causes symptoms such as amnesia, depression, and long-term memory and cognitive problems. The drug can be used on its own, but it is also commonly cut and mixed into ecstasy pills, or is used as a date-rape drug. Ketamine is in the same category as cocaine,

opium and heroin and is illegal to import, possess or sell. The maximum penalty for importing or trafficking ketamine is life imprisonment. U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized more than $119,000 in marijuana and arrested two men in separate cases. According to court records, a 20 year old man was arrested Sunday at Los Indios International Bridge by CBP and later

charged by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement with possession of a controlled substance. A 21 year old man was arrested Friday at Gateway International Bridge and also charged by ICE with possession of a controlled substance. For information on government programs contact www.crossborderservices.org, crossborderservices@cogeco.net or call 905.973.9136.

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Legal Matters

Managing the Record

By Mark Reynolds

his is a topic that I’ve addressed a couple of times in the past, but I think it’s worth revisiting. I am one of the few paralegals that defends carriers at the Licence Appeal Tribunal, when MTO is trying

to either cancel or sanction the carrier’s CVOR. When MTO takes this approach, it is because the CVOR holder’s violation rate is unacceptable, and has generally exceeded 100% of the threshold. In these cases, MTO has little choice but to take action against the carrier, and this action can threaten the existence of the company and therefore the employment of all workers at that company. This is a serious matter and by the time MTO takes this step, they have in most cases intervened with the

carrier previously through “warning letters”, audits, interviews and finally a proposed sanction. This decision has to be contested at the Licence Appeal Tribunal, who will conduct a hearing and decide if the MTO decision is warranted, or should be perhaps reduced or altered in some way. The vast majority of carriers that attend my office facing a proposed sanction or cancellation have something in common. They or their drivers have simply been paying their tickets, and fines, with-

Natural Resources Canada

Roadmap Touts Benefits of Natural Gas

oronto, Ontario - Increased competitiveness and reduced environmental impact are two main advantages to expanding the use of natural gas as a trucking fuel, according to a report from Natural Resources Canada. The report, called Natural Gas Use in Transportation Deployment Roadmap, investigates how to best use natural gas in the transportation sector. The document brings together the views of natural gas producers, transporters, distributors, vehicle makers, equipment manufacturers and end-users, environmental NGOs and academia. According to the report, natural gas offers several potential benefits. These include the ability to diversify energy use and meet increasing energy demand, lower carbon emissions and provide an option for compliance option with carbon-related regulations; and introduce a cost-effective fuel that has traded at a discount to crude oil-based fuels. Some organizations have praised the report, including the Canadian 16 March 2011

Natural Gas Vehicle Alliance (CNGVA). “This is an excellent example of federal leadership and industry collaboration,” said Jonathan Burke, the Alliance’s Chair and Vice-President of Vancouver-based Westport Innovations. “Natural gas can provide clean, cost effective transportation solutions which will benefit all Canadians.” The Canadian Gas Association (CGA) also welcomed the report. The Association’s President, Timothy Egan, noted the document was the first comprehensive look at the role of natural gas in Canada’s transportation sector. “This report is invaluable in that it articulates a number of important factors that will determine the success of natural gas as a smart transportation fuel source,” he said. The Canadian Trucking Association (CTA) called the report a “good assessment” of the potential benefits and the obstacles to liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a trucking fuel. Without significant incentives, the association said, it will be difficult for carri-

ers to justify the increased costs for equipment needed to use the resource. The association also noted the need to develop the nascent natural gas distribution network. “LNG has the potential to serve as an important niche in the trucking marketplace,” said Alliance CEO, David Bradley.

out making any effort to contest them. Once they have paid the fines, they have essentially pleaded guilty to their charges and the convictions will stand. Most of these convictions will have CVOR points assigned, thereby elevating the carrier’s violation rate until it exceeds 100% and the carrier is facing a cancellation of their operating privileges. Usually I have less compliant clients with violation rates well below the 100% mark. This is because those carriers make the effort to challenge their charges thereby reducing the points in a large percentage of the cases.

This is simply a matter of managing the CVOR record. Carriers and drivers are not automatically guilty of an offence simply because a charge was laid. It’s important to note that carriers often get double the points they should get when they do not contest their charges simply due to the fact that the carrier gets CVOR points for their own convictions as well as the driver’s conviction for the same offence. In the end, the carriers who allow their drivers to pay tickets and carriers that do not contest their own charges, are playing a dangerous game. It may

seem expensive to contest charges, but that expense is nothing compared to the expense and impact of potentially losing one’s operating authority. Challenging the company’s and driver’s charges is simply good business, and an effective way of managing the points assigned to your record. Mark Reynolds is a licenced paralegal, a former truck driver, MTO enforcement officer, provincial trainer and Enforcement coordinator and can be reached at 416.221. 6888 or by email at MarkReynolds@OTTLegal. com.

Business Insurance Matters

Speed Limiters in Trucks? By Linda Colgan

of couple months ago a colleague and I were travelling southbound on the 400 when a truck passed us in the passing lane. A couple of issues propelled in our minds. “Who was this person and was his company one of our clients?” It was quite obvious from the plates when it passed by that it was from Ontario. Reputable trucking companies say they want to know the identification of the unit in order to exercise their own internal investigation. We elected to catch up once the opportunity presented itself. Much to

our surprise the Ryder truck displayed the logo of the trucking company. At that point the transport was in the middle lane so we travelled alongside for a short period of time. We were both travelling at a speed of 130 kph. It took a brief few seconds to determine the speed, obtain the unit number. Immediately thereafter we began to decelerate. At that point the truck driver put on his signal to come back into the passing lane. When the driver saw us in his mirror it was obvious to both of us that the words he was yelling could not be interpreted as “have a nice

day.” With his left hand waving middle fingered he signalled for us to get out of the passing lane and we allowed him to do so. After working in this industry for a long time, I have the utmost respect for those sitting in the driver’s seat. It is a position that cannot be executed without training, skill and tolerance. After observing this individual I started to resent the fact that he single handily was destroying any concept of professionalism to the general public while representing the transportation industry. We reported this incident to his company. Many times

clients have voiced that they would want to know about unprofessional behaviour and we thought this incident was a prime example. We diligently recorded the incident with a unit number, location, time, etc. To our dismay we were reassured by the company that the logs and engine download had proven that our report was inaccurate.

We were assured that the magnitude of this driver’s skills were not within the character of the individual that we had reported. Consequently the file was closed. Although disappointing, we can only hope that this behaviour was an isolated incident. We should have captured this action on video, however by the response we received I am

sure this company would have disputed the merit of the video as well. We certainly have learned a valuable lesson about this firm. Linda Colgan has been an Insurance Broker in the transportation industry since 1986 and currently is a Transportation Insurance Advisor with JDIMI. To contact Linda call 416.809.3103 or email lindac@ jdimi.com.

Peterbilt Motors Company

Vedder Transport Orders 50 LNG Trucks

enton, Texas Peterbilt Motors Company announces the purchase of 50 Model 386 liquefied natural gas (LNG) trucks by Vedder Transport Ltd. of Abbotsford, British Columbia, expanding Peterbilt’s leadship in alternative fuel truck manufacturing. “Peterbilt is dedicated to engineering environmentally friendly solutions that meet customers’ reliability and durability expectations,”

said Bill Jackson, Peterbilt General Manager and PACCAR Vice President. “The Model 386 LNG truck is a product that provides fuel efficiency and environmental characteristics through a clean powered platform without jeopardizing performance. We are excited to partner with Vedder Transport to help support their business objectives.” Vedder Transport specializes in the transportation of Food Grade products in a bulk liquid or dry state, and offers dedicated and irregular route, truck load and less than truck load freight services throughout Canada, and between Canada and the United States. With the purchase of 50 Peterbilt Model 386 LNG trucks, Vedder Transport is leading environmentally clean transporter of the Bulk Food Grade market. “Vedder Transportation is committed to reducing transportation-related emissions, reducing fuel management expenses and improving air quality for future generations,” says Fred Zweep, Vedder Transportation Group President. “Peterbilt’s Model 386 LNG truck not only helps us achieve this goal, but it also allows us to provide reliable services to our customers.”

The Peterbilt clean fuel Model 386 is powered by the Westport HD system, which consists of the GX 15-litre engine, proprietary Westport fuel injectors, LNG fuel tanks with integrated cryogenic fuel pumps, and associated electronic components to facilitate robust performance and reliable operation. The Westport HD GX engine is certified and compliant to 2010 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (CARB) emission limits in North America. Peterbilt also offers compliant compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) power platforms in the Models 320, 365, 367 and 384, which are equipped with the Cummins Westport ISL-G engine. Efficient and emissions compliant, the ISL-G natural gas engine offers a 320 horsepower rating and 1,000 ft-lbs of torque, making it comparable in capability to the diesel engines. Peterbilt’s family of alternative fuel trucks forms the industry’s most comprehensive, environmentally responsible lineup. With over 250 Dealer locations in the U.S. and Canada, Peterbilt provides best in class service support for natural gas vehicles.

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4rEFUEL aSK THE FUEL ExPErT

SIX Fuel Reports You Can’t Live Without!

by JaCK LEE

anagement is a series of interruptions interrupted by interruptions. That’s a pretty good quote. I can’t remember where I heard it, but it is something that is proven to be true every day around my office. I enjoy the interaction and the challenges facing us in business today and those interruptions are part of it. They can be learning experiences too, because I have learned to count on my systems and procedures to give me back some of the time taken away by those constant interruptions. If you are fuel reliant and manage a fleet of trucks or equipment, calculating fuel economy to minimize consumption can take hours and hours of your time, but it is necessary. Without that effort you will waste fuel and squirt money out your tail pipe. The first step to effective Fuel Management is setting up the reports you need. Here is my top six: Better Reporting will Cut Fuel Costs. 1. Fuel Economy. This is the number one report you need to help you manage and control the profitabil-

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ity of each unit in your fleet. Get the mileage and fuel consumption by unit, calculate their efficiencies and compare each unit and find out which are the fuel wasters and fix it. 2. Monthly Fuel Budgets. Budgeting can be a pain particularly if you leave it to the end of each fiscal year, so reconcile your monthly fuel consumption and build the file as you go. If you have a number of people in outlying regions that are a part of the process, even more reason to keep regular track of your fuel expenditures. Track performance vs. budget, comparing distance, pricing and fuel consumption. The more variables you measure the better. 3. Invoice Management. Stay on top of your fuel bills and review them as soon as you get them. Ever had an invoice that appeared to be wrong? Deal with it quickly otherwise the problem will grow. 4. Asset Utilization/ Monthly Consumption Reports. Check historic reports and calculate trends based on weekly or monthly fuel reports. Gather this information by equipment grouping, by region and by project. With this bird’s-eye view of your fuel expenses it is easy to figure out where and when your peak consumption periods are and more importantly your Return on Fuel Investment. 5. Fuel Reports by Location. If you refuel from a number of different

sources including on site, or your own centrally located fuel tanks and/or card-locks, gather these inputs and measure efficiencies by unit and by location. 6. IFTA Reporting. If you are in the long haul transport business crossing between provincial and state borders creates a ton of paperwork. Add to that currency exchange rates that vary day to day and you’ve got a full time job, but you got to know. Keep a daily log, by unit and the job will be a bit easier, saving you some time. And that saves you money. Why Six Reports? One Answer: Fuel Management Online (FMO) Ok. If you have made it through the list above, you now realize how much time it takes to manage your fuel to get the maximum return on your fuel investment. There is a simple solution. It is Fuel Management Online, or FMO. With 4Refuel’s FMO you can get the information you need quickly at the click of a mouse. It gathers data from each piece of equipment and fuelling source. It is the best webbased software available today. It is being used by more than 6,000 public and private companies in most industries including rail, construction, transport, logistics and marine. FMO manages millions of litres of fuel each week for these companies giving them the six reports above

and a whole lot more. All reports are easily imported and exported, regardless of the software systems you use. For example, IFTA Reporting alone can take up to 15 minutes per unit to gather. FMO can do that for in a fraction of the time, saving on average, one hour per unit per month. That’s a lot of man-hours! FMO gives you quick access to all fuel invoices too so you can see what was spent and where. You

no longer have to meet with your Accounting Department and do forensic searches. It even has GPS capabilities so you can see where your fleet has been and what fuel was pumped as well as distance travelled, giving you a virtual report. These six reports will make your life easier. And once you have started to use FMO you’ll find you can’t live without it. Do you want even better news?

These six reports are only a small sample of what FMO’s software suite can do for you. Jack Lee is founder, President and CEO of 4Refuel – the largest onsite fuel management company in Canada and a global leader in technology designed to help businesses reduce their fuel expenses. Got a question about fuel? Ask the fuel expert by emailing Jack at AskTheFuelExpert @4Refuel.com.

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New Products & services

Petro-Viron Inc.

Track Your Valuable Shipments, Assets & Key Events

wo years ago, Michael Gorman, President of PetroViron Inc. was demonstrating a new Cellular Propane Tank Monitoring System to a Propane Distributor and was given a new challenge: “We don’t have cellular coverage everywhere we have tanks or trucks” the customer explained. “We have hundreds of tanks in the oil patch, some small stationary tanks, and some large trailer tanks. They get moved around and we actually lose some. I need a system that will provide GPS coordinates on a fully mapped web site and also provide a low level alert for the tank.” Petro-Viron Inc. is not new to monitoring and managing data. They have been providing this service since 1991 beginning with Shell Canada. Shell was one of the first companies in Canada to remotely monitor electronic leak detection systems for their underground tanks and piping. Changing with the times and pace of technology, Petro-Viron now hosts thousands of tanks, assets and other devices with multiple hardware solutions and secure web sites, allowing their customers to view the status, run reports and be notified of critical events via the internet from their office or smart phone. With this challenge at hand, Petro Viron first sourced the hardware that could meet both conditions. The first one was to provide the ability to track the equipment, s t a t i o n a r y o r m o b i l e, and second one was to provide the means and expandability to identify key events. Not only was it for alerts for this particular customer, but also events such as a trailer or equipment door opening, a generator reaching its service interval, or liquid spilling into a containment hold. Logging the

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event with the date and time stamp was a perfect solution for many regulatory requirements. Michael elaborates “The big part was developing

format that provided flexibility, yet useful relevant information.” Pivot is fully customizable and allows customers to group their assets by equipment

event emails tailored to their needs. “Using the latest web site design that incorporates Tags, our customers can create as many tags for each asset

Web Page Screen Shot the Pivot web site for our customers to view the information that was important to them, and in a

type, sort information by status or location, and create specific notification schedules and

as required. Tags make finding the information and sorting it a breeze.” Furthermore, Petro-Viron

has partnered their Pivot web with Google Maps and also incorporates the LSD grid for Alberta addressing their customers’ needs involved in the oil patch. Petro-Viron’s S1 Monitor is a standard industrial device that provides the flexibility and reliability required when utilized on the back of a trailer exposed to the extreme elements, or on the top of a fuel tank with its CSA approval for hazardous locations. Another key feature is the S1 Monitor using standard AA lithium batteries providing thousands of transmissions. When power is low, the Pivot Web notifies the customer to schedule for easy battery replacement. Compact and light weight, the S1 Monitor includes a mounting bracket and industrial adhesive tape. The installation is typically completed in minutes. Michael reflects back at meeting the challenge. “When most people hear the word satellite monitoring, they think big dollars. With our S1 Monitors three modes of operation,

regular interval reporting, geo-fence breach, and motion reporting, we program the monitor to provide a solution to meet our customers’ needs and budget. Most companies are satisfied with a few updates per day and only need updates every few hours if they are moving or key events are taking place.” “Our Pivot S1 Monitoring solution is perfect for trailers, containers, fuellube-propane-chemical fixed or mobile storage tanks, fleet vehicles, rail cars, heavy equipment. I could go on and on, but our customers know what is valuable to them and the importance of knowing where it is and what it is doing. The S1 is a very smart and flexible device. It can accumulate events (run times) as well as count events. Bring us your requirements and we will provide a solution”. For more information contact them by phone at 519.837.2281, by email at mgorman@petroviron. ca or visit their website at www.petroviron. ca.

NEW PrODUCTS & SErvICES

EaSTErN GrEENWay OILS INC. (EGO)

Fuel Additives That Truckers Appreciate

astern Greenway Oils Inc. (EGO) is a small company that prides itself in offering eco-friendly products to consumers which can not only help the environment, but aid in lowering expenses, too. Located in Waterville, New Brunswick, Eastern Greenway is nestled in the heart of trucking country, with the Houlton, U.S. border only minutes away. Brandon Harvey, EGO’s Director of Sales & Marketing explains, “With respect to fuel additives, we hear a lot of stories from truckers who venture into the southern U.S., and then have issues with gelling once they return north to the Maritimes and Quebec. This is one issue our products can really help to address.” C u r r e n t l y, E a s t e r n Greenway has 75 distributors in New Brunswick, PEI and Nova Scotia sell-

ing the EGO Penetr-All® penetrating oil and fuel enhancers. Mr. Harvey states “We have a wonderful network of dealers that cover a wide array of sectors in the Maritimes. We have products that help in all industries including trucking, fishing, farming and construction. Our dealers include automotive supply chains such as NAPA, CarQuest and Uni-Select; tractor dealers such as Case, John Deere and Kubota; truck dealers such as Peterbilt, Kenworth, International And Freightliner; and other locations such as Home Hardware, gas stations and independent dealers. In a nutshell, we’ve got most areas covered but are always striving to sell more.” Regarding the fuel additives, EGO has had tremendous success, especially with highway trucks. “Truckers are one of our

largest consumers of fuel additives,” Harvey states. “Most drivers believe in a quality additive, as they cannot afford unnecessary breakdowns and costly repairs. Fuel mileage is always a concern, too and that is where we shine.” EGO offers numerous fuel enhancers for diesel engines, and all are designed to address different issues. They have “preventativemaintenance” items such as “4+ Arctic with anti-gel” for winter and “4+Premium” for summer. They have “Diesel Boost”, an all-season fuel conditioner

& lubricator designed for heavy trucks; and they also offer “Super Clean”, formerly known as “Diesel Kleen”, which is a super strength cleaner recommended every 10,000 miles to maintain cleanliness of the entire fuel system. To top it off, they offer a product called “Diesel Melt” which is only to be used in already-gelled fuel in cold weather. This product will get you up and running in 20 minutes, and contains no methanol or harmful alcohols. Mr. Harvey states, “We tend to think of our prod-

ucts as being professional grade. You cannot buy them on every street corner, and our bio-component serves a purpose like no other. Not only does it aid in lubricity, but when burned will drastically reduce harmful emissions and particulate matter.” EGO claims that many products out there do not advertise ASTM standards, contain petroleum distillates, and contain a formula that has never changed in years. Harvey says, “Companies have to keep up to changes in technology; that’s why we

changed the formula last year in our 4+ Premium, 4+ Arctic and Diesel Boost to aid in the new highpressure fuel systems found in today’s engines. We added products called DPF X-Tend™ and BlackFilter Eliminator™ to help reduce soot deposits in Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF’s) and to aid in extending the fuel filters life.” For more information on Eastern Greenway Oils and to find a dealer near you, check out their website at www.easterngreenway.com or call them at 506.454.6609.

FONTaINE FIFTH WHEEL

New Video Shows How to Get the Ultra Connection Trussville, Alabama - As part of its commitment to customer support and

training, Fontaine Fifth Wheel has released a video and document out-

lining the proper coupling, sliding and uncoupling procedures for its newest fifth wheels, the Fontaine® Ultra LT, Ultra HD and Ultra HR. “A good fifth wheel connection is critical for the safe operation of a truck and trailer,” explains Terry Mennen, Fontaine Fifth Wheel Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “Our Ultra family of fifth wheels uses a patented lock design that requires specific coupling, sliding and uncoupling procedures. Every operator who drives a truck equipped with a

Fontaine U l t r a LT, Ultra HD or Ultra HR fifth wheel should review these procedures in order to maximize their safety and performance advantages.” The training video runs for about eight and a half minutes and features liveaction demonstrations of each step of the coupling, sliding and uncoupling

processes. It is available for download or online viewing under the “Videos” tab on Fontaine’s website, www.fifthwheel. com. The full-color training document details the coupling and uncoupling procedures, with photos illustrating key elements. It is available for download on Fontaine’s website at www.fifthwheel. com/support-information.html. “By following the proper coupling, sliding, and uncoup-

ling procedures for the Ultra LT, Ultra HD and Ultra HR family of fifth wheels, you can count on Fontaine for safe, dependable performance mile after mile,” Mennen says. For more information about Fontaine Fifth Wheel, visit the website at www.fifthwheel.com or call 800.874.9780.

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TIrES & WHEELS

DuraSeal Technology 5th Anniversary

kron, Ohio – When Goodyear unveiled DuraSeal Technology five years ago, it represented a breakthrough in tire technology. It was the first - and still is - the only truck tire in the industry with a built-in sealant. Originally marketed toward the waste-hauling industry with Goodyear’s line of mixed-service tires, the company now offers DuraSeal in several tire models, including the G316 LHT trailer tire, which also includes Goodyear’s Fuel Max Technology. “Growth for DuraSeal Technology has been tremendous, and day-in, dayout, it’s helping to prevent flats for our customers,” said Bruce Woodruff, Director of Marketing for Goodyear. “We’ve seen our sales nearly triple on our trailer tires with DuraSeal Technology in the past year. What’s more, our G288 MSA – a mixed service tire for use in the waste industry, especially transfer dump operations, as well as in construction applications, has doubled in sales in the past 12 months.” DuraSeal Technology uses a gel-like, solventfree compound built into the inner liner of the tire. It can seal punctures up to ¼-inch in the repairable tread area, without the need to repair the tire until it is retreaded. This allows drivers to continue operating after a tire is punctured. (It does not seal sidewall punctures.) Over the years, DuraSeal Technology has cascaded to a variety of tires for specific applications. “It really made sense to bring DuraSeal to our long-haul trailer tires, which also incorporates our low rolling resistance Fuel Max Technology compounds to optimize fuel economy,” said Woodruff. The Goodyear marketing director pointed out that Fuel Max Technology makes the Goodyear G316 LHT a 24

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verified low rolling resistance tire under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay Program. “Our research, analyzing all flats that are processed through fleetHQ, our emergency roadside service program, showed that a majority of flats occur in the trailer position,” Woodruff added. “Trailers not only pick up nails and other debris on the road, but when backing into loading docks.” James Mason, Maintenance Director for McConnell & Sons of Little Rock, Arkansas, said after hearing what DuraSeal has done for mixed-service fleets, he was happy to see them available for the trailer position. “Before going to DuraSeal, we were normally experiencing 10 to 15 flats per month, so we were really pushing the limits when it came to downtime,” Mason said. “You can imagine how all those extra service calls and replacement tires used up our tire budget. Things got expensive - $350 to $400 per call.” To see if DuraSeal could make a difference, Mason tested a set of DuraSeal tires on one of McConnell’s Heil pneumatic bulk tankers. “The tires went on the rig of one of our drivers who had suffered the most with flats,” said Mason. “After six months, the tires on that rig did not suffer one flat. Our driver couldn’t believe it. I couldn’t, either. So we ordered three more sets, and not one had a flat. We’re now standardized with DuraSeal in the 11R22.5 size, phasing out the existing trailer tires.” In waste hauling applications where operators run trucks into and out of land-

fills, Woodruff said Goodyear’s DuraSeal Technology tires have become commonplace. “Our selfsealing tires

really took hold because nails and other debris have the potential to puncture tires and disable a vehicle.” Steve Cooke, Maintenance Manager for Ajax, Ontario-based National Waste Services (NWS), said two years ago his company began testing the Goodyear G177 with DuraSeal Technology on

the drive position of a rolloff truck based in Lindsay. Over the last two years, the DuraSeal tires have run 175,000 kilometers or 108,700 miles without a single flat, which Cooke said is “extraordinary.” NWS runs a fleet of nearly 150 power units, including rear-loading, sideloading, front-loading and

roll-off trucks stationed at five different locations. It also runs 12 multi-axle highway truck and trailer combinations on Ontario Highway 401 from the Greater Toronto area to landfills. Because of the success of that test, NWS now …DurASEAl >>

Tires & Wheels

Next Generation Waste Haul Tire

reater structural stability and enhanced product performance are the hallmarks of Continental Tire the Americas, LLC’s (“Continental”) latest waste haul truck tire, the HSU2+, the company said today. The HSU2+ is the next

generation of Continental’s heavy truck tire designed for waste hauling and other severe service applications. While the tire incorporates the previous HSU2’s wide tread and shoulder ribs for improved wear, a robust cut- and chip-resistant tread com-

pound and unique tread groove designs to reduce stone retention, a new feature is Continental’s premier “Stable” bead construction, said Roger Stansbie, director of truck tire engineering for the Americas. “The Stable bead construction is a new, technologically advanced bead design that incorporates

the best that Continental’s engineers have to offer for severe service, construction and other offroad applications,” Stansbie explained. “With the improvements we have made to the bead design, waste haulers and other tough customers will see even longer casing lifetimes and better structural durability with the

HSU2+.” The new Stable bead features an 18 percent increase in chafer cord density, an increase in the amount of tear-resistant wrap at the chafer and ply edges of the steel cord, an optimized chafer angle for improved stiffness across the body ply of the tire and an extruded sidewall, turn-up cover and rim

strip. Continental’s HSU2+ sports an extra-deep 26/32nds of tread depth, as well as 276 millimeters of tread width for greater stability. It is available now in size 315/80R22.5, load range L from authorized Continental truck tire dealers. Visit www. continental-truck.com for more information.

…DuraSeal >>

DuraSeal tires on the eight UAG open-top and four compact trailers. “It’s critical for those highway units not to have any downtime,” he said. “It’s a time-sensitive run because the drivers have just enough time to make one trip down to landfills and then drive back to load up for the next morning. We can’t have the drivers sitting on the side of Ontario Highway 401 waiting to get a flat tire repaired.”

Goodyear DuraSeal Technology has been particularly good for hauling operations involving construction and demolition debris, such as Blaine, Minnesota-based Shamrock Disposal and Shamrock Recycling and Transfer. The company provides containers and hauling services to numerous construction contractors, roofing contractors and remodelers. Shamrock trucks haul numerous

types of construction and demolition debris - wood, c o n c r e t e, c a r d b o a r d , sheetrock and metal from the construction site to the construction waste hauling operation’s sister company, Shamrock Recycling. Rich Gersdorf, owner of Shamrock, said he began using Goodyear G287 MSA DuraSeal tires on the steer and drive positions in 2008. “The number of service calls we’ve experienced has dropped significantly,” Gersdorf said. Shamrock’s construction waste hauling operation runs an all-Mack fleet of 17 rolloff trucks with Ampliroll lift systems, five Class 8 tractors and five trailers, including three moving floor and two end-dump trailers. “In the waste hauling industry, particularly for those involving construction wastes, dealing with tire punctures is just an ongoing battle we deal with everyday,” Gersdorf said. Gersdorf said the company’s trucks now have less than two service calls per month involving tires, and none of the calls are due to tire punctures. “I would estimate that depending on our workload each day, plus the time of the calls and the distances involved, the service calls were costing us about $1,000 to $2,000 per month or more. Those expenses are now all but gone,” he said. For more information on Goodyear’s commercial tires, go to www.goodyear. com/truck.

uses the Goodyear G177 with DuraSeal Technology on the drive position of trucks that operate in rural areas. Cooke said before the company tried the DuraSeal tire, it was common for its trucks to get two or more flats each week. The company’s success with the Goodyear DuraSeal tire on the company’s rural route trucks is why Cooke has also placed

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des questions de conformité

Changements se Produisant Autour des Issues de Frontière Par Marek Krasuski

lus de $1.5 milliards de marchandises traversent la frontière Canada - États-Unis chaque jour, ce qui représente 100 millions de passages chaque année. Le boom économique pour les deux pays est assez grand pour que les hauts niveaux des deux gouvernements nationaux se rapprochent pour essayer de résoudre des problèmes de commerce transfrontalier. Le President Barak Obama et le Premier Ministre Stephen Harper se rencontreront plus tard cette année pour discuter l’harmonisation de la sécurité de la frontière pour faciliter le mouvement libre de cargaison entre les deux pays. Il y aura beaucoup à discuter. Depuis le bombardement des deux tours de la ville de New York, les ÉtatsUnis a introduit plus d’une douzaine de programmes de sécurité majeurs et le gouvernement du Canada a reflété ces initiatives de sécurité. Le résultat a été un soi-disant « épaisissement » de la frontière qui, avec la récession, a placé le Canada dans un déficit commercial. Depuis 2007, le nombre de camions qui arrive au Canada a dépassé le nombre qui en sort pour aller aux ÉtasUnis. Un trait principal de l’activité transfrontalière est caracterisé par des politiques régulatoires rigoureuses, des problèmes continuels de sécurité et de l’infrastructure. Ces réalités augmentent les coûts du transport et les observateurs de l’ industrie craignent que ceci ne menace la compétivité des marchandises fabriquées en Amérique du Nord et des investissements directs. D’autres soucis s’élèvent autour des commentaires faits par Janet Napolitano, Sécretaire de Homeland Security des États-Unis qui a attiré 26 March 2011

l’attention sur la necessité de créer une ‘vraie’ frontière – euphèmisme, selon quelques analistes, qui cache l’idée d’introduire plus de mesures de sécurité que celles créés depuis 911. Il y a aussi des inquiétudes au sujet de l’efficacité du programme FAST (FREE AND SECURE TRADE) une initiative jointe par les États-Unis et le Canada, concue pour augmenter la sécurité frontalière et accélerer le transport des cargaisons pour les transporteurs sans risques qui entrent aux États-Unis. Les transporteurs qui sont approuvés par FAST sont permis d’utiliser des lignes spéciales aux traversées frontalières. Celles-ci permettent un passage et un dédouanement plus rapide et efficace des cargaisons transfrontaliers. L’approbation de FAST est exigée pour non seulement le transporteur mais aussi pour le chauffeur. Les chauffeurs avec un casier judiciaire ne sont pas acceptés par le programme FAST. L’ a d h é s i o n a u p r o gramme FAST comprend des avertissements. Elle exige que ses transporteurs soient approuvés par C-TPAT et PIP. CTPAT(The Customs Trade PartnershipAgainst Terrorism) signifie que les compagnies qui y participent sont d’accord pour développer « un processus de validation interne afin d’assurer la présence de certaines mesures de sécurité documentées dans leur voies de ravitaillement ». L’adhésion à C-TPAT et à son equivalent canadien, PIP (Partners In Protection) prouve que ces compagnies ont déjà passé des mesures de sécurité rigoureuses et que les autorités frontalières peuvent avoir confiance en elles en comparaison à celles qui n’adhèrent pas à ces normes. L’industrie a bénéficé d’une déci-

sion récente quand les deux organisations se sont harmonisées. Depuis le mois de novembre 2010, l’adhésion à une organisation, C-TPAT ou PIP, confère automatiquement l’adhésion à l’autre. Avant, il fallait faire les deux demandes séparément bien que les deux demandes aient les questionnaires et papiers identiques. La réputation de FAST comme programme qui assure un accès rapide aux États-Unis des cargaisons commerciaux a été remise en question récemment à la suite des plaintes concernant l’infrastructure de qualité inférieure. Stephen Russell qui parle de la part des American Trucking Associations a critiqué le manque d’investissement en infrastructure et ressources dont on a besoin pour permettre la circulation optimale des cargaisons commerciaux à la frontière. Les problèmes se voient les plus aigus aux traversées de ponts entre les deux pays. Les transporteurs approuvés par FAST sont souvent obligés d’attendre dans une queue longue de 2,5 milles dans des voies concues pour accommoder des queues beaucoup plus courtes . Depuis 911 toutes les mesures de sécurité qui guident l’importation des marchandises aux ÉtatsUnis sont sous la rubrique de l’ACE (Automated Commercial Environment) la douane et la protection frontalière americaine nommée ‘ l’etalon–or’ des processus douaniers commerciaux. Ce programme assure la livraison rapide des marchandises en reduisant le temps d’attente par 33% aux certains ports d’entree et permet au personnel de sécurité de viser des cargaisons risqués par des mécanismes qui identifient les marchandises ou les chauffeurs comme suspects. Le cout de cette initiative, qui

compte aussi l’adhésion aux programmes comme C-TPAT, PIP et FAST, est mesuré ausssi pour la quantité de documentation exigée pour entrer aux États-Unis. Kevin Gills, directeur de conformité et des opérations américaines chez Manitoulin Transport a expliqué recemment les procédures qui obtiennent pour transporter le cargaison du Canada aux régions au sud de la frontière. Manitoulin Transport utilise plusieurs traversées frontalières du Québec à la Colombie Britannique. « Les règlements exigent qu’on emploie les services d’un courtier de douane qui assumera la responsabilité de PAPS (Pre-Arrival Processing System). Avant qu’on puisse exporter des marchandises aux États-Unis, il faut que le courtier vérifie la charge et lui donne un numéro PAPS. Ensuite nous sommes obligés de verifier sur le web-site du courtier pour nous assurer que les marchandises ont été accepté pour le passage. D’autres méthodes incluent une caution de transit et dans certains cas, un simple notice aux douaniers si les marchandises ont une valeur en-dessous de $200 américains. Une fois approuvée, la compagnie peut transporter la cargaison à la frontière accompagnée de ses papiers

ACE, documents obligatoires qui précisent la description de la compagnie, la cargaison, son poids et la quantité d’articles, des points de départ et d’arrivée et le port d’entrée voulu. L’inobservation de tous les réglements entrainera un refus d’entrer aux États-Unis. En ce qui concerne les grands transporteurs LTL comme Manitoulin Transport, le processus est plus complexe. Kevin Gills l’explique ainsi, « Il nous arrive de vouloir expédier, par exemple, 40 cargaisons de provenance de 40 compagnies dans une seule remorque. Si, parmi ces compagnies, il y en a qui ne sont pas approuvées par FAST, nous ne pouvons pas utiliser les voies FAST » . Il y a des exceptions, quand un camion rentre vide ou quand la cargaison entière est expediée par une compagnie approuvée par FAST. Jusqu’à date les restrictions ont été plus prononcées du coté américain de la frontière, spécialement en ce qui concerne le règlement qui exige qu’on indique l’arrivée de la cargaison au moins une heure avant son arrivée au port américain du point d’entrée. Des règlements similaires vont être redigés pour le coté canadien du frontière aussi. L’initiative CSA (CUSTOMS

SELF ASSESSMENT) est un programme qui facilite le mouvement transfrontaliér des marchandises qui arrivent au Canada. En commençant en 2012, le CBSA (Canada Border Services Agency) exigera un e-manifest pour les cargaisons qui entrent au Canada. Sous les règlements actuels, les cargaisons qui entrent sans IAD (Importeradmissibility Data) peuvent toujours y entrer. Ceci va changer avec la mise en oeuvre de l’e-manfest. « Pourvu que les transporteurs aient soumis leur e-manifest et les courtiers de douane aient donné leur numéro PAPS avant d’arriver à la frontière canadienne, ils y pourront entrer. « Sans ces deux permis, e-manifest et l’IAD, ils se verront barrés » dit Kevin Gill. En effet, la conformité pour les compagnies qui cherchent à faire la transportation transfrontalière demande un certain courage. Selon Dawn Truell, propriétaire de Cross Border Services, expert en normes de conformité et éducatrice spécialiste de douane qui travaille avec les deux gouvernements les défis sont nombreux. « Souvent quand les gens ouvrent une compagnie de transport, ils pensent que c’est une chose facile et peu couteuse. Il faut, …Changements >>

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ELCARGO

Une Économie De Carburant De Près De 9% Avec Le Nouveau Système Multi-Flip D’ElCargo

t-Hyacinthe, QC Les résultats des essais de consommation Énergotest effectués avec le tout nouveau système de toile mécanisé Multi-Flip d’ELCARGO en septembre dernier montrent une économie de carburant de 8,80% avec la benne couverte comparativement à la consommation obtenue lorsque la benne n’était pas couverte du système Multi-Flip. Ces essais ont été effectués en septembre dernier lors de la cinquième édition d’Énergotest au Centre d’essais pour véhicules automobiles de Transports Canada à Blainville. L’ o b j e c t i f p r e m i e r du système Multi-Flip

d’ELCARGO est de protéger par sa toile étanche la marchandise à l’intérieur de la benne basculante et d’en faciliter l’ouverture et la fermeture de façon sécuritaire grâce à son opération mécanisé simple et efficace. Mais la toile permet aussi de réduire la trainée aérodynamique du véhicule lorsque la benne est vide. Les résultats des essais ont été plus que concluants, et permettent maintenant à l’entreprise d’affirmer que l’utilisation de ses systèmes de toile mécanisés peut mener à des économies de carburant qui frôlent les 9%. À cette reconnaissance s’ajoute l’accréditation

de la technologie ELCARGO par le Programme d’aide à l’amélioration de l’efficacité énergétique dans le transport des marchandises du Ministère des Transports du Québec. Cette accréditation permet aux transporteurs de demander une subvention pouvant aller jusqu’à 1500.00$ du coût d’achat et d’installation d’un système de toile ELCARGO. « La rentabilité de nos systèmes de toile mécanisés étaient déjà excellente, grâce aux économies de carburant, rappelle Réal Royer. Mais avec cette subvention, les transporteurs et les camionneurs artisans n’ont plus aucune raison de se priver des

avantages d’un système mécanisé ELCARGO. » Depuis maintenant 10 ans, les systèmes de toile mécanisés ELCARGO, fabriqués au Québec, ont démontré leur solidité et leur fiabilité. Les résultats des essais Énergotest 2009 et 2010 démontre clairement les économie et par le fait même la protection de l’environnement des systèmes de toiles mécanisé ELCARGO et l’accréditation au programme d’aide à l’amélioration de l’efficacité énergétique viennent confirmer qu’ils sont aussi profitables, et qu’ils constituent un moyen efficace pour réduire la consommation de carburant, tout en réduisant les

émissions de polluants. Les performances écoenvironnementales des systèmes de toile mécanisés ElCargo sont d’ailleurs les seuls à avoir été documentées scientifiquement, dans le cadre des plus récents essais Énergotest. Ces essais sur les performances en économie de carburant, effectués par la firme indépendante FPInnovations en septembre dernier sur la piste de Transport Canada à Blainville, ont permis de démontrer que les systèmes ELCARGO peuvent permettre de réaliser une économie de carburant de 14,93% dans le cas des remorques à toi ouvert et de 8.80% pour le Multi-Flip.

Pour plus d’information, communiquez avec: Roger Lussier, directeur des ventes, ElCarGO au 450.253.3560 ou sans frais au 877.353.3560 ou Sylvain Saumure, Communications Armure, au 514.774.9790 ou par courriel, sylvain@comarmure. com. Pour plus d’information sur le Programme d’efficacité énergétique dans le transport des marchandises, visitez le site internet du Ministère des Transports du Québec au lien suivant: www.mtq. gouv.qc.ca/portal/page/ portal/ministere/ministere/programmes_aide/ efficaciteener_transp_ march_camionnage.

Semi–remorques Wizards

Publie un numéro sans frais de Service d’urgence routière « ERS » accessible à travers l’Amérique du Nord

e m i – r e morques Wizards (autref o i s L i o n s Gate Trailers / Provincial Trailer Rentals) a publié aujourd’hui son numéro ERS sans frais pour l’Amérique du Nord : 855.EASY.ERS (327.9377). L’accès sans frais à ce service d’urgence mobile de réparation de remorques, en opération 24/7, qui existe de longue date n’est qu’une des nombreuses initiatives mises en place par Semi–remorques Wizards pour que le client vive une expérience conviviale en faisant affaires avec eux.

Doug Vanderspek, Président de Trailer Wizards a déclaré, « Notre programme ERS est éprouvé et effectif, il s’étend audelà de notre réseau canadien pour couvrir les États-Unis. Comme un grand nombre de semiremorques de nos clients voyagent à travers l’Amérique du Nord, nous avons développé le réseau nécessaire pour que, sur un appel, Trailer Wizards organise une solution complète répondant en tous points aux besoins du client. Que la réparation soit effectuée par notre personnel ou l’un de nos

partenaires de service pré qualifiés, le processus sera le même pour les clients qui recevront un rapport détaillé sur les travaux qui ont été faits sur l’équipement ». Semi–remorques Wizards est fier de la bonne condition de sa flotte et de ses programmes d’entretien préventif. Cependant lorsque survient une situation d’urgence, un plan d’action est mis en place pour éviter des maux de têtes aux clients. Monsieur Vanderspek ajoute « Ce service est une des nombreuses améliorations

que nous avons apporté à l’industrie. Le fait que nous sommes le plus important fournisseur en location de semi-remorques au Canada nous procure certains avantages concurrentiels dont nos clients peuvent bénéficier. Notre objectif est de développer notre entreprise suivant une approche personnalisée résultant de l’écoute de nos clients et de notre réponse à leurs exigences, d’un Océan à l’autre ». Sous sa nouvelle image de marque, Semiremorques Wizards est le principal fournisseur de solutions de loca-

tion de semi-remorques et d’entreposage. L’entreprise offre des programmes d’entretien complets, l’assistance routière en tout temps (24/7) et possède les ressources nécessaires pour toujours livrer l’équipement requis par les clients au moment où ils en ont le plus besoin. Grâce aux plus récentes technologies de repérage satellite, elle est en mesure de réduire les coûts de la clientèle en assurant une meilleure optimisation du parc de semiremorques. De plus, ses initiatives écologiques ont aussi un effet bénéfique

sur les ressources de la clientèle et sur la planète. Avec plus de 25 centres Semi-remorques Wizards partout au Canada, elle a réalisé son rêve, celui d’offrir un « Service local... à la grandeur du pays ». Pour en savoir plus à propos de Semi-remorques Wizards, y compris sur les types de semi-remorques, la disponibilité et les programmes d’entretien, visitez notre site Internet au www.trailerwizards. com pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements ainsi que nos coordonnées… à la grandeur du pays.

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compagnies de transport sont guettées aussi par les agences d’application telles MTO, DOT, CBSA, CBP et FMCSA qui regarderont le résumé de chaque chauffeur. » Truell souligne aussi un avertissement sur la consommation d’alcool. « Le taux d’alcoolémie est zéro. Selon les nouveaux règlements, si l’alcool test

indique un niveau de .05, une suspension de permis est automatique pendant 72 heures et le véhicule est saisi. Ceci affecte les prime d’assurance pour le chauffeur et pour la compagnie et dans certains cas le chauffeur peut être renvoyé » dit-elle. Étant donné toutes les demandes de conformité pour les chauffeurs et pour

les compagnies, il reste la question, pourquoi ils veulent continuer à faire du commerce transfrontalier? Il y en a beaucoup qui ne le font plus. Il y a des propriétaires-chauffeurs et aussi de petites compagnies qui ne supportent plus les enquètes de sécurité méticuleuses, toute la paperasserie et les exigences placées sur leurs

opérations. Beaucoup de compagnies canadiennes ont decidé de ne plus faire le commerce transfront-

alier » dit Dawn Truell. « Il y a juste trop de problèmes qui le rendent trop difficiles pour eux. »

pourtant, tenir compte du grand nombre d’exigences telle le CVIP (Commercial Vehicle Impoundment Program). Si on trouve des défauts critiques dans un camion ou une remorque, l’inspecteur enlèvera les plaques et saisira le véhicule durant un minimum de quinze jours. Les

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

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

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

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

teRRaCe

Bow vAlley mAcHiNe 5107 Keith Avenue Terrace, BC, V8G 1K8 Tel: 250.638.0099 Email: terracetraction@citywest.ca Contact: Steve Leal

WilliaMs lake

kaMloops

wl forestry suPPlies ltd.

1875 Kryczka Place, Kamloops, BC, V1S 1S4 Tel: 250.374.3100 Fax: 250.374.0631 Contact: Fred Daku

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

PiNeridge trAiler & equiPmeNt ltd.

trActioN 200 Oak Point Highway Winnipeg, MB, R2R 1V1 Tel: 204.956.9490 Fax: 204.949.9493 Email: lross@uapinc.com Contact: Louise Ross n. W. territories

yelloWknife

deltA mike HoldiNgs ltd. 114 – 314 Old Airport Road Yellowknife, NT, X1A 3T2 Tel: 867.669.6272 Fax: 867.669.6282 Email: yknapa@ssimicro.com Contact: Doug Moodie ontario

trActioN oNtArio HeAd office

BanCRoft

BuRns lake

trActioN cHr-Ack PArts & rePAirs

Winnipeg

squaMisH

suRRey

foRt nelson

5600 Richmond Ave. E. Brandon, MB, R7A 7L5 Tel: 204.727.4850 Fax: 204.727.2068 Email: rcbt2@mts.net Contact: Rick Blaine

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

trAiliNe trAiler PArts ltd.

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

BRandon

rcB truck & trAiler ltd.

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

british columbia

PolAr PArk Automotive

manitoba

m&m gAs diesel & truck PArts 27523 Highway 62 South, Bancroft, ON K0L 1C0 Tel: 613.332.5474 Fax: 613.332.5998

BaRRie 255 Saunders Road, Barrie, ON L4N 9A3 Tel: 705.792.1371 Fax: 705.792.1591 Contact: Jason Nelson Email: jnelson@uapinc.com

Belleville

quiNte truck & trAiler PArts 280 Jamison Bone Road, Belleville ON K8N 5B5 Tel: 613.966.6070 Fax: 613.966.0720

Bolton

visco iNdustriAl 1 Simpson Road, Bolton, ON L7E 1E4 Tel: 905.857.2071 Fax: 905.857.2070

CaMBRidge 1090 Fountain Street North, Units 12 & 13, Cambridge, ON N3E 1A3 Tel: 519.653.3427 Fax: 519.653.0608 Contact: Jim Curley Email: jcurley@uapinc.com

ontario

dRyden

ontario

sudBuRy

d & s Auto

sudBury truck & trAiler iNc

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

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

HaMilton

trActor trAiler service

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

HanoveR

Jd truck PArts

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

kenoRa

d & s Auto

1051 Railway Street, Kenora, ON P9N 3W8 Tel: 807.468.9894 Fax: 807.468.8436 Contact: Dale Green Email: dgreen@napacanada.com

london 2405 Scanlan Street, London, ON N5W 6G9 Tel: 519.455.3440 Fax: 519.455.2812 Contact: Derek Dutt Email: ddutt@uapinc.com

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

Mississauga 5915 Atlantic Drive, Units 6 & 7 Mississauga, ON L4W 1S4 Tel: 905.670.2868 Fax: 905.670.9757 Contact: Doug Paddock Email: dpaddock@uapinc.com

neW liskeaRd

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

noRtH Bay

service 1 mufflers & more 2621 Trout Lake Road North Bay, ON P1B 7S8 Tel : 705.497.0404 Fax: 705.497.9543

sault ste. MaRie 380 Industrial Park Crescent, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6B 5Y8 Tel: 705.759.8042 Fax: 705.759.2962 Contact: Maurice Saindon Email: msaindon@uapinc.com

st. CatHaRines

Nick’s truck PArts

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

tHundeR Bay

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

WHitBy 1751 Wentworth St. W., Units 3-6, Whitby, ON L1N 8R9 Tel: 905.432.2785 Fax: 905.571.5436 Contact: Paul MacLean Email: pmaclean@uapinc.om saskatcheWan

MeadoW lake

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

Moose jaW

goldeN west trAiler & equiPmeNt ltd. 1802 Stadacona West Moose Jaw, SK, S6H 4N8 Tel: 306.692.7402 Fax: 306.694.0607 Email: timgoldenwesttrailer@ sasktel.net Contact: Tim Trafford

pRinCe alBeRt

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

Regina

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

saskatoon

trActioN

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

sWift CuRRent

BrAke & drive ltd. 1511 Cheadle Street West Swift Current, SK S9H 5G4 Tel: 306.773.7293 Fax: 306.773.5511 Email: brakeanddrive@sasktel.net Contact: Bruce Borden

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alberta

edMonton

peaCe RiveR

mccoy service ceNtre west

PeAce truck & trAiler

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

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

mccoy service ceNtre soutH 3904 – 78th Avenue, Edmonton, AB T6B 2W4 Tel: 780.468.1471 Fax: 780.440.1394 kmitchell@mccoycorporation.ca Contact: Ken Mitchell

gRande pRaiRie

BrAdviN trAiler sAles ltd. 10920 – 87th Avenue, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 8K4 Tel: 780.539.6260 Fax: 780.539.4247 Email: bwillsey@bradvin.com Contact: Brad Willsey

Red deeR

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

sundRe

PArtco truck PArts & service Box 1187, West Road Industrial Park, Sundre, AB T0M 1X0 Tel: 403.638.3414 Fax: 403.638.4232 Email: s.lausen@airenet.com Contact: Daryl Peters or Scott Lausen

HigH pRaiRie

HigH PrAirie truck & trAiler Box 1388, High Prairie, AB, T0G 1E0 Tel: 780.523.4777 Fax: 780.523.4773 Contact: Crosby Rich

british columbia

CHilliWaCk

lickmAN truck & trAiler

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

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

MediCine Hat

foRt nelson

truck ZoNe

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

cHr-Ack PArts & rePAirs 4704 – 49th Avenue, Fort Nelson, BC, V0C 1R0 Tel: 250.774.3273 Fax: 250.774.3274 Email: colleen@chr-ack.com Contact:John & Colleen Reynolds

british columbia

pRinCe geoRge

totAl truck & equiPmeNt ltd. 9122 Rock Island Road, Prince George, BC V2N 5T4 Tel: 250.564.6763 Email: totaltruck@telus.net Contact: Mark Forbes

sMitHeRs

smitHers PArts & service 3465 Victoria Drive, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Tel: 250.847.4287 Fax: 250.847.5048 Email: dansps@telus.net Contact: Dan Groot manitoba

BRandon

rcB truck & trAiler ltd. 5600 Richmond Ave. E., Brandon, MB, R7A 7L5 Tel: 204.727.9172 Fax: 204.725.4702 Email: rcbt2@mts.net Contact: Rick Blaine

Winnipeg

ZiriNo’s Auto truck & trAiler service ltd. 3165 McGillivray Blvd., Winnipeg MB, R3Y 1G5 Tel: 204.275.8038 Fax: 204.275.7759 Email: joez@zirinos.com Contact: Joe Zirino ontario

BaRRie

simcoe truck & trAiler ltd 630 Welham Road, Barrie, ON L4N 8Z8 Tel: 705.728.8222 Fax: 705.728.9855

Bolton

BoltoN truck & trAiler 1 Simpson Road, Bolton, ON L7E 1E4 Tel: 905.951.9111 Fax: 905.951.9113

ontario

neW liskeaRd

CaistoR CenteR

HaMilton

Pyett sPriNg & AligNmeNt

BArtoN truck ceNtre ltd.

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

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

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

Caledonia

HanoveR

k.i.d. truck & trAiler service

oNeidA truck & trAiler 634 Fourth Line, Caledonia, ON N3W 2B3 Tel: 905.765.5011

doWnsvieW

NortH keele Auto, truck & trAiler rePAir 3915 Keele Street, Downsview, ON M3J 1N6 Tel: 416.638.5963 Fax: 416.638.5964

eden

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

essex

keN lAPAiN & soN ltd 2119 County Road 15, Essex, ON N8M 2X6 Tel: 519.776.6473 Fax: 519.776.6475

etoBiCoke

ok tire truck rePAir 39 Shorncliffe Road, Etobicoke, ON M8Z 5K2 Tel: 416.236.1277 Contact: Darryl Croft

goulais RiveR

goulAis river truck & trActor 90 Highway 552 East, Goulais River ON P0S 1E0 Tel: 705.649.4788 Fax: 705.649.4754

Hwy #4 truck service R R #1, Hanover, ON N4N 3B8 Tel: 519.369.5052 Fax: 519.369.5961

HeaRst

serge g & d rePAir iNc. P O Box 1706, Hearst, ON P0L 1N0 Tel: 705.362.5633 Fax: 705.362.7960

Huntsville

muskokA truck ceNtre 88 Madill Church Road, Huntsville, ON P1H 2J2 Tel: 705.789.8600 Toll Free Tel: 866.353.3009 Fax: 705.789.9584

kapuskasing

PAreNt mecHANicAl services 53 Brunelle Road North, Kapuskasing, ON P5N 2M1 Tel: 705.335.3617 Fax: 705.337.6880

longlaC

rAy & doris truck PArts 106 Hamel Avenue, Longlac, ON P0T 2A0 Tel: 807.876.2687 Fax: 807.876.2570

Mississauga

B. ANdrews truck service ceNtre ltd. 6755 Columbus Road, Unit #2, Mississauga, ON L5T 2G9 Tel: 905.670.3384 Fax: 905.670.5794 Contact: Boyd Andrews Email: bjandrews60@hotmail.com

PioNeer sPriNg & AligNmeNt

oakville

1090 South Service Rd., Unit A, Oakville, ON L6J 2X8 Tel: 905.842.2942 Fax: 905.338.5600

ottaWa

ottAwA trAiler rePAir iNc. 2020 Bantree Street, Ottawa, ON K1B 5A4 Tel: 613.741.0878 Fax: 613.741.0245

siMCoe

wilsoN truck & trAiler

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

sudBuRy

sudBury truck & trAiler 510 Whissell Avenue, Sudbury, ON P3B 2Z3 Tel: 705.673.3613 Fax: 705.673.4411 Contact: Dennis Monticelli

veRneR

moBile mecHANicAl services 11769 Hwy 364, Box 309, Verner, ON P0H 2M0 Tel: 705.594.1319 Fax: 705.594.1548 saskatcheWan

saskatoon

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

HEaLTHy LIvING

What Are Irradiated Foods & How Safe Are They?

ood irradiation is the process of exposing food to a controlled amount of energy called “ionizing radiation.” There are three different types of radiation allowed: Gamma

rays, X-rays and electron beam radiation. WHy IrraDIaTE FOOD? Ionizing radiation can penetrate food, killing micro-organisms without raising the temperature of the food significantly. Food irradiation is used to prevent food poisoning by reducing the level of harmful bacteria, such as Escherichia coli (commonly abbreviated “E.coli”) in ground beef and Salmonella and Campylobacter in

poultry as well as parasites which cause food-borne diseases. It also prevents spoilage by destroying bacteria, molds and yeast which cause food to spoil. By using food irradiation it also controls insect and parasite infestation and increases shelf life by slowing the ripening or sprouting in fresh fruits and vegetables. It is possible for irradiated food to become contaminated after it has been

treated. For this reason, proper storage, handling and cooking are very important. IS EaTING IrraDIaTED FOODS SaFE? Vegetables, meats, poultry, nuts, spices are some of the foods you are eating which are irradiated. Irradiation damages the quality of food. Irradiation also covers up problems that the meat and poultry industry should solve. Science has not proved

that a long-term diet of irradiated foods is safe for human health. Labeling is necessary to inform consumers so they can make the choice to avoid irradiated foods. Electron-beam irradiation today means nuclear irradiation to-

morrow. Irradiation using radioactive materials is an environmental hazard. Irradiation doesn’t provide clean food nor does nothing to change the way food is grown and produced. For a full story send an email to health_you_ deserve@yahoo.ca.

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air brake training for mechanics

automated lubrication systems

accounTs & records ManageMenT Bookkeeping For Your Business & Personal Finances Toll Free Tel: 888.644.2333

FreinMeisTer group inc.

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London, ON N6K 1K1

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

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souThwesT Tax consuLTing inc. In-Home Service Truckers Tax Saver Tel: 800.642.2716 Email: info@southwesttax.ca Web: www.SouthwestTax.ca “Call for an In-Home Quote in Ontario”

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6 Farnham Crescent, Tel: 519.641.6770 Email: ron@freinmeister.com Web: www.freinmeister.com air conditioning & heating: sales & service

FLo coMponenTs LTd.

Fax: 705.797.2469

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

AardenIndustries@hotmail.com

••• Manwin enTerprises inc. 15 Wanless Court, Ayr, ON N0B 1E0 Toll Free: 888-823-7611

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

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

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Tel: 519-624.4003 Fax: 519.624.5501

wiLson insTruMenTs LTd.

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

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Campbellford, ON K0L 1L0 Tel: 705.653.2403

4261-A14 Hwy 7 East. Suite 885 Markham, ON L3R 9W6 Toll Free: 888.456.6504 Tel: 905.477.7773 Fax: 866.323.8250 Web: www.trucktax.ca “Bookkeeping, Tax Preparation and Tax Planning for Truckers”

www.wilsoninstrumentsltd.com automated lubrication systems

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

beka Lube producTs inc.

skF LubricaTion soLuTions

2830 Argentia Road, Unit 9

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

The Trucker’s voice

Toll Free Tel: 888.862.7461

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

Tel: 905.821.1050 Fax: 905.858.0597 Email: info@beka-lube.com Web: www.beka-lube.com “Technology you can rely on.”

Taking the guesswork out of compliance truck trailer drug &&alcohol rePairs P Pairs testing

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81 Northline Road, Toronto, ON M4B 3E9 Tel: 416.759.2245 Fax: 416.759-5890 Toll Free Tel: 1.800.677.9038 A proud Canadian remanufacturer of quality Heavy Duty & automotive clutches since 1980. Specializing in heavy duty & custom made clutches including our own.

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

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Lubecore inTernaTionaL inc.

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Mississauga, ON L5N 8G4

Travel Centre of America, 535 Mill Street, Unit 104, Woodstock, ON N4S 7V6 Tel: 519.537.2002 Fax: 519.537.7499 sandy@ebsafetyconsulting.com Web: www.ebsafetyconsulting.com

FiL-Mor auToMoTive & cLuTch producTs LTd.

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Fax: 705.653-5560 WilsonInstruments@sympatico.ca

e & b saFeTy consuLTing inc.

s.e.T.i. iMporTs inc.

43 Crowe Bay Heights, R.R. 2

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drakkar huMan resources

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

e&b saFeTy consuLTing Mover’s equipMenT & suppLies

Tel: 705.797.0041

Toll Free: 877.467.4440

cargo control Products

26 Napier Court,

TransporT FinanciaL services

advocates & lobbyists

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

danaTec educaTionaL services LTd.

driver services, recruitment & emPloyment

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Utopia, ON L0M 1T0

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

a-Z TechnicaL buiLding sysTeMs inc

comPliance services

aarden indusTries inc.

Email: manwin@bellnet.ca

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

cpL sysTeMs canada inc.

buildings - all steel Pre-engineered

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.

inTegraTed Training resources

comPliance services

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

cross border services

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

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

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

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

eMergency road services oF canada inc. 3413 Wolfedale Road, Suite 5, Mississauga, ON L5C 1Z8 Tel: 905.277.2377 Fax: 905.277.2378 Email: info@ersofcanada.com Web: www.ersofcanada.com

factoring, finance & foreign exchange

fuel additives & lubricants

insurance brokers

benneTTs power service producTs J d FacTors 315 Matheson Blvd. East, Mississauga, ON L4Z 1X8 Tel: 905.501.5000 Toll Free Tel: 800.263.0664 Fax: 905.501.0395 Email: canadasales@jdfactors.com

P.O. Box 51016, RPO Tyndall Park Winnipeg, MB R2X 3C6 Tel: 204.694.1777 Toll Free Tel: 877.778.4440 Fax: 204.633.0133 Email: gbennett@powerservice.ca Web: www.powerservice.ca insurance brokers

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canadian insurance brokers inc. 1 Eglinton Ave. East, Suite 415, Toronto, ON M4P 3Z1 Tel: 416.486.0951 Fax: 416.489.5311 Email: jasonj@cibi.ca Web: www.cibi.ca

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insurance brokers

lubricants

Permits & services

rainbow insurance brokers inc

noco LubricanTs coMpany

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

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

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

In Business since 1995 lifting equiPment & jacks

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

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

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fasteners

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

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

daLTon TiMMis insurance group MuLTi-Line FasTener suppLy co. LTd. 1100 Courtneypark Drive East, Unit 5, Mississauga, ON L5T 1L7 Tel: 905.677.5088 Fax: 905.677.4917 Web: www.multilinefasteners.com Serving Fastener Needs for Industrial, Automotive & Maintenance Trades filters

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

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

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baiZana insurance brokers 806 Greenbank Road Ottawa, ON K2J 1A2 Tel: 613.825.5575 Fax: 613.825.5624 Toll Free: 877.791.1682 Email: info@baizanainsurance.com Web: www.baizanainsurance.com

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fleet management & litigation suPPort

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

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

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

Bryson Insurance & Financial Services Ltd. Tol Free: 800.661.5196 Fax: 905.426.4959 Email: jscheetz@bryson-insurance.com www.bryson-insurance.com “For All Your Trucking Insurance Needs” Transportation Insurance, Fleet Safety Management Services, Bonds, Health, Drug, Dental, Life & Disability Insurance. “Same Day Quotes up to 10 units”

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1295 Carol Crescent, Laval, QC H7W 1G3 Tel: 450.687.8294 Toll Free Tel: 866.927.8294 Fax: 450.687.6963 Email: pvoelker@sympatico.ca Preventative maintenance Products 1

pro-Ma perForMance producTs 6370 Concession #6 South Amherstburg, ON N9V 2Y8 Tel: 519.796.5919 Toll Free Tel: 866.284.7851 Fax: 519.736.9436 Email: scottatproma@yahoo.ca www.promaperformanceproducts.com Pressure Washers

sinwaL enTerprises inc 5656 Bell Harbour Drive, Mississauga, ON L5M 5J3 Tel: 416.520.5527 Toll Free Tel: 866.326.7645 Fax: 905.814.1802 Email: lubedealer@rogers.com Web: www.sinwal.com oil furnace sales & service

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

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

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bryson & associaTes insurance brokers LTd.

rp oiL LiMiTed 1111 Burns Street East, Unit 3, Whitby, ON L1N 6A6 Tel: 905.666.2313 Toll Free Tel: 800.335.6623 Fax: 905.666.2761 Email: larryharris@rpoil.com lubricants (synthetic)

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

730 perMiT services

de-on suppLy inc. R.R. #1, 1595 Lobsinger Road St. Jacobs, ON N2J 4G8 Toll Free Tel: 800.824.4115 Toll Free Fax: 888.626.7843 Email:info@deonsupply.com Web:www.deonsupply.com on-board truck scales

corrosion conTroL coaTings LTd 106 Colborne Street, P.O. Box 1088 Walkerton, ON N0G 2V0 Toll Free Tel: 800.934.7771 Toll Free Fax: 800.563.8078 Email: dwells@cc-coatings.com Web: www.cc-coatings.com

••• hub inTernaTionaL onTario LTd 33 Princess Street, Suite 501 Leamington, ON N8H 5C5 Tel: 519.326.9339 Fax: 519.326.0128 Toll Free Tel: 800.463.4700 Email: dan.mcguire@ hubinternational.com Web: www.hubinternational.com Transportation Insurance

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

krown corporaTe vuLcan on-board scaLes #11-1642 Langan Ave. Port Coquitlam BC V3C 1K5 Ph: 604.944.1481 Fax: 604.944.1482 Toll Free Tel: 800.663.0854 Web: www.vulcanscales.com

35 Magnum Drive, Schomberg, ON L0G 1T0 Tel: 905.939.8750 Fax: 905.939.8710 Toll Free Tel: 1.800.267.5744 Email: info@krown.com Web: www.krown.com MarCH 2011

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peTro-viron inc. 2 Taggart St., Unit 10 Guelph, ON N1H 6H8 Tel: (519) 837-2281 Fax: (519) 763-9371 Email: mgorman@petroviron.ca www.petroviron.ca/pivot/ tarPs & tarPing systems

tire balancing

Taabs inc. 2801 2nd Avenue North, Unit #2 Lethbridge, AB T1H 6S2 Toll Free: 888.553.3005 Fax: 403.394.9911 Email: joel@taabs-int.com Website: www.taabs-int.com tire & Wheel service & equiPment

dureT eT Landry inc. aero-kiT indusTries 5499 Harvester Road, Burlington, ON L7L 5V4 Tel: 905.335.2012 Toll Free Tel: 800.465.8277 Fax: 905.335.8499 Web: www.aero-kit.com “Keeping You Covered”

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

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

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

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

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

tire balancing

••• c.a. Towing R.R. #2, 2485 Campbellville Road, Campbellville, ON L0P 1B0 Tel: 905.854.0169 Toll Free Tel: 800.363.2209 Fax: 905.854.1282 Email: catowing@bellnet.ca

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inTernaTionaL TruckLoad services inc.

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

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paT rogers Towing Kingston, Ontario 24 Hour Emergency Service Toll Free Tel: 888.221.3672 Tel: 613.384.2572 Web: www.truckdown.com

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

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

85 Pondhollow Drive, Sudbury, ON P3E 6C1

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

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

a Towing service LTd. 185 Bartley Drive Toronto, ON M4A 1E6 Service GTA, Ontario and USA Tel: 416.656.4000 Fax: 416.656.3065 Toll Free Tel: 800.773.7952 Email: carol@atowing.ca Web: www.atowing.ca A company you can count on!

236 Rutherford Road South, Brampton, ON L6W 3J6 Tel: 905.459.1011 Fax: 905.451.1534 Toll Free Tel: 800.876.7097 Email: hhansen@hansenautow.com Web: www.hansentowing.com

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

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

sTar van sysTeMs 10 Kerivan Court, Stoney Creek, ON L8E 5P6 Toll Free: 800.263.4884 Fax: 905.643.8700 kens@starvansystems.com www.starvansystems.com

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yanke group oF coMpanies 27 Automatic Road, Brampton, ON L6S 5N8 Tel: 905.791.1369 ext 3747 Toll Free Tel: 800.373.6678 Fax: 905.791.1278 Email: donnah@yanke.ca Web: www.yanke.ca transPortation training

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bedard Tankers inc.

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transPort comPanies

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

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

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

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

sMarTway TraiLer renTaLs

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trailer & container sales & service

sTorsTac gervais Towing & recovery

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

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hansen Towing & recovery

carMen TransporTaTion group 3700 Weston Road, Toronto, ON M9L 2Z4 Tel: 416.667.9700 Fax: 416.667.8272 Email: vince@ carmentransportationgroup.com Web: www. carmentransportationgroup.com

cenTenniaL coLLege P.O. Box 631, Station A, Toronto, ON M1K 5E9 Tel: 416.289.5000 Ext 7606 Email: dormiston@ centennialcollege.ca Web: www.centennialcollege.ca Looking for a career? Apprenticeship Training: Truck,Coach & Heavy Equipment Technicians.

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transPort comPanies

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

trailer sales, leasing, rentals & service

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

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

toWing services

TiTan TraiLers

Trison Tarps

test equiPmentbrakes, abs, lights

acTion auToMoTive, Towing & recovery

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

toWing services

abraM’s Towing

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

1 Towns Road, Etobicoke, ON M8Z 1A1 TreMcar inc. Tel: 416.255.4443 790 Montrichard Ave. Toll Free Tel: 866.616.6379 St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC J2X 5G4 Fax: 416.252.2558 Tel: 450.347.7822 Email: edkbw@hotmail.com Fax: 450.347.8372 Flatbed Specialists, Heavy & Medium Toll Free Tel: 800.363.2158 Towing Email: tremcar@tremcar.com

erb group oF coMpanies 290 Hamilton Road, New Hamburg, ON N3A 1A2 Tel: 519.662.2710 Fax: 519.662.3316 Toll Free Tel: 800.665.2653 Email: info@erbgroup.com Web: www.erbgroup.com

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

transPortation training

truck customiZing

quaLiTy cusToM

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

crossroads Training acadeMy

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

crossroads Training acadeMy

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

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

crossroads Training acadeMy

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

crossroads Truck Training acadeMy

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

danbro Truck Training

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

equiTrain sysTeMs LTd.

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

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

kiM richardson TransporTaTion speciaLisTs inc. 23 Industrial Drive, Caledonia, Ontario N3W 1H8 Tel: 905.765.3445 Toll Free Tel: 800.771.8171 Fax: 905.765.1444 Contact: Roxanne Wilkieson Email: rwilkieson@krway.com Website: www.krway.com Heavy equipment & forklift also available.

kiM richardson TransporTaTion speciaLisTs inc. 634 Ireland Road, Simcoe, Ontario N3Y 4K8 Tel: 519.426.8260 ext. 232 Toll Free Tel: 800.771.8171 Fax: 519.428.3112 Contact: Roxanne Wilkieson Email: rwilkieson@krway.com Website: www.krway.com Heavy equipment & forklift also available.

kiM richardson TransporTaTion speciaLisTs inc. 120 Bill Martyn Parkway Street, Thomas, Ontario N5R 6A7 Tel: 905.765.3445 Toll Free Tel: 800.771.8171 Fax: 905.765.1444 Contact: Roxanne Wilkieson Email: rwilkieson@krway.com Website: www.krway.com Heavy equipment & forklift also available.

onTario Truck driving schooL (chaThaM)

robar Training speciaLisTs

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

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

onTario Truck driving schooL (London)

saFeTy Truck Training schooL LTd

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

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

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

onTario Truck driving schooL (windsor)

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

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

Tri-counTy Truck driver Training 480 Waydom Drive, Ayr, ON N0B 1E0 Contact: Richard Wynia Tel: 519.653.1700 Toll Free Tel: 800.265.0400 Fax: 519.653.2442 Email: info@tricountytruck.com Web: www.tricountytruck.com

Truck Training schooLs associaTion oF onTario 27 William Street St. Catharines, ON L2R 5H9 Toll Free: 866.475.9436 Fax: 905.704.1329 Web: www.ttsao.com

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

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

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onTario Truck Training acadeMy (oshawa)

truck & trailer rePairs

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

ForT garry indusTries

Modern Training onTario

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

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onTario Truck Training acadeMy (peTerborough)

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

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

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

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

manitoba

BRandon

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

Winnipeg

ForT garry indusTries 11 Dansk Court, Toronto, ON M9W 5N6 Tel: 905.709.8131 Toll Free Tel: 800.668.1879 Fax: 905.709.2527 Email: info@adctoronto.com Web: www.adctoronto.com

2525 Inskster Blvd. R.R. #2 Stn Main Winnipeg MB R3C 2E6 Tel: 204.632.8261 Toll Free: 800.282.8044 Fax: 204.956.1786 Email: winnipeg@fgiltd.ca Web: www.fgiltd.com

truck equiPment

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acadian driveaway

Regina

ForT garry indusTries

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

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

truck lighting & accessories

ForT garry indusTries

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

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vaLLey driver Training 99 Cote Blvd. Hammer, ON P3P 1L9 Contact: Jamie Fitchett Tel: 705.897.8849 Fax: 705.524.7067 valleydrivertraining@hotmail.com

truck Parts & suPPlies

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

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

CalgaRy

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

edMonton

ForT garry indusTries

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

Techspan

ForT garry indusTries

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

10610-82nd Avenue Clairmont AB T0H 0W0 Tel: 780.402.9864 Toll Free: 866.424.5479 Fax: 780.402.8659 Email: grandeprairie@fgiltd.ca Web: www.fgiltd.com MarCH 2011

truck Parts & suPPlies

truck sales, leasing, Parts & service

truck transmissions, differentials & Pto’s

c&r TransMission service LTd.

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

ontario alberta

tHundeR Bay

gRande pRaiRie

ForT garry indusTries

915 Walsh Street West

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

Thunder Bay, ON P7E 4X5 Tel: 807.577.5724 Toll Free: 800.465.5044 Fax: 807.475.9033 Email: thunderbay@fgiltd.ca

lloydMinsteR

Web: www.fgiltd.com

ForT garry indusTries

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

Red deeR

ForT garry indusTries 7947 Edgar Industrial Drive Red Deer, AB T4P 3R2 Tel: 403.343.1383 Toll Free: 866.297.0022 Fax: 403.347.8275 Email: reddeer@fgiltd.ca Web: www.fgiltd.com ontario

Mississauga

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

gerry’s Truck cenTre 4049 Eastgate Cres., London, ON N6L 1B7 Tel: 519.652.2100 Toll Free Tel: 800.363.4380 Fax: 519.652.6593 Email: info@gerrystrucks.com Web: www.gerrystrucks.com

surgenor Truck cenTre

“Your Complete Transportation Business Partner”

Tel: 613.548.1100

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Fax: 905.564.1911 Toll Free: 800.565.5389 orderdesk@levysteering.com Web: www.levysteering.com

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Toll Free Tel: 877.548.1101 Fax: 613.548.4990

irvine Truck cenTre 7537 Woodbine Avenue Markham, ON L3R 2W1 Tel: 905.513.1500 Toll Free Tel: 877.468.7897 Fax: 905.752.0967 Email: sales@irvinechev.com Web: www.irvinetrucks.ca truck sales, leasing, Parts & service

truck tire sales & service

onTario regionaL oFFice

truck Wash

We service clutchs also.

••• Trans canada auToMaTic Truck wash

Web: www.surgenortruck.com

1409 Shawson Drive Tel: 905.564.1899

Kingston, ON K7M 9H2

Email:mgallant@surgenortruck.com

Levy sTeering cenTre LTd. Mississauga, ON L4W 1C4

261 Binnington Court,

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

MascoT Truck parTs

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

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

520 Abilene Drive,

shieLd Truck accessories

Diesel Truck Parts Inc.

P.O. Box 281,

Morgan’s dieseL Truck parTs & service inc.

Aylmer, ON N5H 2R9 Tel: 519.765.2828 Toll Free Tel: 866.617.0201 Fax: 519.765.2821 hans@shieldtruckaccessories.com www.shieldtruckaccessories.com

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

Mississauga, ON L5T 2H7 Toll Free Tel: 800.465.0618 Tel: 905.564.5171 Fax: 905.564.5175 Email: LHardy@oktire.com Web: www.oktire.com Over 100 Truck Tire Service Centres Across Canada

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

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

aTSSa TOrONTO

Abram’s Towing Promotes the Importance of Being a Member of the A.T.S.S.A. by barb WOODWarD

he February meeting was sponsored by Abram’s Towing. Joey Gagne, Owner and President gave a unique presentation on how much the ATS means to his company and what it should mean for the rest of the trucking industry. He brought up many valid points about the interaction and support that one receives from being a member and attending ATS functions. This valuable organization has been in existence over 70 years 34

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with many of its current members having close to 40 years membership. To become an ATS member, contact Guido Groppini, Membership Chairman at 905.564.5404. Abrams Towing Services Ltd. (Abrams Services) was incorporated in 1984 and has grown to become Ontario and Canada’s largest towing and recovery company and provider of motorist and transport services. Their dispatch centres are open to serve you 24 hours a day and are located con-

veniently throughout the Greater Toronto Area and Southern Ontario. They are also located in Windsor to service South Western Ontario. In addition, Abrams maintains affiliations with several other professional towing companies, making it easy for their customers to obtain service no matter where or when the need arises. Joey Gagne, Abram’s founder and President, has been the driving force (no pun intended) behind A b r a m ’s p h e n o m e n a l growth for the past two

decades. Joey has built the company to include a fleet of more than 125 modern towing and recovery vehicles, including scores of light duty tow trucks and flat beds, plus, tri-axle, 50ton heavy truck wreckers and hydraulic float trailers. Abram’s staff is fully screened and expertly trained by industry professionals as well as their inhouse training and safety program. They attend industry seminars to ensure the most knowledgeable, courteous and skilful service no matter what the

situation. In addition to towing and motorist services, Abrams conducts public vehicle auctions every six to eight weeks. For more information call 800.267.4594 or visit their website at www.abrams.ca. The Annual Canadian Fleet Maintenance Seminar has been scheduled for May 9th, 10th and 11th, 2011. The new site at the Hilton Suites Conference Centre in Markham, Ontario was a great success last year and will be used again for the 2011 seminar. To book your

trade booth contact Brian Sibbald at 905.564.7278 or for more information visit www.cfmsonline.com. To become an ATS member, contact Guido Groppini, Membership Chairman at 905.564.5404. Sponsors for monthly meetings are always welcome. This is your company’s opportunity for a captive audience to present your products! If you would like to sponsor a meeting or if you have any suggestions for the Entertainment Committee, contact Brian Sibbald at 905.564.7278.

Alphabetical List Of Advertisers Advertiser

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A Allen Insurance Brokers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ontario Trucking News Arrow Truck Sales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Ontario Trucking News

B Bennett’s Power Service Products . . . . . . . . . 7, 44

C C.U.T.C. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Canadian Fleet Maintenance Seminar. . . . . . . . . 12 Castrol/Wakefield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 5, 21 Ontario & Western Trucking News Challenger Motor Freight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40, 43 Cummins Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

D Danatec. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Ontario Trucking News Domar Transmission Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 20 Drive Logistics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Ontario Trucking News

E Eastern Greenway Oils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Eastern Trucking News Emergency Road Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Eastern & Western Trucking News Espar Heating Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Expocam.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

F Fil-Mor Automotive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

G Great Canadian Holidays & Coaches. . . . . . . . . . 11 Great Northern Battery Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

H Hunter Engineering Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Ontario Trucking News HWT Transport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Western Trucking News

I International Truckload Services Inc. . . . . . . . . . 41 Ontario Trucking News

J J.D. Factors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

K Kindersley Transport Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Ontario Trucking News Kleysen Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Western Trucking News

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

N New Millenium Tire Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

P Performance Diesel (Bully Dog). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Petro-Viron Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Ontario Trucking News

R Road Today Truck Show. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Rosedale Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Ontario Trucking News

S Spring Creek Carriers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Ontario & Western Trucking News Star Van Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Ontario Trucking News

T TAABS International. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 The Fuel Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Traction Truck Parts & TruckPro . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ontario & Western Trucking News TransX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 & 44 Trison Tarps Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 14 TVM Limited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Ontario Trucking News

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

W Wilson Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Ontario Trucking News

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

ADVERTISERS BY PRODUCT or SERVICE Product/service

Page Publication

Automated Greasing Systems Lubecore International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 7, 17 Battery Sales Great Northern Battery Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Clutches Fil-Mor Automotive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Diesel Performance Products Performance Products (Bully Dog) . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Emergency Road Services Emergency Road Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Eastern & Western Trucking News Employment Opportunities Challenger Motor Freight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40, 43 Drive Logistics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 HWT Transport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Great Canadian Holidays & Coaches. . . . . . . . . . 11 International Truck Load Services. . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Kindersley Transport Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Kleysen Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Rosedale Transport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Spring Creek Carriers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Star Van Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 TransX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40, 44 TVM Limited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Your Advantage Staffing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

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

Engine Manufacturers Cummins Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Ontario Trucking News Factoring & Finance J.D. Factors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Liquid Capital Midwest Corp.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ontario Trucking News Fuel Additives Bennett’s Power Service Products . . . . . . . . . 7, 44 Heating Sales & Service Espar Heating Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Wilson Instruments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Ontario Trucking News Insurance Allen Insurance Brokers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ontario Trucking News Lubricants Castrol/Wakefield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 5, 21 Ontario & Western Trucking News Eastern Greenway Oils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Eastern Trucking News Lucas Oil Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Permits & Waivers C.U.T.C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Satellite Tracking Petro-Viron Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Ontario Trucking News Steering & Clutch Products Levy Steering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Tarps Sales & Service Trison Tarps Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 14 Theft Prevention Products The Fuel Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Trade Shows Canadian Fleet Maintenance Seminar. . . . . . . . . 12 Expocam.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Road Today Truck Show. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Training Danatec. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Ontario Trucking News Truck Parts & Accessories Traction Truck Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ontario & Western Trucking News Truck Sales (Used) Arrow Truck Sales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Ontario Trucking News Truck Transmissions Domar Transmissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 20 Truck Repairs TruckPro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ontario & Western Trucking News Truck Tires & Repairs New Millenium Tire Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Weigh Scales (On Board) Vulcan On-Board Scales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Western & Eastern Trucking News Wheel Balancing Products Hunter Engineering Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Ontario Trucking News TAABS International. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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Welcome to our complimentary Truck STop DirecTory. We want to help truckers and travellers find the nearest truck stop on route to their destination. For details on how you can list your truck stop, call Barb Woodward at 877.225.2232 or email Barb at barb@woodwardpublishing.com. manitoba

saskatcheWan

aRBoRg

Regina

Petro cANAdA-Petro PAss

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

BeausejouR

Petro cANAdA-Petro PAss

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

Husky Bulk sAles

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

saskatoon

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

402-51st Street East, Saskatoon, SK Tel: 306.934.6766 Fax: 306.668.6110 Email: rainbow@sasktel.net Drivers’ lounge, convenience store, laundry facilities, ATM, showers, scale & parking

MoRRis

Petro cANAdA-Petro PAss

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

pine falls

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

teulon

Petro cANAdA-Petro PAss

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

Winnipeg

Petro cANAdA-Petro PAss

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

Petro cANAdA-Petro PAss

928 Marion Street, Winnipeg, MB Tel: 204.949.7280 Fax: 204.949.7288 Open 24-7, drivers’ lounge & game room, convenience store, laundry facilities, showers & parking

estevan

estevAN Husky trAvel ceNtre 201- 4th Street, Estevan, SK S4A 0T5 Tel: 306.634.3109 www.myhusky.ca

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sWift CuRRent

Husky trAvel ceNtre

1510 South Service Road West, (Trans Canada Hwy 1 West) Swift Current, SK S9H 3T1 Tel: 306.773.6444 www.myhusky.ca

british columbia

lloydMinisteR

CRaigellaCHie

HANcock Petroleum

skyliNe truck stoP

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

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

Husky trAvel ceNtre

delta

regiNA Husky trAvel ceNtre

Petro cANAdA-Petro PAss

BRandon

alberta

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

MediCine Hat

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

Petro cANAdA cArd lock Agcom Petroleum fuel sAles 1802-10 Avenue, S.W. Medicine Hat, AB Tel: 403.527.6411 Fax: 403.529.1660 Showers. british columbia

CHilliWaCk

Bonnyville

5602-54th Avenue

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

CalgaRy

caLgary husky TraveL cenTre 2525-32nd Avenue N.E. Calgary, AB T1Y 6B7 Tel: 403.291.1233 www.myhusky.ca

cHilliwAck Husky trAvel ceNtre 7620A Vedder Road, Chilliwack, BC V2R 4E8 Tel: 604.858.5113 www.myhusky.ca

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

roAdkiNg trAvel ceNtre 4949 Barlow Trail SE, Calgary, AB T2B 3B5 Tel: 403.569.6251 Fax: 403.235.5095 www.roadking.ca

husky TraveL cenTre 10128 Nordel Court, Delta, BC V4G 1J7 Tel: 604.582.1433 www.myhusky.ca

delta

peTro canada souThcoasT peTroLeuM LTd. 10178 Nordel Court, Delta, BC Tel: 604.581.3835 Fax: 604.581.3850 nordel@southcoastpetro.ca Canopy, fax, photocopier, nearby Gov’t Scale, Restaurants & ATM

golden

edMonton

roAdkiNg trAvel ceNtre strAtHcoNA iNc.

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

JePsoN Petroleum ltd. Box 1408 Golden, BC V0A 1H0 Tel: 250.344.6161 Fax: 250.344.2232 Email: ladine@jepsonpetro.com Open 8am-5pm mon-fri, lubes & propane, 24hr Cardlock, regular, diesel & diesel mark.

Hope

dogwood vAlley Husky trAvel ceNtre 27052 Baker Road, Hope, BC V0X 1L3 Tel: 604.869.9443 www.myhusky.ca

flood HoPe Husky trAvel ceNtre cool creek AgeNcies 7985 Lickman Road, Chilliwack, BC V2R 3Z9 Tel: 604.795.5335 Fax: 604.794.5080 sdufault@coolcreek.ca Full service islands, driver’s lounge & game room, convenience store, showers, laundry facilities, parking & CAT scale

Western ontario

siCaMous

foRt eRie

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

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

Western ontario

gRiMsBy

Husky trAvel ceNtre

ultrAmAr

BeaMsville

alberta

cougAr fuels ltd.

british columbia

61850 Flood-Hope Road R.R. #2, Hope, BC V0X 1L2 Tel: 604.869.9214 www.myhusky.ca

osoyoos

Husky trAvel ceNtre 9206-97th Street, R.R. #2, Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V2 Tel: 250.495.6443 www.myhusky.ca

BeAmsville relAy stAtioN

4673 Ontario Street, (Exit 64 off QEW) Beamsville, ON L0R 1B4 Tel: 905.563.8816 Fax: 905.563.4770 Email: relaystation@bellnet.ca Open 24-7, restaurant, convenience store, laundry facilities, ATM, showers & parking

BoWManville

fiftH wHeel truck stoP

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

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

kitCHeneR

fiftH wHeel truck stoP

3305 Dorchester Road, (Exit 199, Hwy 401, East of London) Dorchester, ON N0L 1G0 Tel: 519.268.7319 Fax: 519.268.2967 Open 24 hrs, diesel fuel, convenience store, CAT scale, blue beacon truck wash, drug testing centre, gasoline (self serve), ATM, take-out food, open roads chapel, Sunoco & Irving Cardlock, full service fuel islands, restaurant, private showers, laundry facilities, drivers’ lounge, 150+ parking capacity, motel (smoking & non-smoking), arcade room, convenience store.

dRuMBo

trucker’s HAveN

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

Petro-PAss kitcHeNer 120 Conestoga College Blvd., Kitchener, ON N2P 2N6 Tel: 519.748.5550 Fax: 519.748.9656 Drivers’ lounge & game room, convenience store, laundry facilities, showers & CAT scale.

london

flyiNg m truck stoP 7340 Colonel Talbot Road, London, ON Tel: 519.652.2728 Fax: 519.652.6554 Email: flyingmtruckstop.com Open 24 hrs, 6 days, full service islands, drivers’ lounge, restaurant, convenience store, ATM, internet services, showers, garage on premises & parking

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london

deseRonto

WindsoR

loNdoN Husky trAvel ceNtre Hwy 401 & 74 (Exit 195 off 401) Belmont, ON Tel: 519.644.0200 www.myhusky.ca

Milton

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

piCkeRing

Husky trAvel ceNtre 200 Clements Road, Pickering, ON Tel: 905.428.9700 www.myhusky.ca

poRt Hope

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

WoodstoCk

ultrAmAr

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

aRnpRioR

ANtrim truck stoP

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

Belleville

ultrAmAr

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

stoney CReek

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

tilBuRy

Pilot trAvel ceNtre 19325 County Road 42, Exit 56 off Hwy 401 Tilbury, Ontario Tel: 519.682.1140 Fax: 519.682.9221 Email:TravelCenter.461@ pilottravelcentres.com www.pilottravelcenters.com Open 24-7, six pilot diesel lanes, six gasoline lanes & six ESSO Cardlock lanes, subway restaurant, large convenience store, drivers’ lounge & game room, CAT scale, coin laundry, ATM, six showers & 70+ parking available.

eastern ontario

25 Bellevue Drive, (Hwy 401 Exit 538, rear of Ultramar Service Station) Belleville, ON K8N 4Z5 Tel: 613.771.1755 Open 24 hrs, lunch counter, convenience store, toilets, showers, short-time parking & truckers’ lounge

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

CoRnWall

fiftH wHeel truck stoP

1901 McConnell Avenue, (Exit 792 off Hwy 401) Cornwall, ON K6H 5R6 Tel: 613.933.8363 Fax: 613.932.3952 Open 24 hrs, diesel fuel, full-service fuel islands, convenience store at fuel bar, take-out food, CAT scale, Blue Beacon Truck Wash, propane, Sunoco Cardlock, restaurant, 200+ truck parking capacity, private showers, laundry facilities, drivers’ lounge & arcade room, Bell Canada Internet Kiosk, barber shop, ATM, drug testing centre, chapel, motel (smoking & non-smoking), tire shop, lube shop, mechanic shop, Irving Cardlock.

quick stoP 215 Hwy #49, Deseronto, ON K0K 1X0 Tel: 613.396.3043 Fax: 613.396.1449 Open 6am-10pm, 7 days, full service islands, subway, convenience store, parking & coffee drive-thru.

dunvegan

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

eastern ontario

northern ontario

neW brunsWick

spenCeRville

tiMMins

peRtH-andoveR

ANgelo’s truck stoP

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

vankleek Hill

HerB’s trAvel PlAZA

kiNgstoN Husky truck stoP Joyceville Road, (Hwy 401 Exit 632) Joyceville, ON Tel: 613.542.3468 www.myhusky.ca

kingston

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

uLTraMar

WauBasHene

salisBuRy

northern ontario

MontReal

BRadfoRd

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

HWy 144 @ 560a

wAtersHed cAr & truck stoP Hwy 144 & 560a, Tel: 705.655.4911 or 705.523.4917 Fax: 705.523.4160 jim_blackbearhunting@live.com

neW liskeaRd

gilli’s truck stoP

Hwy #11 North, New Liskeard, ON Tel: 705.647.1919 Fax: 705.647.5610 Full service islands, restaurant, convenience store, showers & parking.

BAytruck stoP

ottaWa

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

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

noRtH Bay

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

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

21160 Service Road, Exit 27 off Hwy 417 Vankleek Hill, Ontario Toll Free: 800.593.4372 Tel: 613.525.2120 Fax: 613.525.1595 Email: suzie_vink@yahoo.ca Open 24-7 drivers’ lounge, restaurant, convenience store, laundry facilities, ATM, internet services, showers & parking.

BrAdford Husky trAvel ceNtre joyCeville

esso truck stoP 2154 Riverside Drive, Timmins, ON Tel: 705.268.3400 Fax: 705.267.7231 bgagnon@krebenterprises.ca

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

sudBuRy

wAuBAsHeNe truck stoP

québec

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

ultrAmAr

AulAc Big stoP circle k 170 Aulac Road, Aulac, NB E4L 2X2 Tel: 506.536.1339 Fax: 506.536.0579 Email: aulac@eastlink.ca

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

gRand falls

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

WoodstoCk

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

enfield

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

tRuRo HeigHts

sudBury Petro PAss

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

Waasis

liNcolN Big stoP (irviNg)

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

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

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

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

truro HeigHts circle k 86 Connector Rd., Hwy 102 Exit 13, Truro Heights, NS B2N 5B6 Tel: 902.897.0333 Fax: 902.897.0499 Open 24-7, self service islands, drivers’ lounge, restaurant, convenience store, showers & parking. MarCH 2011

TraNSPOrT FOr CHrIST

Does Your Heart Comply?

by LEN rEIMEr

s we think about the importance of proper clean running truck engines we realize there is a similarity with the human heart. Many of us daily overlook the importance of proper heart maintenance. We stuff ourselves with foods high on cholesterol, excessive fat or high on sugar. We eat them because they tickle our taste buds. Recently I joined my wife on a grocery shopping bonanza. I would pick up items and she would read the labels and put them back on the shelf, and

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explain to me, they are not good for us. You see, I am diabetic, I have high blood pressure and I am too heavy for my height. I looked up the word “heart” in my bible concordance and learned the King James Bible makes 855 references to heart. The first one I found is in Geneses 6:5 and reads, “Then the Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great on the earth, and that every interest of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. We find another verse in Jeremiah 17: 9 “The heart is more deceitful than all else, and desperately sick; who can understand it. I the Lord search the heart. In only a few scriptures we find man described, and the picture is less than pretty. It’s no surprise then that our world is in the condition it`s in. By nature we are not good people, regardless of

race or nationality. We require help from a Greater Being (God), to improve the way our hearts behave, act and think. The Bible invites us in Mark 12:30 “And thou (you) shall love the Lord thy God with all thy “heart”, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength; this is the first commandment.

Friends what I find so exciting, is that in spite of the description of our hearts, God wants us to experience His peace, and enjoy the peace of Christ. Jesus himself says in John 14:1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in Me (Jesus). But as it is written in I Corinthians 2:9 “Eye has not seen, nor

ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love Him. As it is important for our truck engines to comply with government regulations, so it is essential for our hearts to be in tune with Almighty God,

and His regulations. “No compliance no passage”. You see, there is a day coming when we will be asked if our hearts comply with God`s word, (or compliance book). Our entrance or passage into His prepared mansion, depends in whether our hearts comply.

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EmploymEnt

amta

Distracted Driving Legislation Passes

MTA welcomed news this month that Alberta’s distracted driving legislation passed the provincial legislature. Bill 16 restricts the use of hand-held cell phones and other distracting activities while driving. The provincial government is calling the Bill the ‘most comprehensive distracted driving legislation in Canada’. “AMTA is committed to eliminating distracted driving,” says AMTA Executive Director Mayne Root. “The truck driver’s workplace is the roadway and making Alberta roadways safer is a priority.” The legislation permits the use of hands-free phones. The sweeping legislation bans hand-held CB radios for recreational purposes. CB radios are

permitted only for drivers of pilot vehicles who must maintain contact with another vehicle, and for drivers using the radio to contact their employer where the employee is required to maintain radio contact. The exemption

also extends to use in search and rescue situations and emergencies. “AMTA was instrumental in ensuring the province exempted CB type communications devices and

other push-to-talk technology for the motor transport industry,” says Mayne Root, Executive Director. The proposed fine for the distracted driving offence is $172 with no demerit points. Drivers engaged in any of the identified activities can be charged under this new law. A distracted driver could face additional charges if they commit other violations such as running a red light or making an improper lane change. This legislation complements the current driving without due care and attention law — a serious offence with a fine of $402 and six demerit points. This legislation will come into force upon proclamation, with an anticipated grace period, and could take effect by the middle of 2011.

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EMPLOyMENT

THE SaFETy TIP aDvISEr

Beware of Melting Snow!

by aLvIS vIOLO

ith the winter coming to an end and the spring approaching, we find ourselves faced with having to drive on wet slippery roads more frequently. While most of us use caution while driving on wet roads, many drivers treat it as regular driving conditions. According to the National Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), every year nearly one million vehicle accidents occur on wet road conditions. While it is impossible to completely eliminate the risk of driving on wet roads, it is possible to reduce the factors that lead

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to such accidents. Here are some of the best safety tips available to reduce those risks. Slow down: It is better to drive slow and safe than fast and reckless. As you decrease your speed, your tires tread that contacts the road service increases. If at all possible, avoid trying to pass other vehicles as this could cause a reaction or over reaction. Maintain a safe distance: You should not stay too close to the vehicle in front of you when the roads are wet. It takes about three times longer to brake on wet roads than it does on dry roads. Keep more than two vehicle lengths between you and the vehicle in front of you. Know how to recover from a skid: If your vehicle does skid, remember not to slam on the brakes. If you have an anti-lock braking system (ABS), do not pump the brakes. In-

stead, apply firm, steady pressure to the brakes and steer the vehicle in the direction of the skid. Properly maintain your tires: Improperly inflated tires not only adversely affect your gas mileage, they also affect your vehicleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s handling. Tires that are properly inflated and well maintained can cut through water and keep traction better than worn or bald tires. Check your tires condition and air pressure on a regular basis. Be careful at intersections: Accidents occur most frequently at intersections. When approaching an intersection, exercise caution during wet road conditions. Although you may be approaching slowly, other drivers around you may not be so cautious. Intersections are often made more dangerous by frequent oil spills making the stopping sur-

face more slippery. Try to avoid aquaplaning: While driving in wet conditions, your tires must cut through the water to maintain contact with the road. If you are traveling too fast and there is too much water on the road, your vehicle may start to ride on top of the water which is a condition called aquaplaning or hydroplaning. You can avoid aquaplaning by keeping your tires properly inflated, maintaining deep tire treads, slowing down and driving on the tracks of the vehicle in front of

you. As drivers, we all need to change our mindset and techniques when driving in wet road conditions. Wet roads lead to slipping, skidding and aquaplaning, all of which can cause vehicle damage, personal injury or even death. By taking a few precautions and by using wet road driving techniques, we can hopefully avoid ending up soaking wet on the shoulder of a highway waiting for a tow truck, or just like many other safety tips, this safety tip could save

our lives. Drive safe, think positive and be prosperous. Alvis Violo is the C.E.O. of Emergency Road Services Corporation., a coast to coast bilingual roadside assistance company dedicated to the trucking industry in Canada and the U.S... For more information visit www.emergencyroadservices.com or call 1-877-377-2262. Please send your questions, feedback or comments about this column to alvis@emergencyroadservices.com.

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AmtA BEhind CtA’s

Changes to National Weights & Dimensions Needed

M TA h a s b e e n the driving force behind a recent move by the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) to urge the National Vehicle Weights and Dimensions Task Force to increase the length of B-trains in Canada. “AMTA recognizes the need for more flexibility with the existing rules

to provide drivers more comfort in the sleeper berth and for fleets to have more flexibility in determining which fuel economy-GHG reduction options they wish to adopt in the future,” says AMTA executive director. David Bradley, CTA’s chief executive officer says: “the changes CTA is proposing with regard

to the national standards for B-trains, and tractor wheelbase are two areas where we feel more flexibility would be desirable in order to ensure those drivers who use sleeper berths have the maximum of comfort, and carriers and owneroperators will have more flexibility in determining which fuel economy-GHG

reduction options they wish to implement going forward.” The way to do this would be for the task force to amend the national Memorandum of Understanding on truck configurations to better accommodate more comfortable sleeper berths within B-train combinations and extend

the maximum allowable tractor wheelbase on tractor-semitrailer units to accommodate larger sleeper berths. This would also make it possible to accommodate various new add-on devices such as auxiliary power units (APUs) aimed at reducing a truck’s GHG emissions. “The current truck

weights and dimensions regulations have and continue to serve the industry well,” says Bradley. “But like anything else they need to be tweaked in order to modernize them from time to time.” For more information on this issue, please visit the CTA website at: www. cantruck.ca.

pArtnErs in CompliAnCE (piC)

PIC Fleets Saved $1.1 Million by Bypassing Scales

lberta motor transport operators know that time is money. Fleets who are interested in saving money will want to look at becoming a member of Partners in Compliance (PIC). There are already 4,661 trucks and 2,359 buses in the program. “To-date, PIC Members utilizing the transponder

bypass system have bypassed Alberta Inspection stations a total of 234,758 times,” says PIC director Lane Kranenburg. “At a calculated savings of $5.00 each, this amounts to an overall savings of $ 1,173,790.00. A driver will tell you the ability to stay on the highway is much more valuable than $5.00. Add in the recognition of the yellow PIC

vanity plate and you have a win/win combination!” “The Partners In Compliance program is designed to establish safety as a primary measure of excellence in transport, oilfield and bus companies,” says Kranenburg. “Several tangible and non tangible benefits are available to those companies whose proactive approach to safety has

resulted in exemplary safety records, maintenance records, and driver retention records. Further, those companies embracing ‘safety as a culture’ have developed an overall sense of pride, satisfaction and wellbeing within their staff.” Some of the benefits include: • A Safety Fitness Rating of “Excellent”

• $11.00 reduction in cost on every Alberta abstract • Unlimited no-cost Alberta Carrier Profiles • Fee waiver for all Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program (CVIP) shop licenses in Alberta. • A PIC Quarterly Safety review (electronic) • A true sense of pride in your driver group • Recognition by peers,

customers, general public, and enforcement • 98% scale bypass for those companies utilizing the transponder system Find out how to become a PIC fleet today! Contact: Lane Kranenburg at lane_pic@ amta.ca, 403.214.3431 or Lorri Christensen at partner1@amta.ca, .403.214.3430.

BC ministry of trAnsportAtion And infrAstruCturE

New Highway Webcams Help You Know Before You Go

ictoria, BC – Eight more DriveBC web cameras are now online to help you “know before you go” on British Columbia highways, Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Shirley Bond announced today. “With these new web-

cams, motorists know weather and highway conditions and are able to make safe travel plans,” said Bond. “DriveBC now has 175 webcams showing highway conditions throughout the province to help you plan a safe trip.” Five of these latest

cameras are in the Lower Mainland, including key Highway 91 (East-West Connector) intersections, as well as Highway 99 at 8th Avenue. “Whether coming home, commuting to work or planning a road trip, you want to do it safely,” said Surrey-White Rock MLA

Gordon Hogg. “These new webcams, from right here in White Rock to Richmond and the Interior, provide the information you’ll need to get to your destination.” The new webcams outside of the Lower Mainland are on Highway 99 at Fountain Valley,

just north of Lillooet; on Highway 97A at Spallumcheen, north of Vernon; and on Highway 1 near the 10 Mile Brake Check in the Kicking Horse Canyon. The webcams are available at www.drivebc.ca and travelers may also call the toll-free DriveBC

line at 800.550.HWYS (4997). DriveBC also provides travel advisories, road closure information, weather information and other important links. Follow the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure on Twitter at twitter.com/ tranbc.

Alberta to Host 2011 NPTD Championships

ave the date! Alberta will play host to the 2011 National Truck Driving Championships from September 7 – 10, 2011. This Olympic Games of trucking sees top placed

drivers from provincial competitions across the country put their skills to the ultimate test when they compete for bragging rights and prizes. The event will be held at the Fire Training Acad-

emy in Calgary. T h i s e v e n t c o u l d n ’t take place without the support of sponsors who will be spotlighted throughout the event. Sponsorship is available at the following

levels, Platinum $5,000 and over, Gold $2,500 to $4,999, Silver $1,000 to $2,499, Bronze $500 to $999 and Partner below $500. For more information about sponsorship opportunities, please

contact the following persons. D e a n P a i s l e y, L e t h bridge Truck Terminal: dpltt@telus.net or Real Durand, Bison Transport: rdurand@bisontransport. com; 403.444.0520 or

Dave Jorgensen, Alberta Motor Transport Association: davej1@amta.ca; 403.214.3426 or Candace Suski, BFL CANADA Insurance Services Inc., csuski@bflcanada.ca; 403.451.4134.

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Employment

The Trucker’s Voice

Appealing Ontario’s Ministry of Transport Decisions

he Ontario Ministry of Transport (MTO) has finally filed its appeal in the case concerning Mr. Ingratta. This gentleman won his case which would force the MTO to sign an access form accepting responsibility for any damage or loss of warranty resulting from its unauthorized access to

a vehicle before being given the right to plug in and utilize the EZ-TAP. We have posted the trial transcript along with the judgment on our website. In the trial transcript the judge states that the MTO needs more training as the only training received was from the manufacturer of the EZ-TAP. The court believed that Mr.

Queenston-Lewiston Bridge

Plaza Improvements Completed

ueenston, Ontario – The Honourable Rob Nicholson, Member of Parliament for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, and Dr. Kenneth E. Loucks, Chair of the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission, celebrated the completion of the central plaza building at the Queenston-Lewiston International Bridge on January 27, 2011]. “The Government of Canada is proud to have invested in the Queenston-Lewiston Bridge, one of the busiest CanadaU.S. border crossings,” said Minister Nicholson. “Investments in the Queenston Plaza will help to reduce traffic congestion, facilitate local border crossings and improve this important trade link in the Niagara region.” “Completion of the Queenston central plaza building on the northernmost of our three bridges will provide even more rapid border crossings for our cars, trucks and buses moving into Canada,” said Dr. Loucks. “As a binational commission, we work extremely hard to provide the highestquality services to aid and guide the motorists who use our bridges. This building is another example of the success of that effort.”

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This project was the second phase of improvements to the Canadian Plaza and included the construction of a central building for Canada Border Services Agency and Canadian Food Inspection Agency functions; 10 passenger vehicle primary inspection booths; and a separate bus-processing lane. These improvements will result in increased peak traffic capacity and faster processing times for travellers, strengthening trade and tourism between Canada and the United States. Phase Two construction builds on the $49-million Phase One redevelopment project undertaken and funded entirely by the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission. Phase One included the construction of a new elevated parking structure, a toll complex, a primary commercial customs processing facility, a retaining/ security wall and a new maintenance storage facility. The total cost for Phase Two improvements is $78 million, with the Government of Canada contributing up to $62 million through the Gateways and Border Crossings Fund (Building Canada Plan). The Niagara Falls Bridge Commission contributed $16 million.

Ingratta did not refuse the MTO Inspector access to the truck computer as the MTO Inspector stated. The judge also stated “I do not know how this is going to flush out down the road with a lot of these trucks”. At last, a judge who is willing to make a judgment based on the facts instead of worrying about upsetting

the government. This case raises many issues and questions. This time it was not the creditability of the defendant but that of the inspector. Usually in MTO court there is no physical evidence only “hearsay” from the MTO agent. Why is it that we are legally responsible under the Highway Traffic Act

to assist in gathering possible incriminating information against ourselves? At last, this judge has opened the door for us to challenge this law, so run through these doors, don’t walk! We need to follow Mr. Ingratta’s example of standing up for our rights. If you would like to do-

nate to the Mr. Ingratta’s defense fund please contact Joanne Ritchie at OBAC at (888) 794-9990 or jritchie@obac.ca. For more information about the Truckers’ Voice contact Pete Turner at 613-831-1332, by email at peter_turner@thetruckersvoice.ca or visit his website at www.thetruckersvoice.ca.

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