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The Fuel Lock: Industry’s Answer to the Prevention of Fuel Theft & Contamination By Marek Krasuski

n the transportation industry theft is estimated to cost $5 billion annually. Cargo of all types, as well as tractors and trailers and their various components, are always vulnerable to unscrupulous predators with a preference for profiting from the hard work of others. Among the list of favoured products coveted by thieves is fuel. A full tank of diesel at recent prices amounts to an investment of $1,100. Loss of this significant operational cost significantly undermines profit. Worse still, it’s an invasion of private property that can leave victims stranded and feeling violated. Many have been victimized, including Doug Adolph who, during one long haul trip to California, had over one thousand dollars worth of fuel stolen from his tank. In response, Doug channelled his anger into a creative solution. “I knew what was on the market and how useless other locks were in preventing fuel theft. So I decided to design my own,” he said. The idea that germinated soon after the theft in 2008 later gave rise to the development of his company, The Fuel Lock. It was an ambitious project, but highly appropriate for someone who had the requisite skills for such an undertaking. He had previously been a sheet metal journeyman for several years and had been working with trucks for over 35 years. Even before returning from that fateful trip, Doug enlisted the support of his father who acquired materials necessary to build a prototype which Doug was still configuring in his mind on his return trip home to Ajax, Ontario. There, he moved into his friend’s workshop and

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before long produced the first prototype. Word of his new product reached Timbren Industries, a world leader in truck and trailer component manufacturing for over 40 years. Working with Timbren engineers and draftsmen, as well as his own son who had an engineering background and was well acquainted with AutoCad design software, Doug Adolph and his team refined the product design u s i n g p r e cise

manufacturing methods. The Fuel Lock uses the highest quality equipment, including computerized laser cutters, robotic welders and powder coating finishing processes which exceed market standards. Employing state-of-the-art practices guarantees a flawless and perfect -fitting lock that is installed within seconds and requires no additional tools. The Fuel Lock, in fact, is a radical departure from other models and personifies the principal that there is beauty in simplicity. It consists of two, semi-circular, solid steel covers hinged at one end which, when brought together, form a closed circle around the tank’s filler neck and an impenetrable cover that slips over the factory fuel cap.

A cylinder lock is then pushed down into place and a rubber weather resistant cap is placed in the lock receiver located on the side of the cap. The entire installation process takes just 10 seconds. Significantly, there are only two moving parts consisting of the lock and shell, both of which are outside

t h e tank. This design feature again differs from most locks which contain multiple moving parts that are located inside the fuel tank and can cause serious setbacks when tampered with. Doug explains: “Other product types have many moving parts that are inside the fuel tank. The only thing that prevents a cap from coming off is a simple cam that is located underneath the filler neck inside the tank. In some cases a thief, by applying a pair of channel locks, can twist off the cap and the bolt holding the cam in place breaks off and the pieces slither down to the bottom of the tank.” Damage to trucks

caused by such assaults is twofold. Fuel is left vulnerable to theft, and moving parts now resting at the bottom of the fuel tank have to be retrieved to avoid contamination and to prevent obstruction of diesel fuel into the fuel intake. In addition, the locking mechanism placed at the side of

t h e unit is protected with a weather cap that prevents ice and grit build-up. Other models, Doug says, are vulnerable to road and weather conditions that lead to lock breakage, and ultimately, delays for drivers on tight timelines. He says, “Most devices are equipped with locks on top of fuel caps which are covered with a protective slider that shelters the keyway from contaminants. The trouble is that the slider often gets stuck from the accumulation of salt, grit and ice. The keyway freezes up and the driver has to force the key into the lock which often results in breaking the key and preventing

access to the fuel tank.” The operator, now ironically having to adopt the methods of a thief, has to use Channellock tools to break the fuel cap and pry it from the fuel neck. Unique features are extended to all components of the Fuel Lock. Spherical key designs are used in all 16,000 different key combinations. This sound planning forethought prevents the possibility of one key fitting t h e lock o f

another fuel cap. A thoughtful driver with multiple years’ experience, Doug Adolph’s commitment to developing an impenetrable fuel lock was reinforced by the need to prevent fuel theft, but equally important, by the need to prevent significant engine damage in an industry vulnerable to assaults. Doug has heard of disgruntled employees pouring bleach, and even urine, into the fuel tanks of former employers, or inserting plastic strips into tanks which block fuel pick-up valves. Repairs to engines can reach into thousands of dollars for the unfortunate victims. Security, to be sure, was a principal motivator. But so was durability and customer convenience. The steel design and beautiful powder coated finish ac-

count for the Fuel Lock’s resilience and long lasting life span. Notes Doug: “For the last three years I have run with these locks into the far North at temperatures of minus 30 degrees Fahrenheit and have never had a problem with breakdown or freezing.” He suggests that simple maintenance procedures the periodic application of wax to protect the steel’s beautiful powder coating, and the use of lock de-icers in extreme cold temperatures - will ensure long life. Moreover, Fuel Lock sizes fit fuel necks on all major truck manufacturers and come in sizes of 6.4 cm (2.5”), 7.6 cm (3”), 8.9 cm (3.5”), 10.2 cm (4”), and 11.4 cm (4.5”). In response to customer demand, driven by the product’s reputation as an effective deterrent against theft and vandalism, the Fuel Lock has been modified to protect chemical storage tanks, marine tanks, and containers from various industry sectors by changing the adapter collars. Simply designed, easy to use and install, and equipped with minimal moving parts, the Fuel Lock continues to garner a well-deserved reputation characterized in the numerous testimonials given by Fuel Lock users. Notes one appreciative customer: “Thank you Doug. I have the Fuel Lock and it works! I saw a would-be thief trying to figure it out, but he gave up and left. This product dwarfs all of the failed ones I have stored in a shoebox in my shed.” A fitting response, indeed, that reinforces The Fuel Lock’s slogan: “Don’t get caught with your caps off and your tanks dry! You’ll never know how many times these locks have saved you money.”

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Combating Crime with Theft Prevention Products

By Marek Krasuski

ommercial transportation faces a daunting task in addressing the ubiquitous problem of theft and fraud in Canada, a burgeoning criminal activity that is growing in sophistication and profits. Estimates claim it is a $5 billion a year problem in this country and is supported by organized hierarchies whose structures mirror large corporations comprised of smaller regional units, so-called cells that perform heists and liquidate merchandise through the distribution chain. According to the Canadian Trucking Alliance, which hired Lansdowne Technologies to conduct a study on cargo crime in Canada, the consequences reverberate far beyond the immediate financial losses. “Cargo that is stolen and sold in illegal markets,” says the CTA, “shifts revenues from legitimate businesses to criminals and depletes tax revenues. What is more disturbing is the recent increased use of violence in perpetrating cargo crime, putting the well-being of truck drivers and other industry employees at risk.” Beyond the potential violence and diminished taxes, ill-begotten revenues are reinvested in additional illegal activities like drug smuggling. But there is another reality that should compel owners and operators to become more proactive and less reliant on law enforcement agencies. Resources available for crime fighting efforts are directed primarily to drug enforcement and related violent crime, and penalties for stolen cargo, in

contrast to possession and distribution of drugs, are relatively light. Since cargo crime and theft in commercial transportation is not a priority, governments are less compelled to take aggressive action, and enforcement resources continue to be prioritized elsewhere. In response, trucking companies and owner operators are advised to do more to protect themselves. Among the several crime-reducing suggestions, common sense ranks first among a series of measures that can be taken. Drivers are cautioned against putting identification tags on vehicle key rings. Keeping cab and cargo doors locked at all times, parking in safe, well lit lots, and making high-value cargo less accessible by loading it in the front of trailers are practical and inexpensive deterrents. Adding to the layers of protection are warning and anti-theft devices such as detectors, alarms, and locks to prevent access to steering functions, fuel tanks, and the ability to engage other critical operational features. On the list of companies promising effective deterrents against fuel theft is The Fuel Lock. Company owner, Doug Adolph, says the Fuel Lock uses the highest manufacturing quality equipment, including computerized laser cutters, robotic welders and powder coating finishing processes which exceed market standards. Use of state-of-the-art methods guarantees a flawless and perfect -fitting lock that is installed within seconds and re-

quires no additional tools. The product consists of two, semi-circular, solid steel covers hinged at one end which, when brought together, form a closed circle around the

tank’s filler neck and an impenetrable cover that slips over the factory fuel cap. Others suppliers provide devices such as steel cylinders that cover trailer kingpins to prevent hook-ups, as well as air valve lever locks that prevent brake release. One company that has made a name as a premier supplier of immobilizing devices, another level of security enhancement, is the US-based Ravelco. Vehicle immobilizer systems prevent thieves from hijacking vehicles by preventing the engine from starting without authorized activation from the owner. Ravelco’s 16 pin plus which, when not in use connects to the owner’s key chain, prevents vehicles from starting until the individually coded plug wired to the ignition key starts the vehicle. The company says that not one vehicle has ever been reported stolen since it came onto the market in 1976. Indeed, some systems are quite sophisticated, and can include automatic signals alerting owners to the unauthorized movement of vehicles. But most of these measures will only buy time and will not prevent a determined thief from stealing a truck or its contents. Consequently, anti-theft devices and immobilisers are supported by additional security products, among them surveillance and tracking devices. The Calgary-based Windshield Cam offers a camera system with a video that records activity on all four

sides of a truck and trailer. The rear camera can record any tampering or theft from the rear of vans or reefer units, and alerts the driver even when inside the bunk. It can also be placed on a headache rack to monitor loading/unloading and to watch the load on a flat deck. Video footage is recorded from all 4 cameras for 8 days continuously (200 hours) before automatically starting over, providing an extended video log of all movements around equipment. According to company technician, Josh Haller, “the camera system stands up to vibration, extreme cold or heat, wet weather, road salt and other chemical solutions put on the roadways. With thousands of Windshield Cam units in trucks all over North America, it has proven itself over many years that it can easily withstand all types of weather and different types of trucking operations.” Tracking devices, considered the final step in security enhancement, enable owners or law enforcement agencies to track the location of a stolen vehicle and accelerate the recovery process with less damage and loss of cargo. Most systems use Global Positioning Systems (GPS) which trans-

ters or leaves a designated area, and secure access to a user-friendly website. In contrast, Boomerang Tracking and the Lojack Corporation use cellularbased technology to track stolen assets. In 2011 it unveiled its latest technology, an enhancement to the Espion system, a multi dimensional protection solution that enables a vehicle to be tracked even in places criminals typically believe to be impenetrable from identification. The system includes an added notification feature that electronically warns a vehicle owner by email, phone or text that their unit has been moved

vices have been lauded by police authorities as most effective, efficient and simple to use in the fight against theft. Another advantage to tracking devices, particularly when accompanied by supporting security tools, is that they help lead police to cargo, trailers and trucks within a short distance from the original theft location. Police statistics report that 300 vehicles are stolen each day in Canada. Vehicle thefts are expensive, inconvenient, and time consuming, especially for commercial carriers whose deliveries are sabotaged by these criminal acts. At the very least, a layered security approach will minimize risk from widespread criminal activity.

GPS Satellite and vehicle transmitter. mit vehicle information such as direction, speed and location, to a remote user which enables police to follow the signal, engage the vehicle and apprehend the thief. The Quebec-based CelluTrak features an anti theft/security system, instant GPS fleet tracking, geo-fencing technology which alerts owners when a vehicle en-

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GPS Devices for Anti-Theft GPS There are countless GPS tracking devices on

the market, a Google search for “GPS Tracking Device” returns thousands of results. GPS Tracking technology has come a long way over the last few years. Costs have decreased significantly while product performance and capabilities have increased. GPS technology can provide many distinct benefits. This brief delves into some of the features and specifications of GPS systems that protect vehicles and assets against theft.

Automobile & HeAvy equipment tHeft Automobile theft is as old as the automotive industry itself. Unfortunately theft is still rampant; Insurance Bureau of Canada estimates a car is stolen every three and a half minutes in Canada. That’s more than 400 cars per day. Theft is not limited to automobiles; heavy equipment is also an attractive prospect. NER (National Equipment Register) puts the figure of reported stolen equipment in USA at more than 13,000 per annum.

The GPS unit receives the location information from GPS Satellites that are continuously transmitting location information (lat and long). The unit transmits this and other information back to the service provider through the cellular or satellite network.

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WHAt to look for in A Gps Device? The first decision that you need to make is to decide if you need a passive or active device. An active device is always available for communication and can send or receive data at any time. A passive device needs to be activated when required in order to communicate.

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One of the most obvious disadvantages of a passive device is that it can not “detect” theft or misuse. The owner has to find out on his own that the vehicle or equipment is missing and then call the service provider to activate the device. In some cases it could be days or even weeks before the owner finds out about the missing asset and by then it’s too late. Active devices have several features that make it more proactive for the owner to detect and prevent theft or recover the asset:

As in any other theft the key to asset recovery and theft prevention is the ability to be notified of any suspicious activity as soon as it happens. This is where GPS devices come in handy.

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daytime or during the time period when the asset is under legitimate use.

Motion Alert This is a simpler form of theft or misuse alert. You can select this feature to get alerted every time an asset moves from its last location. You can select the minimum distance the asset moves before you get alerted and also the time of the day and week that you want to get this alert.

Covert Install If theft is your main concern you should go for a covert install. There is no point in installing a GPS device that has a big antenna on top of the asset and wires going around. There is an option to get a GPS device with built-in antenna. These devices are smaller in size, typically the size of a cell phone, and can easily be hidden in a vehicle or heavy equipment. By installing the GPS device covertly you reduce the chances of it being unplugged or deactivated by the thief.

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You can go back into “History” to see which vehicles passed through a specific area or intersection at a given period of time. Place your mouse over the vehicle and the information is displayed on the map.

One of the main features that many equipment owners are now interested in is the ability to capture engine hours and other information from the asset. If you rent your equipment it is important for you to find out how much it’s being used. Also if you are capturing engine

hours or run time hours you can setup maintenance alerts like changing engine oil every 5,000 KM or every 1,000 hours of runtime. You can also capture other information like battery voltage, oil pressure, engine temperature etc. Some new GPS devices also allow “remote operations”, you can use these devices to remotely turn the asset on or off and also get the fault codes (debug codes) from your asset.

sounDs GooD but WHAt’s tHe cost? We believe the most important progress in GPS technology has been in affordability. Not long ago you would expect to dish out more than a thousand dollars for a device and pay more than $70 per month. These days GPS devices start around $200 and the monthly recurring fee starts at around $15. Shop around and you can get a good deal like a discount on the unit and / or airtime. Some suppliers can bundle the two costs together into a lump sum payment with deep discounts. With the anti-theft capabilities and the productivity gains explained above it makes sense to adopt GPS Technology across your vehicles and assets.

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GPS Devices are usually programmed to send the location and other information at regular intervals. Let’s say your device is programmed to send data only once every day. Now if someone walks away with your asset you would not want to wait 24 hours before finding out the location. Look for GPS devices that have the ability to “ping” which means you can communicate with them any time you want to find out the location. Another neat feature in some devices is the ability to re-program the device over the air. This means that you can ask your service provider to decrease the time interval and make the device send the data, say, every 5 minutes instead of every 24 hours when you know the asset is stolen.

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Windshield Cam Truck Video Surveillance Helps Stop Criminals

ased in Calgary Alberta, Windshield Cam is the leader in Truck Video Surveillance. The 4 Camera Windshield Cam System video records all 4 sides of the truck and trailer, including the front, left and right sides and behind the trailer and protects your vehicle 24/7 against theft, vandalism and hit and runs. The rear camera can record any tampering or theft from the rear of vans or reefer units, even alerting the driver if he or she is inside the bunk. It can also be placed on a headache rack to monitor loading/unloading and to watch the load on a flat deck. It records video from all 4 cameras for 8 days continuously (200 hours) before automatically start-

ing over, providing an extended video log of all movements around your equipment. “It really is getting to be necessary these days to protect your equipment with mobile video surveillance”, says owner Ron Hoefsloot. “Not only do these video cameras continuously protect your equipment while parked, but they also provide safety for the driver. We know of numerous drivers that were robbed, assaulted, or have had road rage incidents turning into physical confrontations captured on camera. Prevention is always the best form of security, and most criminals are deterred after seeing the Video Cameras.” The Windshield Cam also gives protection while

travelling down the highway or on congested city streets. Expensive lawsuits and insurance claims resulting from accidents can be substantially reduced or eliminated with the Windshield Cam video evidence. Especially with the new CSA2010 regulations, fighting unfair traffic tickets and other violations is more important than ever. The Windshield Cam can make it much easier to win unfounded ticket charges and violations in court with video evidence. Josh Haller, Technician for Windshield Cam, adds, “We get a lot of questions on how well our camera system stands up to vibration, extreme cold or heat, wet weather, road salt and other chemical solutions put on the roadways. With

thousands of Windshield Cam units in trucks all over North America, it has proven itself over many years that it can easily withstand all types of weather and different types of trucking operations.”

On the issue of reliability, Josh says “We rarely see any problems or warranty issues with the Windshield Cam System. But, if there is a problem, we can usually fix it quickly and get the equipment sent back to

the customer the same day that we receive it. To view actual truck video, or for more information, please visit our website at www.WindshieldCam.com or contact Ron at 403.616.6610.

other mechanical measures to stave off robberies. Park in lighted and authorized areas, or secure yards, whenever possible. Fifth, be aware of your surroundings at all times. If anything looks suspicious, report it and move on. Theft prevention is every-

one’s problem - from driver to taxpayer. Do your part to minimize the problem. Bruce Outridge is a business and leadership consultant for the transportation industry. More information can be found on his website at www.outridge. ca.

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By Bruce Outridge

h how times have changed! Regulations in the industry as a whole are getting tougher, the driver shortage is getting larger, and finding a decent job is a major problem in most areas. In addition to that, many of the regulations being introduced these days are taking the fun out of trucking in general. For instance, talking on the C.B. radio is now under scrutiny. Remember the days when talking on that C.B. meant the difference between a boring trip to Texas and one where the miles just flew by due to the

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banter and the new friends that were met on the way? Those times are changing along with everything else. And 9/11 has had much to do with it. The same thing can be said about load securement. Theft is on the rise in many industries, but especially transportation. This is due to various reasons ranging from the economy to organized crime. But the end result is the same. Crime is up and it is important as an industry partner, and professional driver, that you do your part. In past years we would tell people we were running with where we were going and what we were hauling without hint of a thought that a bad person was listening to our conversation. After all, the thinking was that bad people were busy planning or doing bad things, not listening to truckers on C.B.s. That has long since changed and you now

have to be aware of who may be on the other end of the radio. This really hit home for me when 9/11 happened. I was driving for a chemical company at the time and shortly after that incident we had some communications come out letting us know that our company and industry as a whole may be used as targets for supplies, etc. We were under strict orders not to communicate our company name, location, route, cargo, or anything else that may give away the vehicles we were driving. Knowing the chemicals that we were carrying and what they can do made me realize the situation we were in and how much security played a part in the larger scheme of things. If you have followed the reports in the media about the truck that got stolen while the police chased it around Ontario, you may notice that it isn’t even about the freight anymore.

As I was watching that incident unfold I kept thinking to myself what would someone want with a load of wafer board? What kept crossing my mind was the fact that the truck may have been a decoy for another robbery taking place somewhere else. And indeed, at the same time there were reports of a trailer being stolen somewhere else with a load of electronics. I don’t know if they are connected, but it makes you wonder. So how can you help prevent theft for your company? First, don’t tell people the type of cargo you are carrying as that may peak unwelcome interest. Second, don’t tell people the route you plan to take, or your final destination so that an ambush cannot be planned. Third, lock your truck at all times, even when driving to prevent roadside robberies. Fourth, secure your vehicle with locks, kingpins, and

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dium which provides links to each regulation. Tw o n e w l y e n a c t e d r eg u l a ti o n s a r e h i g h lighted as well as an upcoming change to an existing law. These updates include: ATRI continues to monitor the development of idling regulations across the country and maintains the compendium and cab card as a free service to

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Making Your Miles Count

Choosing a Trucking Company: Routes, Lanes & Loops

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s I’ve written before, when operators are deciding between different companies there is more to consider than just base rate, fuel subsidy/cap and load/unload costs. In fact, the financial rate of pay is usually only about 60% of the final choice. The indirect factors can oftentimes be critical to the decision process, especially when times are good. Many company contracts pay one flat rate fee no matter where the operator travels in North America. This simple little contract feature can often be a huge factor in their eventual success or failure. It all depends on the subsequent choices of the operator and the lanes (customers) of the company. Different regions sometimes have vastly different cost factors. For instance, going through the mountains will have different fuel costs than through the prairies, or south to Florida, especially during winter months (even without

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factoring winter fuel). In addition, certain routes can have their own peculiar risks/aggravations from various sources: DOT, weather, construction, language, crime, overnight parking and others. A successful long term relationship between trucking company and operator requires both to have similar expectations. Understanding the company’s lanes and loops will give the operator a realistic picture of some of those future expectations and risks. If 65% of all the company’s freight is shipped into New York or New Jersey, it would be unrealistic for the operator to expect exemption from the East Coast. Lease/Owner Operators manage a business. It’s sometimes a good thing to remember that fact. The purpose of a business is to take on risk and responsibility for a set rate of return. Once accepting the risk, the owner then makes a whole series of choices that minimize those risks. Those seasoned operators who understand that geographical areas have peculiar potential costs carefully navigate through those risks. However, some try to avoid as many as they can. Avoiding, or eliminating risk entirely, can have its own form of

risk… unemployment. As in any business activity, the trick is to determine what levels of risk should be accepted for what rate. Too often operators and companies view their relationship more as an employer-employee arrangement rather than a contractor, implying that the contractor has no choice regarding their options. Operators always have a choice. Sometimes a large choice is made initially that results in small choices later (that may not seem like choices at all). Bottom line though, operators will always manage risk. They are ultimately responsible for all risk they get themselves into - expected or unexpected. If the operator determines the risk (or accumulated risk) is too high for the return, they must have the option to reject their situation. It’s easy to say this in theory but in practice different companies may produce varying conflicts in response. Each operator must accumulate their own bag of goodwill, and some bags will be

full while others remain empty. A seasoned operator usually has preferred lanes loops and regions (though some truly love the freeboard). Matching preferred regions to a respective carrier is an important factor in choosing the right company. If the trucking company is large or diversified enough, the operator may manage their risk exposure within the company itself. But if it is not, the operator may well be exposed to risk/ aggravation they had not

expected. I have viewed industry turnover from both the inside (L/O +O/O) and the outside (an accountant’s perspective). During good times operators usually focus on the 40% while during bad times they focus much more on remuneration (survival). If the industry as a whole wishes to deal effectively with turnover, companies must understand that when an operator leaves or chooses another company they need not always take it personally. The

more educated both the operator and company are, the more suitable and long term fit for everyone. Robert D Scheper operates an accounting and consulting firm in Steinbach, Manitoba. He has a Masters Degree in Business Administration and is the author of the Book “Making Your Miles Count: taxes, taxes, taxes” (now available on CD). You can find him at www.thrconsulting.ca and thrconsulting.blogspot.com or at 877.987.9787. You can e-mail him at robert@ thrconsulting.ca.

Health Insurance Matters

Tips for Retaining More Income

By Lina Demedeiros, CHS

he way to increase profits is to re-assess your expenses. All things in life change, and so should your suppliers and levels of coverage. Oddly enough, some of our clients later learn that there

are tools to address expenses which may not be covered under traditional drug insurance plans. As small business owners, you have many opportunities to retain more of your hard-earned income by prioritizing your needs. Here are some tips to consider. Re-assess all credit card debt. This is the leading cause of bankruptcy, aside from disability. Many companies offer balance transfers for 6 months at 0% interest; be sure to take advantage of these offers. Also make sure the interest rate applied after the six month period

is no more than 10 or 12 percent. Consider Debt Consolidation if you are overleveraged. Talk to your advisor or contact our office for a reference to a firm that can help you address onerous debt burdens such as back taxes, leases, credit card debt, or mortgages that overwhelm you. Re-assess your Alternative to WSIB coverage. It’s no secret. Insurance companies pay you based on your earned income for the previous year. If your earnings have dropped, inform your advisor of the income reduction. This

will save you money. Re-establish your coverage needs. In moving forward in 2012 many transport companies will be looking to ensure that you have been offered illness coverage. Many claims resulting from an accident are payable under the illness portion of your contract, irrespective of the insurance company. Talk to your advisor about reducing your accident coverage and increasing your illness coverage; the older we get the risk of illness increases. The return on this investment will prove to be substantial. Confirm Truck Overhead

Coverage. If you have no more truck payments, be sure to remove this coverage, even if you intend on purchasing another truck in the future. It can be reinstated in the future when needed. When financing your truck through an interestpaying credit line, it is advisable to remove your business overhead coverage. Insurance companies under a reimbursement contract will only reimburse you for the interest portion. In addressing health care expenses not covered by an existing health care plan, a prudent move is

to start a personal health care account. If you own term life insurance and it has not been renewed, be sure to source more attractive products in the market. If you are in good health, it pays to shop for a more favorable renewal. Insurance companies always offer higher renewals rates hoping to retain your business. An unhealthy client has few options, but a healthy one can realize savings. For more information please be sure to visit our website at www.lmdfinancial.com, Facebook or LinkedIn.

Toronto Transportation Club Holds Annual General Meeting

n December 2nd, 2011 at the Royal York Hotel, the board voted in the executive committee for 2012. Claudia Milicevic, Sen-

ior Director and General Manager of TransCore Link Logistics was elected President, John Foss, Account Manager at Trailcon Leasing was elected first Vice-President and Peter Collins, Vice President Sales & Marketing, Durabody Industries Ltd was e l e c t e d s e c o n d Vi c e President. Gary Crowther, Director of Sales for Canadian National Railway, will remain on the executive committee as immediate Past President. The AGM was followed by the Club’s annual dinner attended by over 800 industry professionals. Entertainment for the evening was provided by Canadian Comedian of the Year, Ron James. About the Toronto Transportation Club Formed in 1913, The Toronto Transportation Club (TTC) is one of the oldest Transportation clubs in Canada. The TTC was founded to provide members the opportunity to

interact professionally and socially with other transportation industry insiders, professionals and leaders. The TTC is a non-profit organization whose members include both individuals and corporations representing trucking companies, shippers, private fleets, railways, steamship lines, airlines, freight brokers, third party logistics, freight forwarders, customs brokers, couriers, suppliers and other transportation related businesses. It is the largest transportation club in the GTA. The TTC organizes various events and social networking opportunities for its members and member companies throughout the year and proceeds from these events are used to raise money for the TTC’s scholarship fund which awards scholarships on an annual basis. For more information, visit www.torontotransportationclub.com

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The Safety Tip Adviser

If the Snow Ever Comes, Don’t Panic!

By Alvis Violo

lthough we have been pretty lucky regarding the amount of snow that has fallen his year, we have to face the fact that we live in Canada and the snow will come. For that reason, I think it’s not too late to refresh our memories on how to get out of snow if we do get stuck. There are few things more nerve-racking for a

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driver than to get stuck in snow or ice. The feeling can render us even more helpless when stuck at night or on a road with little traffic. However, if you stay calm and don’t give in to the fear and frustration, many times you can work yourself free. Let’s start with something you shouldn’t do. Applying too much power to the drive wheels can cause the wheels to do nothing but spin, which makes matters worse. Instead, apply steady light power. If you are at a complete stop, having your front wheels turned isn’t a good idea, even for a front wheel drive vehicle. This increases the amount of power

needed to get going again since the vehicle is forced to move at an angle. Once the vehicle starts moving, gently turning the wheel can get you going the way you want to go with a lot less effort and sliding. Rocking the vehicle back and forth, forward and reverse, can help if the reason for being stuck is piled snow, or ice that is in front of and behind the tires. Patience is the key here. It can take quite a bit of rocking before the vehicle is free. Letting a little air out of the tires can greatly increase your traction and get you out of a stuck situation. Do keep in mind, however, that under-inflated tires cause the vehicle

to burn more gas. They also wear out faster, so you will want to refill them to normal pressure levels as soon as possible. If you have someone

with you and the vehicle is sliding, try having your passenger put weight over the drive wheels. This increases traction and can get you out of a frustrating

predicament. Carry some form of snow shovel when traveling in snow and ice. A collapsible shovel takes up little space and doesn’t weigh much, but it can be a blessing if you find yourself stuck in a snowstorm. Having material you can put under the tires to increase traction can also be very helpful. Many people carry sand, which also helps by increasing the weight in the vehicle. Clay style dry cat litter is even better. A few handfuls in front of and behind all four tires can often release your vehicle. Not giving in to fear when lodged in ice and snow is also a huge help, as is having some notion of how to get free. Some preparation is helpful as well. If you follow the above tips you need never wonder what to do when faced with this predicament. You will be well on your way to getting free. Drive safe, think positive and be prosperous. Alvis Violo is the C.E.O. of Emergency Road Services Corporation., a coast to coast 24- hour bilingual roadside assistance company dedicated to the trucking industry in Canada and the U.S. For more information, visit www. emergencyroadservices. com or call 877.377.2262. Please send your questions, feedback or comments about this column to alvis@emergencyroadservices.com.

Cross Border Services

Are Any of Our Borders Safe from Drug Smuggling?

By Dawn Truell

ontreal, Quebec, November 29, 2011. At the Port of Montréal, Canada

Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers seized 310 kilograms of cocaine concealed in sunflower oil bottles. Street value is estimated at $14 million. After searching through a maritime container on a vessel from Bolivia, the CBSA in collaboration with the Sûreté du Québec, discovered the illegal merchandise which had been carefully blended with a liquid substance and hidden in one-litre bottles. CBSA officers examined the goods in a routine inspection. An

in-depth physical examination of the container and a laboratory analysis of the liquid confirmed the presence of cocaine in 1,236 of the 13,000 bottles included in the shipment. Halifax, Nova Scotia. December 22, 2011, Canada Border Services Agency seized five kilograms of heroin at the Port of Halifax, with an estimated street value of $2 million. The container, loaded on a vessel, had 772 cardboard boxes of various food products

and household goods. The heroin was hidden in plastic bags of flour balls within smaller sealed clear plastic bags. The container originated in India and was destined for Toronto, Ontario. December 18, 2011. A 19 year old woman from N e w Yo r k w a s f o u n d recently on a plane with a kilogram of cocaine in her shoes! Her shoes were packed in her suitcase but the cocaine was found upon landing at the Bush International Airport. She was arriv-

ing from Montego Bay, Jamaica. A police dog alerted the Customs Officer to the suitcase and, upon inspection, 2 pairs of shoes were located in the bag containing 1.38 kilograms of cocaine. The woman was charged with possession and intent to traffic the drugs. Sunday, December 8, 2012. One hundred and thirty pounds of cocaine valued at $4 million was seized at the Philadelphia International Airport. Three duffel bags that had been left un-

attended at the airport were sniffed out by a drug detecting dog and 52 bricks of cocaine were discovered inside wrapped in blankets. The flight had arrived from the Dominican Republic; the persons that left the bags were immediately apprehended. For further information p l e a s e c o n t a c t D aw n Truell, President, Cross Border Services, at: www. crossborderservices.org, crossborderservices@ cogeco.net.

Editorial

Industry Identifies Infrastructure Priorities By Marek Krasuski

rovincial trucking associations have been working in concert with the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) to identify infrastructure priorities and to bring their findings to the attention of their respective governments. In echoing the sentiments of its provincial member organizations, the CTA emphasized the need for improved truck stops. The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) agrees, calling for more rest stops along Highway #17 from North Bay to the Manitoba border and along

the 401, as well as more f u el i n g i n f r a s tr u c tu r e along the Windsor-Toronto-Montreal corridor. Drivers support the OTA’s endorsement of additional rest stops, but some, like commercial carrier, Chuck Whyte, would like to see improvements to rest stops further north. Whyte’s company, the Sudbury-based Whyte & Sons Trucking, delivers salt to regional destinations, including Timmins, a northern community four hours north of Sudbury along Highway #144. Just one rest stop is available about half way up this highway which has a

reputation for rock cuts, narrow shoulders, and wildlife crossings. Since the winter season of 2010, the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) no longer keeps the rest stop open, citing economic reasons for closing what Whyte believes to be an essential service. In defence of its decision the Ministry said, “During the off season, these rest areas are not maintained. Winter temperatures and the significant investment required to overcome other challenges with remote rest areas prevent the ministry from operating the facilities year round.”

Notwithstanding disappointments by truckers who believe some rest stops should remain open year round, the provincial government continues to support the ongoing development of roads, bridges and highways. Its ten-year plan, encapsulated in a document entitled, “Building Together,” proposes a more strategic and longterm approach to capital spending, including infrastructure asset management. The plan acknowledges that the expansion of Ontario’s economy hinges on infrastructure investment.

The CTA, speaking for all regions of the country, including Ontario, encourages governments to heed the advice of truckers in deciding which projects should take precedence. Says CTA president, David Bradley, “... because they’re out on the highways every day, truckers arguably have the clearest view of where efficiencies can be found and where infrastructure improvements would make the most sense.” In addition to rest stop improvements, the OTA, under advisement from its members, has identified other priorities which

it says will facilitate the efficient movement of goods by the trucking industry within Ontario and among the industry’s trading partners. These priorities include: the widening of congested 400-series highways, the twinning of Highways #17 from North Bay to the Manitoba border and #7 from Kitchener to Guelph, the extension of Highways #407 east and #427 north through Barrie, the widening of parts of Highways #40 and #7, and the expansion to four lanes of Highways #7 and #8 from New Hamburg and Stratford.

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Editorial

Destination Attawapiskat: Hauling Homes Fraught With Challenges By Marek Krasuski

eleaguered Attawapiskat FN is finally getting relief from the third-world housing conditions which have plagued this northern outpost until recent media reports exposed the community’s plight to the nation. The federal government invested $2.2 million in the purchase of 22 modular homes to alleviate the housing crisis. The home builder, EHL Homes, along with Quebec-based Transport Champion, Moosonee Transport, and KFS Trucking Consortium, have been charged with the construction and delivery schedules of the units. Successfully meeting the demanding timelines has been a logistical challenge which all companies have committed to. Ask Clarence Boudreau, owner of EHL Homes Limited, about the daunting tasks involved in the project, and he opens with a missive that outlines the dimensions of the task. “Before we got the contract there were 32 people working in the modular manufacturing plant. Once we got approval to go ahead, another 300 people were hired in the Maple Leaf New Brunswick plant. They successfully completed the building of all 22 units within a week and a half. The next exciting component of this project will be to see the people of Attawapiskat living in these new houses.” The challenge of building the 22 homes under tight schedules is matched by the difficulties of delivering the units through three provinces under inclement winter conditions up to the James Bay coastal community. The first convoy of four modular homes bound for Attawapiskat was delayed by high winds that tore the tarps protecting the homes while in transit. An attempt to secure new tarps by the side

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of the highway was unsuccessful, so the convoy returned to Quebec. “It’s tough,” said Serge Lariviere, operations director for Transport Champion, adding, “we had problems because of the large canvass which protects the units, and today we had freezing rain and a little snow in Val d’OR.” Each convoy, lead by two escorts from the New Brunswick plant to Cochrane, Ontario, alerts oncoming traffic with flashing lights and a ‘wide-load’ sign. Transport Champion also alerts authorities to their estimated arrival at road junctures so traffic can be cleared in order for the convoys to make wide turns. Transport Champion is restricted to hauling only four homes per trip due to space limitations at the Cochrane Rail Yard. Of the remaining homes some are stored at Champion’s yard in Becanour, Quebec, some are en route from New Brunswick, and others are awaiting delivery from the New Brunswick manufacturing plant. Each of the homes measuring 14 feet wide and 60 feet long is towed on its own wheels by heavyduty tractors. Wheel spacing had to be carefully planned in order for the homes to fit on rail cars during the second stage of the journey from Cochrane to Moosonee. “We were right at the borderline in terms of the wheels fitting on the bed of the rail cars,” explained Clarence Boudreau. When loaded, the tires under each home have just a one-inch overhang. The prohibitive weight of the modular homes precludes the option of using a crane to lift them onto the train. Instead, EHL Homes has contracted the Moosonee hauling firm, MTL, to attach ramps to the rail cars and drive the homes on and off as required, a

nerve-racking task guided by Ralph Nelson, an expert in precision handling of large loads. The slightest deviation from a straightline loading/unloading approach risks extensive collateral damage caused by the collapse of the homes off the side of the rail car. The third leg of the journey will begin once the James Bay Winter Road – an ice road across the rivers and wetlands of the James Bay Coast that connects the communities of Attawapiskat, Fort Albany and Kashechewan to Moosonee – is frozen. Boudreau says that the weight of the modulars – 35,000 pounds each – coupled with the weight of the trucks and trailers – 15,000 pounds – necessitates an ice thickness of at least three feet. The projected date for safe passage and dispatch of the first convoy across the water is February 1st. Since early December, workers with pickup trucks along the road have been watering the ice surface to hasten the freezing process and to grade the surface so it’s suitable for vehicular passage. Compounding the difficulty is the use of modified equipment. Clarence Boudreau explains: “The trailers we will be using to transport the homes over the ice road provide only a 22-inch clearance from the road surface. This is a substantial reduction from our regular trailers that maximize a clearance of five feet.” Boudreau is also concerned about salt water which can destabilize ice formation. Once all contingencies have been addressed, the convoys will begin their 12-hour trek across James Bay ice road to their final destination of Attawapiskat. At this point the job for EHL Homes, Transport Champion, MTL, and the

KFS Trucking Consortium will be complete. Not so for the community’s residents. The houses still need to be raised onto concrete piers supported by blocking. A thin layer of clay bed just under the ground surface provides optimal support. Boudreau warns that piers placed too deep in the ground will hit a soft mucky grade and render unstable any structures placed on top. But if

the homes rest on solid foundations, Boudreau assures that residents will benefit from good living conditions for years to come. “Our modular homes are built to CSA 277 specifications,” he says. Each unit, which undergoes thorough testing at the plant, has been designed for extreme northern weather conditions and includes HRVs to combat the con-

densation and mold issues typical of the region. Amid shameful living conditions and the volley of accusations of incompetence and neglect exchanged between government officials and Attawapiskat administrators, community residents can at least take comfort in knowing they will soon have a modern, warm and protective place to call home.

Keeping Your Vehicles Clean

Washing Your Tractors & Trailers: Are You in Control of Your Image?

By Jack Jackson

o you allow Mother Nature to take care of your washing? Or do you allow Mobile Spray companies to show up in the middle

of the night or weekends when you can’t see them? Do you have employees use a broom, mop and bucket method, hoping that consistency will prevail? Most of the top companies control their image by refusing to leave it to others and by using sound cleaning methods. The easiest way to take stock of your image is to look at the back of your trailer. This is the most viewed part of your image and the most ignored. As your truck is stuck in traffic or moving down the high-

way at the speed limit, the back door has the longest sight of vision. The back doors are the most difficult part of the truck to keep clean and the easiest part to ignore in the parking lot. The back doors are usually backed into a fence, building or loading dock when it’s cleaning time. Consequently they get no attention, except the dirt and grime from the rest of the trailer washing down on them. This is especially true if you employ any chemical application

during the pressure wash, a process that amplifies the collection of dirt and materials on the doors and hinges. Unfortunately, for those trucking companies that choose Mother Nature’s natural rain to wash, bear in mind that she doesn’t use a brush. That film of dirt continues to build, compounded by the oxidation process that sets in. Before long, the shiny red pigment of your logo turns to pink, and the expensive pictures of your products are filled with cracks and

faded graphics, disturbing signs of a lazy attitude that undermines any sound corporate image you are trying to project. Repeated pressure spraying only damages wraps, decals and paint by blasting high pressure water on expensive graphics. If you don’t pay to shunt the trailers away from the back fence or a building, your back doors pay the price of being ignored. A clean image is an important detail that can make your company and team stand out against the

competition, particularly at this messy time of year. Don’t let a small investment in time and effort go to waste. Research your image. Ask your customers and employees for their candor. You may be surprised at the results that can lead to adopting the best methods to maximize image and minimize damage. Jack Jackson is President of Awash Systems Corp. For more information, contact Jack at 800.265.7405 or www.awashsystems. com.

Phillips Industries

Phillips Launches Best in Class On-Line Catalogue

anta Fe Springs, CA - Phillips Industries has launched their new on-

line catalogue with features that will make it one of the best in the heavy duty aftermarket.

Phillips offers, through their exclusive distributors, the largest selection of electrical and air brake

interface replacement parts along with a wide variety of shop tools and accessories each manufactured to the same high quality standards set for Phillips OEM products. The new on-line catal og ue c a n b e d i re c t l y accessed at http://phillipsind.myepub.net or by scanning the QR code, which takes you dir-

ectly to the catalogue. It’s a simple-to-navigate electronic catalogue fully searchable by part number, name and/or product category with special tools such as a zoom feature, cut/copy, print or email and much more. The contents will be continuously updated with part numbers for all products available from Phillips including newly introduced items as they are released. “Phillips is a big player in the heavy duty aftermarket so our distributors and their customers expect leading edge technologies from us both in manufacturing and

service” explained Bob Phillips, President and CEO. “Our responsibility is to have a best in class on-line catalogue that is easy to use and contains every part we have available to them. We’re confident we’ve hit the mark on this launch.” Phillips Industries will demonstrate the userfriendly features of the on-line catalogue at their exhibit, booth #821, during HDAW ’12 being held in Las Vegas, January 23 – 26. Please visit us at www. phillipsind.com to learn how Phillips products can make a difference in your operation.

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One of a Kind High School Trucking Program Set to Open Doors in 2012 By Marek Krasuski

ramalea Secondary School is undertaking an ambitious project to be the first high school in the country to offer a standalone Truck and Coach program with its own facility. The initiative is intended to generate interest in the transportation industry and, more specifically, to focus student learning in a specialized area that offers high-level training in technology for truck and coach vehicles. What sets this high school truck program apart is its autonomous standing. “Unlike other initiatives which are married to complementary programs, the Truck & Coach program at Bramalea will operate independently from existing programs,” says Dr. Peter Gibson, vice principal at Bramalea Secondary School. The Truck & Coach Program was launched with a $2.2 million facility package from the Peel District School Board. Since its is a regionally-sponsored undertaking, all qualified

students within the Peel district will be entitled to enrol before the program begins in September 2012 and in subsequent years. Support from the school board and from the participation of 40-plus community partners stems in part from Bramalea’s successful history in the delivery of industry-specific education alongside its academic curriculum. It currently offers the Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program that provides students with an overview of the commercial transportation industry, as well as direct access to working environments where students experience co-op learning, job shadow experts in the field, learn about data systems, logistics, distribution and gain exposure to multiple career opportunities. There are 18 students in the SHSM program, but Peter Gibson is confident that enrolment will increase based on current levels of enthusiasm. Students of the Truck & Coach Program will be

expected to take courses through grades 9 to 12, thus preparing them for future career choices. Gibson outlined several distinct options for graduates. “The training students receive will prepare them for four pathways. They can go directly into the workforce, apply for apprenticeship training, proceed into a community college, or attend university.” As well, students will be required to meet all requirements of the academic program. Indeed, graduation from secondary school and from the Truck & Coach Program will entitle students to advance admissions standing at partnering educational institutions and greater access to apprenticeship, college or university programs. Among other benefits is the opportunity to attend a dual credit program in a college while enrolled in secondary school. Upon completion, students will receive both secondary school credits and college credits. Widespread acceptance

of this unique project is challenged by public preference for high-tech programs with broad reach such as studies in international business and technology innovation. Vice Principal Peter Gibson, though, encourages students, parents, business entrepreneurs, and public officials to cast an objective eye on the benefits offered from a career in commercial transportation. “The majority of people in the industry make an excellent living and enjoy a good lifestyle.” Gibson speaks from the benefit of experience on both sides of the education-workplace divide. He is an educator with doctorate credentials and has a work history in trucking, both as commercial driver and owner of a company specializing in the transport of commodities in stainless steel bulk tanks. His claims are supported by evidence of growing demand for industry professionals. In 2008, for example, transportation provided work for some 900,000 people

in Canada, and thousands of dollars are available in grants and tax credits for apprentices in the motive power sector. Moreover, the GTA, distinguished as the nation’s highestdensity trucking corridor, offers multiple employment opportunities in all industry sectors. Construction is underway at the new state-of-the-art facility behind Bramalea S.S. on Balmoral Drive. The new 6,300 square foot building features a front foyer, a central lab for experiential learning, two drive-through bays that can hold up to four trucks and trailers, and two computer-equipped classrooms. The capital injection of start-up funds generously provided by the Peel District School Board was essential to launching the program, but it will be the sustained and proactive support of industry members that assures its success. These partners will be asked to provide hands-on learning experiences, leading to future job

opportunities, and to assist with the purchase of equipment and learning aids. As key players in the overall process, industry members will also contribute to the enhancement of the curriculum. An advisory board comprised of teachers, administrative leaders, and business community members, will oversee the program and chart its future course. Courses will be delivered by qualified truck and coach teachers. A unique, autonomous program linking industry and education evokes a combination of “faith and fear” manifested in cautious optimism for those involved in its successful development and execution. As with any new undertaking, Dr. Peter Gibson and his colleagues anticipate it will hold great promise. “No one has ever done this before. Educators and governments will watch with interest to see how it works because there is such a need in the industry for this type of program right across the country.”

Legal Matters

Measures to Discourage You from Contesting Your Charge

By Mark Reynolds

n the next couple of months courts will have new rules. One rule in particular I find somewhat disturbing, although a number of courts already follow 18 February 2012

this procedure. I have touched on this before but it is now going to be commonplace across the province. When you are charged under the Highway Traffic Act or other provincial legislation, you must file the ticket with the court in the event that you wish to contest the charge. Previously you could simply mail the ticket in to the court indicating that you were pleading not guilty and were requesting a trial date be set. Not anymore. In order

to discourage you from contesting your ticket, the courts will require that your ticket be filed in the court where the trial will be heard, that it be filed in person, that it will not be accepted by mail. On the face of it, this does not seem to be much of a problem. The issues begin to arise when, for example, a truck driver receives a ticket in a particular jurisdiction (let’s use Windsor, for example, given that Windsor already employs this process) and the driver wishes to contest the

charge, but will not be travelling through Windsor again in the foreseeable future. Let’s assume the driver lives in Cornwall. Is the driver now expected to drive from Cornwall to Windsor to file this ticket in person? When would he or she get the time to do this, let alone at what expense? Granted, one can hire a paralegal to file the ticket on their behalf, but again at what cost in time and money? I understand that the courts would prefer to have all persons charged

with an offence to simply pay the ticket. After all, fine payments are significant revenue for the municipalities, and let’s face it, if they could simply have everyone pay their ticket, they could dispense with the cost of running their courts and paying staff to do that. The problem is that you have a RIGHT to challenge your charge. Implementing a process designed to discourage you from exercising that right is, in my view, unethical. As our rights slowly erode, and the courts up-

hold the erosion of these rights, we risk losing our rights altogether. I’m certain we will figure out a way around this, but not without cost to the person charged. You have to ask yourself, how just is our justice system? Mark Reynolds is a licensed paralegal, a former truck driver, MTO enforcement officer, provincial trainer and Enforcement coordinator and can be reached at 416.221.6888 or MarkReynolds@ OTTLegal.com

Canada’s First Coast-to-Coast Trailer Dealership Featuring Vanguard Trailers

ffective January 15, 2012, Trailer Wizards Ltd. started selling Vanguard Trailers nationwide, including dealership locations in Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, Montreal and Moncton. The addition of trailer dealerships complements Trailer Wizards’ existing operations in trailer rentals and leasing. The addition of trailer dealerships was a part of the coast-to-coast trailer strategy put into motion by President, Doug Vanderspek, in 2008. Why Vanguard? “They’re a great North American

made trailer with many standard premium features,” says Mark Diamantopoulos, Trailer Wizards’ VP of Sales, “I’ve been in this industry for over 15 years and Vanguard Trailers are terrific value for fleets that need a solid, durable trailer with low lifecycle maintenance costs and hassles.” The new Vanguard lineup at Trailer Wizards includes dry vans, heated vans and refrigerated vans. Some trailers will be kept in stock and others will be custom-ordered to fit specific fleet needs. “We’re proudly Canadian

and our goal was to build a trailer network nationwide so that a trucking company in Vancouver can go to the same people for trailer service and parts as far away as Halifax”, says Vanderspek. “With the establishment of trailer dealerships, our customers can now purchase brand new trailers from the same folks they’re used to leasing them from.” To support the sale of new Vanguard trailers, Trailer Wizards will also offer finance leases, warranties, maintenance and repair services, authorized

parts, and a competitive trade-in program. As a nationwide trailer dealership with service locations across Canada, Trailer Wizards is uniquely positioned to offer customers seamless service with minimal disruptions and delays. With Vanguard as its main product line, Trailer Wizards will be fully stocked with authorized parts and Vanguardcertified mechanics. Trailer Wizards Ltd. formed in 2010 as a result of the merger between Lions Gate Trailers Ltd. (founded 1963, Vancouver, BC), Provincial Trailer

Rentals (founded 1964, Mississauga, ON), TIP Canada (Canadian operations date back to 1957) and other select providers that form a strategic network. Trailer Wizards is committed to “Local service… Nationwide,” bringing regional expertise and

service to an organization that serves Canada coastto-coast with 25 locations including Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary Winnipeg, Mississauga, Montreal and Moncton. For more information, contact www.trailerwizards.com.

Province Prepared To Revise Age-Based Commercial Licensing Requirements

he Ontario Government has agreed to revisit the issue of age-based testing for senior drivers, a decision welcomed by industry stakeholders who have long criticized the existing rules as discriminatory and ineffective. Stakeholders such as the Owner-Operator’s Business Association of Canada (OBAC) have rallied against current regulations forcing safe and experienced senior drivers to complete an annual entry level driver’s road test as a means of re-qualifying for a Class A commercial driver’s license. Trucking representatives believe there are more effective measures by which to measure a senior driver’s fitness to continue to driving. And the Ontario Minister of Transportation, Bob Chiarelli, agrees. In a letter published on the

OBAC website, Minister Chiarelli states, “While protecting all road users is our primary goal, the government recognizes the need to balance road safety while limiting regulatory impacts on business and people. We agree with stakeholders that commercial driver license renewal can be made less onerous for seniors without compromising safety.” A review of current regulations will be spearheaded by Chiarelli’s Parliamentary Assistant, Vic Dhillon, and will include consultations with industry. Ontario drivers have staunchly opposed the road test requirement. This province is the only jurisdiction in North America that forces drivers 65 years and older to take the annual test. Some have left the industry in frustration and protest over what they see as discriminatory

practices. The OBAC has proposed eliminating the road test completely for experienced and safe drivers. Notes Executive Director, Joanne Ritchie, “Forcing a driver with perhaps 30 or 40 years of experience to complete the entry-level driver’s exam does nothing to test for conditions that could be associated with aging.” The final decision to do away with the road test, however, is inconclusive, at least until the government completes its review. Meanwhile, the industry is pleased by some minor changes Minister Chiarelli has already announced. They include regulations that reduce the road test fee from $75.00 to $14.00, a provision allowing commercial drivers to use automatic transmissions for their annual road tests, and an amendment

to the air brake portion of the test allowing drivers to use diagrams to describe the process and to demonstrate their knowledge of the air brake test. The OBAC has urged the government to go one step further and place a moratorium on road test requirements until new legislation is introduced

and ratified. The Ontario Trucking Association is also encouraged by government action to streamline the requalification process. OTA president, David Bradley, said: “We are eager to work with [Parliamentary Assistant] Mr. Dhillon early in the New Year to help establish the policy.

We recognize there will be a regulatory process that has to be followed and that implementation will require system changes and the like, but we hope that by this time next year senior truck drivers in Ontario will be subject to a much fairer and less burdensome licence renewal process.”

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New Products & services

Shell Launches New Shell Diesel Extra

n Innovation for more efficient heavy duty fleet transportation now available across Canada Can fuel make a real difference to a fleet’s efficiency and profitability? We believe so. NEW Shell Diesel Extra is specially formulated to help transport and industrial companies get the most from their vehicles, save fuel, and lower CO2 emissions and smoke. With operating costs being a high proportion of a heavy duty fleet company’s overall costs, it is important to keep engines in

peak condition for as long as possible, as well as use quality fuel from a reliable fuel supplier. “We are pleased to announce to customers that our innovative diesel fuel, NEW Shell Diesel Extra, is now available in select locations in the Shell Flying J network, and also available in bulk for delivery or pick up,” said Bob Taylor, Commercial Fuels Marketing and Business Development Manager. “NEW Shell Diesel Extra is a fuel that our customers can use today to help them use less and emit less. It is a welcome addi-

tion to Shell’s portfolio of quality transportation fuels in Canada.” As heavy-duty diesel engines get older, carbon deposits build up which can cause a fall-off in engine performance and increase fuel consumption. NEW Shell Diesel Extra is designed to keep engines’ fuel system clean and promote more efficient combustion, which can help save fuel and in turn lower CO2 emissions and smoke. Its advanced formulation also contains powerful components which help protect the engine from corrosion. In-

ternal Shell tests with heavy-duty diesel engines used in road transport vehicles have shown fuel savings of up to 3% when using NEW Shell Diesel Extra, compared to regular diesel without fuel economy formula1. NEW Shell Diesel Extra embodies Shell’s Smarter Mobility initiative. Smarter Mobility aims to combine the development of smarter transport-related products with the smarter use of these products and the promotion of smarter infrastructure in which to operate. For more information on

NEW Shell Diesel Extra, the benefits it can offer, and locations that are

currently selling the product, visit www.shell.ca/ commercialfuels.

New Display Improves Refer Temperature Verification

y r a c u s e , N . Y. – Haulers now have an easy way to keep track of the refrigerated loads they pull – Carrier Transicold’s DualView Temperature Display, an external temperature and status indicator that provides a reverse image in the rearview mirror so it appears correctly for drivers at a glance. Carrier Transicold helps improve global transport and shipping temperature control with a complete line of equipment for refrigerated trucks, trailers and containers, and is a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX). An optional accessory available from Carrier Transicold’s North American dealer network, the Dual-View Temperature Display mounts on the front corner of a refrigerated trailer, behind the driver for easy visibility in the mirror. The driver can verify the temperature inside the trailer without having to leave the cab to check the unit controller. Large amber LED numerals show temperature 20 February 2012

in up to three zones in Fahrenheit or Celsius. As a “dual-view” device, the display can be switched from reverse to normal view for yard monitoring of parked trailers. The bright display is easy to read in direct sunlight and automatically dims to reduce glare for evening and night viewing. “The Dual-View system is more than just an easyto-read display,” said Jason Forman, senior product development manager for Carrier Transicold’s Performance Parts Group. “It provides independent verification of box temperatures via its own sensor, or sensors in multi-temp applications. It also shows refrigeration unit status – cool, heat, defrost or warning.” Sealed electronics protect the unit from weather and high-pressure water spray. The Dual-View Temperature Display is compatible with most Carrier Transicold and competitive trailer units, and has a two-year limited parts warranty. For more information about the Dual-View Tem-

perature Display, turn to the experts within the Carrier Transicold dealer network, or visit www. performanceparts.carrier.com. Carrier Transicold helps improve transport and shipping temperature control with a complete line of equipment and

services for refrigerated transport and cold chain visibility. For more than

40 years, Carrier Transicold has been an industry leader, providing customers around the world with the most advanced, energy efficient and environmentally sound container refrigeration systems and generator sets, direct-drive and diesel truck units and

trailer refrigeration systems. Carrier Transicold is a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp., a leading provider to the aerospace and building systems industries worldwide. Visit www.transicold.carrier.com for more information.

All New Inspector 920 Tester

ite-Check is introducing the next automated tester for trailer electronics and ABS called the Inspector 920. With a new electronic platform, the displayed messages for circuits and ABS are faster, accurate, and more detailed on a 4 line display with millivolt and milliamp readings important for precise circuit diagnostics. Road Stability Control ABS codes of the three major suppliers (Meritor,

Haldex, and Bendix) are included in the Inspector 920 software available for immediate access during

the test. A simple key stroke will display ABS type, configuration, VIN, current & stored faults,

ECU voltage, trip odometer mileage, and clear the faults. The software includes the standard PLC ABS codes since 2001. The Inspector 920 ABS codes can be upgraded with a Lite-Check email downloads by the shop technician. The built-in three step ABS Process will cut ABS troubleshooting time by identifying circuit issues before spending time on chasing imaginary ABS problems. Circuit conditions will

automatically be displayed for repair eliminating frustration and unnecessary part replacements. The Inspector 920 has the full function remote for testing brake operation and circuit operation as with the popular LiteCheck Inspector 910B. All functions meet the TMC’s Recommended Practices for brake, lights, and ABS testing. The Inspector 920 is the ultimate solution as the “One tool, one person, one process” for trailer inspections and maintenance.

New Products & services

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Section Française

Les Moteurs et la Conformité aux Règlements

Construction des Moteurs et les Normes de Compétence Par Marek Krasuski

’industrie du camionnage a prouvé maintes fois qu’elle sait dévancer les changements en s’adaptant aux nouvelles normes écologiques qui s’imposent. La réduction d’émissions en 2002, la contrôle de suie en 2007 et l’élimination des emissions de l’oxyde d’azote en 2010 ont bien démontré cette capacité d’adaptation aux changements clés. Il n’y a aucune doute que cette historique soutiendra le secteur de transport au moment où il cherche à s’adapter encore aux nouvelles normes d’économie de carburant imposées par l’administration du Président Obama. Le n o u v e a u p r o g r a m m e, développé par le Departement of Transportation et l’Enviromental Protection Agency (EPA) américain, visera les camions et les autobus construits entre 2014 et 2018. Les éxigences incluent une réduction de 20 pour cent à la consommation de carburant et aux émissions de gaz contribuant à l’effet de serre pour les tracteurs à combinaison avant les modèles de 2018, commençant en 2014. Ces changements auront l’effet d’élever le prix de vente des camions de classe 8 de $6,000 – montant considérable, mais on dit qu’on peut récupérer cette somme en un an, par moyen des économies de carburant courues. Les réductions seront mesurées par les émissions de gaz carbonique (CO2) calculées selon une formule que, au moment d’écrire cet article, on a pas encore révélée aux manufacturiers de moteurs à diesel. L’effort de faire conformer les moteurs aux nouvelles normes a déjà commencé chez certains constructeurs, même avant l’annonce de nouveaux réglements faite par le Président Obama, le 9 août de l’année passée. Selon Gary Crudge, directeur général de ventes chez Kenworth 22 February 2012

Truck Centres, les moteurs MX fabriqués par PACCAR qui dirigent beaucoup des unités de Kenworth se conforment déjà aux nouvelles normes. Crudge ajoute que les camions équipés de MX peuvent générer des économies de $5.000 ou $6.000 par an et même plus. « On peut dire avec certitude que, sur les camions à longue distance, qui font 300,000 milles par an, nous témoignons jusqu’à $12,000 d’économies annuelles dépendant de la distance, de la performance du conducteur, du poids et du terrain, quand on fait la comparaison aux camions plus vieux, qui ne sont pas capables de faire les mêmes économies de carburant. » Le modèle de moteur PACCAR MX est le seul moteur à utiliser Compact Graphite Iron (CGI) pour la fabrication du bloccylindre et de la culasse. D’autres manufacturiers utilisent CGI seulement pour le bloc. Ces moteurs sont 20 pourcent plus légers et 75 pourcent plus forts que ceux construits en fer gris conventionnel, et ont certains avantages tels une opération plus silencieuse, plus de durabilité et une intégrité structurale augmentée. La consommation de carburant est gérée par un module de contrôle électronique, et des vitesses opérationnelles basses avec une performance de couple excellente sont des traits typiques du moteur MX, qui a vie conceptuelle d’un million de milles. En plus, on a amélioré le concept du vilebrequin. L’absence de contrepoids et sa construction légère permettent une accélération plus rapide et une puissance augmentée qui éliminent les acoups quand le véhicule est en marche. L’ a u g m e n t a t i o n d e l’efficacité des carburants et la réduction des émissions dépendent aussi de l’intégration des conceptions des éléments du modèle. Depuis des décennies, Kenworth se

concentre sur les avances aérodynamiques. Récemment, la compagnie a présenté son modèle T700 qui, par moyen d’une fusion d’améliorations de la conception et le moteur, a créé un processus que la compagnie appelle « computational fluid dynamics ». Le T700, à usage industriel, créé à l’intention des applications LTL est le modèle phare de Kenworth et fait preuve de la moindre résistance aérodynamique de tous les produits Kenworth. Ses améliorations incluent des toits aérodynamiques, des parechocs, des carénages de chassis et des capots qui, une fois ouvert, permet un accès facile aux composants du moteur. Ayant gagné la distinction d’être la première à recevoir l’approbation de l’EPA per ses moteurs conformes aux nouveaux règlements d’emissions 2010, le manufacturier géant qui est Volvo Trucks détient aussi le titre de premier vendeur de moteurs de 13 litres et de 11 litres (Les tailles de moteurs poids lourds conventionnels ont été réduites du 15 litres suivant les normes de l’EPA). Selon les porteparoles de la compagnie « Les moteurs complètement intégrés de Volvo à la boite de vitesses au changement en I marchent ensemble pour maximiser la performance, ce qui contribue à sa position de leader en efficacite de carburant dans l’industrie. L’offre le plus récent de la compagnie est le moteur XE13 qui avec le D13 de 13 litres apporte une puissance de jusqu’à 500 chevaux et 1750ib ft de torque. On dit dans les rapports que « parce que la transmission est complètement intégrée, chaque système sait precisément quelles exigences on demande de chaque composant. Le réseau de communication grande vitesse permet à la boite de vitesses au changement en I de diriger le moteur de répondre à ses besoins au lieu de

l’inverse. » Entretemps, Volvo continuera son projet de cinq ans de recherches qui vise l’efficacité des poids lourds à transporter le fret tout en réduisant les gaz contribuant à l’effet de serre, grâce à des fonds provenant du gouvernement américain. Pour réaliser le but de ce programme, c’est-à-dire une efficacité améliorée de Classe 8, Volvo se concentre sur l’amélioration de l’aérodymanique du camion et l’efficacité de la conversion de l’énergie. Le vice-président de ventes et de marketing chez Volvo a salué ce programme comme un pas important dans le chemin de l’intégration des meilleures pratiques. « Nous sommes ravis de recevoir ce prix du Supertruck qui affirme nos rapports déjà bien établis avec le Departement of Energy des États Unis. Le transport de fret joue un rôle vital dans notre vie journalière et dans la puissance de notre nation, il est donc essentiel que nous continuons à améliorer nos efforts de créer les meilleures solutions et les plus efficaces que possibles pour les poids lourds. Ce partenariat entre le public et le secteur privé représente un pas en avant sur le chemin du progrès de l’expansion de notre rôle de meneur en technologie. » Une autre compagnie majeure, Navistar International continue à poursuivre sa part du marché des camions moyens avec le moteur MaxxForce 7 qui dirige la plupart des véhicules moyens Terrastar et Durastar. Des améliorations au moteur turbodiesel V8 incluent un système de carburant à haute pression, un turbo chargeur double-séquentiel et un bloc de fer-plomb reserré, améliorations que la compagnie affirme produira un meilleur moteur avec une puissance, une performance, une fiabilité et une économie de carburant exceptionnelles. On prétend que les blocs

de fer-plomb suivant les modèles de MaxxForce 11 et 13 ajoutent 75 pourcent de plus de résistance à la traction, 40 pourcent de plus de rigidité, et une amélioration de 200 pourcent de résistance à la fatigue en comparaison avec la construction aux blocs conventionels. Le bloc de fer-plomb combiné avec les traits ajoutés est capable de prolonger la vie du moteur B50 de 350.000 à 500.000 milles. Présenté pour la première fois en 2010, l’évaluation pour le MaxxForce 7 a été augmenté « à 300 chevaux et à 660 livres-pieds de torque. La nouvelle conception du turbo chargeur double-séquentiel et le système de carburant à haute pression produisent une puissance maximale plus forte avec une accélération, une capacité de montée et de remorquage impressionantes. » disent les représentants de la compagnie. International est la seule compagnie à utiliser la technology EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) pour conformer aux règlements de 2010 de l’EPA, parmi les autres constructeurs qui ont tous adopté l’alternatif SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction). EGR élimine les émissions d’ oxyde d’azote (NOx) à l’intérieur du moteur, méthode, que selon certains, ne peut pas se conformer aux règlements strictes de l’EPA. La garantie du MaxxForce 7 couvre un an de plus que celle de la plupart des moteurs moyens. Il est probable qu’il y aura encore des changements aux moteurs avec d’ autres modifications nécessaires pour assurer la conformité aux règlements en vigeur. Pendant cette année, par exemple, on verra de nouveaux règlements au sujet des arrets d’éxigences, d’arrêts de freins pour les vehicules commerciaux, intiés par le US National Highway Traffic SafetyAdmininstration (NHTSA) et suivis par les autorités du transport canadiennnes

qui demandent une réduction de 30 pourcent en distance d’arrêt. Ceci exige l’installation de nouveaux freins de disc munis de garniture de frein avec assez de friction pour permettre d’arrêter le véhicule dans un délai de distance plus court. Dans l’Ontario, toutes les nouvelles constructions doivent se conformer aux nouveaux exigences du SPIF. Le Safe Productive Infrastructure Friendly (SPIF) programme inclue tous les véhicules equipés d’essieu. Aussi, les roues montés sur les véhicules approuvés par SPIF devront rester en contact avec le surface de la route pour mieux distribuer le poids du cargaison et ainsi réduire les dommages à l’infrastructure des routes del’Ontario, par la concentration du poids. En plus, les remorques qui prétendent conformer aux éxigences SPIF doivent être équipés de roues de remorques à pilotage automatique pour éviter le risque aux pneus de se séparer aux tournants de route. Certains, comme Gary Crudge, directeur général de ventes chez Kenworth Truck Centre, prévoit l’installation de boîtes noires, une autre avance en technologie qui élévera le prix de nouvelles constructions mais qui, en même temps, produira une situation équitable pour tous. « Des boîtes noires obligatoires empêchera les propriétaires d’opérer de façon illégale, Les conducteur resterons éveillés au volant et tout le monde sera obligé de travailler aux mêmes conditions. » dit il. Au moment de l’augmentation des coûts, des réglements plus strictes, de la concurrence plus évoluée et des prix de fret moins chers dans l’industrie, il n’y aura pas de place pour ceux qui ne sont pas capables de fonctionner selon les normes d’efficacité les plus strictes.

Taking Stock of New eManifest Requirements By George Fullerton

n October 2011, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced an eighteen month timeline for highway carriers to comply with submitting electronic manifests, or eManifest, for cargoes entering Canada. After November 1, 2012, truck transport operators who are not in compliance with electronically communicating cargo and conveyance information prior to arrival at the border will be denied entrance and face penalties. While companies shipping into the United States have been dealing for several years with the ACE (Automated Commercial Environment) system developed by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency with generally positive results, the landscape and operation of the Canada Customs eManifest portal is new territory for most operators. According to the Canada Border Services Agency, each person working in the Canada Customs eManifest portal will be required to set up a user account. In order to create a user account, persons will provide CBSA with basic information including name, email address and telephone number. Each company using the Canada Customs portal will set up a business account with a unique carrier code and a ‘shared secret’ access code. The four digit carrier code will be assigned by CBSA. The shared secret code is a temporary access code required for initial access to the portal and setting up the business account for the company. A brief survey of a handful of Atlantic Canadian trucking companies operating across the border indicates while some are accessing the ACE portal directly to submit Customs

information, others are submitting through third party software. Contacted companies report that by and large, they have a high level of comfort with the ACE portal and are anticipating that the Canada Customs will look and operate in a similar fashion. Carol McConchie of McConchie Trucking Ltd in Norton NB, a carrier which operates thirty power units in Canada and the US, has been using the ACE portal to submit eManifest data for entry through US Customs with good success. “When we first started, we dealt with some glitches. After we gained some experience with the portal, we are very satisfied with the way it works. The Emanifest certainly speeds things up at the border”, explained Carol. Carol went on to say that she is confident that as they approach the compliance deadline, she expects that creating an account in the Canada Customs portal and using the service will be straightforward. Heather Percy, executive assistant with Eastcan Transport in Newfoundland, said they have been using the ACE portal to clear shipments through US Customs very successfully for several years, and having recently explored the CBSA eManifest portal, even set up their user account. Percy said that the CBSA portal appeared similar to ACE and expects the transition to eManifest will be fairly smooth. “When we first started using the ACE portal, there were a few problems, but as we got comfortable, it has worked well for us. We expect that it will be similar with Canada Customs” said Percy. Will Easson with Easson’s Transport in Berwick, NS, explained that a recent software update from their software provider included a page for

submitting cargo information to the CBSA eManifest portal. Easson said that although he has not studied the page in detail, it appeared similar to the interface for the ACE portal, and he was hopeful that it will work as efficiently. Mike Matthews, dispatcher for Eagle Transportation Systems in Sussex NB, has been using a public domain tool, Visual Gateway, to provide eManifest data for US Customs and finds the system works very well. Matthews is confident that Visual Gateway will provide a practical eManifest tool for clearing loads for Canada Customs by the implementation deadline. Donna Kitson, co-owner Kitson Transport in Winsloe PEI, said that their company got set up in ACE through a workshop sponsored by Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) where participants received training on the ACE portal operation and were guided in setting up their individual ACE accounts. Donna said the seminar provided

a basic introduction for the ACE eManifest requirements and they have had a positive experience with the system. Kitson is anticipating a training opportunity through the APTA which would bring companies up to speed on the CBSA eManifest portal as the deadline approaches. Rather than present training through a seminar, the APTA has opted to support members, as well as non-members, with an online learning tool for training personnel to comply with the new CBSA eManifest requirements. The courses will give employees the knowledge, skills and resources necessary to handle Canada Customs (CBSA) requirements and eManifest cross-border procedures. The online learning consists of two separate courses, developed in conjunction with Corridor Interactive, a Calgarybased company specializing in producing online learning to support policy and program implementation.

The first course of study, Customs 101, provides a general overview of border crossing activities, including relevant legislative Acts and regulations relating to Customs. The course also reviews various government departments’ roles in the border as well as associated business communities and their roles in the customs process. The second course focuses on eManifest details, illustrating how the process works, the business requirements for completing the eManifest, and step-by-step border crossing procedures, including pre/post arrival responsibilities. Beth Marsh, strategic relations manager with Corridor Interactive, said Corridor developed their Customs and eManifest learning tools as a direct response to a real business training need expressed by the trucking industry. The courses were designed and written

in collaboration with an expert in the customs field. Client companies enrol in training through the purchase of licenses (one license for each trainee) that provide access to the training tool. The license allows initial study and testing, as well as twelve months access for periodic review, or for reference to ensure that day to day customs work is completed accurately. Trucking company managers have the option to utilize an audit trail of each employee’s learning process to corroborate their employee’s compliance and learning effectiveness. Regular course updates ensure that employees have the most current customs information and resources. Marsh said the Customs learning tool has been available through the Ontario Trucking Association for more than a year and the feedback from subscribers has been overwhelmingly positive.

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Alberta

brooks

lloydminster

NAPA Auto Parts

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

calgary

Traction

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

edmonton

Traction Head Office

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

edmonton north west

Traction

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

edmonton south

Traction

3404 - 78th Avenue Edmonton South, AB T6B 2X9 Tel: 780.465.8010 Fax: 780.466.4627

edson

NAPA Auto Parts 4657A

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

fort mcmurray

Paramount Parts Inc.

36 Riedel Street Fort McMurray, AB T9H 3E1 Tel: 780.791.3000 Fax: 780.790.0365 Contact: Brent Usick Email: busick@napacanada.com

grande prairie

Traction

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

High Prairie

High Prairie Truck & Trailer Ltd.

5309 - 53rd Avenue, Hwy 2 West, PO Box 1388 High Prairie, AB T0G 1E0 Tel: 780.523.4777 Toll Free: 877.523.4754 Fax: 780.523.4773 Contact: Crosby Rich

hinton

NAPA Auto Parts 4236A

120 North Street Hinton, AB, T7V 1S8 Tel: 780.865.8800 Fax: 780.865.7628 Email: gireland@napacanada.com 24 February 2012

Truck Zone Inc.

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

medicine hat

Hydraco Industries Ltd.

2111 - 9th Avenue S.W. Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7G8 Tel: 403.526.2244 Fax: 403.526.1074 Contact: John Karamanos Email: jkaramanos@hydraco.com

peace river

Peace Truck & Trailer Ltd. 9103 - 75th Street P.O. Box 7647 Peace River, AB T8S 1T2 Tel: 780.624.8655 Fax: 780.624.8592 Contact: Rene Houle Email: pttrh@telus.net

red deer

Traction

8045 Edgar Industrial Cr. Red Deer, AB T4P 3R2 Tel: 403.342.7884 Fax: 403.342.7377 Contact: Ron Cain Email: rcain@uapinc.com

rocky mountain house

NAPA #6260

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

Wabasca

Pelican Automotive

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

burns lake

Polar Park Automotive

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

CHILLIWACK

Lickman Truck & Trailer Parts & Services Ltd.

Bay 26 - 43915 Industrial Way Chilliwack, BC V2R 3A4 Toll Free: 877.772.6255 Tel: 604.793.9660 Fax: 604.793.9620 Contact: Dave Easson or Wayne Cromarty lickmantruckandtrailer@shaw.ca

fort nelson

CHR-ACK Parts & Repairs

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

British Columbia

Manitoba

kamloops

brandon

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

kelowna

Central Valley Truck Service Ltd.

Traction

1940 Queen Avenue Brandon, MB R7B 0T1 Tel: 204.728.9573 Contact: Rick Blaine Email: rcbt2@mts.net

winnipeg

Traction

Ontario

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

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

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

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

N. W. territories

Traction

prince george

yellowknife

NAPA - PG

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

quesnel

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

smithers

Smithers Parts & Service 3465 Victoria Drive P.O. Box 3910 Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Tel: 250.847.4287 Fax: 250.847.5038 Contact: Dan Groot Email: dansps@telus.net

squamish

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

Surrey

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

terrace

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

maidstone

Traction

M&M Gas Diesel & Truck Parts

bancroft

Markham

27523 Highway 62 South Bancroft, ON K0L 1C0 Tel: 613.332.5474 Fax: 613.332.5998

498 Markland Street, Unit 4 Markham, ON L6C 1Z6 Tel: 905.888.0800 Fax: 905.888.6800

barrie

Traction Barrie (703) 255 Saunders Road Barrie, ON L4N 9A3 Tel: 705.792.1371 Fax: 705.792.1591 Contact: Kevin Nicholas Email: knicholas@uapinc.com

bolton

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

Traction

mississauga

Traction

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

437136 Hawn Drive New Liskeard, ON P0J 1P0 Tel: 705.647.8707 Fax: 705.647.9362 Contact: Dan Lachapelle

north bay

cambridge

Service 1 Mufflers & More

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

sault ste. marie

Traction Cambridge (634)

dryden

D & S Auto 459 Government Street P.O. Box 697 Dryden, ON P8N 2Z3 Tel: 807.223.3227 Fax: 807.223.4245 Contact: Dale Green

williams lake

hamilton

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

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

WL Forestry Supplies Ltd.

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

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

Ontario

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

Bow Valley Machine

london

Traction

2621 Trout Lake Road North Bay, ON P1B 7S8 Tel : 705.497.0404 Fax: 705.497.9543

Traction

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

Ontario

thunder bay

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

whitby

Traction

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.com Saskatchewan

meadow lake

Unified Auto Parts Inc.

807 - 1st Avenue West Meadow Lake, SK S9X 1N2 Tel: 306.764.4220 Fax: 306.763.7988 Contact: Mark Krasicki Email: mark.napa@sasktel.net

moose jaw

Golden West Trailer & Equipment Ltd.

1802 Stadacona West Moose Jaw, SK S6H 4N8 Tel: 306.692.7402 Fax: 306.694.0607 Contact: Brent Campbell Email: brent@goldenwt.com

prince albert

Unified Auto Parts Inc.

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

regina

Traction

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

saskatoon

Traction

#2 - 2915 Faithfull Avenue Saskatoon, SK S7K 8E8 Tel: 306.244.9877 Fax: 306.244.9878 Contact: Nathan Pound Email: nathanp@paramountparts.ca

swift current

Brake & Drive Ltd.

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

Weyburn

Southern Industrial & Truck Ltd

Nick’s Truck Parts

300 Hwy 13 South Service Road Crossroads Industrial Park Weyburn, SK S4H 2K7 Tel: 306.842.2422 Fax: 306.842.6264

sudbury

Yukon

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

Pacesetter Trading Co. Ltd.

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

Sudbury Truck & Trailer Inc.

Whitehorse

171 Industrial Road Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 5M7 Tel: 867.633.5908 Fax: 867.456.2824

Alberta

edmonton

PEACE RIVER

Northwest Spring & Machine

Peace Truck & Trailer Ltd.

15816 - 111th Avenue Edmonton, AB T5M 2R8 Tel: 780.451.0225 Fax: 780.452.3499 Contact: Jason Shesky

9103 - 75th Street P.O. Box 7647 Peace River, AB T8S 1T2 Tel: 780.624.8655 Fax: 780.624.8592 Contact: Rene Houle Email: pttrh@telus.net

grande prairie

Bradvin Trailer Sales Ltd. 10920 - 87th Avenue Grande Prairie, AB T8V 8K4 Toll Free: 800.665.0509 Tel: 780.539.6260 Fax: 780.539.4247 Contact: Brad Willsey Email: bwillsey@bradvin.com

high prairie

High Prairie Truck & Trailer Ltd. 5309 - 53rd Avenue, Hwy 2 West P.O. Box 1388 High Prairie, AB T0G 1E0 Toll Free: 877.523.4754 Tel: 780.523.4777 Fax: 780.523.4773 Contact: Crosby Rich

lloydminster

Truck Zone Inc. 5205 - 65th Street Lloydminster, AB T9V 2E8 Toll Free: 800.707.9209 Tel: 780.875.7712 Fax: 780.875.4039 Contact: Peter Parkinson Email: peter@truck-zone.com

medicine hat

Hydraco Industries Ltd. 2111 - 9th Avenue S.W. Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7G8 Tel: 403.526.2244 Fax: 403.526.1074 Contact: John Karamanos Email: jkaramanos@hydraco.com

sundre

Partco Truck Parts & Service 20 West Road Industrial Park Box 1187 Sundre, AB T0M 1X0 Toll Free: 800.372.7826 Tel: 403.638.3414 Fax: 403.638.4232 Contact: Daryl Peters or Scott Lausen Email: s.lausen@airenet.com British Columbia

chilliwack

Lickman Truck & Trailer Parts & Services Ltd. Bay 26 - 43915 Industrial Way Chilliwack, BC V2R 3A4 Toll Free: 877.772.6255 Tel: 604.793.9660 Fax: 604.793.9620 Contact: Dave Easson or Wayne Cromarty Email: lickmantruckandtrailer@ shaw.ca

Prince George

Total Truck & Equipment Ltd. 9122 Rock Island Road Prince George, BC V2N 5T4 Tel: 250.564.6763 Fax: 250.564.6761 Contact: Mark Forbes Email: totaltruck@telus.net

British Columbia

smithers

Smithers Parts & Service 3465 Victoria Drive P.O. Box 3910 Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Tel: 250.847.4287 Fax: 250.847.5048 Contact: Dan Groot Email: dansps@telus.net Manitoba

brandon

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

barrie

Simcoe Truck & Trailer Ltd. 630 Welham Road Barrie, ON L4N 8Z8 Toll Free: 888.738.1400 Tel: 705.728.8222 Fax: 705.728.9855 Contact: R.K. (Ken) Bastien

bolton

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

Brampton

Westmark Truck Centre Inc. 85 Devon Road Brampton, ON L6T 5A4 Tel: 905.791.7655 Fax: 905.791.1014 Contact: Stephen To

Ontario

downsview

North Keele Auto, Truck & Trailer Repair Centre Ltd. 3915 Keele Street Downsview, ON M3J 1N6 Tel: 416.638.5963 Fax: 416.638.5964 Contact: Sam Schuster

eden

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

essex

Ken Lapain & Sons Ltd. 2119 County Road 15, R.R. #2 Essex, ON N8M 2X6 Tel: 519.776.6473 Fax: 519.776.6475 Contact: Tony Lapain

Etobicoke

OK Tire Truck Repair 39 Shorncliffe Road Etobicoke, ON M8Z 5K2 Toll Free: 800.661.6681 Tel: 416.236.1277 Contact: Darryl Croft

goulais river

Goulais River Truck & Tractor Ltd.

hanover

Hwy #4 Truck Service Ltd. 402143 Grey Road 4, R.R. #1 Hanover, ON N4N 3B8 Tel: 519.369.5052 Fax: 519.369.5961 Contact: Doug Hammond

hearst

Serge G & D Repair Inc. 214 Highway 11 East P.O. Box 1706 Hearst, ON P0L 1N0 Tel: 705.362.5633 Fax: 705.362.7960 Contact: Serge Roy

kapuskasing

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

longlac

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

mississauga

B. Andrews Truck Service Centre Ltd.

90 Highway 552 East Goulais River ON P0S 1E0 Tel: 705.649.4788 Fax: 705.649.4754 Contact: Darcy Leveille

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

hamilton

new liskeard

Caledonia

Barton Truck Centre Ltd.

634 Fourth Line Caledonia, ON N3W 2B3 Toll Free: 800.654.6454 Tel: 905.765.5011 Contact: Tom Snyder Jr

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

Oneida Truck & Trailer

Ontario

Pioneer Spring & Alignment 437136 Hawn Drive, New Liskeard, ON P0J 1P0 Tel: 705.647.8707 Fax: 705.647.9362 Contact: Dan Lachapelle

Ontario

oakville

K.I.D. Truck & Trailer Service 1090 South Service Road East Unit A Oakville, ON L6J 2X8 Toll Free: 800.265.6291 Tel: 905.842.2942 Fax: 905.338.5600 Contact: Michael Dwhytie

Prescott

Brockville Tractor-Trailer Maintenance 3524 County Road 26, R.R. #2 Prescott, ON K0E 1T0 Tel: 613.925.2889 Fax: 613.925.4933 Contact: George Thorne

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 Centre Inc. 510 Whissell Avenue Sudbury, ON P3B 2Z3 Toll Free: 800.461.4023 Tel: 705.673.3613 Fax: 705.673.4411 Contact: Dennis Monticelli

verner

Mobile Mechanical Services 11769 Hwy 64 Verner, ON P0H 2M0 Tel: 705.594.1319 Fax: 705.594.1548 Contact: Reg Rainville

Saskatchewan

Saskatoon

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

Petroleum News

Western Canada Shoulders Diesel Shortage Burden By Marek Krasuski

ransport Companies scrambled for fuel in the wake of an accident at a Regina oil refinery that resulted in a 20 percent production decrease. The explosion at the Consumers’ Co-operative Refineries diminished diesel supplies to cardlock locations across the western provinces, prompting carriers to make extended trips

to access fuel sources further afield. Purchases at cardlock outlets were limited to 300 litres per visit per card and twoway radios were abuzz with chatter from drivers desperate for fuel after production levels dropped precipitously. The fire and explosion at the refinery injured s e v e r a l p e o p l e, e i g h t of whom were taken to hospital for the treatment of burns. Others

fled the building amid rising plumes of black smoke from a containment area where gas burned while firefighters isolated the source and cooled the surroundings. Company vice president, Vic Huard, offered assurances that no harmful chemicals were released into the environment. Consumers’ Co-operative Refineries supplies hydrogen, a key ingredient in diesel, to the Ed-

monton oil giant Suncor whose fuel production slowed, causing the shortage to spread from Manitoba to British Columbia. Concerns were raised over the ability to adequately stock shelves with consumer goods for Christmas as the majority of products and foodstuffs are delivered by trucks. In a CTV interview, Bob Dolyniuk of the Manitoba Trucking Association commented

that without fuel to run trucks, vehicles can’t produce the services for their customers. At the peak of the shortage when carriers were coping with higher fuel costs, some transport companies were passing on part of the increase to their customers by attaching an additional fuel recovery surcharge. Petroleum consultants recommended that

trucking companies reduce their exclusive reliance on one supplier and seek alternate sources to reduce the impact of future production declines. The 20 percent production shortfall at the refinery is expected to last until May, 2012, but vice president Vic Huard said the company will source fuel supplies from third parties to address the diesel deficit.

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buildings - all steel pre-engineered

compliance services

driver services, recruitment & employment

Cross Border Services

Account & Records Management Bookkeeping For Your Business & Personal Finances Toll Free: 888.644.2333

••• TruckersBooks Software Cut your Bookkeeping & Tax Services costs. Easy-to-use spreadsheet Bookkeeping Management System Software for Truckers. No bookkeeping experience needed. Save up to $600.00 per year in service fees. Toll Free: 888.456.6504 Tel: 905.305.6696 www.truckersbooks.com Air Brake Training for Mechanics

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

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

A-Z Technical Building Systems Inc. 299 Mill Road, Unit 1510, Etobicoke, ON M9C 4V9 Toll Free: 877.743.5888 Tel: 416.626.1794 Fax: 416.626.5512 a-ztech@sympatico.ca

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

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Air Conditioning & Heating: Sales & Service

Supplying Steel Buildings across Canada and around the world. 1405 Denison Street, Markham, ON L3R 5V2 Toll Free: 866.822.4022 Tel: 905.477.0057 Fax: 888.477.0029 info@norsteel.com www.norsteel.com

“Changing the way you train since 1985. Canada’s leading TDG Training & Services.” 201-11450 29 th Street SE, Calgary, AB T2Z 3V5 Toll Free: 800.465.3366 Tel: 403.232.6950 Fax: 403.232.6952 info@danatec.com www.danatec.com

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cargo control products

15 Wanless Court, Ayr, ON N0B 1E0 Toll Free: 888.823.7611 Tel: 519.624.4003 Fax: 519.624.5501 manwin@bellnet.ca

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Mover’s Equipment & Supplies

7065 Twiss Road, Campbellville, ON L0P 1B0 Tel: 905.864.3110 Fax: 905.878.6935 info@lubecore.com www.lubecore.com

S.E.T.I. Imports Inc. 81 Tremaine Road, Milton, ON L9T 2W8 Tel: 905.878.7161 Fax: 905.878.7730 info@seti-imports.com www.autogreaser.com or www.seti-imports.com

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150 South Service Road, Stoney Creek, ON Toll Free: 800.268.5076 Tel: 905.573.3101 sales@ niagarasevice.com

SKF Lubrication Solutions

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43 Crowe Bay Heights, R. R. 2, Campbellford, ON K0L 1L0 Toll Free: 877.467.4440 Tel: 705.653.2403 Fax: 705.653.5560 WilsonInstruments@sympatico.ca www.wilsoninstrumentsltd.com 26 February 2012

Emergency Road Services

Filters

Donaldson Company

Emergency Road Services Corporation 3413 Wolfedale Road, Suite 5, Mississauga, ON L5C 1Z8 Toll Free: 877.377.2262 Tel: 905.277.2377 Fax: 905.277.2378 info@emergencyroadservices.com www.emergencyroadservices.com

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

P. O. Box 1299, Minneapolis, MN 55440-1299 Toll Free: 800.374.1374 Tel: 952.887.3699 Fax: 952.887.3716 engineserviceparts@ donaldson.com www.donaldson-filters.com fleet management & litigation support

DWS Fleet Management Services

ICC The Compliance Center Inc.

Niagara Service & Supply Ltd.

Wilson Instruments Ltd.

“Serving fastener needs for Industrial, Automotive & Maintenance Trades.” 1100 Courtney Park Dr. E., Unit 5, Mississauga, ON L5T 1L7 Tel: 905.677.5088 Fax: 905.677.4917 www.multilinefasteners.com

factoring, finance & foreign exchange

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

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

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Fil-Mor Automotive & Clutch Products Ltd.

Integrated Training Resources

P. O. Box 402, 140 Market Drive, Milton, ON L9T 4Y9 A proud Canadian remanufacturer Toll Free: 888.812.0099 of quality Heavy Duty & automotive Tel: 905.693.0660 clutches since 1980. Fax: 905.693.0332 Specializing in heavy duty & custom made clutches including info@integratedtrainingresources.ca www.integratedtrainingresources.ca our own. 81 Northline Road, DPF Cleaning Toronto, ON M4B 3E9 Toll Free: 800.677.9038 Tel: 416.759.2245 Fax: 416.759.5890

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

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

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••• Manwin Enterprises Inc.

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

Drakkar Human Resources

Danatec Educational Services Ltd Norsteel Buildings Limited

Freinmeister Group Inc.

Lubecore International Inc.

Multi-Line Fastener Supply Co. Ltd.

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6 Farnham Crescent, London, ON N6K 1K1 Tel: 519.641.6770 ron@freinmeister.com www.freinmeister.com

Fasteners

DPF Cleaning Specialists

Clean and Care of your DPF is our only business with replacement of popular part numbers. 5325 Outer Drive, Windsor, ON N9A 6J3 Toll Free: 877.373.2580 Tel: 519.737.6005 Fax: 519.737.0005 info@dpfcleaningspecialists.com www.dpfcleaningspecialists.com

Liquid Capital Midwest Corp.

“Large Account Service” to small fleet & start-up companies.” 176 Seacliff Drive West, Leamington, ON N8H 3Y5 Toll Free: 877.653.9426 Tel: 519. 419.5044 Fax: 519.326.4047 riacobelli@liquidcapitalcorp.com www.liquidcapitalmidwest.com

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Fleet Management & Litigation Support for the Trucking Industry. 21 Lake Street, Ste. 2101, Wrentham, MA 02093-1214 Tel: 508.384.9021 Cell: 508.397.7169 Fax: 508.384.9010 dws@darrystuart.com www.darrystuart.com or www.ecmteam.com fuel additives & lubricants

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

Mortgage Alliance Maximum Results (Reg: 10224) Contact: Norm Williams An Independently Owned & Operated Franchise of the MAC Network. debt consolidation. mortgages. Will consider selfemployed individuals. 1165 Franklin Blvd., Unit 1, Cambridge, ON N1R 8E1 Toll Free: 877.904.9222 www.findthebestmortgage.ca

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

insurance brokers

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

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insurance brokers

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

lifting equipment & jacks

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

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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 jasonj@cibi.ca www.cibi.ca

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“The Transit Authority” 4 Lansing Square, Suite 100, Toronto, ON M2J 5A2 Toll Free: 800.492.4070 Tel: 416.492.4070 Fax: 416.492.4321 trucking@hallmarkins.com www.hallmarkins.com

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

8 Loyalist Drive, Unit #2, Brighton, ON K0K 1H0 Toll Free: 800.465.0449 Tel: 613.475.3334 Fax: 613.475.4480

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

Worried about substance misuse & abuse in your workplace? 1 Manley Street, Ayr, ON N0B 1E0 Toll Free: 800.463.4310 Tel: 519.632.9371 Fax: 519.632.9534 drivercheck@drivercheck.ca www.drivercheck.ca oil furnace sales & Service v

NOCO Lubricants Company Best Service, Best Value, Best Quality 2 Bradpenn Road, Toronto, ON M8Z 5S9 Toll Free: 800.414.6626 Tel: 416.232.6626 Fax: 416.201.9880 orderdesk@noco.ca www.noco.ca

De-On Supply Inc. 1595 Lobsinger Line, R. R. #1, Waterloo, ON N2J 4G8 Toll Free: 800.824.4115 Fax: 888.626.7843 info@deonsupply.com www.deonsupply.com

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Jones Deslauriers Insurance Management Inc.

Rainbow Insurance Brokers Inc 958 Road 2 East, Kingsville, ON N9Y 2E4 Tel: 519.733.3268 Fax: 519.733.3282 trishd@xplornet.com www.rainbowinsurancebrokers.com In Business since 1995

Exclusive Canadian distributor of Tectyl ® industrial corrosion control products. 106 Colborne Street, P. O. Box 1088, Walkerton, ON N0G 2V0 Toll Free: 800.934.7771 Fax: 800.563.8078 dwells@cc-coatings.com www.cc-coatings.com

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

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

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

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tire & wheel service & equipmenT

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

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Wakefield Canada Inc.

Castrol HD creates products that deliver superior performance and greater reliability with the goal of reducing customer operating costs. 3620 Lakeshore Blvd. West, Toronto, ON M8W 1P2 Toll Free: 800.268.5339 Tel: 416.252.5511 ext 4449 Fax: 416.252.7315 mpagnanelli@wakefieldcanada.ca www.castrol.ca

Permits & services

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

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

Duret et Landry Inc. 2250 Industrial Blvd., Laval, QC H7S 1P9 Toll Free: 800.663.0814 Tel: 514.337.7777 Fax: 450.663.2688 elandry@CorghiCanada.com

Ontario Office Cramaro Tarpaulin Systems

Best Services, Best Value, Best Quality

#11-1642 Langan Avenue, Port Coquitlam BC V3C 1K5 Toll Free: 800.663.0854 Tel: 604.944.1481 Fax: 604.944.1482 www.vulcanscales.com

Dalton Timmis Insurance Group

Rust Control Products

ON-Board truck Scales

Vulcan On-Board Scales

Transportation Insurance Broker/Advisor 2150 Islington Avenue, Toronto, ON M9P 3V4 Toll Free: 877.232.9996 Tel: 416.521.6713 Fax: 416.259.7178 lindac@jdimi.com www.jdimi.com

Can-Clean Pressure Washers

Medical Testing & Assesments

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

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

Krown Corporate

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

Sinwal Enterprises Inc

test equipment-brakes, abs, lights

Corrosion Control Coatings Ltd

Hutchinson Fuels Hallmark Insurance Brokers Ltd.

Pressure Washers

DriverCheck Inc.

Bryson & Associates Insurance Brokers Ltd. Bryson Insurance & Financial Services Ltd. “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.” Toll Free: 800.661.5196 Fax: 905.426.4959 dbundock@bryson-insurance.com www.bryson-insurance.com

lubricants (synthetic)

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

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Load Covering Solutions Ltd.

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

Corghi, ON Contact: Terry Lefebvre Tel: 416.902.5663 www.CorghiCanada.com

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

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A Towing Service Ltd. Trison Tarps 130 Copernicus Blvd., Brantford, ON N3P 1L9 Toll Free: 866.948.2777 Tel: 519.720.9464 Fax: 519.720.9468 paul@trisontarps.ca www.trisontarps.ca

Servicing GTA, Ontario and USA A company you can count on! 185 Bartley Drive, Toronto, ON M4A 1E6 Toll Free: 800.773.7952 Tel: 416.656.4000 Fax: 416.656.3065 carol@atowing.ca www.atowing.ca February 2012 27

towing services

J P Towing Service & Storage Ltd 11 Glen Scarlett Road,

Abrams Towing

Toronto, ON M6N 1P5

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

Toll Free: 866.527.8225

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Tel: 416.203.9300 Fax: 416.203.9303 sales@jptowing.com www.jptowing.com

trailer Sales, leasing, rentals & service

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

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Transport Companies

GTA Trailer Rentals Inc. Action Automotive, Towing & Recovery “Meeting Your Service Needs in Eastern Ontario” P. O. Box 126, Trenton ON K8V 5R2 Toll Free: 800.551.6151 Tel: 613.394.4924 Fax: 613.394.2428 action@reach.net www.actiontowing.com

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

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K.B.W. Towing KBW Truck Transfer Service Heavy & Medium Towing, Flatbed Specialists. 1 Towns Road, Etobicoke, ON M8Z 1A1

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Toll Free: 866.616.6379 Tel: 416.255.4443 Fax: 416.252.2558 edkbw@hotmail.com

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Pat Rogers Towing 24 Hour Emergency Service Kingston, ON

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

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Toll Free: 888.221.3672 Tel: 613.384.2572

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

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PatRogersTowing.com trailer manufacturers

Titan Trailers 1129 Hwy #3, R. R. #3, Delhi, ON N4B 2W6

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

Tel: 519.688.4826

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

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

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Hansen Towing & Recovery 236 Rutherford Road South Brampton, ON L6W 3J6 Toll Free: 800.876.7097 Tel: 905.453.7319 Fax: 905.451.1534 hhansen@hansenautow.com www.hansentowing.com 28 February 2012

Star Van Systems

Contact: Robert Barclay 888 Wallbridge Loyalist Road, C.R.S. Bldg, Belleville, ON K8N 4Z5 Toll Free: 888.282.6605 Tel: 613.771.1495 Fax: 613.771.1495

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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 Toll Free: 800.373.6678 Tel: 905.791.1369 ext 3747 Fax: 905.791.1278 recruiting@yanke.ca www.yanke.ca

www.titantrailers.com

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

Bedard Tankers Inc.

5785 Place Turcot, Montreal, QC H4C 1V9 Tel: 514.937.1670 Fax: 514.937.2190 btinc@aei.ca www.bedardtankers.com

Crossroads Training Academy

Crossroads Training Academy Contact: Robert Barclay 1525 Centennial Drive, Kingston, ON K7P 2Y7 Toll Free: 888.282.6605 Tel: 613.389.6000 Fax: 613.389.1998

Crossroads Training Academy Contact: Brian Adams or Erica Kelly 2020 Bantree Street, Ottawa, ON K1B 5A4 Toll Free: 866.529.1113 Tel: 613.742.7499 Fax: 613.742.7899 Brian@crossroadstrainingacademy.com www.crossroadstrainingacademy.com

Crossroads Truck Training Academy

10 Maple Street, Smiths Falls, ON K7A 1Z5 Toll Free: 866.529.1113 Tel: 613.742.7499 Fax: 613.742.7899 erica@bellnet.ca www.crossroadstrainingacademy. com

Danbro Truck Training

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

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

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

International Truckload Services Inc.

Transportation Training

Carmen Transportation Group

Greater Ottawa Truck Training

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

info@titantrailers.com

Leader in Dry Bulk, Liquid, Liquified Compressed Gas & Cryogenic Road Tanker Trailers.

Commercial Heavy Equipment Training

Crossroads Training Academy

Fax: 519.688.6453

trailer manufacturers [ tankers ]

Transportation Training

Erb Group of Companies

Refrigerated Transportation Specialists 290 Hamilton Road, New Hamburg, ON N3A 1A2 Toll Free: 800.665.2653 Tel: 519.662.2710 Fax: 519.662.3316 info@erbgroup.com www.erbgroup.com

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

Transportation Training

Centennial College

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

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

Friendly Truck Driving School Contact: Thiru Mahalingam 850 Tapscott Road, Unit 9, Scarborough, ON M1Z 1N4 Tel: 416.291.9075 Fax: 416.291.1144 friendlydriving@yahoo.com www.friendlydriving.com

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

Jay’s Professional Truck Training Centre

Contact: Jay or Chandrika 589 Middlefield Road, Unit 11, Scarborough, ON M1V 4Y6 Tel: 416.299.9638 Fax: 416.609.9814 jaystruck@bellnet.ca www.jaystrucktraining.ca

Kim Richardson Transportation Specialists Inc. Contact: Roxanne Wilkieson Heavy equipment & forklift also available. 172 Argyle Street N., Upper Level, Caledonia, ON N3W 2J2 Toll Free: 800.771.8171 Tel: 905.765.3445 Fax: 905.765.1444 rwilkieson@krway.com www.krway.com

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

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

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

Northern Academy of Transportation Training Contact: Kevin Pattison 25 Vagnini Court, Lively, ON P3Y 1K8 Toll Free: 800.719.9334 Tel: 705.692.9222 Fax: 705.692.9256 info@northernacademy.ca www.northernacademy.ca

Transportation Training

truck CUSTOMIZING

Quality Custom 12 Clarke Blvd.,

Northstar Truck Driving School Contact: Robert Labute 5044 Walker Road, Windsor, ON, N9A 6J3 Tel: 519.737.0444 Fax: 519.737.0445 northstartruck@bellnet.ca www.northstartruckdrivingschool.com

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

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

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

Ontario Truck Driving School (Oldcastle) Contact: Bill Kent 2155 Fasan Drive, Oldcastle, ON, N0R 1L0 Toll Free: 866.410.0333 Tel: 519.258.0333 Fax: 519.258.9065 training@otds.com www.otds.com

Ontario Truck Driving School (Owen Sound) Contact: Admissions Officer 1051 2nd Avenue East, Owen Sound, ON N4K 2H8 Toll Free: 800.263.4777 Tel: 519.376.0444 Fax: 866.800.6837 training@otds.com www.otds.com

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

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

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

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

Alberta

Gerry’s Truck Centre

grande prairie

“Your Complete Transportation

Quality truck parts at discount prices. 11633 – 156 th Street, Edmonton, AB T5M 3T8 Toll Free: 800.661.5051 Tel: 780.454.5050 sales@gearcentregroup.com www.discountruckparts.com

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

winnipeg

www.adctoronto.com

Fort Garry Industries

truck equipment

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

Shaun-David Truck Training School

Contact: Richard Wynia 480 Waydom Drive, Ayr, ON N0B 1E0 Toll Free: 800.265.0400 Tel: 519.653.1700 Fax: 519.622.4002 info@tricountytruck.com www.tricountytruck.com

Discount Truck Parts Ltd.

brandon

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

Tri-County Truck Driver Training

truck sales, leasing, parts & service

Manitoba

Safety Truck Training School Ltd

Contact: David Nicholas 10 Spalding Drive, Brantford, ON N3T 6B8 Toll Free: 866.550.5589 Tel: 519.720.9349 Fax: 519.720.9351 shaundavid@bellnet.ca www.shaundavidtts.com

truck parts & supplies

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

Saskatchewan

regina

truckequip@fgiltd.ca

Fort Garry Industries

www.fgiltd.com/equipment

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

truck Exhaust systems

saskatoon

Texis Truck Exhaust “Diesel Performance Specialisits” 1850 Gage Court,

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

Valley Driver Training

Mississauga, ON L5S 1S2

Contact: Jamie Fitchett 99 Cote Blvd., Hanmer, ON P3P 1L9 Tel: 705.969.8848 Fax: 705.969.3584 valleydrivertraining@hotmail.com

Toll Free: 800.267.4740

www.texisexhaust.com

Alberta

Truck & Trailer Repairs

truck lighting & accessories

Fort Garry Industries

Tel: 905.795.2838 Fax: 905.678.3030 texis@bellnet.ca

Fort Garry Industries

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

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

Fort Garry Industries

Business Partner”

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

4049 Eastgate Cres.,

lloydminster

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

truck parts & supplies

Grote Industries Co. 230 Travail Road,

calgary

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

edmonton

Markham, ON L3S 3J1

Fort Garry Industries

Toll Free: 800.268.5612

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

Tel: 905.209.9744 Fax: 905.209.9757 or Toll Free: 800.267.9024 mark.paul@grote.com www.grote.com

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

Fort Garry Industries

www.gerrystrucks.com

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

truck sales, leasing, parts & service

red deer

Morgan’s Diesel Truck Parts & Service Inc.

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

Mississauga

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

thunder bay

Diesel Truck Parts Inc.

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

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Surgenor Truck Centre 261 Binnington Court,

Fort Garry Industries

Kingston, ON K7M 9H2

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

Toll Free: 877.548.1101

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Levy Steering Centre Ltd.

Tel: 613.548.1100 Fax: 613.548.4990 mgallant@surgenortruck.com www.surgenortruck.com Truck tire sales & service

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

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Ontario Regional Office Over 100 Truck Tire Service Centres Across Canada

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

520 Abilene Drive, Mississauga, ON L5T 2H7 Toll Free: 800.465.0618 Tel: 905.564.5171 Fax: 905.564.5175 LHardy@oktire.com www.oktire.com February 2012 29

truck transmissions, differentials & pto’s

C & R Transmission Service Ltd.

truck transmissions, differentials & pto’s

Canada-Wide Parts Distributors Ltd

Canada Powertrain

We service clutches also.

3833 Nashua Drive,

13 Anderson Blvd.,

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

Mississauga, ON L4V 1R3

Stouffville, ON L4A 7X4

Toll Free: 800.268.4809

Toll Free: 888.297.0682

Tel: 905.677.3522

Tel: 905.642.4556

Fax: 905.677.4618

Fax: 905.642.2293

parts@cptparts.com www.cptparts.com

manager@crtransmission.com

truck transmissions, differentials & pto’s

Domar Transmission Ltd. When it comes to transmissions… think DOMAR

truck Wash Systems

Awash Systems Corp.

Trans Canada Automatic Truck Wash

Automatic Wash Systems and

Home of the 8 Minute Semi Wash

Water Treatment Recycling Systems customized to your requirements. 2810 Matheson Blvd. E., 2nd Floor,

and the Clean Ride Car Wash Yellowhead Highway 16 West, South at Range Road 14, P. O. Box 1825

130 Skyway Avenue,

Mississauga, ON L2T 2B9

Toronto, ON M9W 4Y9

Toll Free: 800.265.7405

Tel: 416.675.2268

Tel: 905.624.7227

Fax: 780.874.9275

Toll Free Tel: 800.387.4883

iinfo@awashsystems.com

greg@tctw.ca

Email: domar@fcibroadband.com

www.awashsystems.com

www.tctw.ca

Lloydminster, AB T9V 3C2 Tel: 780.874.9274

Healthy Living

Some Foods That Help Prevent Colds and Flu

By Brenda Ricker

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to do battle whenever illness strikes. To good health, I can be reached at health_you_deserve@yahoo.ca.

open and were able to save the transport driver’s life which otherwise would have fallen victim to smoke inhalation or fire. I have often thought about this act of bravery and kindness, but have been assured by Mr. Wood that he wants no recognition. He sees his act as something “you just do.” Obvious to those who did

not assist, they, in contrast, simply “don’t.” I looked up the word modesty. It’s defined as “a quality of being modest, freedom from vanity, regard for decent behavior.” I am sure as I closed the dictionary that Norm’s picture is what I equated with the definition. To N o r m Wo o d a n d many others, past, present and future who

display such heroic deeds, I say thank you. I am humbled in your presence and so very proud to know you. 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.

Business Insurance Matters

Driver Saves A Life By Linda Colgan

e all come across various types of people in our life, and there are few who etch their character in our minds or in our hearts. When they do, it’s forever. Mr. Norm Wood who drives for Gary Jackson Transportation is one of these people for many of us - particularly for the family of the man

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whose life he saved just a few weeks ago, another transport driver. Without hesitation, Norm left the safety of his own vehicle when he realized that the driver was at peril in a burning vehicle. Others remained in their cars and trucks without coming to the aid of the victim or Norm. We tend to hope that these individuals who sat there

watching succumbed to panic and fear which froze their bodies to the seats of their vehicles while one lone person risked his life to save another. Minutes later, another individual traveling down the interstate in the opposite direction parked his car, jumped over the median and assisted Norm. Together they broke the window

Transport for Christ

In What Condition are Your Brakes? By Chaplain Len Reimer

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

enough drums that we can count on. In some ways our lives are like that. Our health is important, so we need to eat right and exercise. But we also need to be alert and sharp, to avoid trouble when we see it coming, and to stay away from places where trouble awaits us. We find some very good

advice in the Bible. I Timothy 6:11,12a says, “But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness. Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life.” Scripture in I Corinthians 6:18a goes on to say, “Flee sexual immorality.” And in Ephesians 6:10,11,

Alphabetical List Of Advertisers Advertiser

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Atlantis Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

C.U.T.C. Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Cross Border Services.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Dican Instruments Canada Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Ontario Trucking News DMR Trucking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Ontario Trucking News Domar Transmissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 17 Drakkar Human Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Ontario Trucking News

Emergency Road Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 & 24 Eastern & Western Trucking News

Fastrax Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 FLI Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Ontario Trucking News

Hallmark Insurance Brokers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Hutchinson Industries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Eastern Trucking News

International Truckload Services Inc. . . . . . . . . . 36 Ontario Trucking News

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

Kindersley Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Ontario & Western Trucking News

Laidlaw Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Eastern Trucking News Levy Steering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Liberty Linehaul.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Ontario Trucking News Liquid Capital Midwest Corp.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ontario Trucking News Lubecore International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 9, 13

Moneysworth Auto. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Ontario Trucking News

Performance Diesel (Bully Dog). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Road Today Truck Show. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Shell Canada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 SKF Canada Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Span Tech Steel Buildings Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Star Van Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 STI Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Ontario Trucking News Ontario Trucking News Ontario Trucking News Ontario Trucking News

The Fuel Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 10 Traction Truck Parts & TruckPro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ontario & Western Trucking News TransX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37, 40 Trison Tarps Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,14 Truck World. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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

Wilson Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Ontario Trucking News Windshield Cam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Yanke Transport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Your Advantage Staffing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Ontario Trucking News

we are advised, “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armour of God that you may be able to stand against the wilds of the devil.” None of us would think that the first thought of a drink or going to a “see but don`t touch show” would

get us into trouble. But, you see, sin has a price. That is why scripture warns us to flee places where that kind of entertainment is offered. Scripture instructs us to spend time thinking about matters that will enrich our lives and keep us in touch with God. We are to chase after positive things like godliness, faith, patience

and gentleness. We are to be clothed with the whole armour of God. It will protect us from the evil in which Satan would have us get involved. We need to be sure our spiritual brakes are in top working order. Never let them get out of adjustment and apply them at the first thought of trouble.

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Automated Greasing Systems Lubecore International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 9, 13 SKF Canada Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ontario Trucking News Diesel Performance Products Performance Products (Bully Dog) . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Emergency Road Services Emergency Road Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 24 Eastern & Western Trucking News Employment Opportunities Atlantis Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Ontario Trucking News DMR Trucking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Ontario Trucking News Drakkar Human Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Ontario Trucking News Fastrax Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 FLI Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Ontario Trucking News International Truckload Services Inc. . . . . . . . . . 36 Ontario Trucking News Kindersley Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Ontario & Western Trucking News Liberty Linehaul Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Ontario Trucking News Star Van Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Ontario Trucking News STI Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Ontario Trucking News TransX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37, 40 Yanke Transport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Your Advantage Staffing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Ontario Trucking News Factoring & Finance J.D. Factors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Liquid Capital Midwest Corp.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ontario Trucking News GPS Systems Dican Instruments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Ontario Trucking News Heating Sales & Service Wilson Instruments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Ontario Trucking News Insurance Brokers Hallmark Insurance Brokers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Lubricants Shell Canada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Permits & Waivers C.U.T.C. Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Cross Border Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Steel Buildings Span Tech Steel Buildings Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Ontario Trucking News Steering & Clutch Products Levy Steering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Tarps Sales & Service Trison Tarps Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,14 Theft Prevention Products The Fuel Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,10 Trailer Mfgrs, Sales & Service (Tankers) Hutchinson Industries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Eastern Trucking News Truck Parts & Accessories Traction Truck Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ontario & Western Trucking News Truck Repairs TruckPro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ontario & Western Trucking News Trade Shows Road Today Truck Show. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Truck World. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Truck Transmissions Domar Transmissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 17 Tuning Services Moneysworth Auto. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Ontario Trucking News Video Recording Windshield Cam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Weigh Scales (On Board) Vulcan On-Board Scales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Western & Eastern Trucking News February 2012 31

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. Alberta

bonnyville

Cougar Fuels Ltd. 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 NE Calgary, AB T1Y 6B7 Tel: 403.291.1233 www.myhusky.ca

Alberta

British Columbia

Manitoba

Strathmore

Golden

brandon

Strathmore Husky Travel Centre

436 Ridge Road Strathmore, AB T1P 1B5 Tel: 403.934.3522 Fax: 403.934.3555 Email: hk7969@popmail. huskyenergy.com Web: www.myhusky.ca Open 24 hours, 7 days, restaurant, cardlock, ATM, convenience store, showers. British Columbia

Chilliwack

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.

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

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

Edmonton

RoadKing Travel Centre Strathcona Inc.

26 Strathmoor Drive Sherwood Park, AB T8H 2B6 Tel: 780.417.9400 Fax: 780.417.9449

Leduc

Nisku Truck Stop

Suite 201 - 8020 Sparrow Drive Leduc, AB T9E 7G3 Tel: 780.986.7867 Fax: 780.986.7898 Web: www.myhusky.ca Open 24 hours, 7 days, restaurant, cardlock, ATM, convenience store, showers, scale.

lloydminister

Hancock Petroleum

5904-44 Street Lloydminster, AB T9V 1V6 Tel: 888.875.2495 Fax: 780.875.2095 Convenience store, showers & laundry facilities th

Chilliwack Petro-Pass

45461 Yale Road West Chilliwack, BC Tel: 604.795.9421 Fax: 604.792.8931 chilliwack@southcoastpetro.ca Commercial cardlock open 24hrs, 7 days, convenience store open Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm (washrooms).

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

delta

Husky Travel Centre

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

MEDICINE HAT

Husky Travel Centre

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

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

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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, restaurant & ATM.

ENFIELD

Petro Pass

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

Morris

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

Merritt

Wagons West Travel Plaza 3999 Airport Road Merritt, BC V1K 1R2 Tel: 250.378.2100 Fax: 250.378.6060 Open 24 hours, 7 days, restaurant, convenience store, showers, TV with cable, Greyhound.

OSOYOOS

Hwy 75 South, Box 989 Morris, MB R0G 1K0 Tel: 204.746.8999 Fax: 204.746.2611 Email: morrismohawk@yahoo.ca Web: www.myhusky.ca Open 24 hours, 7 days, restaurant Mon. – Fri. 6am-11pm, Sat. & Sun. – 7am-11pm, cardlock, ATM, convenience store with lottery, showers.

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

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 & washrooms.

perth-andover

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

sALISBURY

winnipeg

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

6757 Hwy #2 Enfield, NS S2T 1C8 Tel: 902.882.2522 Fax: 902.883.1769 Open 24-7, full-service islands, driver’s lounge, restaurant (6 am-11pm), convenience store, showers & parking.

315 Ouellette Street Grand Falls, NB Tel: 506.473.5575 Fax: 506.475.9816 Toll Free: 800.361.8322 truro heights guypass@nb.sympatico.ca Truro Heights Circle K Driver’s lounge & game room, 86 Connector Rd., Hwy 102 Exit 13, convenience store, showers, Truro Heights, NS B2N 5B6 laundry facilities, internet services, Tel: 902.897.0333 showers, parking & CAT scale. Fax: 902.897.0499 mONCTON Open 24-7, self service islands, driver’s lounge, restaurant, convenience store, showers & parking.

Tobique One Stop

Petro Canada-Petro Pass

Nova Scotia

Enfield Big Stop (Circle K)

grand falls

Morris Husky Chilliwack Husky Travel Centre

New Brunswick

Salisbury Big Stop

Ontario, Eastern

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, driver’s lounge, CAT scale, garage service facilities, tire service, Western Star truck dealer.

bELLEVILLE

Ultramar

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

2986 Fredericton Road cARDINAL Salisbury, NB E4J 2G1 Tel: 506.372.3333 Fax: 506.372.0083 2085 Shanly Rd., Hwy 401 Exit 730 Open 24-7, driver’s lounge & game Cardinal, ON K0C 1E0 room, restaurant, convenience Tel: 613.657.3019 store, showers, laundry facilities, Husky Travel Centre Open 24 hrs, restaurant, parking & CAT scale convenience store,washrooms, 9206-97th Street P etro Canada-Petro Pass waasis showers, overnight parking & R.R. #2, Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V2 928 Marion Street, Lincoln Big Stop Circle K driver’s lounge. Tel: 250.495.6443 415 Nevers Rd. Winnipeg, MB Cornwall www.myhusky.ca Waasis, NB E3B 9E1 Tel: 204.949.7280 Tel: 506.446.4444 SICAMOUS Fax: 204.949.7288 Driver Fax: 506.446.4455 Open 24-7, driver’s lounge & game bigstop_bluecanoe@yahoo.ca room, convenience store, laundry Fifth Wheel Truck Stop Open 24-7, Irving FP Solution 1901 McConnell Avenue, facilities, showers & parking I-24, driver’s lounge, restaurant, Hwy 401 Exit 792 convenience store,showers,laundry New Brunswick Cornwall, ON K6H 5R6 facilities, free over night parking. Tel: 613.933.8363 Husky Travel Centre woodstock aulac Fax: 613.932.3952 1340 Trans Canada Hwy. M urray’s Truck Stop Open 24 hrs, diesel fuel, full-service Aulac Big Stop Circle K Exit 191, 198 Beardsley Road Sicamous, BC V0G 2V0 fuel islands, convenience store 170 Aulac Road Woodstock, NB fuel bar, take-out food, CAT scale, Tel: 250.836.4675 Aulac, NB E4L 2X2 Tel: 506.328.2994 Blue Beacon truck wash, propane, Fax: 280.836.2230 Tel: 506.536.1339 Driver’s Fax: 506.325.2148 Sunoco Cardlock, restaurant, 200+ Contact: Shelley Arvandel email: calving.murraystruckstop Fax: 506.536.0579 truck parking, private showers, www.myhusky.ca @gmail.com laundry facilities, driver’s lounge Email: aulac@eastlink.ca & arcade room, Bell Canada www.murraystruckstop.ca Open 24-7, restaurant (6amOpen 24-7, full service islands, internet kiosk, barber shop, ATM, Open 24-7, full service islands, 10pm), convenience store, driver s lounge, restaurant, drug testing centre, chapel, motel driver’s lounge & game room, showers, laundry facilities, parking, convenience store, showers, (smoking & non-smoking), tire shop, restaurant, convenience store, photocopier, oil products, ATM and laundry facilities, parking & CAT lube shop, mechanic shop, Irving showers, laundry facilities, parking scale. fax machine. & CAT scale & tire sales & service. cardlock.

Ontario, Eastern

DESERONTO

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.

Ontario, Eastern

Ontario, Northern

sPENCERVILLE

timmins

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

DUNVEGAN

Herb’s Travel Plaza

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.

JOYCEVILLE

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

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 driver’s lounge, restaurant, convenience store, laundry facilities, ATM, internet services, showers & parking.

bradford

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

OTTAWA

Ultramar 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, washrooms, driver’s lounge, showers & short-time parking

drumbo

london

Esso Truck Stop

2154 Riverside Drive Timmins, ON Tel: 705.268.3400 Fax: 705.267.7231 bgagnon@krebenterprises.ca Open 24-7, restaurant, convenience store, ATM & showers.

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

fort erie

Waubaushene

Waubaushene Truck Stop

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

beamsville

Ultramar 1637 Pettit Road (Exit 5 off QEW) Fort Erie, ON L2A 5M4 Tel: 905.994.8293 Open 24 hrs, restaurant, washrooms, showers, overnight parking & driver’s lounge

grimsby

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

nAIRN CENTRE

Jeremy’s Truck Stop & Country Restaurant

220 Highway 17 West Nairn Centre, ON P0M 2L0 Tel: 705.869.4100 Fax: 705.869.6796

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

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, driver’s lounge & game room, convenience store (hot food, pizza, chilli & soup), laundry facilities, showers & parking.

Fifth Wheel Truck Stop

2475 South Service Road, (Exit 431, Hwy 401, Waverly Road) Bowmanville, ON L1C 3L1 Tel: 905.623.3604 Fax: 905.623.7109 Open 24 hrs., diesel fuel, convenience store, CAT scale, gasoline (self service), ATM, propane, convenience store at fuel bar, Sunoco fleet fuel cardlock ,full service fuel islands, restaurant, private showers, laundry facilities, driver’s lounge & arcade room, 100+ truck parking capacity, motel (smoking & non-smoking),Bell Canada internet kiosk, Irving cardlock.

dorchester

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, driver’s lounge, 150+ parking capacity, motel (smoking & non-smoking), arcade room, convenience store.

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, driver’s lounge, restaurant, convenience store, ATM, internet services, showers, garage on premises & parking

London

London Husky Travel Centre

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

milton

Beamsville Relay Station

hWY 144 @ 560a

Hwy 144 & 560A Tel: 705.655.4911 or 705.523.4917 Fax: 705.523.4160 jim_blackbearhunting@live.com

Ontario, Western

Trucker’s Haven

Watershed Car & Truck Stop

BayTruck Stop

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.

Ontario, Western

Ontario, Northern

north bay

Ultramar

Ontario, Western

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 & Irving cardlock, full service fuel islands, restaurant, private showers, laundry facilities, driver’s lounge & arcade room,100+ parking capacity, chapel, motel (smoking & non- smoking).

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, driver’s lounge & arcade room, 100+ parking, chapel, motel (smoking & non-smoking), & lottery tickets.

kitchener

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, washrooms, showers, driver’s lounge & overnight parking. Québec

Montreal

Irving 24

5918, Rue Notre Dame Est Montreal, QC H1N 2C5 Tel: 514.257.8626 Fax: 514.259.0910 Open 24-7, restaurant, convenience store & laundry facilities. Saskatchewan

estevan

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

regina

Husky Bulk Sales

Husky Travel Centre

336 Kenora Avenue Hamilton, ON L8E 2W2 Tel: 905.561.4712 Fax: 905.561.7757 Email: wayne@marshalltruck.com Web: www.marshalltruck.com Open 24-7 for cardlock, open 7am-12am mon-fri, 7am-5pm Sat, closed Sunday, full service islands, driver’s lounge, restaurant, showers & parking

Hwy 401 Exit 14, Tecumseh, ON Tel: 519.737.6401 www.myhusky.ca

pickering

hamilton

Marshall Truck & Trailer Repair & Truck Stop

windsor

Windsor Husky Travel Centre

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

port Hope

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,washrooms, showers, driver’s lounge & short-time parking

210 North McDonald Street Regina, SK S4N 5W3 Tel: 306.721.6880 www.myhusky.ca

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

saskatoon

Petro Canada-Petro Pass

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

stoney creek

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

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

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 February 2012 33

Employment

Rick Dhaliwal, CTM Hero of the Month By Dave MacKenzie

hat makes Rick the CTM Hero of the Month for January 2012? How many of us would run into freezing cold weather in the middle of the night to save a complete stranger in harm’s way? I am asking truck drivers so the answer, hopefully, is a lot. On January 8th on a cold Monday Night in Manitoba, Rick saw a Cavalier lose control on Hwy 1 between Brandon and Oak Lake W/B. It flipped onto

its roof and into a ditch of freezing water. Rick ran into the waist-deep freezing water to find a young gal inside the car which was filling with ice water. Not being able to open the doors, Rick kicked out the window and pulled the im-

mobilized young woman from the vehicle. Rick then brought her to another elderly couple stopped on the roadside, wrapped her in his blanket, and sent her off to hospital. This gal lived that night thanks to the quick actions

of a truck driver. I know Rick and am honoured to call him a friend. It did not surprise me at all to find it was him who had saved this young lady’s life. Rick is well known for his past acts of helping a stranger, friend or fellow trucker in need. Without a doubt Rick deserves to be called “Hero” for his selfless act of saving that young woman on that very cold Monday night. I was told he even suffered himself for some time from the effects of

being submerged in that icy water. Rick has always taken pride in transportation, clearly noticed by the show truck he drives with obvious pride. At the Big Rig week-ends you can see him polishing the chrome edgings of his tractor and taking home the trophies. But the biggest trophy is his pride and dedication and, most importantly, his willingness to lead by way of example in helping others and teaching us to show pride in what we do best.

Rick is what we truckers are all about, the last of the North American Cowboys. Thank-you Rick!

Ron Cake Appointed GM, Western Canada

on brings over 30 years of valuable transportation experience to his new position with Fastrax Transportation as General Manager Western Canada. With previous experience as VP Operations West with Day & Ross General Freight, and VP Operations at Sameday Worldwide (formerly Sameday Right-O-Way), Ron is committed to leading his new team of transportation professionals into 2012 supported by an attitude toward successful growth. Says Ron: “You are not only the Pilot; you are the owner of that rig on the road. You need to know everything to run your business and service your customer, but you need to make money too! With fuel, repairs, tolls, taxes and every other expense to consider, your most important decision is the name on the side of your door. Let our team help you take a load off your mind! Fastrax is an easy answer for a broker who asks ‘Where can I make money and feel secure?’” The new team at Fastrax is committed to providing you with the tools you need

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to help keep your business going. Our dedicated runs are designed to fit what any broker is looking for: Maximum miles with limited wait times. Fastrax has just opened a new Broker Relations office at the ROADKING in Calgary. Start 2012 off right by spending a few minutes with our team discussing how Fastrax is the solution you have been looking for. With a New Pay Package and Scheduled runs in Western Canada and throughout the US, Fastrax has a lot to offer. Fastrax Transportation, the special commodities division of the Day & Ross Transportation Group, was established in 1979 with only 9 units on the road. Since its inception, Fastrax has become a premier service provider offering point-to-point truckload service within Canada and to and from the United States with190 Tandem Reefers, 45 Tri Axle Vans, 50 Tandem Vans, 45 Flatbeds, 10 car-carriers, 60 intermodal Containers, and more than 300 drivers and owner operators and 75 administrative staff. For more than 30 years,

Fastrax has been successfully delivering temperature-sensitive, dry, building, automotive and over dimensional products. With experience working with large shippers, distribution centers and ports of entry, managing the most rigorous expectations is second nature. Our operations,

positioned strategically across Canada, allow us to support the needs of our clients in a timely manner regardless of location. Fastrax, headquartered in Florenceville, New Brunswick, is a division of the Day & Ross Transportation Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of McCain Foods

Limited. The Day & Ross Transportation Group offers a complete range of transportation services through its five functional divisions. Come and see us at the ROADKING in Calgary and let us put your iron to work with the miles you need to put money back into the bank.

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NavPlus & Bluetooth Capability Make Calling Easy & Compliant

irkland, Wash. – According to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), statistics show that commercial drivers are three times more likely to have an accident or ‘safety-critical event’ if they’re reaching for a cell phone, and six times more likely if they’re dialing. As part of the effort to reduce distracted driving and enhance safety, hands-free calling is now the name of the game in the trucking industry. To help encourage hands-free calling, there are now stiff fines for drivers of up to $2,750 in the United States and smaller, yet significant fines in Canada, for using a hand-held cell phone while driving. Fleets may face a penalty of up to $11,000 if they fail to require their drivers to comply with the new U.S. cell phone regulations. This is where the Ken-

worth NavPlus® system can help. “Communication is still vitally important to drivers, and Kenworth NavPlus fully complies with U.S. federal and Canadian provincial regulations by offering hands-free cell phone calls via Bluetooth connections and voice commands,” said Michelle Harry, Kenworth special projects marketing manager. NavPlus is Kenworth’s multi-function communication system. The system offers hands-free phone capability, true-truck navigation, iPod and MP3 integration, diagnostics, gauges, camera inputs and a host of other features. NavPlus is standard equipment on Kenworth Class 8 trucks ordered with the premium interior package, and is available as an option on all Kenworth trucks. According to Harry, the

calling capabilities of Kenworth NavPlus and integration with Bluetooth phones are similar to what you’d find in luxury automobiles. “We set up NavPlus so it’s easy to import contacts automatically from your cell phone,” she said. “Once imported, a driver merely uses voice commands to make calls. The system also logs phone calls for easy reference and call backs, and the built-in microphone and speaker are clear and distortion free.” Since many trucks are used in slip seat operations, or with driver teams, NavPlus can remember and work with up to 10 Bluetooth devices. To learn more about the Kenworth NavPlus system and see a virtual demonstration, go to www. kenworth.com/navPlus. asp and click the display panel.

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ATSSA Sudbury

Cooling Systems & Maintenance Training By Marek Krasuski

he Sudbury Chapter of the ATSSA held its first meeting of the calendar year on January 12, 2012. The event was typical of most monthly dinner meetings that consist of traderelated information for transportation professionals. This month’s roster of activities was introduced by ATSSA President Stewart McBain and Publicity Representative, Wes Govier. It featured discussions on the organization’s potential restructuring – to be profiled in this publication’s March issue – updated information on cooling systems by resident expert Dave Kluss, and a presentation on maintenance products and training sessions by Claude Drouin of C.F.T.S. Group Inc., the evening’s sponsor. Dave Kluss outlined to event participants changes calling for improved cooling system procedures. In contrast to traditional methods of filling radiators with antifreeze, followed by the immediate staring of engines, the new methods dictate that engines remain off for at least three minutes after antifreeze is added, and

turned off a second time while more antifreeze is added and levels stabilize. It is suggested the procedure should be repeated several times. Another filling procedure consists of a vacuum method in which coolant is sucked into the closed radiator from an external pail by using a special tool. The new methods are an attempt to address the 200 degree temperature variant that cannot be controlled with conventional filling methods. Later, Claude Drouin opened his presentation, first by introducing the variety of trouble-shooting tools C.F.T.S. Group employs to detect systems failures, and then by highlighting the company’s training programs, one of which is a technical training program for Class 7 – 8 Truck Air Brake Systems. This series of four clinics, each lasting up to four hours, is established on two levels. The first, entitled System Functionality Training, is designed to increase efficiency by demonstrating quick and accurate diagnostics, and is taught by experienced trainers. The second level includes advanced courses

Publication Notice:

Cool Rides & From the Driver’s Seat

ue to illness, Cool Rides columnist, Wendy MorganMcBride, and From the Driver’s Seat columnist, Carl McBride, are not featuring articles in this month’s issue. Stay tuned for the March edition when Wendy will profile a 1927 Model T Coup. Another exciting development for Cool Rides is the new Facebook Page, appropriately titled “Cool Rides ~ A Trip Back in

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Time”. Join the group and check out all featured articles with photos and links to articles you might have missed. Wendy can be contacted at cwmcbride@cogeco.ca or on the now established Facebook page. Carl will return with views from the nation’s road warriors on topical issues of the day. He can be reached at carl@ woodwardpublishing. com.

on internal operation and trouble shooting of the different components in all systems. Dubbed the “open heart surgery” style, this method consists of a detailed exploration and failure analysis of all internal functions. The goal of the courses is to enhance knowledge on the operation and function of different systems components. Claude later introduced a variety of industrial lubricant products from ProLab. Drouin secured a franchise from the manufacturer in 2007 after his research demonstrated what he says is a superior line of oils and greases. “We have one of the best diesel fuel conditioners on the market,” he noted. He later profiled a unique conditioner which seals seat fabrics and protects them from accidents and spills of any kind. His firm holds 164 ProLab products, each engineered for specific solutions. In addition to training and ProLab products, the C.F.T.S. list of products and tools includes Advanced Wheel Te c h n o l o g i e s , G i n o n t Manufacturing and Distributing, Kiene Diesel,

Frasier tools, and Electronic Brake Testing. The ATSSA monthly dinner meetings, held on the

second Thursday of each month, are hosted by Sudbury’s Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel which has

built a reputation among industry members for its efficient, friendly service and excellent meals.