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Premier Manufacturing Co.

First Name in Quality Couplings

By Marek Krasuski

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he year 2014 marks the 90th Anniversary of Premier Manufacturing Co., the Oregon-based producer of couplings (hitches), drawbar eyes, dolly jacks, front end assemblies and hinge assemblies, for trucking industry applications. Established in 1924, Premier Mfg. developed tooling for various types of cast components. The original founder recognized the growing need to hook trailers together, and so began the manufacture of trailer hitches. Nine decades later, Premier has evolved into one of a select number of companies that designs and produces a substantial offering of trailer couplings (hitches) and related components.

From its facility in Tualatin, Oregon, Premier runs a lean manufacturing operation in line with traditional values. “We still run a family-style business and the well-being of each of our employees is extremely important to us,” says COO Paul Grycko, who describes the company’s workforce as professional, hardworking, dedicated and capable of operating independently.

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New Products & Services

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Tires & Wheels

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Products & Services Directory

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Truck Stop Directory

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A Drive Back in Time

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Employment

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Traction-TruckPro Directory

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Spotlight on... Premier Manufacturing Co.

Coupling Specialist’s Success Hinges on Customer Service & Innovation Premier >> After 90 years in business, Premier’s portfolio of products is readily available throughout their vast distribution network of several thousands.

Their strong market presence is felt throughout Canada, United States, Mexico, Central and South America, as well as other International emerging markets. Logistical challenges are a reality when servicing these markets.

Nonetheless, operations flow smoothly thanks to an excellent customer service department supported by geographically located Regional Managers, both distinguished by their high level of product knowledge and technical expertise. The distinction is critical, because “customers have reported over the years that this is one of the reasons they love doing business with us.”

Another reason that has earned Premier Mfg. its longstanding reputation is product quality and innovations. Having many patents awarded over the years supports the efforts of this company to bring new and improved products to this industry. One standout is Premalloy, Premier’s own alloy with unique properties that actually get harder during its use. This workhardening process occurs on the surface of a hook, actually improving its wear resistance under the strain of pulling and rotating. “What’s unique about this process,” Grycko explains, “is that it’s only the skin of the contact surface that hardens. This is important because we need to maintain ductility for many applications.

In many applications this material will not wear out during the service life of a trailer. Even in severe

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(off-road, aggregate) applications, Premalloy will typically last three times the service life of conventional components.”

These work-hardening products, though initially placed at a higher price point, are more cost effective as the frequency of replacements is far less than competitive products.

Standing alongside Premier’s Premalloy line of high end coupling components is its suite of Saf-Tite product offerings. These components, developed a few years ago, meet two objectives: they are priced competitively against other producer’s lines while still maintaining the value and quality customers have come to expect from Premier’s products. What separates Saf-Tite from other offerings in the industry are unsurpassed G.T.W. capacities and high quality latch systems with polymer pivot points that provide smooth operation. Like all premier latch designs, they are replaceable with latch kits that restore the latch function to new condition.

Problems, to be sure, are part of any business, and the challenge is to meet the difficulties with effective responses. This, Premier too has recently accomplished by battling corrosion with its brand new Extended Life (EL) latch system. The industry, particularly in northern climes, has been subjected to corrosion from de-icing agents that have threatened the integrity of couplings and components. Premier has taken its 2000 series couplings, the most widely used couplings in Canada and the US, and designed components that are now equipped with lubrication delivery systems, thereby helping keep the

latch components moving freely. This also helps fight the war of accelerated deterioration caused by salt and de-icing agents.

What sets Premier products apart from others is their rigorous testing methods. These are critical to the manufacturing process and Premier sets a high bar in this arena.

Each and every product is subject to the scrutiny of experienced inspectors who know what they are looking for. Product testing methods vary based on materials. One example is hardness testing to validate heat treat effectiveness. This is done by preparing the surface of each part, grinding it smooth and flat, then the part is indented with a calibrated press, leaving a spherical indentation.

The sphere diameter is then measured with a microscope to determine its size, which can be correlated to hardness and determined at that point if it’s in spec or not.

Another test used is MPI

(Magnetic Particle Inspection). MPI evaluation is the gold standard of quality control. An electrical charge is rapidly applied to a component under review. The end result of the process is a residual magnetism in the examined part which, when applied with a wet solution of suspended particles, allows for extreme detail of defects to be brought to light, literally, when placed under a carefully calibrated black light.

P r e m i e r ’s e x a c t i n g quality control standards arise from subscribing to the cardinal principle in transportation – safety!

Paul Grycko explains: “It doesn’t matter how good your parts are. In an industry where thousands of metal components are produced, things are not going to be perfect every time. The only way to produce a quality product each time is through 100% testing using high quality control processes and benchmarks.”

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ties provided by Premier are not only guarantees of quality and workmanship; they also present an opportunity to educate customers with additional information. Moreover, Grycko insists that warranty expiration by no means is intended to sever the relationship with the customer. Upon request, Premier will gladly evaluate a product in order to address customer concerns. “We owe it to our customers to provide answers. The bottom line is, even though a product is beyond the warranty, we still want our customers to have the answers they are looking for,” he explains. A full range of services extends even further. Fleets commonly ask this reputable producer to assess parts of vehicles involved in accidents. “We feel this helps provide the whole package to our customer. Again, it’s about building a relationship so that they have a 100 percent comfort level in knowing that their trail-

ers are hooked together safely,” Grycko continues.

Premier Manufacturing Company is a solution based organization and understands that the industry is not a onesize-fits-all. Therefore, they provide you choices with Saf-Tite, Premalloy and Extended Life (EL) coupling options. As Premier closes in on its 100year anniversary, look for continued expansion into uncharted territories with new and innovative product offerings. But rest assured, Premier is cautious to grow their business carefully, as they are acutely aware that the customer service and quality of product they have provided over the last 90 years has to be maintained, because this has been a major part of their success.

Visit them at the Truck World 2014 show in Toronto, April 10th-12th, at booth #1719. For more information, contact www. premier-mfg.com, or call 800.255.5387.

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Capital Intensive Industry Calls for Multiple Financing Tools

By Marek Krasuski

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ommercial transportation faces inordinate expenses in order to survive. In just a few years, for example, the average price of a new truck has spiked from $95,000 to $125,000 while the trade-in value of older models remained stagnant. In addition, inputs rarely keep abreast with outputs, meaning cash flows out before it flows in to companies to cover operating expenses. To this end a number of financial tools are available, including Factoring, the most common leveraging option available. Factoring is the purchase of receivables by the factoring company, known as the Factor, from the carrier. Payments for deliveries typically range from 30 to 90 days, terms which often undermine a carrier’s capacity to meet day to day expenses with less forgiving payment terms. Fuel expenses, insurance premiums, truck repairs and payroll costs usually are due in weekly or bi-weekly cycles, so the ability to access cash is critical, and factoring is the preferred method for many carriers, roughly 15 to 20 percent of all trucking companies, according to some estimates.

Companies seeking a factoring relationship to meet their payables need to consider various implications. Olga Baldin is VP-Business Development for Grand Finan-

cial Management Inc., a North American firm that helps trucking companies with their cash flow needs. “Whether a Factor agrees to purchase the receivable depends on the risk assessment of a particular client. If the risk is too high we will not purchase the receivable,” she says. Debtors, that is, the customers of the seller/carrier, may also be subject to a cap rate whereby the company is limited to a maximum amount of debt that can be carried. If the cap rate is one million dollars and a debtor’s invoices collectively amount to $950,000 the trucking firm is limited to a $50,000 receivable which can be sold to the Factor. Since businesses exist to generate profit factoring companies need to mitigate their risk when purchasing a receivable. If the debtor has a good credit history and a good reputation, then the Factor will likely purchase the receivable from the carrier. Customers holding receivables form credit worthy debtors can expect quick payment from the Factor.

Commercial carriers may think an alternative finance tool would be a line of credit from traditional lenders like banks and credit unions.

But they may need to think again, according to Charles Sheppard, President of Accutrac Capital, a major Canadian factoring company.

Sheppard says that banks will hold borrowers to a number of restrictive covenants, obligations which, if broken, jeopardize the credit worthiness of the company and usually result in the termination of the loan agreement. In addition, loans from banks require equity, a requirement normally absent from a

factoring relationship.

Charles Sheppard explains: “Banks typically require a debt to equity ratio of 3 to 1 so that for every $150,000 borrowed, for example, the carrier must have $50,000 in equity. They also have to demonstrate that they have been around a long time, have made a lot of money which stayed in the business, and have three years of financials before granted a line of credit. Most people don’t understand this and are surprised when they are turned down by the bank,” Sheppard explains, adding, “Conversely, we don’t care. All we’re concerned about is the credit worthiness of the carrier’s customer and whether they will pay the debt.”

Three types of factoring are available - Recourse Factoring, Non-Recourse Factoring, and Spot Factoring! Recourse is generally less expensive - 2.99 percent of the invoice amount as a flat fee in the case of Accutrac Capital - but attendant risks are attached. If the debtor defaults on the payment, the factoring company will seek compensation from the trucking company.

Grand Financial Management says this arrangement provides the least expensive option since it presents the lowest risk to the Factor. Predictably, Non-Recourse Factoring is more expensive since the seller shifts the risk onto the shoulders of the Factor.

Richard Iacobelli of Liquid Capital Midwest Corp. draws attention to its popularity. “Everyone likes the warm fuzzy feeling that comes with no risk by selling the receivable back to the Factor.” Still, the safest arrangement may not always work as the Factor, eager to minimize risk of

non payment, may refuse to carry the receivable.

Consequently, trucking companies get frustrated when they can’t find a customer that’s acceptable to the Factor. Iacobelli says he prefers a flexible arrangement with clients by treating the factoring arrangement like a line of credit. Here the customer/carrier draws amounts as required to meet operating expenses up to 90 percent of the receivable’s value.

Grand Financial Management describes Spot Factoring as single invoice factoring. “The Debtor is able to pick its spots and choose which invoices, if any, it wants factored. This allows it to retain the most amount of money while spending the minimum fees to guarantee adequate cash flow,” it says.

Many advantages are associated with factoring.

Cash is readily available to meet operating expenses, discounts on invoices can be achieved by faster payments, and bad debt can be reduced with quicker access to capital - this and more achieved without demonstrating equity in the company.

Charles Sheppard says that the cost of factoring can be even cheaper than accepting credit cards from your customers to pay the freight bill. “A credit company would charge the vendor accepting the payment 1.5 to 4 percent of the invoice amount. In many cases we offer a solution of immediate payment for the same amount or less. In addition, we collect the invoices, provide credit insight and additional services, as well as give our clients the money, even before the load is delivered.” The promise of payment before load delivery hinges on the ability to access a cash-

before-delivery promise, commonly known in the US as a load advance, which leading Factors, including Accutrac Capital, provide. Indeed, the last point warrants explanation. Until a load is delivered it is not yet a receivable and therefore cannot be sold. Meanwhile, related expenses such as fuel, payroll, etc. must be covered by the carrier. Load advances, however, provide funds up to a certain value of the projected receivable in order to underwrite delivery costs. Sheppard says many carriers take advantage of the load advance.

Capital, of course, is required as much for the purchase of trucks and equipment as for the daily operations of the company, and leasing and financing options are available. Factoring agents I spoke to agree that leasing is generally the preferred option. There are obvious tax benefits as a portion of the lease is deductible, and there is little initial capital outlay.

Notes Richard Iacobelli of Liquid Capital Midwest Corp: “In a capital intensive industry like trucking where cash is the oxygen of the business, the last thing you want is to tie up capital for the purchase of assets.” (As a counterp oi nt , Olga Baldin o f Grand Financial Management says some groups prefer to buy and pay off their trucks as soon as possible. Customers, however, should bear in mind Charles Sheppard’s earlier cautions about debt equity ratios.) OEMs have their own financing infrastructure in place for qualified clients and there are third party leasing firms available for others that fall short.

Tw o t y p e s o f l e a s e s dominate the market Capital Lease and Operat-

ing Lease! Charles Sheppard cautions that the majority of clients mistakenly write off capital leases as if they were operating leases or rental agreements. “This is not the way it is supposed to work,” he says. For financial reporting purposes, “a capital lease should be treated as a liability, the same as a loan, while the equipment it is financing should be treated as an asset and depreciated on the books.”

Operating leases are considered expenses and shown in the Profit & Loss Statement. Indeed, salient differences distinguish a capital lease from an operating lease.

A true operating lease means that ownership is retained by the lessor and the trucks are returned upon expiration of the lease term. Ownership of the asset under a Capital lease, conversely, may be transferred to the lessee at end of term. Capital leases require that the lessee pay maintenance, insurance and taxes; lessors pay for maintenance costs in Operating leases.

Finally, the lease term equals or exceeds 75% of the asset’s estimated useful life in Capital leases.

Under Operating Leases the term is less than 75% of the estimated economic life of the equipment. (A full listing of differences can be accessed online.)

Factoring, leasing and other financing tools can expand the scope of business opportunities, but clients should understand the terms and conditions of each agreement before signing. “Factoring,” concludes Charles Sheppard, “should be transparent.

If a client does not fully understand the agreeme n t, se e kin g adv ice from a competitor and getting a second quote is just good business practice.”

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Theme: Factoring & Finance – Accutrac Capital Solutions Inc.

Cost Saving Funding Options

By Bruce Sayer

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ccutrac Capital knows trucking and the complex challenges you face every day to keep your fleet moving and making money. We are in business to provide our freight carriers with cost saving funding options that get you the money you need as quickly and easily as possible to keep your trucks rolling. Additionally, our BULKBuy program is designed specifically for our trucking customers to provide a suite of cost saving services to help maximize your profits.

Factoring invoices to access immediate cash is a common business strategy within the Transportation Industry. For a growing number of trucking companies, factoring is now the preferred option for managing cash flow.

It is the financial tool of choice for entrepreneurial owners and a powerful leveraging strategy for large fleet operators.

Very simply, factoring is the practice of selling your invoices at a discount in exchange for immediate cash. It’s easier to obtain than a bank loan, does not incur debt and provides quick turnaround of cash, usually within 24 hours of

submitting your invoices.

All factoring services are similar, with differences mainly related to the cost structure, advance rates and administrative implementation. Accutrac Capital has designed a unique factoring program with you in mind; it is simple to understand, with an easy to calculate cost structure and causes the least administrative burden to you and your staff.

Easy Calculation of Costs Often a factoring contract is difficult to understand; many are a complex system of multiple fees and service charges.

Usually these fees vary depending on how long it takes to get an invoice paid making account management unpredictable and confusing. In these situations calculating the final cost of factoring requires many assumptions and is difficult to predict. Accutrac Capital eliminates the confusion with Flat Fee Factoring, a simple product that makes factoring easy to manage and easy to calculate with no surprises.

Flat Fee Factoring is a unique factoring product designed to be simple and affordable. This cost

effective form of factoring has quickly become an industry favorite among many fleet owners. Costs are easy to calculate with a one-time cost of 2.99% of the invoice amount ALL-IN. Accutrac Capital also has among the highest advance rates in the industry. We will send you immediately upon submission of your paperwork up to 95% of the value of the invoice.

For example to factor a $1,000.00 invoice the cost will be $29.90 (2.99% x 1000) and we send you $950 immediately. It’s that simple.

Easy Administration Many times a factoring company will require that you send them all of your original paperwork. They require the original bill of lading before purchasing an invoice. Often this causes a delay in funding or additional costs such as fees to send your paperwork via courier.

At Accutrac, submitting documentation to get funding is simple and hassle free. When your company delivers freight, send us your invoice and signed bill of lading via email, fax or web upload.

We have no requirement that you deliver original paperwork to our office.

Accutrac confirms the load, and then we send you up to 95% of the value of the invoice directly to your account or fuel card.

For customers wanting additional convenience, Accutrac will produce the invoice for you and forward it to your customer for payment. Accutrac then monitors the account receivables and collects the invoice amount from your customer. Once the invoice is paid we will send you the remaining 5% less our fee. We manage the complete process at no additional cost to you, saving you time and money.

In addition to collecting your receivables Accutrac will provide you with credit insight into new potential customers. Just give us a call. Utilizing our massive credit database we can give you the insight you need to make credit decisions related to extending credit to new or existing customers.

Cash Advance B4 Delivery Factoring is a great solution if you have delivered the load, but what if your company needs cash to make the delivery? You have freight but are short of cash to pay the over the road expenses, like fuel.

It’s a common problem in the industry and a very difficult situation to manage, unless you are dealing with Accutrac Capital.

We offer “Cash Advance B4 Delivery”, yet another innovative solution.

Here’s how it works; forward your load confirmation by fax or email to Accutrac and once your driver has picked up the freight we send you 50% of the value of your load immediately. It’s that easy.

Accutrac’s simple and convenient funding options include sending your money directly to your bank account or funding your Accutrac fuel card. Additionally, Accutrac’s service commitment guarantees that you will receive your funds the same day you pick up the load. You now have ample funds to pay for fuel and over the road expenses even before you invoice your customer.

Accutrac takes convenience one step further; when your load is delivered, send us your invoice and Bill of lading and Accutrac will send you the remaining amount owning (up to 95% of the value of your invoice).

And again, for those customers looking for additional convenience, just send us your bill of lading and Accutrac will produce the Invoice and forward onto your customer for you.

When you combine the power of “Cash Advance B4 Delivery” and Flat Fee Factoring, you now have maximum cash flow leverage made conveniently available to you when you need it.

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Convenient and affordable access to cash is just half the solution to a healthy company with strong cash flow. The other side of the coin is responsible spending and strategic purchasing.

Maximizing your Buying power to secure the best value when purchasing

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goods and services is essential!

Accutrac Capital introduces BULK Buy , a unique cost saving program designed to further benefit your bottom line. BULK Buy is a set of services that combines the collective purchasing strength of Accutrac’s entire customer base to get discount pricing on essential services. Accutrac has negotiated with major vendors, utilizing its massive purchasing power to provide two new cost saving services to customers; BULKBuy Fuel Cards and BULKBuy Currency Exchange.

Additional services will be released throughout 2014.

BULKBuy Fuel One of your largest operating expenses is diesel fuel, with the average commercial truck consuming more than $70,000.00 per year.

Representing over 30% of annual revenues, fuel costs can and should be controlled to maximize returns and make your trucking business more profitable.

Accutrac Capital provides substantial savings with considerable discounts at major fuel centers across the U.S. and Canada. Control costs, set limits and monitor expenses with online account management as your drivers use one card for fuel-ups, tune-ups and travel related expenses.

The Accutrac fuel card is the ideal solution to pay for and track expenses on the road.

BULKBuy Currency Exchange Moving freight for US customers poses a special kind of problem for Canadian trucking companies as it often results in invoicing those customers in US currency. As the value of the US dollar changes in relationship to the Canadian, so does the profit >> next page

Be More Profitable in Business

By Bruce Sayer

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ast year, this column was dedicated to instructing truckers of the various options available to imp r o v e c a s h f l o w. F o r many carriers the ability to ensure healthy access to operating capital combined with proper risk management can mean the difference between survival and failure. But business is about more than just survival; it is more about building profits and creating wealth. To this end, this column will be widening its mandate to provide information and advice on how to make your

profitable.

M ov i n g f r e i g h t , a n d getting new customers, or “building the top line” (Revenue) are the obvious goals for any trucking companies. But equally important are the activities that protect your hard earned money from eroding.

This is where the waters get muddy and deep as many companies are good at moving freight and generating revenue, but do not understand all options for managing expenses and protecting their bottom line (profit).

First you need to know all the tools and options

finances. Second you need to understand them.

Calculating average days receivable, evaluating short term and long term debt financing options, analyzing and understanding your company’s financial statements and the all too overlooked Statement of Cash Flows; all these and more have a direct impact on your year-end profits.

Further, today’s truckers need to be aware of the benefits of spending upfront where it counts.

Perhaps buying the latest technology in tires will have a direct savings in fuel consumption.

dollars to save thousands is always a good strategy, but only if you have the cash to implement. This is where the benefits of factoring and bulk buying become prominent elements of your business strategy.

Bulk purchasing leverages the power of numbers to secure the best price. This simple concept typically benefits larger fleets and puts smaller operations at a disadvantage. There are services available to overcome this obstacle that allow all fleets, no matter its size, to purchase essential goods

count. Accutrac Capital will be introducing several such services at this year’s Truck World show in Toronto.

Our core business is deeply rooted in the transportation industry.

As the former owner of a 69 truck company, Accutrac’s CEO Ken Judd understands what it takes to succeed. Accutrac’s President Charles Sheppard was the finance manager of a midsize carrier helping it to double its capacity over a 5 year span. We know trucking and the financial pressures truck company owners face

first transportation client in 2007 and have since established ourselves as one of Canada’s leading factors with specialized transportation services.

Accutrac Capital is well versed in all aspects of financial management within the transportation space and dedicated to helping our customers to be successful. It is our hope that the articles to be published in this column throughout 2014 will help all readers to be more profitable.

For more information about factoring, visit w w w. a c c u t r a c c a p i t a l . com.

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ing the service provider that will give the best exchange rate.

Even if you take the time to shop for the best price, most companies do not have sufficient volume to get the best available exchange rate.

Accutrac Capital’s solution to currency exchange solves this problem. Our unique approach provides the ability to immediately convert US dollars at the

best price for each of our customers.

Here’s how it works; Accutrac combines the currency exchange volume of all our customers to negotiate the best exchange rates and then we pass these savings on to you.

It’s a simple process.

Inform us of the amount to be exchanged, Accutrac Capital will quote our best rate and once you approve, your funds will

be converted and made available to you immediately.

Accutrac Capital To effectively provide the services needed by transportation companies, a thorough understanding of the industry’s needs and pain points is required. Accutrac Capital knows trucking; our products, systems and staff are all tailored to meet the difficult demands of

an industry on the move.

With decades of hands on experience managing, directing and operating trucking companies, our senior staff ensures simple, easy and convenient services to maximize your profits. Accutrac’s immense resources enable us to tailor a financial package to meet your exact needs.

As one of Canada’s leading and fastest growing

factoring companies, our innovative and industryunique financial solutions have changed the factoring landscape by providing high value services at highly competitive pricing.

Accutrac Capital – more than just factoring.

For more information about factoring please call 866.531.2615 or visit www.AccutracCapital. com.

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on the load.

While most trucking companies are aware of the challenges associated with fluctuating currency, very few take the time to shop the market for the best exchange rate. The daily demands of running a trucking company and the need to access cash right away often prevent busy companies from find-

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Factoring for Carriers & Freight Brokers

By Olga Baldin

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e all know that trucking is tough.

It is a tough business and a tough lifestyle. It is unusually exhausting, demanding and as a business it requires a lot of attention. Trucking company owners are constantly concerned about three major expenses – fuel, repairs and maintenance, and salaries. These expenses need to be paid regularly and on time, no matter what. However, like most businesses trucking companies give their clients payment terms – net 30 or higher – to pay their invoices while they have to make their payments on time. This situation can strain the cash flow of any trucking company, even the most established ones.

The gap between the immediate costs of the company and the delayed revenues can grow and even lead to a bankruptcy if not managed properly. In cases when the trucking company does not have the necessary resources to survive the timing gap, it can either restrict the growth by controlling the expenses (which is hard to do and cannot be a wise business decision), or resort to business financing.

The solution we have is factoring with a twist, that is, a combination of traditional factoring with other types of financing.

“Grand Financial Management Inc.” is a family business operating both in the US and in Canada.

The company was started in 2002 with a specific goal to assist trucking companies with their cash

flow needs. Since then the company has tripled in size and keeps on providing financing for an array of industries.

Some of the benefits of using factoring are: improved cash flow, professional collection, information on credit of a vast number of debtors and easy access to accounts receivable management.

“Grand Financial Management Inc.” will allow a trucking company to maximize their cash availability by receiving maximum advance payment hours after invoice submission; save time and get financing on copies of invoices when the company drivers are away; enjoy good relationships with clients; grow the company with lowinterest or interest-free short-term loans for emergency situations, repairs and maintenance, licence

plates and registrations, etc. ; have instant access to their account and online database of debtors to check their credit and make wise business decisions; reduce administrative and operational costs by using mailing and invoice collection services; and get legal advice and assistance with collecting bad debts using the best paralegals and lawyers that work with us.

Other financing options include short-term loans for purchases of trucks and trailers, fuel advances, co-branded fuel cards with substantial fuel discounts at the pumps, T-checks, and real estate financing options for purchases of land and office buildings.

Technology is key nowadays and our online system provides instant access to important account information 24/7 from any

computer or Smartphone with internet access.

Using the company’s online system, clients will be able to see the status and history of all outstanding and paid invoices and collections. “Grand Financial Management Inc.” does not require original freight documentation to be submitted to arrange for funding. The e-mailed or faxed invoices with proof-ofdelivery are scanned into the system and allow for: invoice batch submission, batch searches, invoices and checks/payments received, and for the Payers Profile payment summary information with Days to Pay index and graphs showing payment behavior. Also included are Detail and Summary Reports of invoices outstanding, Client Account and Payer Statements, and Invoice Comments

entered through our follow up system, etc.

Lastly, the company also arranges for financing of freight brokers with similar carriers’ financing offers, allowing freight brokers to offer a Quickpay program to their carriers, thus improving the brokers’ credit ratings and providing a flexible solution to carriers who need the funds immediately.

The company’s financing rates are all-inclusive, competitive and advances are high. Also, the turnaround time is fast, often 24 hours, with a minimal requirement for documentation, thereby freeing the client from lengthy contracts with minimum and maximum factoring volumes restrictions.

For more information please contact Olga at 877.738.6661 or email olgab@grandfin.com.

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Theme: Factoring & Finance – J D Factors Corporation

Factoring Provides Essential Business Solutions

By Dina Savaglio

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ACTORING continues to grow as a quick and easy method of providing business owners in the trucking industry with the working capital they need for their businesses to thrive and survive.

For small-to-medium size companies across Canada, access to capital is a primary concern. Take the example of a small company that has new business opportunities coming up in the near future with no real method of financing this growth.

Banks traditionally lend based on what you have done, not the forecast of what you are going to do.

For a newer company – especially one in a service industry – it also becomes a question of collateral. If the strength in the transaction

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is the quality of the invoices that will be created in the near future, traditional financing is not going to happen.

Factoring no longer needs to be the “where to go if the bank says no”. It is now a viable option for companies that are new in business, or growing at a very advanced rate.

For companies across Canada – especially the small-to-medium firms – access to working capital has always been a primary concern. Financial professionals have often pointed out that one of the biggest mistakes a small business owner could make is to be “undercapitalized”.

Without enough funding, entrepreneurs can wind up running out of cash or cutting corners to get by, thinking they will be able to fix things later. But your

first chance to get things right is often your only chance.

What is Factoring?

Simply put, factoring is the purchase of accounts receivables (invoices) at a discount at or near the time of invoice creation.

Factoring is not a loan.

There is no debt repayment

and no compromise to the client’s balance sheet.

There are generally no long-term agreements to commit to and the timing of the process from initial application to funding is relatively quick (usually less than 1 week for the first funding).

The cost of factoring can

vary depending on the services being provided.

Discount fees are based on several variables, but when comparing one factoring company to another, check to see if the fees being charged include credit guarantees (non-recourse programs) as well as other credit and collection servi-

ces that should be part of a full-service offering. As it is with many other servicebased businesses, you get what you pay for.

J D Factors remains one of the fastest growing financial firms in North America, and one of the industry leaders in factoring to the trucking industry.

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Theme: Leasing & Finance – Merrit Capital Corp.

Merrit Capital: Taking a Hands-On Approach to Meeting Your Financial Needs

By Staff Writer

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hether it’s a trucking company with a single truck or several trucks, the one thing all carriers require is money.

Today’s lending climate is such that financing can be a challenge at times, but for one financing company their hands-on approach to the equipment needs of the trucking industry, among other industries, has yielded much success.

In fact, the story of Merrit Capital Corporation itself is a great success story.

Merrit Capital has done very well since they started operating in April 2010.

For Merrit Capital, their approach really comes down to the success of the borrower. Steve Moncrieff, VP of Sales & Marketing at Merrit Capital Corporation, says, “We believe that you’re entitled to more from your equipment investment. Here at Merrit Capital we believe that each client should be able to realize the full potential of their financial investment.” Merrit Capital offers a full service and hands-on approach to help them be the partner of the borrower from the beginning stages of the process all the way to the conclusion. It’s the partnership model that has created the early success story.

Rob Marunchak, President and CEO of Merrit Capital, started the business in April 2010 out of a tire shop in Cambridge, Ontario. At the time Marunchak started the company he hired a university student to handle some of the follow up calls and paperwork in the office. With the aid of the university student Marunchak was able to produce leads and finalize deals. Eventually, Steve Moncrieff was hired as the first sales representative and the company has not

stopped growing.

They now employ 13 fulltime employees spread out between their head office in Burlington, Ontario, as well as their offices in Regina, Saskatchewan, and Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Currently Merrit Capital lends in excess of $25 million in leasing volume per year. “For the broker community, this s a nice number to hit and really demonstrates the value and integrity of Merrit Capital, “says Moncrieff.

Financing all across Canada, Merrit Capital has also been recognized by Profit Magazine as one of Canada’s top 50 growing companies in 2013.

So, what exactly can Merrit Capital do for your trucking operation? Merrit Capital is here to provide solutions to your equipment financing needs. “We offer a wide range of products to help you get your business where it needs to go,” says Moncrieff. These opportunities include: Lease to Own Agreements, Operating Lease Agreements, Conditional Sales Contracts, Loan and Security Agreements, Working Capital Loans, Sale and Lease Back, Account Receivable Financing, and Commercial Mortgages.

Financ i n g through Merrit Capital is available for independent drivers, small fleets, and carriers of all sizes. “There’s no doubt we work with all of those, but our core customer is the single owner operator either looking to replace an existing truck or grow their business by adding trucks,” says Moncrieff. Merrit Capital has a wide range of products and services

available, as listed, to help anyone be successful.

With flexible terms and competitive rates, every opportunity to succeed exists with Merrit Capital.

Of the options available, certainly a couple stand out as the most popular. “Lease to Own and our various creditor insurance products (Life, Disability, and GAP Insurance) are the most popular with our customers,” says Moncrieff. Regardless though, customers of Merrit Capital are finding a great deal of success and are enjoying the one stop shopping approach that the company offers.

What is meant by one stop shopping? Merrit Capital has the funding avenues to accommodate just about any financing request for the trucking industry. “Not only do we finance the trucks and trailers, we can also finance the accessories that are sometimes needed such as Auxiliary Power Units (APU’s) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS),” says Moncrieff.

“We also have the funding avenues to

assist in raising Working Capital from an existing fleet, factoring of receivables, and financing of major repairs such as engine or transmission overhauls.” Merrit Capital truly offers the services a trucking company needs

President & CEO - Rob Marunchak to be successful now and well into the future.

The customers of Merrit Capital have also seen a high success rate. There are a couple of reasons for this, but the results speak for themselves. “The success rate has been high, and this is because we can finance both new and used trucks and trailers.

We can typically get the customer into the

truck they need to do the job,” says Moncrieff. Successful lending and borrowing is really a partnership – both benefit when the deal works out, so Merrit Capital is committed to making sure the deal is right.

It’s doing the right thing, both in the deal and the approach that is truly demonstrative of Merrit Capital’s commitment to offering great customer service. “We tailor every equipment leasing and financing solution specifically for each individual customer,” says Moncrieff.

“Whether you are a lessee looking for the best way to fund an equipment acquisition or a vendor looking to add value to your equipment offering, we want to help.”

Merrit Capital is also cognizant that it is important for their customers, the borrowers, to be well prepared before taking the leap into borrowing for the future.

Good planning is important. “Do your homework and spec your truck and trailer properly for the program you are working on,” says Moncrieff. This planning will help any driver – borrower – be well situated for experiencing

success.

Merrit Capital can help you succeed, and there is little doubt about that, but what is the key to the success once you have planned and are ready?

“Use our money and not yours,” says Moncrieff.

“Lease your trucks and trailers. Cash flow is definitely king in this industry so save your credit lines and/or reserve funds for the other expenses that occur in the industry.”

Keeping that in mind, there are many expenses you will need to use your cash flow for, so be well prepared for that and use the lenders money for the big ticket items.

In the end, it’s really up to you to do your homework and plan appropriately. Why not contact Merrit Capital and begin the process and ask the right questions. “Put our vast experience in the equipment financing industry to work for you,” says Moncrieff.

Learn more about Merrit Capital at www.merritcapital.ca or contact us toll free at 866.964.6932. Alternatively you can reach us via email at: solutions@ merritcapital.ca.

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Theme: Factoring & Finance – Liquid Capital Midwest Corp.

Strategic Financing for Your Growing Trucking Business

Richard (Rick) Iacobelli P.Eng MBA President at Liquid Capital Midwest Corp.

By Rick Iacobelli

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ouldn’t it be great if you could leave behind the administration and paperwork, and just focus on running and growing your business?

What about the slow paying customers that always

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leave you strapped for cash? It would be nice to eliminate the headache of having to break your payment promises because your customer missed their payment promise.

For some reason managing the business often seems to get in the way of growing the business!

Trucking is challenging enough – the economy has been tough and fuel prices and insurance are increasing. Even worse, you are turning away loads because you are waiting for customer payments to arrive from over a month ago and you need the cash to fuel your trucks. You asked your bank manager for traditional sources of credit, however, the painful review process inevitably results in a ‘no’ or (if you are lucky) much less

funding than you require.

There is a better way to do business. Factoring is a solutions oriented approach to financing that streamlines your operation by providing you with the cash you need, when you need it through the sale of your accounts receivable (invoices). With factoring, your access to working capital is not limited to a pre-approved amount backed by some unknown formula that you will never understand. Simply put, the more invoices you generate through sales to credit worthy customers, the more funding you have available to run and grow your business. More flexible factoring arrangements will allow you to sell as few or as many invoices as is necessary

to provide the cash you need to meet your current obligations.

Furthermore, a good factoring company will also include a comprehensive customer credit review service handled by experienced credit professionals using the latest web-based technology.

They will also undertake the collections process with experienced collection professionals using the latest web based technology for tracking and reporting relieving you of the burden and added cost of directly chasing customers for invoice payments. Your company can capitalize on the back office services and infrastructure that only larger companies can afford to enjoy. So instead of being buried in paperwork you can focus on growing your business and capturing new customers while enjoying the peace of mind knowing that you are backed by the industry’s best back-office services.

Every business owner understands that cash is the lifeline of business.

With credit worthy customers and quality A/R invoices you qualify for immediate cash to keep your business on track.

Fuel, drivers, insurance and lease payments are paid on time, even if your customers take 60, 75 or 90 days to pay their invoices.

Ye s , f a c t o r i n g i s a powerful strategic financing tool that can support the growth and success of your business. However, it is also important to ensure that you are aligned with a factoring partner that will enhance your ability to maximize the market opportunities at hand.

Some important points to consider include the following: Are you dealing with a qualified decision maker or business owner that understands the running of a business and can understand your business?

Do they understand the transportation industry? I mean really understand the transportation industry outside of the process of factoring invoices.

How flexible is the factoring arrangement? Are you locked in for any period of time? Are you bound by minimum volumes? Is

service limited to office hours? How quickly can you access funds (A day or two or a few hours)?

Is the factoring company utilizing the latest web based technology for your account management services?

Similar to other professional services such as doctors, lawyers and engineers the quality and knowledge base can vary significantly, so choose wisely.

Reliable access to cash, personal control of your business backed by world class back-office services and web based infrastructure supported by qualified and knowledgeable professionals. Now that sounds like a recipe for success!

If you have any questions, would like to learn more about factoring or financing for your Trucking Business please call, 877.653.9426 or 519.809.0072 or email riacobelli@liquidcapitalcorp.com or visit o u r w e b s i t e a t w w w. liquidcapitalmidwest. com.

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Advantage Vinyl

Advantage Vinyl Marks 20th Anniversary with New Brantford Facility

By Marek Krasuski

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teve Jobs once remarked that it is innovation that distinguishes a leader from a follower. Indeed, successful people share an impulse to support their ideas with action. Entrepreneur Tim McDonald is yet another example of one who transforms an idea into a successful business and way of life. In the mid-1980s Tim graduated with a college diploma in graphic design.

This young man wasted no time drawing on his learning, first by designing signs and then embracing the latest technology by incorporating the first available computer design program to craft superior products. In 1994 Tim and his wife Linda, his partner in life and in the quest for innovation, established Advantage Vinyl & Design and, since that fateful decision to become entrepreneurs, “have never looked back,” Tim recalls.

This year marks Advantage Vinyl & Design’s 20th Anniversary. It’s an auspicious milestone which will be celebrated with the relocation to a larger and more functional facility. In April and May Advantage will move from its existing site at 236 Braneida Lane in Brantford to 130 Copernicus Blvd., also in Brantford and just minutes from Hwy 403, providing convenient access to the trucking community and others who have come to rely on this firm’s reputation for craftsmanship.

“We are proud to announce that our new facility, in addition to its convenient location, is 18,000 square feet, large enough for multiple drive-thru installation bays to accommodate all sizes of trucks and trailers.

We welcome everyone to our new facility to see what Advantage is all about and what we can do for our existing and future customers,” McDonald said.

Drawing attention to the company’s customers has

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been key to its success. Yet customer satisfaction is the consequence of good business practice which, in the case of Advantage, is defined by breadth of product offering, skill of personnel, and quality of workmanship.

The Advantage team has over 75 years of combined work experience in the servicing of customers, including trucks and fleets with graphics, decals, banners, specialty signs and routing.

Each employee adheres to

vides the level of personal care and attention to detail necessary to complete stylized, custom messaging for each customer. A quick perusal of the company website highlights examples of Advantage’s workmanship.

A dedicated group of experienced employees is matched by a diverse suite of products. Advantage is equipped to handle any size truck or fleet thanks to several indoor heated installation bays large enough to hold several 53-foot trailers

addition, a wide inventory of different grade materials is available to complete all jobs, from large corporate banners to smaller signs for trade shows, advertising and promotional purposes.

Advantage Vinyl also manufactures custom diecut decals. A large format 4 colour process imaging system operating under a skilled designed team creates customized decal work, including safety decals, serialized decals, and security decals available in

imaging in large and small formats, custom signs are available for many indoor and outdoor applications.

A large stock of in-house substrates, coupled with experienced graphic designers capable of working under tight deadlines, make possible the completion of time sensitive projects.

The company website, www.advantage-vinyl.com, also provides time-saving functions that expedite the ordering process. By clicking on the Help Desk tab

the highest quality standards and commitment to customer satisfaction.

Because all projects are completed in-house, the Advantage team ensures quick turnaround times with the promise of competitive prices. Several Advantage graphic designers hold the distinction for award winning truck and fleet graphics. Advantage, a mid-sized family run operation, pro-

at one time. Ideal for corporate identification, this service provider offers large format printing, vehicle wraps, and trailer wraps for both large and smaller utility type trailers – all custommade banners from a variety of in stock materials.

Notes Tim McDonald, “Our designers possess the talent to take our customers’ thoughts and ideas and make them into a reality.” In

both small and large runs. A computerized filing system that records product details such as design, layout, materials and measurements ensures that information is easily sourced for future orders.

Another service offered

by Advantage Vinyl is its inhouse routing capabilities for three dimensional and/ or custom shaped signs.

Utilizing quality 4 colour

the process begins. Proper artwork is an important first step in the project, and incorrect image solutions or colour formats, for example, can make colour matching difficult. Therefore, it is important to know beforehand which file formats are acceptable. A listing of submission requirements advises prospective customers which images meet the necessary standards

and that all material is free from copyright infringements.

Advantage Vinyl also has the latest software versions of Adobe Illustrator – (.ai), Adobe Photoshop (.psd), Corel Draw (.cdr), and Omega. Customers using other software should submit files as an encapsulated postscript (.eps) or (.cdr) file. Most of these files are generally acceptable, as long as the file has been exported as an (.eps) or (.cdr) file. Files can be uploaded as .zip files or raw files, including .psds, .ai, and .jpeg and should be no more than 8MB. Larger files should be sent using other methods. More information is available by clicking on the ‘Artwork Submission Requirements’ link.

As a proud member of the Brantford community, Advantage Vinyl supports local initiatives, including: the Rotary Club’s Great Northern Ride, Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament, Tourism Brantford, and several other community projects.

Indeed, community involvement falls in line with this design specialist’s enduring presence. “We have always prided ourselves on the long term relationships we cultivated with our customers and employees, as well as other community partners. In fact, many of our customers have been with us since the inception of the company 20 years ago. Our customers, and employees, mirror our own growth and continue to play a vital role in Advantage’s success,” concluded Tim McDonald.

For more information on fleet graphics, large format printing, decals, custom designs and vehicle enhancement possibilities, contact Advantage Vinyl at 877.558.0439, visit their website, www.advantagevinyl.com, or drop by the new location at 130 Copernicus Blvd. in Brantford, Ontario.

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Cross Border Services

Canada & U.S.A. 2nd Phase Cargo Pre-Inspection Pilot

By Dawn Truell

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s part of the Beyond the Border Action Plan, CBSA Canada Border Services Agency and DHS U.S. Department of Homeland Security have officially launched Phase II of the pre-inspection pilot for truck cargo. This takes place on both sides of the Peace Bridge between Fort Erie and Buffalo. Both Western New York and Southern Ontario are very excited that this Phase II was sited at the Peace Bridge border as it will ease border traffic congestion and secure safe passage.

The pre-inspection process comprises radiation screening as well as basic primary processing; this does not however eliminate secondary screening should this be necessary based on pre-inspection discoveries.

This plan was released by Prime Minister Harper and President Obama in 2011 but didn’t actually go into effect until spring, 2013. This Beyond the Border plan was created to increase security and expedite cross border commercial traffic. Phase 1 of this pilot project began at the Pacific Highway Crossing in Surrey, British Columbia – Blaine, Washington, and has proven to be successful.

Of course we do also have the heightened security efforts of the programs that are also joint initiatives between Canada – Partners In Protection (PIP) – and the U.S.A. – Customs Trade Partnership Against Ter-

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rorism (C-TPAT). PIP was created in 1995 by our Canadian government with its primary focus on promoting business awareness and compliance with customs regulations. After the events of 9/11, the PIP program’s focus shifted to a greater emphasis on trade chain security. C-TPAT became a program to help protect the United States after the horrific act of terrorism on September 11, 2001. Combating the threat of terrorism became CBP’s number one priority.

I joined forces in the fight against terrorism, subsequently creating Cross Border Services (CBS) and focusing primarily on the C-TPAT, PIP, FAST and CSA programs. In creating CBS my aim was to educate the noble among us, which the majority of us are. I strongly believe in doing everything that we possibly can to fight against these deplorable beings such as drug smugglers, murderers, human traffickers, and terrorists.

The following are some recent cases that I will share with you depicting some of the very reasons why I have set out on this crusade.

Recently at the Cascade, British Columbia/ Laurier, Washington border crossing, a resident of our beautiful Kelowna, British Columbia, Robert William Nicholson, was found in possession of three stun guns, four canisters of pepper spray and numerous batons in his vehicle. These are all considered prohibited

weapons. In February 2014, British Columbia Provincial Court sentenced him to fiveyear weapons possession prohibition, $1500 plus $200 fines for smuggling, possession of restricted weapons and a victim’s surcharge.

On March 5, 2014, reported in the London Free Press, a violation of the right to a trial within reasonable time unfortunately ended a $6 million, four-year cocaine trafficking charge case that was ongoing against two Toronto men aged 30 and 31, in a Sarnia court.

Forty seven kilograms in 39 bricks of cocaine packed in two boxes were found in their tractor-trailer after a border crossing security scan at the Blue Water Bridge. Superior Court Justice Joseph Donohue stated: “A world war can be fought and won in four years. This has gone on too long.” The main reason for the trial delay was the lack of a proper interpreter.

On February 20, 2014, 2.6 kilograms of heroin was discovered in a suitcase of a passenger named Mohamed Mubaraka, age 23. He was on a flight from Belgium to Montreal. Once Mohamed claimed his suitcase and proceeded through the CATSA (Canadian Air Transport Security Authority) at the Montreal International Airport, CBSA officers examined his suitcase and discovered a false bottom. X-rays revealed a mass in the bottom, and you guessed it, this mass contained heroin. RCMP

charged Mohamed with importing a controlled substance. He will be facing prison time and severe fines.

On February 28, 2014, CBSA reported it had intercepted $1.7 million in fraudulent cheques found in a courier package that was headed to a residential address in Edmonton, Alberta.

The package had originated in Africa and the declaration of contents stated ‘documents.’ This is the largest interception of counterfeit monies in the Province of Alberta.

In Steinbach, Manitoba on January 3, 2014, a semitrailer was pulled over by the RCMP; 114 pounds of Cannabis Marihuana was uncovered in the trailer.

Two men were arrested and charged with drug trafficking, John Millen, 48 from British Columbia and John Shannon, 51 from Alberta.

This truck was destined for the East Coast of Canada.

Recently a Toronto area

trucker tried to have the evidence, 69 kilograms of cocaine, excluded at his trial, citing that it fell against his constitutional rights.

Baldev Singh, 45 had been arrested at the Ambassador Bridge for possession and importation of cocaine.

The Superior Court Justice Renee Pomerance ruled the first week in March that Singh’s rights were not violated, and that the cocaine found in his truck cab was “properly admitted as evidence”. Singh had been carrying a load of oranges from California and was the sole operator of this truck.

The trucking company that owns the truck is East West Trucking Inc. of Mississauga, Ontario for which Singh was employed as a truck driver. An attempt at disguising the scent of the cocaine with oranges failed.

Cigarettes from China? As reported in the Windsor Star and shared with me by Ron Flowers, Intelligence Officer,

CBSA officials on February 12, 2014 at the Vancouver container exam area detected 2,700 cartons of cigarettes hidden inside a container filled with doors. The RCMP and CBSA arrested two Toronto area men ages 21 and 22. The cigarettes originated from China and routed through Vancouver en route to Montreal and Toronto. They were charged with “receiving for sale improperly packaged and stamped tobacco products, and breach of probation.”

(R. Flowers.) They both were released on a $5,000 surety bond. Contraband tobacco is illegal.

For information regarding anti-smuggling, anti-human trafficking and antiterrorism initiatives such as PIP, FAST, C-TPAT, and CSA please contact Dawn Truell of Cross Border Services at 905.973.9136, email dawntruell@gmail.com or visit www.c-tpat-certified. com.

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Stretching Your Miles

FITZY – Looking at Your Tax Return

By Peter Fitzgerald

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by April without reviewing taxes. Even though I don’t claim to know a lot about the income tax act I can read the bottom line, especially when I write the check. One year my taxes were $12,000 and the next year the bill was only $2,000. I don’t need a math degree to know the difference. However, I should know why it dropped. Was my revenue down? Were my expenses up? If so, which expense, or which group of expenses?

Doing a comparison year over year is critical to finding out why things changed. It helps me to write it on a sheet: Revenue down $15,000, fuel up $6,500, maintenance down $2,000, depreciation down $6,000, administration up $1,500. This practice helps to see my performance year over year.

The next step is answering why the change for each category. If my fuel went up by $6,500, what happened? Do I remember any mechanical problems with the engine? Was the fuel surcharge at my company insufficient? Did I change the routes that I usually go (now running eastwest rather than northsouth?)

If my revenue went down $15,000 from the previous year, why did it drop? Again, did I change my routes? How many days was I working last year compared to the pre-

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vious? These questions need to be answered to satisfy the need for logical explanations.

Each change affects the year end taxes.

Depreciation is one of the only categories that are dependent on personal effort. Depreciation goes down year over year regardless of performance. It does affect taxes, but not because of your abilities as an operator.

According to my accountant depreciation (its effect on taxes) should not be used as a means to manage taxes. The primary reasons are: fuel economy and maintenance. In other words, if you have a low maintenance truck that gets great fuel economy but has very low depreciation expense, then keep it – you are better off paying taxes.

Taxes changed the most for me when I started using a non-taxable benefit system. This system took a little time to learn.

Even when I understood the theory it took time to practice with the regular monthly paperwork. It did require me to incorporate, but that was only the first step. Changing how I paid myself and my wife was an issue that took a little time, but once I got into the monthly system it became easier in both personal and business life.

Every month our corporation writes a check to me for meals and incidentals, and depending on how many days I worked it ranges from

$2,200-2,500. This is classified as non-taxable if the proper reporting is done. This saves taxes of about $10,000 per year.

Not very many operators use this system because so very few accountants know, or want to know about it.

This last year was (for me) a difficult one. If I had used the most popu-

lar system I’d be paying $10,000 more in taxes.

For me this was a game changer, a financial life saver. If you are not using the system, than I recommend checking it out. It’s a lot of tax money saved, too much to ignore.

The system isn’t for everyone. There are some disadvantages that operators may view as over-

whelming. But on average ten thousand dollars can buy a lot of disadvantages. Check it out!

Peter Fitzgerald lives in Steinbach, Manitoba, an Owner Operator hauling specialty flat deck. He contributes on behalf of Making Your Miles Count productions. You can view his articles and ot he r f r e e v isu al an d

POD cast resources at thrconsulting.ca. Peter’s e-mail address is peter@ thrconsulting.ca. THR Consulting Group Inc. is an accounting and consulting firm specializing in Lease/Owner Operators. You can further research related topics at thrconsulting. blogspot.com or call at 877.987.9787.

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Business Insurance Matters

Cargo Insurance

By Linda Colgan

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f there is one topic that cannot be discussed enough, it is cargo insurance. Cargo insurance is one of the most important purchases made by a transportation firm as it directly affects their customers’ prized possessions when a loss occurs.

One should never assume that when purchasing cargo coverage one Insurer parallels others.

The wordings vary between each Insurer and although some may appear similar there could be vast differences hidden amongst the few pages of a cargo insurance contract. It is the responsibility of your Broker to review the coverage with you and ensure that the freight being hauled is insured under the policy terms. For example, hauling goods of others cannot be insured under an owned goods wording.

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Seems simple but sometimes from the ground up mistakes are made and if no one checks the wordings, having a claim is the wrong time to find out there’s an error.

Some insurers don’t cover debris removal unless specifically endorsed.

There are many cargo wordings that place restrictive covenants such as unattended vehicle, locked vehicle, or even an exclusion for theft between specified hours.

Have you reviewed your policy to learn whether these conditions apply to your firm?

There are many Insurers providing freight coverage in the insura n c e i n d u s t r y. N e v e r change Insurers unless a detailed discussion has taken place regarding the differences between the available insurance products. In order to make a prudent deci-

sion about your insurance program and the protection of your customers’ freight, you must know the scope of coverage that has been purchased. Ask your Broker questions about the coverage, bills of lading, how the policy should respond, and the

benefits of one policy to another. It’s not bottom line pricing that should be the deciding factor; it should be adequate coverage and the reputation of the Insurer to respond when a loss occurs.

Never feel reluctant to contact your Broker to

discuss any part of your insurance program. If you have not reviewed your cargo policy recently with your insurance Broker then it’s time to call and set up a meeting.

Linda Colgan has been an Insurance Broker in the transportation industry

since 1986 and currently has embarked in a new role as Senior Account Executive with Bryson and Associates Insurance Brokers Inc. To contact Linda call 416.809.3103, or feel free to email her at lcolgan@brysoninsurance.ca.

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Volvo Group

Volvo Working with EPA & NHTSA

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he Volvo Group has committed its support to working with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Phase II of the national program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve the fuel efficiency of medium- and heavyduty trucks and buses. The announcement followed

the Obama Administration’s statement that the EPA and NHTSA develop and issue the next phase of standards by March 31, 2016. The agencies are expected to issue a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

by March 31, 2015.

Complete vehicle emissions standards - as opposed to separate standards for engines and vehicles - will allow manufacturers to deliver

the greatest value with less complexity, and without making the engine or overall truck heavier or compromising vehicle aerodynamics.

The first phase of the greenhouse gas emissions and fuel efficiency standards went into effect January 1, 2014. Volvo G r o u p ’s N o r t h A m e r ican truck brands, Volvo Trucks and Mack Trucks, were fully certified prior

to the ruling taking effect.

Depending on the model and specifications, engine fuel efficiency improved more than 2 percent, translating into a reduction of up to five tons of CO2 emissions per truck per year.

For more information, please visit www. volvogroup.com or www. volvogroup.mobi if you are using your mobile phone.

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Editorial

Terry Smith Nominated as Finalist for Prestigious TCA Award

By George Fullerton

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just love driving trucks. I would jig classes in high school, so I could drive trucks,” declares Terry Smith. “I took the opportunity a couple times to go behind a desk for carriers, but after a while I would become unenthused about that kind of work and I would go back on the road.”

Terry has spent nearly fifty years as a commercial truck driver and has accumulated close to 4.8 million miles accident and incident free. Currently Terry is an owner-operator working for SLH Transport based in Kingston, Ontario and operates out of their Moncton New Brunswick Terminal. Most of his runs head into the United States and returning through Ontario and Quebec to his home in Miramichi, New Brunswick.

Terry’s professional approach to truck driving and impressive driving record has led to being one of the top three finalists for the prestigious Truckload Carriers Association Owner Operator Driver of the Year.

The Truckload Carriers Association has represented the interests of (primarily US companies) Truckload carriers for more than seventy years.

The association works to ensure safe, high quality, reliable and efficient truckload transportation services, in addition to promoting efforts to in-

crease awareness of the trucking industry and to promote its positive image. Among their awards, presented annually, are Owner- Operator Driver of the Year, Company Driver of the Year, National Fleet Safety awards, and Best Fleet to Drive For, in addition to scholarship awards and the Highway Angel award program.

Terry is the first Canadian owner-operator to make the finalist list and he joins Jack Fielding, a driver for Bison Transport who is the first Canadian company driver to make the finalist list in the TCA company driver category.

Terry’s wife Roxanne took the initiative to nominate Terry, a process requiring a comprehensive effort.

“The nomination process is very detailed and it took a lot of digging around to put it together.

For example, in the United States we were able to request a driver abstract that covered reports of any incidents that Terry might have been involved in, but in Canada we had to go to individual employer companies to get some of those records. We also had to complete a couple essays and a detailed employment history,” she explained.

Roxanne went on to add that volunteer and community work also had to be accounted for. Terry is a Shriner and works for projects in native Miramichi; this, in addition to joining

Roxanne to support many causes including Convoy for Hope, Convoy of Support for their friend Kim Lawlor, adopt-a- family for Christmas program, as well as hosting and supporting Chinese exchange students and teachers.

Terry has been the recipient of several truck driving related awards.

While employed with Highland Transport, Terry was awarded Highway Star 2006 at the Truck World Show in Toronto.

In 2008 he was named a Highway Angel by the Truckload Carriers Association for a random act of kindness toward a seriously ill motorist outside Bangor Maine.

Terry and Roxanne have also been involved in the Trucker Buddy Program for the past eight years.

In 2007, Terry became the first Canadian truck driver to be profiled in Overdrive magazine.

Terry agrees that the application process was complicated, “By the time Roxanne had the application in, I was satisfied that we had accomplished a major milestone and was content with having accomplished that. We were surprised (and delighted) when they came back asking for some more details, and then we got the call that we were one of the top three finalists. We were quite excited.

Speaking with Terry and Roxanne, it’s difficult to

determine which of them is the most enthused.

The couple left on March 21 to attend the TCA annual convention in Grapevine, Texas where they will be joined by SLH Executives Bill Oakley, Terminal Director in Halifax, and Vice President Brent Fowler. The Smith’s will be hosted by TCA for a week of fun events in addition to business and professional sessions.

Terry and Roxanne married in 1974 and a few years later they bought their first truck and became an established owner-operator family.

Terry has operated a 2011 Kenworth T660, pulling a 53 foot SLH dry van for the past four years.

“It is the best truck in the world,” chuckles Terry, restating Kenworth’s advertising line. “SLH is the best company that I have ever worked for. They are all about safety, they maintain a culture of safety and we live it every day.”

Terry explained that his long safety and incident free career is a result of taking a professional and focused approach to driving.

Asked if the new US hours of service rules introduced challenges to his day to day work, Terry replied, “I don’t have any problem with it, really.

I know how long I can drive and I always have a plan for my work shifts.

I knew I was going to reach here at 9:00 PM, and that there would be a good place to park. Now, there was snow, I had a plan B, and I also had a plan C if there were other problems. Trucking is hard work and you need to keep your focus and follow through with a good plan for the trip.

You don’t make on time deliveries if you waste time leaning on a pinball machine somewhere back up the road.”

Terry is the first Canadian owner-operator to make the finalist list and he joins Jack Fielding, a driver for Bison Transport who is the first Canadian company driver to make the finalist list in the TCA company driver category.

Terry serves on the SLH owner-operators relations committee, which meets several times per year.

“Some companies don’t want to listen to, or hear about owner-operator or driver issues. But you know, those guys driving see operations from a different perspective and they have insights they can offer to address problems, improve efficiencies and increase profits. We want to work, we want to be efficient, and we want to be successful. “We have ideas to improve operations and we want to work for a successful company.”

Terry also has time for fellow drivers and likes to mentor drivers and owneroperators. “I have time to listen to other operators, and I will give them the best advice I can to help them out with a financial issue, an equipment issue, or whatever.”

Terry also has plain advice for a driver who thinks they want to become an owner-operator.

“If they work hard and pay attention to business and numbers, they can be successful. They may never be very rich, but they can experience certain success. At the same time owner-operators face certain risks, and it is not for everyone.” Terry advises enthusiasts to study the owner-operator challenges well before jumping in.

Commenting on his trucker buddy experiences, Terry said it has been rewarding. “Most kids never get close to trucks. They only see them on the highway. Trucker Buddy puts a human face on trucking for kids and their parents.

They gain an understanding about the human side of truck driving and the industry. The program is a very valuable experience.

Everyone in the class gets in the truck and has their picture taken. They really have lot of fun, and it really raises the profile of the industry with the kids and their families,” explained Terry.

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Health & Fitness

Diabetes Mellitus

By Dr. George Traitses

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iabetes is a severe health condition that can cause life-altering and even lifethreatening problems, such as slow wound healing and nerve disorders. It can also complicate problems in muscles, bones, and joints. Diabetes results from an excessive buildup of glucose in your bloodstream. Glucose, or blood sugar, which the body gets from food and also manufactures in the liver and muscles, is a substance the body uses for energy and nutrition. To control glucose levels in your blood, the body uses insulin, a substance produced by the pancreas. An imbalance in this system can cause pre-diabetes or diabetes.

In most people, normal blood glucose levels range from 80 to 120. The levels vary depending on the time of day and how long it has been since you’ve eaten. Levels can go as high as 180 within 2 hours after a meal. Pre-diabetes is excess blood glucose that is not severe enough to be called diabetes. The mild-to-moderate abnormal blood glucose levels of pre-diabetes can make you more likely to develop type 2 diabetes, stroke, and heart disease.

Types of Diabetes There are two main types of the disease. Type 1 diabetes, formerly called juvenile or insulin-dependent diabetes, usually begins in childhood to early adulthood. It results from destruction of insulin-producing cells in the pancreas.

When the body destroys these cells, insulin levels in the blood become too low to properly manage blood sugar. Type 2 diabetes is also called adult-onset diabetes or non-insulindependent diabetes. This condition results from insulin resistance – the inability of body tissues to properly utilize insulin produced by the pancreas.

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cannot keep up with the demand, especially after meals. Obesity, poor diet, and lack of exercise predispose you to developing type 2 diabetes. A less common form of the disease is called gestational diabetes.

It occurs, secondary to hormonal changes, in pregnant women during the late stages of pregnancy and usually resolves after the birth of the baby. It is important to remember, however, that gestational diabetes makes a woman more likely to develop type 2 diabetes later in life.

Managing Glucose Levels With diabetes, uncontrolled glucose levels can lead to serious problems with vision, kidney function, nerve dysfunction, and blood vessels, including heart attack and stroke.

In fact, people with diabetes have approximately twice the risk of stroke and heart attack faced by the general public. In a nutshell, to manage glucose levels, you should exercise regularly, eat a healthful balanced diet, and maintain a healthy body weight.

Physical activity helps control blood glucose levels in both healthy adults and in diabetics. Aerobic exercise, such as walking, swimming, dancing, and riding a bicycle, appears to be most beneficial. What that does is raise your heart rate, helping to not only control blood glucose but also prevent heart attack and stroke. You can get some exercise by house cleaning or doing yard work, such as gardening. Physical activity helps diabetic patients maintain a healthy body weight, helps insulin lower the blood glucose levels, and gives patients more energy. Before you start an exercise program, consult with your doctor to make sure that the exercise program is tailored to fit your specific needs.

It’s also important to eat foods that are generally low in fat – and when fats are eaten, aim for “good” ones, such as those found in olive

oil, fish, and other products.

People with diabetes don’t need to eat special foods but should avoid foods that contain large amounts of saturated and/or trans fats. They should also avoid eating too many processed sugars, but instead choose complex carbohydrates such as those found in fruits and vegetables. The benefits of this type of healthy diet can extend beyond blood sugar control and diabetes prevention to

help prevent heart attack and stroke. Maintaining a healthy body weight usually comes naturally from good eating habits and regular exercise. Some even suggest that these two steps alone influence the prevalence of diabetes and the maintenance of healthy blood sugar levels.

Signs & Symptoms The most common signs and symptoms of diabetes are excess thirst, excess urination, excess hunger,

fatigue, losing weight without trying, sores that heal slowly, dry, itchy skin, loss of feeling or tingling in your hands and/or feet and blurry eyesight. If you experience any of these symptoms, you should seek treatment as soon as possible. Early diagnosis can play an important role in managing the disease and preventing multiple problems. Not all of these signs and symptoms need to be present in patients

with diabetes. In fact, it is not uncommon to have diabetes with no apparent signs or symptoms. For some, the 1st sign of diabetes is a stroke or heart attack, so prevention is key.

For more information on health and safety visit the Ontario Chiropractic Association Web site at www. chiropractic.on.ca or call 877.327.2273. Dr. George Traitses can be reached at 416.499.5656 or visit www. infinite-health.com.

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Ontario Trucking Association

Ontario Truckers Most Optimistic in Years

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oronto, Ontario – Ontario motor carriers are finally convinced the glass is more than half full as it pertains to trucking on both sides of the border and they don’t anticipate any economic spillage anytime soon.

In the Ontario Trucking Association’s first quarter 2014 survey of business conditions for the

bellwether sector, carriers indicated across-the-board improvements – unprecedented, in some cases – in all four sectors monitored by OTA (Intra-Ontario, interprovincial, southbound US, northbound US). The results demonstrate that improving economic conditions, especially in the U.S., are being reflected by sustained freight volume

increases. Freight rates, meanwhile, appear to be bucking the recent trend of not keeping pace with volume expectations.

FREIGHT VOLUMES Despite this traditionally being the slow season for trucking, 42% of carriers said freight volumes within Ontario improved in the last three months – the highest level since early

2011. Not coincidentally, 1Q14 also saw the lowest number of carriers (6%) in the last three years reporting volume decreases.

At the same time, nearly half (48%) also reported improved volumes in southbound US lanes, which is about triple of what’s been expressed in the last several quarters and the highest level ever recorded

for this sector since the OTA survey was launched in 2008. At no other point since early 2011 have more than 35% of respondents indicated improved southbound volumes.

Reports of improved northbound volumes also rebounded to 44% of carriers, after some up and down responses over the last few quarters. Interprovincially, reports of improved volumes are virtually unchanged from last quarter (38%) and for the most part remain within 5 percentage points of levels throughout the last 12 months.

RATES Arguably even more impressive than freight volumes are carriers’ observations about rates. The 1Q14 survey reverses the trend of carriers reporting stagnant rates regardless of volume growth – a possible signal that pricing trajectory in certain sectors might concurrently be moving in the same direction as volumes.

Nearly a third (29%) of carriers said southbound US rates are increasing – far from a majority, but nearly triple the rate of carriers who said the same thing a year ago. The 18% who reported declining rates is simultaneously the lowest level ever recorded – half of 1Q13 and a whopping 60% less carriers who said the same thing in late 2009, which shows just how much southbound pricing has firmed up since the height of the recession.

CAPACITY After several quarters of unyielding, yet consistent capacity, the plates underlying the supply market also appear to be shifting. With freight volumes improving across the board, it’s no surprise capacity is reflexively tightening. While 52% of carriers still say capacity is unchanged, now over a quarter of carriers (27%) report supply constraints, which is at least 10 points higher than three out of the four quarters in 2013.

Furthermore, 36% expect capacity to get squeezed

further over the next six months – the highest since the start of 2010.

Just under half of fleets plan to add tractors, trailers, drivers or owner-operators.

RISING COSTS & EFFECT of CND After some relief last year from extremely high diesel prices, there’s no question fuel costs are back on the upswing. Since this survey was conducted during much of February’s cold snap, it’s not surprising that 88% of carriers report higher fuel costs (up significantly from 58% last quarter). Of those, 61% said fuel prices climbed by 10-15% – the highest reported hike since OTA began querying carriers in 2011 on cost issues.

On the bright side, the lower Canadian dollar is a benefit to some carriers.

However, it’s noteworthy that few carriers want it to slip too far down. Only 15% of carriers said they’re comfortable with a CND as low as 80 cents, while 30% said 85-cents is a good spot for the loonie to settle and 42% preferred a 90-cent landing.

CONCLUSIONS The U.S. economy, while sluggish throughout its rebound, is quite stable now and starting to show real signs of picking up a bit of steam as both the housing and financial sectors (the prime causes of the last economic collapse) are strengthening – which wasn’t so much the case three years ago. Add to that lower unemployment levels and higher consumer spending south of the border, and it should remain relatively good news for Ontario’s export-based trucking sector. At home, it’s certainly positive that although general economic forecasts in Ontario have been lackluster, reported volumes by carriers continue to increase each quarter and their belief in sustained freight growth overall and a stronger rate environment at least in some lanes point to a resurgence.

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Keeping Your Vehicles Clean

How Cold Water Outperforms Warm Water Vehicle Washing

By Jack Jackson

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ost people believe it takes warm or even hot water to clean a vehicle the proper way.

Certainly hot water does remove dirt easier than cold when you spray down anything from dishes to vehicles. However, I would like to discuss how you can actually achieve a better wash with the low cost of cold or ambient water from your tap and a little bit of brushing.

Yes, it is all about procedure - the cleaning of organic materials, nonorganic materials, water hardness, chemicals, etc. all have an effect on cleaning your vehicles. The best and most economical procedure is to brush the vehicle. That is, scrubbing while washing. This not only removes that film of dirt, but by using the proper materials, you can buff, shine and polish at the same time.

As for a brush or a cloth for manual washing, it is imperative that you seek the best product for the type of vehicle you are washing. It is most important to read the product labels, discuss with your supplier and do the research with your paint or graphics company to achieve the best results possible.

How most companies achieve the finest wash with the minimum cost is to use an automatic washing system with brushes. I will explain the types and reasoning behind these systems and the features and benefits of each.

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In general, using a system with brushes is the most economical way to clean since the brushes do the cleaning, not the soap or the water. Yes, soap and water are required, but more for lubricity than for cleaning. An automatic system uses less soap and less water than any other type of washing, including hand washing since automation can wash in 1/10th the time of hand washing. Human power is finite, doesn’t typically measure the soap, and takes a long time to rinse.

Combine those factors with labor and it becomes a costly venture indeed.

There are many types of brushes and depending on what you are washing will determine what best suits you. Today’s technology in brushes is more advanced than the old days in fleet washing, so we are not discussing the typical car wash here. That is a different animal.

In fleet washing the bells and whistles are minimal since cleaning is paramount.

Types of Brushes: Polyethelene: a plastic material with cruciform shaped strands start as thin as 1mm for each strand and are perfect for a soft touch while scrubbing and cleaning every nook and cranny in your vehicle. They are best for all vehicles that are light coloured, metal, aluminum and any type of graphic or wrap. The downside is there is not much of a polish if the vehicle is dark or has bright graphics.

Polypropolene: a harder plastic typically used for stainless steel, aluminum or trains. It has the same cruciform shaped strands and typically is over 1mm in thickness. This will give a great scrub to those vehicles that require a good cleaning.

Foam: an impenetrable foam strand, typically

4mm in thickness, gives a great scrub cleaning, outperforming everything else and leaving a fantastic polish. This is highly recommended for dark coloured vehicles, high end graphics and clear coat paint. The downside is the strand thickness

does not get into all nooks and crannies.

Cloth: simply put in fleet world, I would not recommend this product as dirt collects on the strands, which can be as wide as 5 centimetres.

Our most satisfied customers use a foam strand

product in the high end vehicle washing industry such as motorcoach, limousines and dark decaled trucks. A trained specialist in all the fields can help guide you to achieve the desired results by recommending all procedures, each with different scen-

arios, cost structures and results.

Jack Jackson is President of Awash Systems Corp.

“We wash where no one else can”. Email Jack at jjackson@awashsystems. com or visit our web site, www.awashsystems. com.

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Ontario Trucking Association

The Big Chill on Driver Supply

By David Bradley

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ho had ever heard the term “polar vortex” until this winter? Here in Canada, we’re supposed to be used to cold, snowy weather. But, the winter blitz and higher than expected freight demand combined to reveal just how strained transportation networks are when you peel back the cover.

Freight stopped – and you know it’s bad when the trucks don’t move.

Not only is it clear these flash capacity crunches are something shippers can expect whenever there’s severe weather (or any type of emergency situation, for that matter), but it also served as a long-term warning of how fragile the supply chain is and brought to the surface all the demographic, operational, and lifestyle-related underpinnings of the growing driver shortage.

How the supply chain responds to the fall-out from the polar vortex and how it prepares for the next emergency will determine the degree to which freight movement is impaired in the future.

Shippers, carriers and drivers all have a stake in this. For example, it is not enough for shippers to say it’s the carrier’s problem; to not give a thought to the poor driver who is out their delivering their goods.

The same goes for the driver shortage. The CTA

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Blue Ribbon Task Force on the Driver Shortage identified a lack of respect and poor treatment of drivers by shippers as one of the factors contributing to the supply-demand gap for drivers.

Here again, the experience of what some drivers encountered as the first polar Vortex hammered North America provides examples of behavior that only serves to make things worse.

The following really happened.

After a white-knuckle trip through the severest of weather, a truck driver arrived at his destination to drop off his load; cold, hungry and tired.

Because delivery schedules had been thrown into chaos, the driver was told he’d have to wait several hours to be unloaded. (Some drivers reportedly waited 10 hours or more in the U.S. at the height of the storm). That’s frustrating, but perhaps understandable. However, he was also told he could not idle the truck on the property because it’s against company ‘policy’ and if he exited the yard gates, he’d lose his place in the queue. Worse, the driver was not permitted to use the washroom or any other facilities while he waited – in adherence, once again, to company “policy.’

The driver’s carrier had two choices in this case: Begrudgingly succumb to

the-customer-is-alwaysright (even when he’s not) mantra and allow the driver to freeze until the shipper is ready for him; or pull the driver and the load out of there and deal with whatever consequences the customer dishes out (likely knowing full well it wouldn’t be nearly as bad as having to replace a perfectly

good driver when, upon his return, he tosses back the keys and walks out).

In this case, the company instructed the driver to pull the load and leave.

While this is one of the most egregious examples of indifference towards a driver’s well-being that I’ve heard, sadly it’s not the first. How do you prepare or ever get used

to being disrespected like that? It’s experiences like this that drivers don’t forget. And those are the stories that vibrate across truck stops and dinner tables. That sort of behaviour is even more audacious considering just how vulnerable the system was during the snow storm and freezing weather.

Companies that throw fuel on the fire by treating drivers in such a manner or refuse to improve efficiencies to turn drivers around quicker are the prime reason why the U.S. government is now setting its sights on detention time. There’s serious talk of the Fed>> cont’d on page 26

Mack Trucks

Mack Trucks… Born Ready

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as Vegas, Nevada - Mack Trucks unveiled a bold new brand identity during the 2014 CONEXPO-CON/ AGG event in Las Vegas.

The updated expression of the brand sends a strong message about the significant changes in the Mack Trucks organization, its products and customer support solutions.

A central element of the new brand expression is a sleeker, more modern logo, featuring the iconic Mack Bulldog symbol poised confidently above the Mack word mark, shining a light on elements that have always been core to the brand and present on the product. At the same time, the new mark is an expression of Mack’s present-day, forwardthinking approach to the heavy-duty truck industry and customer.

Mack’s purpose from

day one has been to design products and services that enable and strengthen the essential bond between man and machine - to understand customers’ needs and equip them to overcome the challenges they face on a daily basis. That purpose was evident even before the tenacious performance of the Mack AC model in the trenches of World War I led British soldiers to give Mack its bulldog nickname. It’s a purpose that remains very much alive today. A new tagline, Born Ready, also unveiled at CONEXPO-CON/AGG, at once recognizes Mack’s long-standing role as a brand that can be counted on when things matter most, and celebrates that same character trait in the people Mack admires and does business with every day.

“We’re extremely proud

of our 114-year legacy as the American truck you can count on,” said Stephen Roy, President, Mack Trucks North American Sales & Marketing.

“It gives us credibility in forging a very bright future for Mack, our dealers and our customers.

We believe the refresh of our brand embodies what we’ve stood for in the past and continue to stand for today. We’re confident and passionate about our trucks and our customers.

We have a great history,

great momentum and the conviction that our best days are ahead of us. The brand work we’re rolling out here in Las Vegas clearly communicates the strong position Mack holds today.”

Since 2010, $64 million has been invested in the Hagerstown, Maryland plant that produces all Mack engines and transmissions. Nearly $20 million has been invested over the same period in the Macungie, Pennsylvania plant where all Mack

Mack Trucks has unveiled a revised brand expression system. The new Mack logo features a sleeker, more modern design, signifying the brand’s forward-thinking approach to designing and developing products and services.

trucks for North America and export are built. In 2012, $10 million was dedicated to the expansion of the technical center in Greensboro, North Carolina, the site of Mack product design, development and testing.

Millions of dollars have also been put into R&D, resulting in gamechanging new products and services like the Mack® mDRIVE® automated manual transmission, Mack mRIDE spring suspension and Mack

GuardDog® Connect, an integrated connected vehicle solution that proactively increases uptime.

Mack dealers have also been investing, with more than $300 million dedicated to new facilities, additional service bays, more service and parts employees, expanded hours of service, and more Master Technicians since 2010. “ We ’ v e g o t a v e r y solid foundation,” said John Walsh, Mack Vice President of Marketing.

“It’s time we told our story in a way that captures both the essence of the brand - what has always made Mack great - as well as all of the exciting things happening with Mack today. That’s really what the new work we’re debuting today is all about.”

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

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Healthy Living

Tea… Is Good For Thee!

By Brenda Ricker

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ea is the most widely consumed type of beverage in the world, following only water. If you stop to consider that water is

>> cont’d From page 24 eral Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulating shipper behaviour by fining companies for detaining drivers and affecting their per-mile pay. FMCSA also views detention and other actions that eat into available hours-of-service as issues that affect safety.

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a necessity for life then you could say that tea is a significant player amongst beverages. Not even the ubiquitous Cola can beat it!

Tea - the name given in English is for an infusion of the leaves and buds coming from the plant, Camellia sinensis. Originating, it is said in China, and discovered by a godemperor, this drink has captivated many around the world and has been the start of many things.

The only difference in types of teas is how the leaves are processed. For some, the leaves must be fermented, for others they are only sun dried.

The processing is what determines taste and quality.

For thousands of years, people in China, Japan, India, and Thailand have known about how tea benefits people’s health and have used tea for its medicinal properties. It is still used today to treat

everything from headaches to regulating blood sugar, temperature and healing wounds. It even benefits digestion, and green tea can be used for weight loss.

White tea benefits us on the outside by promoting healthy and radiant skin, it protects us from the sun and repairs damage caused by excessive exposure.

A good habit to get into is to treat yourself to a hot cup of refreshing, re-

laxing tea. Let it become known as “tea at three.”

For a full document on

teas, just email me at health_you_deserve@yahoo.ca for a copy.

“We need a real change in our transportation culture to recognize that safety means more than complying with safety rules. It means changing work-rest schedules that contribute to fatigue,” FMCSA Director Anne Ferro said recently when asked about driver detention.

Although I can under-

stand the government’s impulse, surely this is something shippers and carriers can work out.

However, the message is clear, if the most impacted parties don’t improve things on their own, if shippers don’t engage in meaningful consultation with their service providers, or if their only response to working

together to find efficiencies is “will it reduce my rate?” there will always be regulators somewhere who think they can step in and force a solution.

I don’t think it needs to come to that and, frankly, nothing sends a message clearer than freight sitting on a dock, which is not something that’s in anyone’s interest. Not

too long from now, mandatory e-logs will help carriers and owner-operators of all sizes quantify the costs of detention as well as qualify the impact on hours of service and available capacity. In the meantime, there’s nothing stopping companies from treating our hard-working drivers with the respect

they deserve. Drivers will always vote with their feet – it’s happening right now – but with some better communication between customer and supplier and operational improvements at the ground level, companies can avoid being left out in the cold when the eye of the capacity storm blows in.

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Cambrian College

Cambrian College Regional Skills Competition

By Marek Krasuski

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eachers, students, industry reps and members of the public toured the site of the Heavy Equipment/Truck and Coach Technician program at Cambrian College in Sudbury on February 22nd. The day marked the 8th Annual Regional Skills Competition for Cambrian’s top students competing for the coveted winning prize, an achievement that paves the way for admission into the provincial competition held this year in Waterloo, Ontario.

“There was lots of participation and we had a great turnout,” said Program Coordinator and Cambrian Professor, Robert (Bob) Huzij. Indeed, the event was charged with anticipation as Cambrian’s top six students competed to win the highest marks through several problem solving exercises located at six testing stations, each designed to assess a particular skill set and all designed to gauge overall knowledge. The six finalists scored highest on a 100-question exam written by the 38 students enrolled in the program.

Huzij explained that the six finalists were given instruction on the procedures that had to be followed, but beyond that they were on their own. “Once they started they received no guidance nor could they get help from their teachers or other students,” he said.

One station tested knowledge of crankshafts, another required students to troubleshoot electrical circuits, while the third

Ist Place Brett Dillman

station focused on fuel systems designed with defects that students had to correct with the assistance of computer diagnostics.

Another station involved locating a brake problem on a simulator. Still another test at the powertrain station called for finalists to rebuild a modulated clutch assembly, and the final testing event addressed hydraulics whereby students had to build a circuit on a simulator. The competitors were given one hour at each station to complete the tasks and a 15-minute break between exercises.

The first and second place winners, Brent Dillman and Kyle Joyce, respectively, will represent Cambrian College at the provincial competition in Waterloo, May 5th to 7th at RIM Park.

Competition will be stiff at the provincials as Brent and Kyle test their mettle against many more competitors in their field. Moreover, they will remain unaware of the equipment or the tasks required of them until the test begins. Huzij is Provincial Chair of the Heavy Equipment division of the Ontario Technological Skills Competition, the largest of its kind in Canada. He also sits on the Technical Committee at the national level.

Huzij says that all the competitions - regional, provincial, national, and world - encourage participants to think on their feet without the benefit of additional resources to depend on. Such testing formats mirror real life scenarios in the industry.

The Cambrian Regional Skills Competition was made possible by the generous contributions of industry players in the Sudbury region. In addition to sponsoring the event these companies, who also represent potential employers for Cambrian graduates, had their employees function as judges. Two judges worked at each station; one, a college faculty member who designed the task and set up the

station, and the other an industry employee. “It was designed this way to ensure impartiality in the judging process as industry judges had no personal connection with any of the six finalists,” Huzij explained. Industry judges were Dave Klus from William Day, Jim Bosse from Nickel City International, Andrew Pegoraro from

Nortax, Robert Kant from GlenCorp, Tim Linklater from Toromont, Rick Salo from Vale, and Stewart McBain from TMTA. For their part faculty members spent up to a week preparing the tasks and stations.

Two Sudbury-based companies, Parts Source and Acklands-Grainger, generously provided gift certificates. All six contestants

won cash prizes with first place winner, Brent Dillman, receiving $450 and runner up, Kyle Joyce, $300.

The Cambrian College dual program is unique in its ability to respond to industry needs. Previously, Cambrian, along with all other Ontario colleges, offered two related programs: the Heavy Equipment Techniques Certificate Program

and the Truck and Coach Technician Diploma. That program offering was later accompanied by a third choice - a three year diploma in both specialties.

Winners from the Ontario Technological Skills Competition will go on to compete at the Skills Canada National Competition held June 4th and 5th in Toronto.

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Legal Matters

Hand Held Devices While Driving

By Mark Reynolds

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y now it has become common knowledge that the fine for operating a hand held communication device (cell phones etc.) while driving has been increased from $155 to $280. As yet, a conviction for this offence still does not carry demerit points. I have found the approach to this issue confusing ever since legislation was introduced to combat the problem of drivers texting, emailing, talking on the cell phone etc.

From the beginning the penalty was relatively low.

At $155 and no demerit points, it seems not to have deterred many drivers

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from engaging in this very dangerous activity. Studies have shown that this activity may make a driver 4 times more likely to be involved in an accident than drivers not distracted by cell phone use. Other studies show that texting and driving may be more of an issue than impaired driving.

Certainly we have all seen this activity taking place every day. In fact I can state quite confidently that during my two hours of total commuting each day I can count as many as 8 – 10 drivers texting or talking on the phone. It is certainly easy to spot – the vehicle wandering in and out of its lane for lengthy distances, the vehicle travelling slowly in the fast lane with 2 kilometres of open lane while the driver is driving with head down concentrating on texting instead of driving.

This type of activity, if

proven in court, would certainly warrant a conviction for Careless Driving, and given that Careless Driving carries a penalty of $400 and 6 demerit points, I have to wonder why this

issue seems to be treated so lightly by the governing Liberals.

The present government is “looking at” increased penalties for distracted driving. My own opinion is

that they need to act, and soon. Distracted driving has become commonplace and it needs to be addressed.

Mark Reynolds is a licensed paralegal, a former

truck driver, MTO enforcement officer, provincial trainer and Enforcement coordinator. He can be reached at 416.221.6888 or email MarkReynolds@ OTTLegal.com.

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Schneider

Schneider Rolls Out New Logo

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reen Bay, Wisconsin - The calling card of North America’s premier provider of truckload, intermodal and logistics services is getting a new look.

The Schneider logo has been refreshed and has a more contemporary design that accurately reflects the broad geographies it serves.

The company’s previous logo had been in existence since 1985, which positioned the organization well at the time based

on its leading role and expertise in moving overthe-road truckload freight nationwide. In addition to changing the logo to one that is more befitting a company operating in multiple

changing the name of our legal entities,” said CEO and President Chris Lofgren, “to our associates, our customers and the communities we serve, we are, and have long been known

transportation modes beyond U.S. borders, through the years the company became more widely referred to as Schneider.

“Although we are not

as Schneider.”

Transition to the new logo will occur over time, including on the 10,000 trucks and 45,000 trailers/ containers rolling down

the highway. Implementation will take place as trucks, trailers, containers and other equipment and materials are lifecycled and replaced.

As for changing the company’s hallmark orange color? “It wasn’t even on the radar,” Lofgren noted.

“We are Schneider and we are the Big Orange and we couldn’t be more proud.”

For more information about Schneider, visit w w w. s c h n e i d e r . c o m or follow on Twitter: @ WeAreSchneider.

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Evans Cooling Systems, Inc.

Iron Dog Race Across Alaska

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uffield, Connecticut – The winners of the Iron Dog Race, the world’s longest and toughest snowmobile race, comprising a grueling 2,000 miles of remote and rugged terrain across Alaska, have been announced. Evans Powersports Coolant made its successful debut this year in the Pro and Trail Class races. Congratulations to Jason Moore and David Roberts, Team #46, who won the Trail Class, and to the only all-woman team, Rebecca Charles and

Rachel Kidwell, #75, who took third in that class. Both teams were using Evans Powersports Coolant in their sleds.

Moore, an Assistant Principal at Wasilla Middle School, rode an Arctic Cat ZR 6000 RR 600, and Roberts, from Anchorage, raced a Yamaha Viper 1049.

Despite subzero temperatures, low snow conditions led to overheating issues for many racers.

Snowmachines depend upon trail snow sprayed onto a heat exchanger to

keep water-based engine coolant from boiling. When snow is absent, the coolant can boil. Miles of snowless tundra encountered on the route caused overheating problems for many, but not for users of Evans Powersports Coolant. Moore and Roberts raced with confidence by using Evans, and experienced no engine cooling issues on their way to their victory.

Facing extreme low temperatures, close to minus 40, with varying snow and wind conditions, Rebecca

Charles encountered a breakdown and unforeseen delays. Once back on track, she ran her machine, a Yamaha Nytro, hard to gain back lost time. Through difficult trail conditions, with little or no snow in long stretches, they pushed past other riders dealing with overheating problems. With Evans waterless coolant running through her engine, Rebecca simply wasn’t going to over-

heat. Instead, they made a huge comeback to finish in third place! After the race, Charles expressed her assessment of the Evans advantage by saying, “If I hadn’t been running Evans, I guarantee I would have had overheating issues. I won’t run anything else in my machines besides Evans Waterless Coolant!”

In the Pro Class, Iron Dog veterans Charlie Potter and Ryan Johnson of team

#15 used Evans for the first time and finished in 19th place out of 38 teams.

Charlie Potter is a two time Purple Heart recipient and co-founded the Wounded Warrior Racing Team as a way to honor those injured while serving their country. An accident temporarily sidelined Potter and Johnson, but after making repairs, they jumped back in the race. Overcoming the setback, they pushed themselves and their machines to the maximum and finished in the middle of the pack.

All three teams were all introduced to Evans by Arctic Extreme Environmental Products, an Evans Distributor located in Fairbanks, Alaska. To contact Arctic Extreme call them at 858.397.5551.

For more information on Evans Cooling Systems, Inc. and Waterless Engine Coolants please visit www. evanscooling.com.

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Peterson Manufacturing Company

New LumenX® LED Lights’ Radical Lens Design

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e t e r s o n ’s n e w LumenX ® Series 7 safety lights take LED brightness and safety to a whole new level.

Powered by the latest white-diode LEDs, the LumenX Series features breakthrough optics engineered for such efficient light dispersal that the entire lens illuminates fully – no “hot spots” or “dead zones,” regardless of viewing angle. The DOT-legal LumenX Series comprises S/T/T lights, turn signals, backup lights, and work lights available in 4” round and 6” oval footprints – in stock and ready to ship to customers.

According to Steve Meagher, Peterson’s VP of Sales, LumenX Series lamps outperform standard LED lamps by wide margins. Photometric test-

ing proves LumenX Reds are 25 percent brighter; LumenX Ambers test fully twice as bright. “In vehicle safety lighting, brighter means safer – greater visibility day or night, in any weather,” Meagher says.

“Yet price-wise, our allAmerican-made LumenX competes with anything on the market.”

Meagher credits the LumenX Series’ extraordinary performance to Peterson’s decades of collective lighting expertise and the company’s unique vertical integration. “Building the optics that produce LumenX-grade lighting demands high precision.

We have that kind of talent and technology right here in Grandview. Our in-house design, engineering, tooling, and manufacturing teams were able to

collaborate face-to-face on every detail.”

John Hansen, Head Project Engineer, said the LumenX challenge was to design a high-output LED lamp series with a consistent look from reds to ambers to back-ups. “We chose white diodes over colored diodes for their superior thermal management – they don’t lose in-

tensity. With our state-ofthe-art CAD software we were able to pair the LEDs with a radical new design in lens optics. It makes the entire lens glow with exceptional brightness. You don’t see any dead spots, and the contrast between major/minor functions is much greater. Compared to standard LED lights, the LumenX look is dramatic-

ally brighter across the whole product line – especially the ambers. Building legal front turns has been a challenge throughout the industry, but we’ve got them with LumenX!” Peterson’s new LumenX Series lights are built to shine brighter for greater visibility and safety in any weather. They’re also built to last in any weather, featuring high-grade plastic resins and fully integrated insert molding for super protection. Yet cost-wise, LumenX can compete with any standard LED lighting on the market.

Vice President – Product Management, Kristen Goodson, credits white diodes and Peterson’s vertical integration for production efficiencies that enhance LumenX’s competitive pricing. “White

diodes allow us to build one standard circuit board for the whole LumenX line.

That really boosts our productivity and cost control.

LumenX is simply a better light for the same money.

Brighter, safer, better looking, and made in America.”

LumenX Series 7 models include Red, Amber and White in both 4” Rounds in 7 and 9-diode versions, and Ovals in 7 and 10-diode versions. Each model features fully integrated insert molded terminals for robust protection. All models can be ordered with AMP-compatible connections. 7-diode Rounds and Ovals are also available with the industry-standard PL3 connection. Integrated voltage regulation is supplied on all models. Multivolt design is available on certain models.

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Volvo Trucks

Volvo Interior & Exterior LED Lighting

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n-cab LED lighting is now standard across Volvo Trucks’ North American vehicle lineup.

Optional LED headlamps, designed for better visibility and longer life, are now available for the Volvo VNL and VNX. Both the LED interior lighting and LED headlamps are available for order. The solid-state LED interior lights and headlamps consume one-eighth the

energy required of standard incandescent lighting and are designed for a significantly longer life.

The optional LED headlamps from Truck-Lite Co., LLC, available on the Volvo VNL and VNX, models significantly improve visibility through an expanded beam pattern and light coloring similar to daylight. The headlamps also feature a lens coating to resist hazing and

yellowing.

Standard interior LED lighting on Volvo VNM, VNL, VNX, VHD and VAH models provide far longer life than standard bulbs while also placing less strain on the truck batteries than incandescent lighting. Red LED reading

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are designed to last far longer, so use of LED lighting can help reduce vehicle downtime and potential CSA violations,” said Jason Spence, Volvo Trucks Product Marketing Manager.

For more information, please visit www.volvo-

group.com or www.volvogroup.mobi if you are using your mobile phone.

For further information, please contact Brandon Borgna, Volvo Trucks, phone 336.393.2143, email brandon.borgna@ volvo.com or visit www. volvotrucks.us.com.

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ESCO Equipment Supply Company

ESCO Enters a New Decade

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Optional LED headlamps, designed for better visibility and longer life, are now available for the Volvo VNL (pictured above) and VNX models.

lamps are also available with the interior combination lamps, providing reading capability at night without sacrificing forward visibility.

“In addition to improved efficiency and visibility compared with incandescent lighting, LEDs

rooksville, Florida – ESCO Equipment Supply Company is pleased to announce that after twenty-nine years under previous ownership, the company has been sold to an investment firm looking to grow and promote ESCO globally for the future of the company.

ESCO will be celebrating its 30th year in the Tire Service Equipment Market by expanding distribution and product offering, getting back to the

basics that built ESCO twenty-nine years ago.

ESCO is known in the marketplace for establishing and developing the Hydraulic Bead Breaker market back in the early 1980’s.

“First and foremost, we want to assure all current and future customers that ESCO will remain ESCO. We only look to aid in growing and continuing to service our customers and build even stronger rela-

tionships”, says Jeff Jobe, Chief Executive Officer.

“The fundamental practices that have built

and sustained ESCO for 29 years revolved around progress and innovation in tire service equipment.

We want to bring those traits to the forefront of our organization moving forward and support it with exceptional customer service”.

ESCO is the World Leader in Quality Tire Service Equipment for the OTR, Mining, Heavy Duty Trucking, and Automotive Aftermarket.

For more information contact Christopher Manfre at 352.754.1117 or email cmanfre@esco.net.

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Advanced Tune-Ups

Advanced Tune-ups Sales & Service Offers Performance Products

By Peter Friesen

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illsonburg, Ontario – Canada’s leader in Economy/Performance tuning (Diesel Spec Inc.) offers you what no one else can offer as precisely and completely. Dealing with Diesel Spec, Advanced Tune-ups offers in house an d mobi l e tuni ng to its customers. We are able to tune your Volvos, Cats, Detroits (series 60 and DD15), Mercedes, Cummins, Paccar and

others. All Diesel Spec tuning comes with 30 day satisfaction warranties.

The tuning will generally give you a fuel savings of 5% to 20% including increased torque and hp.

Diesel Spec tunes more than 2000 trucks each year.

Since Advanced Tuneups is an innovative company we also supply other performance products such as the www. tunit.com module for all common rail engines

(MaxxForce, DD15, 2012

up Cummins etc.). These

Advanced Tune-ups carries are Bully Dog products such as the HDGT, ECM tuner etc.

modules are simple plug and play units and offer great performance and economy improvements.

Other products that Advanced Tune-ups carries are Bully Dog products such as the HDGT, ECM tuner etc. Advanced Tune-Ups has a very limited supply of the trade in Bully Dog Power Pups left and we will be liquidating these at low pricing.

Advanced Tune-ups recently added the world’s best in lighting solutions

through VisionX, giving you a Lifetime warranty for its lights. Other products offered are HID conversion kits for all trucks and cars, allowing you see the road and its obstacles before you hit them.

For more info on the above, feel free to call us at 866.212.3653 or 902.331.1372. You can also email us at economy@agapemail.net.

Ready to serve you with your needs.

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Kinedyne

New Retract-A-Bar, Giveaways & More from Kinedyne at the 2014 Mid-America Trucking Show

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ouisville, Kentucky - Kinedyne, a leader in manufacturing and distributing high quality cargo securement products for over 45 years, exhibited at this year’s Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) from March 27th to 29th, 2014 at the Kentucky Exposition Center. This year, at booth #22035, Kinedyne debuted the new Retract-A-Bar. This versatile heavy-duty load restraint bar retracts from 107”- 53” for easy shipping, storing and use within large dry freight, refrigerated trailers, small utility vehicles and standard pick-up trucks.

As a show favorite, Kinedyne brought back their popular contest where show attendees had the chance to win one of five $1,000 Kinedyne shopping sprees (Retail Value). In addition, customers who purchased a box of ratchet or winch straps from a Kinedyne distributor during 2014 MATS were also given a free Kinedyne back pack. Last years’ shopping spree winners purchased a variety of Kinedyne’s cargo securement products to benefit

their businesses, including Polar and Tiger Tarp Ties, tire nets, ratchets, straps and protective sleeves.

“We were thrilled to introduce the new Retract-A-Bar - a more compact option to the current Safe-T-Lok Bar,” said Paul Wolford, Kinedyne Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “MATS attract the best in the industry the product innovation at the show was inspiring.

Each year, the Kinedyne team leaves with a fresh perspective from customer conversations and influences from around the world. We come back to the office ready to make changes and develop new securement tools to better support our drivers.”

2014 was the 27th year Kinedyne participated in the Mid-America Trucking Show.

THE 2014 KINEDYNE MATS EXHIBIT Kinedyne manufactures/ distributes more than 5,000 items, including cargo securement systems for both flatbed and van trailers, transport chains and accessories, decking beam systems, webbing, hardware and more. Kine-

dyne’s 2014 MATS booth included key products and hands-on displays, along with the following featured sections: Kinedyne Retail Corner Kinedyne understands the challenge associated with properly merchandising securement products in a parts showroom environment. For this reason, Kinedyne had added a specific display for MATS distributor attendees. This simulated showroom presented the variety of supportive merchandise and display opportunities Kinedyne has for its products, including custom stands, racking, display boards, and its functional and informative packaging options.

Enhanced Kaptive Beam® Solutions: Kinedyne Kaptive Beam Systems provide a “doubledecking” solution designed to optimize the use of the available trailer cube space for Interior Van fleet operators. With a sustained commitment to lowering cost of ownership, this product line continues to evolve in both improved functionality

and durability. Kinedyne sales professionals were on site to explain recent product line enhancements. Kinedyne Kaptive Beam Systems actually creates a “second deck” in a trailer for storing cargo using a strategic system of tracks and beams. In the traditional “floor load” method, a trailer is usually filled to capacity before it reaches the allowable cargo weight limit. The Kaptive Beam System utilizes the maximum cargo space inside the trailer and as a result decreases loading time, increases overall freight capacity,

reduces freight damages, reduces lost decking beams and offers a more fuel-efficient solution by optimizing equipment utilization.

Kinedyne Polar™ and Tiger™ Tarp Ties: Kinedyne’s “POLAR” Natural Rubber Tarp Tie is designed to withstand frigid temperatures and severe winter weather conditions. The “TIGER” EPDM Rubber Tarp Tie (synthetic) is designed to resist UV degradation with high elastic retention and thus withstand the day-to-day environmental exposure to heat found in warmer

climates. Both tarp ties feature crimped S-Hooks as a standard feature.

Unlike competitors’ products that often tear when overstressed, extensive laboratory testing confirmed that all Kinedyne’s tarp ties are designed to avoid the tearing of the strap. If the product is overstressed the S-Hook will bend, allowing a driver to easily make a quick, economical fix in the field by replacing the S-Hook or bending it back.

For more information on Kinedyne’s products, v i s i t w w w. k i n e d y n e . com.

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Versatile Retract-A-Bar is a heavy-duty load restraint bar retracts from 107”- 53” for easy shipping, storing and use within large dry freight, refrigerated trailers, small utility vehicles and standard pick-up trucks.

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Navistar

Navistar Announces Diamond Logic Electrical Feature Bundles for Vocational Applications

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ndianapolis, Indiana - Navistar, Inc. is pleased to announce new Diamond Logic® feature bundles specific to the vocational truck market. Feature bundles are categorized by usage and body integration such as dry van, dump and utility as well as outline features relevant to operations of the particular application.

The company has been a pioneer in custom programmable chassis electronics and multiplexing since 2001 and has continued to closely

partner with end users and body builders to further increase productivity.

Diamond Logic helps vocational operations work smarter, faster and safer, while also preventing drivers from inadvertently damaging valuable equipment.

“Our Diamond Logic operating system is best known for its ability to provide control and communication between work trucks and body equipment, which allows for quick diagnosis and identification of fault codes as

well as aids completion of DOT safety checks,” said Bob Mann, Vice President, Dealer Sales, Navistar.

“Diamond Logic also gives the truck owner and the truck equipment manufacturers the opportunity to create and write their own custom logic. By bundling the most widely used controls in the vocational segment, we are helping our customers more quickly identify their needed capabilities so they can then move on to customization.”

All International® voca-

tional trucks are equipped with Navistar’s Diamond Logic Electrical System, which offers nearly 200 factory available body integration and driver efficiency features, plus the ability to customize infinitely more vehicle functions.

“Compressors, cranes and lighting equipment have gotten pretty demanding and Diamond Logic [electrical system] has allowed us to really clean up the inside of the trucks,” said Mike Butsch, Director of Fleet Oper-

ations for Joy Global’s Surface Mining group.

“It’s much safer and more convenient and intuitive for the driver from the cab. We also put together rear crane compartments on most of our mechanics’ trucks, which really helps the operator when he or she needs to take control from outside the cab.”

Customers can work with their dealer using our Diamond Logic® Builder software to custom program almost any electrical feature. To learn more

about Diamond Logic, visit www.youtube.com/ watch?v=KNojxs4LM04.

Diamond Logic experts were at the International Truck booths in Indianapolis at the National Truck Equipment Association Work Truck Show and in Las Vegas at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG co n str u ctio n in du str y trade show.

Additional information about Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV) is avail able at www.Navistar. com.

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Espar North America

Airtronic NG Commercial Natural Gas Heating

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sslingen / Indianapolis - Premiered at the NTEA, The Work Truck Show in Indianapolis (5 to 7 March 2014): At one of the largest commercial vehicle trade fairs in the USA, Espar North America presented for the first time the newly-developed Airtronic NG Commercial. The air heater burns CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) and is therefore ideally suited for all trucks that are fuelled by natural gas.

“Our Airtronic NG Commercial is the first air heater that is specially designed for the continuously growing market for natural gas trucks in North America”, explains Dr. Vol ker Hohense e, President Espar North America. “The Airtronic NG Commercial project shows that in addition to modern heating components for diesel and gasoline vehicles, we are consistently working on new solutions for alternative, environmentally-friendly drives in the commercial vehicle segment.”

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cabin is to be heated up fast and effectively, the Airtronic air heaters from Espar are the right choice.

They are in use thousands of times and have been proven in numerous commercial vehicles for many years.

On this basis Espar, in cooperation with the German company Truma Gerätetechnik GmbH & Co. KG, Putzbrunn, uses the existing and proven Truma technology. Truma is the leading manufacturer in Europe of gasfuelled heating systems in the leisure vehicle/motor home and caravan sector.

Furthermore, Truma has decades of know-how in developing and manufacturing gas auxiliary heaters in commercial vehicles.

The Airtronic NG Commercial is designed for C NG a n d LN G - f u el l ed commercial vehicles in on-road and off-road operations. The advantage: compared to previous solutions the engine and the heating can now be supplied from just one tank. This saves valuable installation space and makes the installation easier for OEMs and retro-

fitting workshops - with noticeably lower instal-

lation costs. In the USA sales are made through

Espar Inc. in Novi, and in Canada through Espar

Products Inc. in Mississauga, Ontario.

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Transtex Composite

New EDGE Trailer Skirts

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ebanon, Indiana - Transtex Composite is pleased to announce the immediate availability of its new EDGE trailer skirts. Lower in price and with an unconditional 15-year warranty, EDGE trailer skirts offer motor carriers a new level of performance, reliability and value.

“We’re very proud to offer the industry a new standard in trailer skirts,”

said Marc Bolduc, General Manager of Transtex Composite, the industry leader in trailer skirts and other aerodynamic products.

EDGE trailer skirts are Transtex’s newest flagship product line and are the result of a decade of engineering, design and testing. With four SmartWay-verified and CARBcompliant designs, EDGE skirts are easy and quick to install, require minimal maintenance and are

made from the lightest and strongest glass-reinforced thermoplastic composite material. Transtex’s reputation for the highest durability has never been challenged and the EDGE suite sets the new standard.

The family of EDGE skirts offers solutions for most commercial configurations including 53-foot trailers, pups, and intermodal applications and may be custom ordered

in various colors and material compositions.

Transtex skirts have been selected by many of the trucking industry’s leading carriers, including Averitt Express, Celadon, Covenant Transport, Saia, TCSI-Transland and Werner Enterprises, because of their unparalleled performance and reliability.

Visit our website at w w w. t r a n s t e x c o m posite.com for more information.

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Transtex Composite’s EDGE trailer skirts offer motor carriers a new level of performance, reliability and value.

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Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels

The Good & the Bad News About Tire Repairs

By Harvey Brodsky

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irst, the Bad News!

Ti r e s t a k e m o r e abuse than any other part of your truck.

Everyday your tires run over countless objects such as nails, screws, metal parts, stones and so on, all of which have the potential to damage your large tire cash investment.

That’s the bad news and sadly, there is not much you can do about it.

Now the Good News!

Proper tire repairs, performed by knowledgeable professional tire repairers using the latest up-to-theminute tire repair materials and tools, can often allow a tire that otherwise would have been scrapped to be put back into full over the road service for the life of the tire.

The Caveat! Improper tire repairs can cause a premature end to your very expensive tire’s useful life, and tires are meant to be worn out, not thrown out!

That’s why it is important for you to only deal with reputable professional tire repair companies whenever you have a flat tire.

Rather than subject your $500 truck tire to the whims of a sloppy tire repair individual who will tell you that he can “just stick in a plug from the outside and have you on your way

in a few minutes for just a few bucks,” you will be far better off by learning the facts about proper tire repairing.

In order for a tire to be properly repaired it must be removed from the wheel and have the repair made with the plug inserted from the inside of the tire; this, after the damaged area is properly cleaned and the object that caused the repair is removed. Once the plug is inserted from the inside, a patch will be placed over the damaged area, also from the inside, covering the plug.

As an aside, in an emergency situation a plug can temporarily be inserted from the outside of the tire, but when this happens the vehicle should be driven for only a short distance at a slow speed. The temporary repair must not be

considered a permanent solution! It should be removed as soon as possible and replaced with a permanent, properly made repair from the inside of the tire.

An improperly repaired tire can cause great, and sometimes even catastrophic damage, to your vehicle which should be avoided at all costs.

As many as 15 tires out of every 100 tires found in scrap piles could have been properly repaired and placed back into full over the road service. This can translate into very substantial savings for your fleet if the tires belong to you. Be smart and remember the good saying, “there is never a right time to do the wrong thing, and there is never a wrong time to do the right thing.” This is especially true when it comes to tire repairs.

One More Thing That Can Save You Big Bucks!

When the first life of your tire is over, as long as any repairs during the currency of the new tire life have been made properly, your tire can be retreaded, thereby saving you the cost of buying another tire. If your tire has had a bad repair it probably will not pass the retreader’s inspection for another life and will be sent to the scrap pile, costing you money.

Where to Get More Information About Proper Tire Repairs All major tire repair material manufacturers have information available on their web sites and are happy to be contacted with questions. Many of these companies also offer free tire repair instructional classes. These web sites belong to members of

the Retread Tire Association: www.elgitread.com, www.premacanada.ca, www.31inc.com, www. tech-international.com.

They offer valuable information that can help you save your tires, without sacrificing safety, performance or handling!

This translates into more money on your side of the table.

For more information about this article as well as information and questions regarding the economical and environmental benefits of top quality retreading, please contact the Retread Tire Association by telephone at 831.646.5269 or by email to info@retreadtire.org. We will also be happy to send you a free packet containing good information about proper tire maintenance for both retreaded and new tires.

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Yokohama

New Yokohama Tires at Mid-America Trucking Show

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ullerton, California – Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) rolled out a trio of new commercial tires at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS), that was held on March 27-29 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky. The 902L™ and 709L™ ultra wide base drive tires were on display in YTC’s booth (14124), and a new coach/bus tire, the 104ZR™ Spec-2, was unveiled.

“The theme of our MATS booth was ‘Defining the Future,’” said Rick Phillips, Yokohama Senior Director, Commercial and OTR sales. “New products like the ones we had at MATS will play a big part in our future, especially with the October 2015 opening of our new commercial tire plant in Mississippi.”

Ultra wide base (UWB) tires such as the 902L and 709L are part of YTC’s long-term plan, according

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to Phillips. “We’re seeing more of a demand for them because of the weight savings, which is where fleets can find an immediate benefit. It’s something tangible – they can measure and calculate savings.”

“The 902L long-haul/ regional ultra wide base drive tire delivers superior traction and high mileage,” said Phillips. “Its tread design makes a real difference in extreme driving conditions, such as in snow and ice.”

The 902L comes in size 445/50R22.5. Highlights include: • A 27/32 tread depth that creates higher traction while providing extralong tread life.

• An advanced rubber compound that lowers rolling resistance and reduces heat build-up, which boosts fuel economy.

• Seven circumferential grooves that enhance lat-

eral stability and create long wear with an even footprint.

• A zero-degree mid belt that provides weight distribution for even pressure and increased tread life.

• A specially-engineered small block and sipe combo that reduce heeltoe wear, increase fuel economy and provide high snow traction.

“Yokohama introduced the 709L at MATS and it will be available at the end of the year in size 445/50R22.5,” said Phillips. “It’s built for long wear and fuel efficiency, thanks to its advanced rubber compound. Plus, its special casing enhances durability for retreading.”

The 709L on-highway ultra wide b a s e d r i v e tire features: • Sev-

en serpentine grooves that reduce tread movement, add rigidity and decrease rolling resistance.

• Double Z blocks that increase rigidity to prevent heel-toe wear for a long-, even-lasting tire life while increasing wet and snow traction.

• A 24/32 tread depth that decreases tread block movement for stability, low rolling resistance and increased fuel efficiency.

• A zero-degree mid belt that provides even pressure and weight distribution for increased tread life and an even footprint.

Phillips described the

new 315/80R22.5 104ZR Spec-2,, as “a workhorse that delivers longer tread wear, low rolling resistance and enhanced traction, making it ideal for coach and regional/long haul tour bus applications.”

The 315/80R22.5 104ZR Spec-2 all-position tire benefits include: • A five-rib full-depth tread pattern that delivers a smooth, quiet ride, while its serpentine groove pattern is designed to reduce premature shoulder stepdown and irregular wear, and further preserve overall tread life.

• Block-shaped stone ejectors that prevent rocks from traveling to the bottom of the grooves, reducing damage to the casing by 25 percent to ensure greater durability and retreadabil-

ity.

• An ultra-wide top steel belt that increases rigidity across the entire tread surface for enhanced durability and to avoid casing damage.

Yokohama Tire Corporation is the North American manufacturing and marketing arm of Tokyo, Japan-based The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., a global manufacturing and sales company of premium tires since 1917.

Servicing a network of more than 4,500 points of sale in the U.S., Yokohama Tire Corporation is a leader in technology and innovation. The company’s complete product line includes tires for high-performance, light truck, passenger car, commercial truck and bus, and off-the-road mining and construction applications.

For more information on Yokohama’s extensive product line, visit www. yokohamatire.com.

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Mack Trucks

Mack’s Greenhouse Gas Reductions Earn Excellence Award from U.S. EPA

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reensboro, North Carolina - Mack Trucks has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for excellence in greenhouse gas management. Over a fiveyear period, 2008 through 2012, Mack reduced its

greenhouse gas intensity per unit produced by more than 43 percent, smashing its goal of a 12 percent reduction.

The reductions at Mack’s Macungie Cab & Vehicle Assembly and Mack Customer Center facilities were achieved through a

comprehensive lighting mitigation strategy utilizing building automation systems and by replacing fuel oil-fired boilers with high-efficiency natural gas-fired hot water heaters. The latest accomplishment marks Mack’s second achievement

through the former EPA Climate Leaders program.

The company previously reduced GHG intensity per unit produced by 32 percent between 2003 and 2007.

“We’re honored to again be recognized for our ongoing commitment to en-

vironmentally conscious vehicle design, production and business practices,” said Roger Johnston, Vice President and General Manager of the Macungie Cab & Vehicle Assembly operation in Macungie, Pennsylvania.

“The investments we’re making positively affect our operations today and will benefit future generations.”

Mack was one of 15 organizations to receive an award yesterday evening at the third annual Climate Leadership Awards, presented by EPA’s Center for Corporate Climate Leadership, in collaboration with the Association of Climate Change Officers (ACCO), the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES), and The Climate Registry (TCR). The awards ceremony, part of the Climate Leadership Conference hosted by EPA’s Center for Corporate Climate Leadership, is dedicated to professionals addressing global climate change through policy, innovation, and business solutions.

“Mack Trucks has made great strides in reducing greenhouse gas emissions,” said Janet McCabe, Acting Assistant Administrator for EPA’s Office of

Air and Radiation. “Their commitment to reducing carbon pollution demonstrates that efforts to address climate change are repaid by saving money and energy, while supporting more livable and resilient communities, and a healthier, better protected environment.”

The Macungie Cab & Vehicle Assembly operation in 2012 became the first U.S. manufacturing facility to receive platinum- level certification according to the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/ MSE 50021:2012 Superior Energy Performance (SEP) in the Mature Energy Pathway category. This is the highest available certification in the U.S. To achieve platinum-level certification, the plant demonstrated an energy performance improvement of 41.94 percent between 2002 and 2012, far exceeding the 15 percent required for certification.

The Macungie facility also received international ISO 50001 certification, the only globally recognized standard for energy management.

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

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Mack Trucks received recognition from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for excellence in greenhouse gas management. Mack reduced greenhouse gas intensity per unit produced by more than 43 percent over a five-year period, exceeding its 12 percent reduction target.

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Section Française

Nouveaux moteurs et de GNL

Les Fabricants de Moteurs Recherchent des Meilleurs Rendements et des Plus Faibles Émissions Par Marek Krasuski

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ard en 2013, les fabricants les plus importants de moteurs de camions poids lourds commerciaux se sont rencontrés à Chicago pour discuter de sujets tels que le rendement, la réduction des émissions, les spécifications en matière de carburant diésel et de politiques de régulation.

Le directeur de la rencontre et PDG de Cummins, Tom Linebarger, a souligné, entre autres, les percées en matière de production de moteurs. « Au cours de la dernière décennie, les fabricants de moteurs et de véhicules ont réussi à réduire les émissions à des niveaux près de zéro. Ayant développé des technologies pour réduire les émissions ciblées, les fabricants de véhicules et de moteurs commerciaux se concentrent à présent sur l’amélioration du rendement et la réduction des gaz à effet de serre pour mieux servir la clientèle et éviter de nuire à l’environnement. » A cette fin, les moteurs de nouvelle conception se raffinent, s’équipent des plus récentes technologies.

Cummins inc., un meneur mondial dans la fabrication de moteurs et technologies comparables, travaille sur le développement de plus gros moteurs à gaz naturel capables d’acheminer de plus grosses cargaisons sur de plus grandes distances.

Par exemple, l’entreprise a apporté son soutien à un producteur laitier majeur, Fair Oaks Farms, qui a réussi à produire du gaz naturel sous pression en convertissant la bouse de vache au moyen d’un procédé de digestion anaérobique.

Chaque jour 1,5 millions de gallons de bouse sont collectés de 30 000 vaches et convertis en gaz naturel qui font carburer les moteurs au gaz naturel Cummins Westport de la flotte de Fair Oaks Farms, qui livre du lait à l’Indiana, au Ken-

tucky et au Tennessee. Le processus de conversion permet d’épargner à peu près 2 millions de gallons de carburant diésel. Alors qu’à l’origine, la flotte de Fair Oaks Dairy utilisait le moteur de 8,9 litres ISL G, elle à récemment été convertie aux moteurs ISX12 G de 12 litres afin d’effectuer des livraisons sur de plus longues distances. Cummins s’applique en ce moment au développement de moteurs encore plus grands, anticipant que plus il y aura de stations de service, plus la demande pour le produit croitra.

Cummins s’y connait bien en moteurs à gaz naturel.

Plus de 34 000 sont utilisés mondialement, dont 10 000 sont les ISL G, introduits en 2007, qui sont à la tête de l’industrie. L’entreprise affirme que ses moteurs présentent des émissions extrêmement faibles, un excellent couple, un bon rendement, une bonne performance, et des bruits de moteurs et un impact sur l’environnement réduits.

Les moteurs au gaz naturel de Cummins ont une puissance qui varient de 250 à 400 chevaux sur les versions autoroutières nordaméricaines ISL G et ISZ12 G. Les moteurs autoroutiers nord-américains à diésel ont une puissance qui se situe entre 200 à 600 chevaux. Cette gamme-ci comprend les modèles ISB6.7, ISL9, iSX12 et ISX15.

Cummins fournit aussi des moteurs à gaz naturel ISL G et ISX12 G à Volvo.

Les moteurs qui carburent au gaz naturel comprimé (GNC) et au gaz naturel liquéfié (GNL) sont utilisés pour des livraisons locales et régionales dans les camions de série VNM et VNL de Volvo. Volvo installe le D13-DME pour les livraisons de longue distance. DME signifie diméthyle d’éther, un composé manufacturé plutôt qu’un carburant alternatif naturel. Le DME est incolore, inodore, n’a aucun gout, et

peut être produit à partir de gaz naturel, une ressource naturelle abondante. Il est important de noter qu’il ne produit pas de suie et ne requiert pas de filtre de particules diésel (FPD).

En plus de réduire le cout de l’essence, l’élimination des composés d’aprèstraitement impose un poids plus léger sur le châssis, et réduit de 20% les émissions de gaz à effets de serre par rapport à un moteur au diésel.

Kenworth, une entreprise dépendant de PACCAR, a suscité beaucoup d’intérêt de la part des médias récemment pour son moteur de 455 chevaux PACCAR MX-13. Le moteur de 13 litres est connu pour son excellent rendement sur l’essence, sa longévité, et sa conception légère, et c’est le seul moteur de 13 litres dont la puissance monte à 1 850 livres-pieds de couple. Disponible dans des modèles de classe 8, le MX-13 offre des capacités de traction et de couple semblables au plus gros et plus lourds Cummins ISX. Les moteurs MaxxForce font rouler de nombreux camions et bus autoroutiers de International.

Navistar est le propriétaire des deux entreprises. Le moteur MaxxForce 13 se signale par sa capacité à convertir le plus haut pourcentage d’essence tout en fournissant une vitesse de moteur fortement inférieure à celle des autres moteurs à gros cylindres.

Ceci résulte en moins de rétrogradage en pente et des changements de vitesses plus rapides lors de l’accélération. L’entreprise attribue l’efficacité et la longévité du moteur à la construction CG en block de fer. En raison de la puissance du matériau, les pièces ne doivent pas être aussi épaisses et lourdes pour atteindre les niveaux de durabilité des moteurs au diésel poids lourd. Ce moteur classe 8 étant moins massif apporte une

économie de 500 livres sur les moteurs à gros cylindres fondus en fer gris. Le MaxxForce 10 est un moteur de taille moyenne au diésel avec des fonctions normalement trouvées sur les moteurs à gros cylindres et offre une puissance allant jusqu’à 350 chevaux et 1150 livres-pieds de couple.

Le MaxxForce 7 et le MaxxForce DT offrent jusqu’à 350 chevaux; le MaxxForce 7 V8 Turbo au diésel est conçu pour le marché des camions à poids moyen et comprend un système de carburant avec un système de rampe « common-rail » à haute pression, un double turbocompresseur séquentiel, et le block de fer en graphite compactée (CG) poids léger.

International a installé le ISL G de Cummins Westport pour servir de moteur à carburant alternatif dans son TranStar. Cette alternative au GNC offre jusqu’à 320 chevaux et 1 000 poids-pieds de couple. Le hautement manœuvrable TransStar présente le rayon de braquage le plus serré sur la route.

Caterpillar, quand à elle, a introduit la série CT de moteurs dans ses camions professionnels. L’entreprise dit que les caractéristiques poids lourd, haute performance du moteur fournissent la combinaison puissance/couple adaptée aux conditions de travail très exigeantes. Les moteurs peuvent êtres modifiés pour des applications spécifiques telles que celles de déchargeurs, bétonneuses, transporteurs de déchets, et transporteurs poids lourd.

Les pièces du moteur sont faites d’un fer en graphite compacté (FGC) léger, ce qui allège le châssis de 500 livres.

Detroit Diesel a récemment modifié ses moteurs DD 15 pour des livraisons de longue distance et des applications plus exigeantes, produisant « le camion le plus économe en essence et exigeant le

moins d’entretien sur la route aujourd’hui, » affirme l’entreprise. Elle a reconçu le turbocompresseur asymétrique propriétaire, menant à une performance améliorée par rapport aux modèles précédents, introduit un système de carburant qui allonge les intervalles de régénération, et a introduit une conception de piston qui améliore l’économie d’essence. Plus d’informations sont disponibles à www.demanddetroit.com. De plus, un système de carburant qui fonctionne en tandem avec des commandes électroniques du moteur mis à jour génère rapidement et efficacement de la puissance motrice qui crée une combustion optimale.

Hino Motors représente Toyota dans le marché international des camions poids lourd et moyen et des bus. Les 2014MY conventionnels de Hino ont des garanties de 5 ans, 250 000 miles. Les cabines avancées 2014MY ont une garantie étendue de 5 ans, 175 000 miles. La protection a été étendue pour protéger les pièces comme les injecteurs d’essence, les pompes de distribution des injecteurs d’essence et les chargeurs de turbo. L’entreprise affirme que sa rampe « common rail » d’injection d’essence fournit une plus haute pression sur toute la gamme de vitesses d’un moteur. On obtient ainsi un moteur plus réactif et plus de contrôle sur la quantité d’essence dans le cylindre de combustion. Les moteurs Hino utilisent le système EGR où les gaz d’échappement sont contrôlés avant qu’ils ne soient réintroduits dans le processus de combustion. Hino Motors s’est distinguée par ses accomplissements, qui lui ont valu des prix. L’entreprise fut une des vainqueurs au prix Commercial Truck of the Year l’an dernier, qui fut sponsorisé par l’American Truck Dealers (ATD). Hino

a remporté à trois reprises le prix ATD du camion à poids moyen. L’entreprise travaille actuellement à l’élaboration de combustibles à base de gaz naturel et d’autres combustibles alternatifs. Voyez www. hino.com pour plus de détails.

Alors que les raffinements s’améliorent et que les fabricants continue de « se concentrer sur l’amélioration du rendement énergétique et la réduction des gaz à effets de serre », pour citer Tom Linebarger, PDG de Cummins, les moteurs au gaz naturel seront sans doute en haut de la liste des innovations, surtout à la lumière du récent discours sur « l’État de l’union » du président Barak Obama qui encourage manifestement la transition de l’essence vers le gaz naturel dans les voitures et les camions.

Le président a affirmé : « … le gaz naturel, à condition que celui-ci soit extrait de manière sûre, est le combustible qu’il faut pour propulser notre économie tout en réduisant la pollution au carbone qui cause le changement climatique…

Je vais faire réduire les lourdeurs administratives pour aider les états à installer ces usines, et le Congrès peut aider à mettre des gens au boulot, en faisant construire des stations de ravitaillement qui amèneront plus de voitures et de camions à consommer le gaz naturel américain, plutôt que de dépendre du carburant étranger. » L’abondance de ce carburant d’origine naturelle et le fait que son extraction soit relativement peu couteuse auront pour effet probable, moyennant l’appui du gouvernement, d’accélérer la transition des fabricants de moteurs vers les alternatives à base de gaz naturel, transition que l’extension du réseau de stations de ravitaillement en l’Amérique du Nord ne pourra que favoriser.

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The Products & Services Directory is your direct route to professional companies serving your local trucking market across Canada.

Include your company in the directory by contacting Barb Woodward by phone at 877.225.2232, fax at 613.476.9248 or email at Barb@woodwardpublishing.com. Visit us online at www.woodwardpublishing.com. accounting, tax & bookkeeping

automated Lubrication systems

Account & Records Management

FLO Components Ltd.

Bookkeeping For Your Business & Personal Finances Toll Free: 888.644.2333 Air Brake Instructor Support

“For Total Lube Solutions, Go With the FLO!” 50 Admiral Blvd.

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

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

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Air Conditioning & Heating: Sales & Service

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

Niagara Service & Supply Ltd.

cargo control products

150 South Service Road Stoney Creek, ON L8E 3H6 Toll Free: 800.268.5076 Tel: 905.573.3101 sales@niagaraservice.com

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Mover’s Equipment & Supplies

Wilson Instruments Ltd.

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 automated Lubrication systems

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 38 April 2014

6176 Atlantic Drive Mississauga, ON L5T 1W2 Toll Free: 800.668.3773 Tel: 905.670.4488 Fax: 905.670.2748 info@movers3.com www.movers3.com clutch products

Clutch Distribution Centre Inc. Specializing in all types of new and reman clutches, clutch components, new and used flywheel exchanges, and flywheel grinding. Pick up and delivery within the GTA available upon request. Fast and friendly service since 1986. Mention this ad for a discount.

81 Northline Road Toronto, ON M4B 3E9 Tel: 416.745.9220 Alt. Tel: 416.742.0003 Fax: 416.759.5890 Charlie@cdcparts.com www.cdcparts.com

clutch products

Fil-Mor Automotive & Clutch Products Ltd. A proud Canadian remanufacturer of quality Heavy Duty & automotive clutches since 1980. Specializing in heavy duty & custom made clutches including our own.

81 Northline Road Toronto, ON M4B 3E9 Toll Free: 800.677.9038 Tel: 416.759.2245 Fax: 416.759.5890

compliance services

driver services, recruitment & employment

ITR Canada Inc.

“Your Goals Are Our Priority.”

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

F.B. Feeney Hardware

6760 Davand Drive, Unit 9

“Serving the industrial and trucking aftermarket since 1952.”

7515 Kimbel Street Mississauga, ON L5S 1A7 Toll Free: 800.363.0639 Tel: 416.750.4610 Other Tel: 905.405.1275 Fax: 905.505.0616 tfeeney@feeneyhardware.com www.feeneyhardware.com

Kee Human Resources

DPF Cleaning

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

Danatec Educational Services Ltd. “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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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

Tel: 905.670.3426 Fax: 905.670.3436 ea@keehumanresources.com www.keehumanresources.com

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Multi-Line Fastener Supply Co. Ltd.

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

Accutrac Capital Solutions Inc. 1100 Courtney Park Dr. E., Unit 5 “Accutrac provides cash flow Mississauga, ON L5T 1L7 solutions structured specifically for Tel: 905.677.5088 Fax: 905.677.4917 the freight and trucking industry. brendachu@multilinefasteners.com We’ve made factoring easy to www.multilinefasteners.com understand and affordable with one financing Companies low cost, all in. Qualification is easy and funding is available same day.”

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

Pat’s Driveline “Over 30 years of Driveline Manufacturing Expertise”

factoring, finance & foreign exchange

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

J D Factors 315 Matheson Blvd. East

Alberta

Mississauga, ON L4Z 1X8

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

Toll Free: 800.263.0664

driver services, recruitment & employment

ICC The Compliance Center Inc. 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

Toll Free: 800.661.0377

DPF Cleaning Specialists

Cross Border Services

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Mississauga, ON L5T 2L9

factoring, finance & foreign exchange

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

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

Fasteners, Fittings, Hose & Shop Maintenance supplies \

Merrit Capital Corp.

“New & Used Truck & Trailer Financing. Contact us today to get started & call toll free 866.964.6932, email at solutions@ merritcapital.ca, or visit www. merritcapital.ca.”

3390 South Service Road Suite 108, Garden Level Burlington, ON L7N 3J5 Tel: 289.635.1916 Fax: 289.816.0346 steve@merritcapital.ca www.merritcapital.ca fuel additives & lubricants

Tel: 905.501.5000 Fax: 905.501.0395 CanadaSales@JDFactors.com

Bennetts Power Service Products

Liquid Capital Midwest Corp.

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

“Large Account Service” to small

fuel Economy Products

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fleet & start-up companies.”

Drakkar Human Resources 6303 Airport Road, Suite 100 Mississauga, ON L4V 1R8 Toll Free: 877.372.5527 Tel: 905.795.1397 Fax: 905.795.1391 driverjobs@drakkar.ca www.drakkar.ca

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

Diesel Spec Inc.

1570 Richardson Street Montreal, QC H3K 1G3 Tel: 514.932.0060 Fax: 514.932.9741 christian@dieselspec.ca www.dieselspec.ca

Fuel & Lubricants Direct

insurance brokers

insurance brokers

Dalton Timmis Insurance Group

Blue Water West Ltd.

Suppliers of Esso Fuel and Mobil Lubricants to all sizes of businesses large or small, stationary or on the go, on land or at sea.

3100 Underhill Avenue Burnaby, BC V5A 3C6 Tel: 604.420.4331 Fax: 604.420.4137 rfeeney@BlueWaterAgencies.ca www.bluewatergroup.ca

“The Perfect Fit for your trucking insurance needs.”

6715-8th Street NE Calgary, AB T2E 7H7 Toll Free: 866.472.0721 Tel: 403.241.2288 Fax: 866.399.3177 info@daltontimmis.com www.daltontimmis.com

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Mattresses (Cab & Domestic)

MacDavid Wellness Solutions Inc.

TruChoice Div. of LMD Insurance

Alternative Coverage to WSIB, Group Benefits Consultants, Life, Investments, Travel.

2550 Matheson Blvd. East Suite #130 Mississauga, ON L4W 4C1 Toll Free: 800.236.5810 Tel: 416.748.9994 Cell: 416.704.0870 lina@lmdinsurance.ca www.lmdinsurance.ca

MacDavid Wellness Solutions Inc. produces the Gel Master line of products. Having drivers’ health & wellness in mind, our product line includes mattresses, mattress toppers, seating & cushions.

27 Casebridge Court, Unit 3 Toronto, ON M1B 4Y4 Tel: 416.282.4435 info@MacDavidInc.com www.MacDavidInc.com oil furnace sales & Service

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insurance brokers

Pressure Washers

Hotsy Pressure Washers Pressure Washers, Parts Washers, Parts, Accessories and Biodegradable Detergents.

16712-118th Avenue Edmonton, AB T5V 1P7 Toll Free: 800.328.1555 Tel: 780.451.4521 Fax: 780.451.1616 sales@hotsyab.com www.HotsyAB.com

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

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The CG & B Group Inc.

Package policies for both local and long haul fleets.

120 South Town Centre Blvd.

Markham, ON L6G 1C3 Toll Free: 800.267.6670 Tel: 905.479.6670 Fax: 905.479.9164 cgb@cgbgroup.com www.cgbgroup.com

Counteract Balancing Beads

70 Watson Parkway South, Unit 8 Guelph, ON N1L 0C3 Toll Free: 800.572.8952 Tel: 519.837.3331 Fax: 519.837.3088 info@counteractbalancing.com www.counteractbalancing.com tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS)

Rust Preventive Products

HawksHead Systems Inc.

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

tire balancing

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 ON-Board truck Scales

lubricants

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Corrosion Control Coatings Ltd. “Exclusive Canadian distributor of Tectyl® industrial Rust Preventive 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

Real-time pressure & temperature readings; wireless to the driver’s seat; for semi-trucks, trailers, RV’s & more. Alarms for deflation & temperatures.

10381 Parkwood Drive Rosedale, BC V0X 1X0 Toll Free: 888.321.TPMS Fax: 888.909.9857 sales@HawksHeadSystems.com www.tpms.ca towing services

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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@brysoninsurance.ca www.brysoninsurance.ca

Hallmark Insurance Brokers Ltd. “The Transit Authority” 10 Konrad Crescent Markham, ON, L3R 8T7 Toll Free: 800.492.4070 Tel: 905.475.4070 Fax: 905.944.0273 trucking@hallmarkins.com www.hallmarkins.com

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Vulcan On-Board Scales NOCO Lubricants LP

“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

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HUB International Ontario Ltd. Transportation Insurance 33 Princess Street, Suite 501 Leamington, ON N8H 5C5 Toll Free: 800.463.4700 Canadian Insurance Brokers Inc. Tel: 519.326.9339 1 Eglinton Ave. East, Suite 415 Fax: 519.326.0128 Toronto, ON M4P 3Z1 dan.mcguire@hubinternational.com Tel: 416.486.0951 www.hubinternational.com Fax: 416.489.5311 jasonj@cibi.ca ••• www.cibi.ca

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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

RP Oil Limited

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

#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 Permits & services

A Towing Service Ltd.

Krown Corporate 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

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tarps & tarping systems

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

Stellar Roadside Assistance Ltd.

185 Bartley Drive Toronto, ON M4A 1E6 Cramaro Tarpaulin Systems We offer service to your light & Cramaro, for all your tarping needs. medium duty vehicles in most areas of Ontario, 24/7.

206 Arvin Avenue Simply dial...

Stoney Creek, ON L8E 2L8 Toll Free: 855.424.2300 Toll Free: 800.565.8277 Tel: 416.424.2300 Tel: 905.662.2757 Fax: 416.424.2303 Fax: 905.662.4811 john.mackenzie@stellarroadside.com sales@cramarotarps.ca www.stellarroadside.com www.cramarotarps.com

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Pressure Washers

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

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 carole@atowing.ca www.atowing.ca

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Sinwal Enterprises Inc.

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

Can-Clean Pressure Washers

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

“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

Abrams Towing

“Service Across Ontario” 24 Hour Heavy Towing Toll Free: 888.667.5438 Tel: 416.398.2500 www.abrams.ca April 2014 39

towing services

Action Automotive, Towing & Recovery “Meeting Your Service Needs in Eastern Ontario with a Mobile Mechanic on staff to assist you while on the road.”

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.action-towing.com

trailer manufacturers [ tankers ]

Bedard Tankers Inc. Leader in Dry Bulk, Liquid, Liquefied Compressed Gas & Cryogenic Road Tanker Trailers.

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

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trailer Sales, leasing, rentals & service

Transport Companies

Smartway Trailer Rentals

International Truckload Services Inc.

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 Transport Companies

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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 Call Karen at 905.212.9898 English or Punjabi Call Monty at 800.267.1888 or 613.961.5144 extn 123 recruiting@itsinc.on.ca www.itstruck.ca

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Gobbo Towing & Recovery Ltd. 85 Pondhollow Road 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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Tremcar Inc. Canada’s largest cargo tank and tank-trailer manufacturer for the transportation of a large variety of dry and liquid products.

790 Montrichard Avenue St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC J2X 5G4 Toll Free: 800.363.2158 Tel: 450.347.7822 Fax: 450.347.8372 tremcar@tremcar.com www.tremcar.com trailer Sales, leasing, rentals & service

Atlantis Transportation Services Inc. P.O. Box 6001, 6500 Silver Dart Drive, Toronto AMF, ON L5P 1B2 Toll Free: 800.387.7717 Tel: 905.672.5171 Fax: 905.672.7652 Debby@atlantis-airlink.com www.atlantis-airlink.com

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Carmen Transportation Group

3700 Weston Road J P Towing Service & Storage Ltd Toronto, ON M9L 2Z4 We are a family run business Toll Free: 866.857.5166 offering services such as Battery Tel: 416.667.9700 Boost, Fuel Delivery and Winching Fax: 416.667.8272 Cambridge Truck & Trailer Ltd. info@carmentransportationgroup. including Heavy, Flatbed, Float Cambridge Truck and Trailer has Towing and Light Duty. Available 24 com been a family-owned and operated hours a day, 7 days a week. www.carmentransportationgroup. business for more than 40 years.

11 Glen Scarlett Road com Serving clients throughout Ontario Toronto, ON M6N 1P5 • •• we have built our loyal customer Toll Free: 866.527.8225 base on value, reliability and Tel: 416.203.9300 commitment to get the job done.

Fax: 416.203.9303 690 Fountain Street North dispatch@jptowing.com Cambridge, ON N3H 4R7 www.jptowing.com Toll Free: 800.267.7371 Erb Group of Companies ••• Tel: 519.653.7371 Refrigerated Transportation Fax: 519.653.4037 Specialists. dispatch@cambridgetruck.com 290 Hamilton Road www.cambridgetruck.com New Hamburg, ON N3A 1A2 ••• Toll Free: 800.665.2653 K.B.W. Towing Tel: 519.662.2710 KBW Truck Transfer Service Fax: 519.662.3316 Heavy & Medium Towing, info@erbgroup.com Flatbed Specialists.

F ort Garry Industries www.erbgroup.com 1 Towns Road Proud distributors for Lode-King, Etobicoke, ON M8Z 1A1 ••• Midland Manufacturing, Arctic Toll Free: 866.616.6379 Manufacturing, Landoll, CMIC Tel: 416.255.4443 Container Chassis and more.

Fax: 416.252.2558 trailers@fgiltd.ca dankbw@hotmail.com www.fgiltd.com/trailers

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Pat Rogers Towing 24 Hour Emergency Service Kingston, ON Toll Free: 888.221.3672 Tel: 613.384.2572 www.PatRogersTowing.com 40 April 2014

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GTA Trailer Rentals Inc. 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

HanM Transportation Management Services Ltd. Modern equipment for your refrigerated transportation needs.

3701 Chesswood Drive, Suite 322 North York, ON M3J 2P6 Toll Free: 888.473.5557 Tel: 416.787.3213 Fax: 416.787.6819 kevin@hanmtransportation.com www.hanmtransportation.com

LandStar Systems Inc. Landstar – The Freedom to Run your Business Your Way. 13410 Sutton Park Drive South Jacksonville, FL 32224 Toll Free 800.435.4010 Tel: 855.549.0707 Fax: 800.774.2347 recruiter@landstar.com www.lease2landstar.com

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

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The Rosdale Group 6845 Invader Crescent Mississauga, ON L5T 2B7 Toll Free: 877.588.0057 Tel: 905.670.0057 Fax: 905.696.4630 steveh@rosedale.ca www.rosedalegroup.ca Transportation Training

Transportation Training

Kee Training Academy “Your Goals Are Our Priority.”

6760 Davand Drive, Unit 9 Mississauga, ON L5T 2L9 Toll Free: 800.661.0377 Tel: 905.670.3426 Toll Free Fax: 866.329.5331 Fax: 905.670.3436 ea@keehumanresources.com

Transportation Training

Alpine Truck Driver Training Contact: Jack Lochand 595 Middlefield Road, Unit 10 Scarborough, ON M1V 3S2 Toll Free: 855.869.1222 Tel: 416.869.1222 Fax: 416.869.0222 info@alpinetruckdrivertraining.com www.alpinetruckdrivertraining.com

Commercial Heavy Equipment Training Ltd. Contact: Dwight Nelson 2421 Cawthra Road Mississauga, ON L5A 2W7 Toll Free: 800.297.4322 Tel: 416.456.2438 Fax: 905.281.9637 dwight.nelson@musket.ca

Crossroads Training Academy – Barrie 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 crossroadstruc1@bellnet.ca www.crossroadstrainingacademy.com

Crossroads Training Academy – Belleville Contact: Al Dykstra 53 Grills Road Belleville, ON K8N 4Z5 Toll Free: 888.771.1495 Tel: 613.771.1495 Fax: 613.771.1495 info@crossroadstrainingacademy. com www.crossroadstrainingacademy. com

Crossroads Training Academy – Kingston Contact: Robert Barclay 1525 Centennial Drive Kingston, ON K7L 4V2 Toll Free: 888.282.6605 Tel: 613.389.6000 Fax: 613.389.1998 info@crossroadstrainingacademy. com www.crossroadstrainingacademy. com

Crossroads Training Academy Ottawa Contact: Brian Adams or Erica Kelly 2020 Bantree Street, Suite 200 Ottawa, ON K1B 5A4 Toll Free: 866.529.1113 Tel: 613.742.7499 Fax: 613.742.7899 erica@bellnet.ca www.crossroadstrainingacademy.com

Crossroads Truck Training Academy – Smiths Falls Contact: Brian Adams/Erica Kelly 10 – 12 Maple Avenue Smiths Falls, ON K7A 1Z5 Toll Free: 866.529.1113 Tel: 613.742.7499 Fax: 613.742.7899 erica@bellnet.ca www.crossroadstrainingacademy. com

Transportation Training

Danbro Truck Training

Contact: Brent Nantais or Krista Gray 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 or krista@danbro-training.com www.danbro-training.com

Friendly Truck Driving School

Contact: Thiru or Dhas Mahalingam 850 Tapscott Road, Unit 9 Scarborough, ON M1X 1N4 Toll Free: 855.414.3837 Tel: 416.291.9075 Fax: 416.291.1144 friendlydriving@yahoo.com www.friendlydrive.com

Greater Ottawa Truck Training Contact: Shahram Dowlatshahi 5 Caesar Avenue Ottawa, ON K2G 0A8 Toll Free: 877.468.8229 Tel: 613.727.4688 Fax: 613.727.5997 gott@2gott.com www.2gott.com

Jay’s Professional Truck Training Centre

Contact: Jay Pootha or Chandrika Fernando 589 Middlefield Road, Unit 11 Scarborough, ON M1V 4Y6 Toll Free: 877.611.1511 Tel: 416.299.9638 Fax: 416.609.9814 jaystruck@bellnet.ca www.jaystrucktraining.ca

Kim Richardson Transportation Specialists Inc. Contact: Roxanne Wilkieson 172 Argyle Street N., Upper Level Caledonia, ON N3W 2J7 Toll Free: 800.771.8171 Tel: 905.765.3445 Fax: 905.765.1444 krts@krway.com www.krway.com

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

Modern Training Ontario

Contact: Kathy 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: Brian Pattison 25 Vagnini Court Lively, ON P3Y 1K8 Toll Free: 800.719.9334 Tel: 705.692.9222 Fax: 705.692.9256 bpattison@tpsgroup.ca www.northernacademy.ca

Transportation Training

Transportation Training

Truck & Trailer Repairs

truck delivery

TRUCK EXHAUST SALes & Service

Greig Truck & Trailer Let US see to your Repair Needs!

Just minutes off Hwy 401 @ Exit 526.

2 Foster Stearns Road Northstar Truck Driving School Ontario Truck Training Academy Trenton, ON K8V 5R8 Contact: Robert Labute – Oshawa Tel: 613.394.5005 5044 Walker Road Contact: Yvette Lagrois Fax: 613.394.2736 Windsor, ON N9A 6J3 199 Wentworth Street East Toll Free: 877.967.0444 Brian.Greig@bellnet.ca or Oshawa, ON L1H 3V6 Tel: 519.737.0444 Derrick.Greig@bellnet.ca Toll Free: 800.753.2284 Fax: 519.737.0445 Tel: 905.723.1237 ••• northstartruck@bellnet.ca Fax: 905.723.1245 www.northstartruckdrivingschool.com yvette.lagrois@otta.ca Ontario Truck Driving School www.otta.ca

– Chatham

Contact: Gus Rahim 1005 Richmond Street Chatham, ON N7M 5J5 Toll Free: 866.985.0077 Tel: 519.355.0077 Fax: 519.355.0066 chatham@otds.com www.otds.com

Ontario Truck Driving School – London Contact: Gus Rahim 427 Exeter Road London, ON N6E 2Z3 Toll Free: 800.799.5627 Tel: 519.858.9338 Fax: 519.858.0920 gusrahim@otds.com www.otds.com

Ontario Truck Driving School – Niagara-on-the-Lake Contact: Jim Campbell 281 Queenston Road Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0 Toll Free: 855.265.5627 Tel: 905.685.1117 Fax: 905.641.0533 niagara@otds.com www.otds.com

Ontario Truck Driving School – Oldcastle Contact: Gus Rahim 2155 Fasan Drive Oldcastle, ON N0R 1L0 Toll Free: 866.410.0333 Tel: 519.737.7890 Fax: 519.737.1733 windsor@otds.com www.otds.com

Ontario Truck Driving School – Owen Sound Contact: Gus Rahim 1051 – 2nd Avenue East Owen Sound, ON N4K 1S3 Toll Free: 877.378.0444 Tel: 519.376.0444 Fax: 866.800.6837 owensound@otds.com www.otds.com

Ontario Truck Driving School – Sarnia Contact: Gus Rahim 141 Mitton Street South Sarnia, ON N7T 3C5 Toll Free: 800.799.5627 Tel: 519.332.8778 Fax: 519.337.5911 sarnia@otds.com www.otds.com

Ontario Truck Training Academy – Brampton Contact: Yvette Lagrois 76 SunPac Blvd.

Brampton, ON L6S 5Z8 Toll Free: 800.753.2284 Tel: 905.367.0066 Fax: 905.792.0985 yvette.lagrois@otta.ca www.otta.ca

Ontario Truck Training Academy – Peterborough Contact: Yvette Lagrois 365 Lansdowne Street East, Unit 3 Peterborough, ON K9L 2A3 Toll Free: 800.939.1463 Tel: 705.743.1888 Fax: 705.743.1875 yvette.lagrois@otta.ca www.otta.ca

Taranis Training Ltd. Contact: Mike Hummel & Kathy Buttars 1485 Rosslyn Road Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6W1 Toll Free: 855.247.4213 Tel: 807.476.1746 Fax: 807.476.1875 mhummel@taranis.ca www.taranistraining.ca

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

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

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triOS

College – Brampton

Contact: Martha Jansenberger 252 Queen Street East Brampton, ON L6V 1C1 Toll Free: 888.282.3893 Tel: 905.450.2230 x. 1610 Fax: 905.450.3041 martha.jansenberger@trios.com www.trios.com triOS

College – Oshawa

Contact: Deborah Jollymore 200 John Street, Suite C5 Oshawa, ON L1J 2B4 Toll Free: 888.718.7467 Tel: 905.435.9911 x. 2010 Fax: 905.435.9985 deborah.jollymore@trios.com www.trios.com

Truck Training Academy of Stoney Creek Contact: Tanya Smajlagic 298 Grays Road, Unit 1 Stoney Creek, ON P3P 1L9 Tel: 905.573.3635 Fax: 905.573.8911 tta@cogeco.net www.trucktrainingacademy.ca

Valley Driver Training

Contact: Jamie Fitchett 99 Cote Blvd.

Hanmer, ON P3P 1L9 Tel: 705.969.8848 Fax: 705.969.0584 jamie-vdt@live.com www.valleydrivertraining.ca

grande prairie

The Truck Exhaust Place

Acadian Driveaway 185 Carrier Drive Toronto, ON M9W 5N5 Toll Free: 800.668.1879 Tel: 416.679.1977 Fax: 416.679.1988 info@AcadianDriveaway.ca www.AcadianDriveaway.ca

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

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Tri-County Voc. Driver Training Schools Inc. Contact: Richard Wynia 480 Waydom Drive Ayr, ON N0B 1E0 Toll Free: 800.265.0400 Tel: 519.653.1700 Fax: 519.622.4002 info@tri-countytruck.com www.tri-countytruck.com

Alberta

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MTT Repair Services Inc.

Sousa Truck Trailer Repair Ltd. “A great service company Drive Star Shuttle Systems Ltd. knows how to keep YOU rolling.”

23 Industrial Drive Immediate emergency “callout Caledonia, ON N3W 1H8 “service. Ready to help 24 hours, Toll Free: 866.425.4440 365 days a year. Fixed price, no Tel: 289.285.3021 hidden costs, 25 years in business Fax: 289.285.3026 – all work guaranteed and excellent sales@drive-star.com customer service. www.drive-star.com 1900 Gage Court Mississauga, ON L5S 1S1 truck equipment Toll Free: 800.560.1050 Tel: 905.677.9861 Fax: 905.677.6919 chris@sousatrucktrailer.com www.sousatrucktrailer.com Now Open

Sousa Truck Trailer Cambridge 1075 Industrial Road Ayr, ON N0B 1E0 Toll Free: 800.560.1050 Tel: 519.624.8090 chris@sousatrucktrailer.com www.sousatrucktrailer.com

Fort Garry Industries

Sales and NSM certified installation of snow plows, sanders, mixers, dump bodies and more. truckequip@fgiltd.ca www.fgiltd.com/equipment TRUCK EXHAUST SALes & Service

truck CUSTOMIZING

Texis Truck Exhaust Quality Custom 12 Clarke Blvd.

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

truck parts & supplies

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

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

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

1365 Bonhill Road Mississauga, ON L6T 1M1 Toll Free: 800.385.8801 Tel: 905.670.0100 Fax: 905.670.8128 james@totalexhaust.com www.totalexhaust.com truck lighting & accessories

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

lloydminster

Fort Garry Industries

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

red deer

Fort Garry Industries

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 Manitoba

brandon

Grote Industries Co.

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

Discount Truck Parts Ltd. 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.discounttruckparts.ca

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Alberta

calgary

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

edmonton

Fort Garry Industries

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

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

Fort Garry Industries 2525 Inkster 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 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

Fort Garry Industries

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

regina

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

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truck parts & supplies

truck sales, leasing, parts & service

Saskatchewan

saskatoon

Surgenor Truck Centre

Eastern Ontario / Western Quebec’s Fort Garry Industries largest group of independent truck 3455 Miners Avenue, P.O. Box 1848 dealerships, has built a reputation Saskatoon, SK S7K 7K9 as durable as the brands that we Toll Free: 800.772.4599 sell and lease. The Surgenor Truck Tel: 306.242.3465 Group includes two Truck Centres, Fax: 306.933.4850 one in Ottawa, & one in Kingston, saskatoon@fgiltd.ca as well as five service affiliates www.fgiltd.com (Brockville, Pembroke, Gatineau, & 2 in Cornwall) providing regularly truck sales, leasing, scheduled maintenance as well parts & service as on-call 24/7 for roadside assistance, & parts delivery.

261 Binnington Court Kingston, ON K7M 9H2 Toll Free: 877.548.1101 Gerry’s Truck Centre Tel: 613.548.1100 “Your Complete Transportation Fax: 613.548.4990 Business Partner.”

Mike.Gallant@SurgenorTruck.com 4049 Eastgate Cres. www.surgenortruck.com London, ON N6L 1B7 Toll Free: 800.363.4380 Truck Storage Rentals Tel: 519.652.2100 Fax: 519.652.6593 info@gerrystrucks.com www.gerrystrucks.com

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Diesel Truck Parts Inc.

Morgan’s Diesel Truck Parts & Service Inc. 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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Truck tire sales & service

Benson Tire The largest Goodyear dealer in Ontario, offering over 15 locations equipped with 24 hour emergency service vehicles to handle all of your tire needs.

700 Education Road Cornwall, ON K6H 2W8 Toll Free: 866.623.6766 Tel: 613.933.1700 Fax: 905.689.3381 info@bensontire.com www.bensontire.

Truck, tractor & trailer storage with 14 acres of metal fencing & asphalt base. (3 minutes to the Linc & Red Hill Expressway).

721 Mud Street East Stoney Creek, ON Tel: 416.801.3142 Fax: 905.643.8256 psims0307@yahoo.ca

Authorized Allison overhaul dealer, authorized Funk Service Centre & clutch service. Call or visit web site for details on how to get FREE clutch adjustments.

13 Anderson Blvd.

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

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Domar Transmission Ltd.

Over 100 Truck Tire Service Centres Across Canada.

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

truck transmissions, differentials & pto’s

“When it comes to transmissions... think DOMAR.” 130 Skyway Avenue Rexdale, ON M9W 4Y9 Toll Free: 800.837.4883 Tel: 416.675.2268 Fax: 416.675.2435 rickscarpone@hotmail.com www.domar.ca

truck Wash Systems

Awash Systems Corp.

C & R Transmission Service Ltd.

Truck tire sales & service

Ontario Regional Office Barry Humphrey Enterprises Ltd.

truck transmissions, differentials & pto’s

Canada-Wide Parts Distributors Ltd. “Canada’s Leading Supplier of Quality Drivertrain Components.”

Ontario 1, 7337 Pacific Circle Mississauga, ON L5T 1V1 Toll Free: 877.564.3116 Tel: 905.564.3116 Fax: 905.564.3119 sales@gearcentregroup.com www.canadawideparts.com #

Alberta 15745-118th Avenue Edmonton, AB T5V 1B7 Toll Free: 800.665.7671 Tel: 780.454.5115 Fax: 780.453.3460 sales@gearcentregroup.com www.canadawideparts.com

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

2211 Brant Street, P.O. Box 20070 Burlington, ON L7P 0A4 Toll Free: 800.265.7405 Tel: 905.662.2662 Fax: 888.407.9498 info@awashsystems.com www.awashsystems.com Turbochargers

BD Diesel Performance “Consistent, Quick, Quality” 33541 MacLure Road Abbotsford, BC V2S 7W2 Toll Free: 800.887.5030 Tel: 604.853.6096 Fax: 604.853.8749 sales@bd-power.com www.dieselperformance.com

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Alberta

Airdrie

Flying J Cardlock 85 East Lake Cres., Airdrie, AB T4B 2B5 Tel: 403.948.4193 Parking for 10.

Brooks

Flying J Travel Plaza 1260 Cassils Road East, Brooks, AB T1R 1B7 Tel: 403.362.5594 Parking for 20, Showers (2).

Cinnabon location.

Calgary

Flying J Travel Plaza 11511 – 40th Street SE, Calgary, AB T2H 1L4 Tel: 403.720.0904 Fax: 403.720.4937 8 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 130, Showers (9), CAT Scales, TripPak. Hot food available. Denny’s.

Flying J Travel Plaza 4216 – 72nd Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T2C 2C1 Tel: 403.236.2404 5 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 15, Showers (2), TripPak. Hot food avalable.

Flying J Cardlock 2525 – 23rd Street NE, Calgary, AB T2E 7M1 Tel: 403.250.3835

Flying J Dealer

Alberta

Alberta

Grassland

Rycroft

Flying J Dealer

Flying J Travel Plaza

1st Avenue, 1st Street, Grassland, AB T0A 1V0 Tel: 780.525.2295 Fax: 780.525.2297 10 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 75, Showers (2).

Hanna

Flying J Dealer Hwy 9 & Hwy 36 South, Hanna, AB T0J 1P0 Tel: 403.854.5000 3 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 100, Showers (2).

High Level

Flying J Travel Plaza 10529 – 96th Street, High Level, AB T0H 1Z0 Tel: 780.926.2066 Parking for 25.

Hot food available.

Hinton

Flying J Cardlock 294 Kelly Road, Hinton, AB T7V 1H2 Tel: 801.725.1370

Lethbridge

Flying J Cardlock 1005 – 43rd Street, Lethbridge, AB T1K 7B8 Tel: 403.328.4735

Lloydminster

Hwy #49 & 2, Box 73, Rycroft, AB T0H 3A0 Tel: 780.765.3740 Fax: 780.765.3748 Parking for 8, Pizza and other hot food available.

Sherwood Park

Flying J Travel Plaza 50 Pembina Road, Sherwood Park, AB T8H 2G9 Tel: 780.416.2035 Fax: 780.416.2084 8 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 140, Showers (9), Denny’s/Pepperoni’s, CAT Scales, TripPak & Bulk Diesel.

Whitecourt

Flying J Cardlock Hwy # 43 & West Mtn. Road, Whitecourt, AB T7N 1S9 Tel: 780.778.3073 British Columbia

Abbotsford

Flying J Cardlock 929 Coutts Way & Sumas Way, Abbotsford, BC V2S 4N2 Tel: 604.850.1594 Showers (1).

Annacis Island

4949 Barlow Trail SE, Calgary, AB T2B 3B5 Tel: 403.569.6250 Fax: 403.235.5095 7 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 80, Showers (9), CATScales.

5109 – 63rd Avenue, Lloydminster, AB T9V 2E7 Tel: 780.875.2990 Parking for 12, Showers (2).

Drayton Valley

Nanton

1291 Cliveden Avenue, Annacis Island, Delta, BC V5M 6G4 Tel: 604.521.4445 Parking for 4, Showers (1), TripPak and hot food available.

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Chilliwack

2810 – 21st Avenue, Nanton, AB T0L 1R0 Tel: 403.646.3181 Fax: 403.646.2872 3 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 130, Showers (3), Humpty’s Restaurant and Papa Johns, CAT Scale.

Flying J Travel Plaza

Flying J Cardlock 5505 Jubilee Avenue, Drayton Valley, AB T7A 1S3 Tel: 801.725.1370

Edmonton

Flying J Cardlock 15609 – 121A. Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5V 1B1 Tel: 708.413.9116

Flying J Dealer 16806 – 118th Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5V 1M8 Tel: 780.455.1111 Fax: 780.482.4448 6 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 100, Showers (8), CAT Scale.

Edson

Flying J Cardlock 2520 – 2nd Avenue, Edson, AB T7E 1N9 Tel: 780.723.4744

Flying J Cardlock

Nisku

Flying J Travel Plaza 302 – 20th Avenue, Nisku, AB T9E 7T8 Tel: 780.955.3535 5 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 8, Showers (2), Pizza, TripPak, Hot Food available.

Red Deer x

Flying J Travel Plaza

345 Sakitawaw Trail, Fort McMurray, AB T9H 4E4 Tel: 780.743.3545

6607 – 67th Street, Red Deer, AB T4P 1A4 Tel: 403.346.2842 Fax: 403.346.2852 5 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 26, Showers (4), Pizza and other hot food available.

Grande Prairie

Redcliff

Fort McMurray

Flying J Cardlock

Flying J Cardlock 9212 – 108th Street, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 4C9 Tel: 780.532.2378 44 April 2014

Flying J Cardlock 115 Lockwood Street, Redcliff, AB T1A 7T9 Tel: 403.526.2669

Flying J Travel Plaza

7970 Lickman Rd., Chilliwack, BC V2R 1A9 Tel: 604.795.7265 Parking for 20, Showers (4) and hot food available.

Cranbrook

Flying J Cardlock 2209 Theatre Road, Cranbrook, BC V1C 4H4 Tel: 250.426.3763

Creston

Flying J Cardlock 1411 Northwest Blvd., Creston, BC V0B 1G6 Tel: 250.428.7131

Dawson Creek

Flying J Cardlock 1725 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 1P5 Tel: 250.782.3111 Showers (2).

Fort St. John

Flying J Cardlock 9407 – 109th Street, Fort St. John, BC V1J 6K6 Tel: 250.785.3052

British Columbia

hope

Flying J Dealer

63100 Flood Hope Road Hope, BC V0X 1L2 Tel: 604.886.6815 Fax: 604.886.6821 8 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 50 Showers (4), CAT Scales, Subway and other hot food available.

Kamloops

Flying J Dealer

175 Kokanee Way, Kamloops, BC V2C 6Z2 Tel: 250.573.3027 Fax: 250.573.7820 8 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 125, Showers (5).

Merritt

Flying J Cardlock

2190 Douglas Street North, Merritt, BC V0K 2B0 Tel: 250.280.1555

New Westminster

Flying J Cardlock

24 Braid St., New Westminster, BC V3L 3P3 Tel: 604.522.6511

Prince George

Flying J Travel Plaza

4869 Continental Way, Prince George, BC V2N 5S5 Tel: 250.563.1677 Showers (3).

Vancouver

Flying J Cardlock

8655 Boundary Road, Vancouver, BC V5S 4H3 Tel: 604.454.9578 Manitoba

HEADINGLEY

Flying J Travel Plaza

4100 Portage Avenue, Headingley, MB R4H 1C5 Tel: 204.832.8952 Fax: 204.832.9104 8 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 150, Showers (9), Denny’s/Pizza, CAT Scales & Bulk Diesel.

Portage La Prairie

Flying J Travel Plaza

Highway 1 East, Portage La Prairie, MB R1N 3B2 Tel: 204.857.9997 Parking for 40.

Winnipeg

Flying J Travel Plaza 1747 Brookside Blvd., Winnipeg, MB R2C 2E8 Tel: 204.633.0663 Showers (2), TripPak.

Flying J Cardlock

131 Warman Road & Hwy. #59, Winnipeg, MB R2J 3R3 Tel: 204.231.5485 Ontario, Eastern

Lancaster

Flying J Travel Plaza

20382 Old Highway #2, Lancaster, ON K0C 1N0 Tel: 613.347.2221 Fax: 613.347.1970 11 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 110, Showers (9), Denny’s, CAT Scales, Bulk Diesel.

Ontario, Eastern

Ontario, Western

Napanee

Tilbury

Flying J Travel Plaza 628 County Road #41, RR 6, Napanee, ON K7R 3L1 Tel: 613.354.7044 Fax: 613.354.3796 12 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 165, Showers (15), Denny’s/Pizza, CAT Scales, TripPak, Bulk Diesel.

Ontario, Northern

KAPUSKASING

Flying J Travel Plaza 410 Government Road East, Kapuskasing, ON P5N 2X7 Tel: 705.337.1333 Fax: 705.337.1208 5 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 40, Showers (4) and hot food available.

Sault Ste. Marie

Flying J Cardlock 987 Great Northern Road, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 5K7 Tel: 705.759.8280

Schreiber

Flying J Cardlock Hwy #17, Schreiber, ON P0T 2S0 Tel: 807.824.2383

Sudbury

Flying J Cardlock 17 Duhamel Road, Sudbury, ON P3E 4N1 Tel: 705.692.5447 Ontario, Western

AyR

Flying J Travel Plaza 2492 Cedar Creek Road Ayr, ON N0B 1E0 Tel: 519.624.9578 Fax: 519.624.2587 Parking for 30, showers (4), Papa Joe’s & Hot Kettle, CAT Scales.

Etobicoke

Flying J Travel Plaza 1765 Albion Rd. & Hwy #27, Etobicoke, ON M9W 5S7 Tel: 416.674.8665

London

Flying J Travel Plaza 3700 Highbury Ave. South, London, ON N6N 1P3 Tel: 519.681.6859 Fax: 519.686.8629 12 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 230, Showers (15), Denny’s/Pizza, CAT Scales, TripPak, Bulk Diesel.

Mississauga

Flying J Travel Plaza 1400 Britannia Road East, Mississauga, ON L4W 1C8 Tel: 905.564.6216 Parking for 80, Showers (3).

Pickering

Flying J Cardlock 2000 Clements Road, Pickering, ON L1W 4A1 Tel: 905.428.9700 Fax: 905.428.9633 5 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 50, Showers (7).

Pilot Travel Center 19325 Essex County Road 42, Tilbury, ON N0P 2L0 Tel: 519.682.1140 Fax: 519.682.9221 6 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 150, Showers (6), Subway, CAT Scales, Bulk Diesel.

Québec

Bernieres

Flying J Travel Plaza 1196 Chemin des Olivieres, Bernieres, QC G7A 2M6 Tel: 418.831.3772

Berthierville

Flying J Travel Plaza 1181 Ave. Gilles Villeneuve, Berthierville, QC J0K 1A0 Tel: 450.836.6581 2 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 10.

Napierville

Flying J Travel Plaza 1 Rang St. Andre, Napierville, QC J0J 1L0 Tel: 450.245.3539 5 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 10, Showers (1) & hot food available.

Ste. Helene

Flying J Travel Plaza 569 rue Principale, Ste. Helene, QC J0H 1M0 Tel: 450.791.2232 Fax: 450.791.2495 6 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 10 Showers (4) and hot food available.

Saskatchewan

Moose Jaw

Flying J Travel Plaza 370 North Service Rd. Hwy #1, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 4N9 Tel: 306.693.5858 6 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 20, Showers (4), Bulk Diesel & hot food available.

REGINA

Flying Cardlock 1511 Ross Avenue East Regina, SK S4R 1J2 Tel: 306.721.0070 Parking for 12, Showers (3).

Saskatoon

Flying J Travel Plaza 3850 Idylwyld Dr. N., Saskatoon, SK S7P 0A1 Tel: 306.955.6840 Fax: 306.955.6846 6 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 85, Showers (4), Denny’s, other hot food available & bulk food.

Yorkton

Flying J Cardlock 1910 York Road West, Box 794, Yorkton, SK S3N 2W8 Tel: 801.726.8288 Showers (2).

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Alberta

Alberta

British Columbia

Manitoba

New Brunswick

Bonnyville

Sherwood Park

Golden

Morris

Grand Falls

Cougar Fuels Ltd.

5602 – 54th Avenue Bonnyville, AB Tel: 780.826.3043 Fax: 780.826.6353 brentm@cougarfuelsltd.ca www.cougarfuelsltd.ca Convenience store, cardlock & showers.

Calgary

RoadKing Travel Centre Strathcona Inc.

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

Strathmore

Jepson Petroleum Ltd. Box 1408, Golden, BC V0A 1H0 Tel: 250.344.6161 Fax: 250.344.2232 ladine@jepsonpetro.com Open 8 am – 5 pm Mon – Fri, lubes & propane, 24hr cardlock, regular, diesel & diesel mark.

Hope

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

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

Leduc

Strathmore Husky Travel Centre

436 Ridge Road Strathmore, AB T1P 1B5 Tel: 403.934.3522 Dogwood Valley Husky Services Fax: 403.934.3555 27051 Baker Road Email: hk7969@popmail.

Hope, BC V0X 1L3 huskyenergy.com Tel: 604.869.9443 Web: www.myhusky.ca www.myhusky.ca Open 24 hours, 7 days, restaurant, cardlock, ATM, convenience store, Flood Hope Husky Travel showers.

British Columbia

Chilliwack

Centre

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

Morris Husky

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

Winnipeg

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

Petro Canada – Petro Pass

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.

Lloydminster

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.

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

Chilliwack Petro – Pass

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

Husky Travel Centre 9206 – 97th Street R.R. #2, Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V2 Tel: 250.495.6443 www.myhusky.ca

Sicamous

Husky Travel Centre

1340 Trans Canada Hwy. Sicamous, BC V0G 2V0 Tel: 250.836.4675 Fax: 280.836.2230 Cool Creek Agencies Contact: Shelley Arvandel 7985 Lickman Road www.myhusky.ca Chilliwack, BC V2R 3Z9 Open 24-7, restaurant (6 am Tel: 604.795.5335 – 10pm), convenience store, Fax: 604.794.5080 showers, laundry facilities, parking, sdufault@coolcreek.ca Full-service islands, drivers’ lounge photocopier, oil products, ATM & fax machine. & game room, convenience store, showers, laundry facilities, parking Manitoba & CAT scale

Delta

Brandon

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.

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

Moncton

Petro Canada – Petro Pass

Osoyoos

Chilliwack Husky Travel Centre

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

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

Aulac

Aulac Big Stop Circle K

170 Aulac Road Aulac, NB E4L 2X2 Tel: 506.536.1339 Fax: 506.536.0579 aulac@eastlink.ca Open 24-7, full-service islands, drivers’ lounge, restaurant, convenience store, showers, laundry facilities, parking & CAT scale. x

EDMUNdstON

Edmundston Truck Stop

Exit 19, 100 Grey Rock Road Edmundston, NB E7C 0B6 Tel: 506.737.2010 Fax: 506.737.2015 georges@etruckstop.ca www.edmundstontruckstop.com Open 24/7 365 days, full service islands, diesel, cardlock, propane, lubricants, driver’s lounge and business centre, seafood & burger restaurant (Le Pirate de la Mer), convenience store, washrooms, showers (4), laundry facilities, parking for 75 trucks, double car wash & 2 bay pet wash, Wi-Fi, ATM, fax & photocopier.

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New Brunswick

Woodstock

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

Nova Scotia

Enfield

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

Exit 450, 2600 Mountain Road Moncton, NB E1G 3T6 Truro Heights Tel: 506.859.6000 Truro Heights Circle K Fax: 506.859.6005 Open 24-7, convenience store, fast 86 Connector Rd., Hwy 102 Exit 13, Truro Heights, NS B2N 5B6 food, ATM & washrooms.

Tel: 902.897.0333 Perth – Andover Fax: 902.897.0499 Open 24-7, self service islands, drivers’ lounge, restaurant, convenience store, showers & parking.

Tobique One Stop

Ontario, Eastern

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

Arnprior

Salisbury

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

Waasis

Lincoln Big Stop Circle K 415 Nevers Rd. Waasis, NB E3B 9E1 Tel: 506.446.4444 Driver Fax: 506.446.4455 bigstop_bluecanoe@yahoo.ca Open 24-7, Irving FP Solution I – 24, drivers’ lounge, restaurant, convenience store, showers, laundry facilities, free overnight parking.

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

Belleville

10 Acre Truck Stop 902 Wallbridge Loyalist Road Belleville, ON K8N 5A2 Tel: 613.966.7017 Fax: 613.962.4495 or Office at 613.966.4740 jtombs@gmail.com www.10acre.com Restaurant & Store: Mon-Fri 6 am – 11 pm, Sat 7-8 pm, Sun 7-10 pm, convenience store, hair salon, drug testing, showers, parking, Esso Card Lock & Retail Diesel, Wifi & Fax, laundry facilities & CAT Scale.

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Ontario, Eastern

Ontario, Eastern

Ontario, Northern

Ontario, Western

Ontario, Western

Ontario, Western

Belleville

Ottawa

Sudbury

Drumbo

LEAMINGTON

Woodstock

Johnny’s Gas Bar

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, drivers’ lounge & overnight parking.

Trucker’s Haven

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 & drivers’ lounge.

Cardinal

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, drivers’ lounge, showers & shorttime parking

Spencerville

730 Truck Stop 2085 Shanly Road, Hwy 401 Exit 730, Cardinal, ON K0C 1E0 Tel: 613.657.3019 Open 24 hrs, restaurant, convenience store, washrooms, showers, overnight parking & drivers’ lounge.

Deseronto

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Quick Stop

Dunvegan

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.

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

Esso – Dunvegan

Ontario, Northern

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, parking & ATM.

Bradford

Joyceville

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 46 April 2014

Timmins

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

Fort Erie

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 & drivers’ lounge.

Grimsby

Waubaushene

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

Fifth Wheel Truck Stop

398 North Service Road, (Exit 74, off QEW, E. of Hamilton) (Casablanca Blvd. Exit) Grimsby, ON L3M 4E8 Ontario, Western Tel: 905.945.0300 Beamsville Fax: 905.945.1115 Open 24 hrs, diesel fuel, convenience store, CAT scale, Blue Beacon truck wash, ATM, drug Beamsville Relay Station testing centre, gasoline, Sunoco 4673 Ontario Street, (Exit 64 off QEW) & Irving cardlock, full-service Beamsville, ON L0R 1B4 fuel islands, restaurant, private Tel: 905.563.8816 showers, laundry facilities, drivers’ Fax: 905.563.4770 lounge & arcade room,100+ relaystation@bellnet.ca parking capacity, chapel, motel Open 24-7, restaurant, convenience store, laundry facilities, ATM, (smoking & non-smoking). showers & parking

Belmont

Hamilton

Marshall Truck & Trailer Repair & Truck Stop Bradford Husky Travel Centre Hwy 400 & 88 Bradford, ON Tel: 905.775.5794 www.myhusky.ca

Nairn Centre

Kingston Husky Truck Stop

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

Esso Truck Stop

Vankleek Hill

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

Sudbury Petro Pass

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

London Husky Travel Centre

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

Bowmanville

Jeremy’s Truck Stop & Country Restaurant 220 Highway 17 West Nairn Centre, ON P0M 2L0 Tel: 705.869.4100 Fax: 705.869.6796

North Bay

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

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, drivers’ lounge & arcade room, 100+ truck parking capacity, motel (smoking & nonsmoking), Bell Canada internet kiosk, Irving cardlock.

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

Kitchener

448 Talbot Street West Leamington, ON N8H 4H6 Tel: 519.326.5231 Fax: 519.322.0189 inbox@johnnysgasbar.com www.johnnysgasbar.ca Card lock open 24 hours, 7 days, convenience store, cash discount, diesel exhaust fluid and coloured fuel.

Ultramar

Quebec

Montreal

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Flying M Truck Stop 7340 Colonel Talbot Road London, ON Tel: 519.652.2728 Fax: 519.652.6554 flyingmtruckstop.com Open 24 hrs, 6 days, full-service islands, drivers’ lounge, restaurant, convenience store, ATM, internet services, showers, garage on premises & parking

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

Milton Estevan Husky Travel Centre

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

Port Hope

201 – 4th Street, Estevan, SK S4A 0T5 Tel: 306.634.3109 www.myhusky.ca

Regina

Husky Bulk Sales

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

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, drivers’ lounge & shorttime parking.

Windsor

Petro Canada – Petro Pass

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

Swift Current

Petro – Pass Kitchener 120 Conestoga College Blvd.

Kitchener, ON N2P 2N6 Tel: 519.748.5550 Fax: 519.748.9656 Drivers’ lounge & game room, convenience store, laundry facilities, showers & CAT scale.

Husky Travel Centre

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

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

Everyone Needs a Little Sunshine – Ford Style

By Wendy Morgan-McBride

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ith the impending arrival of spring still in question, I thought the bright beautiful rays that this 1935 Ford pickup casts into the vision of its admirers would assist in the dreams of our longawaited cruising season.

Here is yet another great classic owned by Bud and Jane Hamilton, a truck that brings joy to all ages.

With its quickly noticed

‘2004 Mustang Screaming Yellow’ exterior, it is like a beam of warmth and seduction, alluring you into its presence. The ghost strips entice to look even further, where you’ll find a 383 Stroker 502 H/P engine. The transmission will set your imagination reeling with the 700R4 overdrive, and the chassis – well, that’s a microsome (the use of fragments of other parts to create a unique and new part for the same usage).

The interior is like the cherry on top of this visual feast, complimenting and completing the experience like a cool beer on a hot day. The burgundy upholstery with its tiny yellow flecks is explosive, soft to the touch, comforting and worn with pride.

If your pulse is still not raised, the license plate speaks volumes about t h i s t r u c k ’s a t t i t u d e : “IB QUICK”, which Bud thought was both fitting and cool, because this baby doesn’t just smoke, it burns rubber.

W i t h over 7,000 kilometres on the odometer you can find this truck cruising the streets of Ottawa most times, but when it goes on tour it strolls the open roads, travelling to many parts of t h e c o u n t r y, all with Bud behind the wheel. Since the truck does well on mileage at 4L/KM this machine doesn’t require any trailering.

T h e couple acquired the antique just prior to their August 2012 wedding when they were forced to sell their 1940 Ford, which they had planned to use for their pending nuptials. And so they began the hunt for a replacement

to fulfill the wedding of their dreams.

The truck has picked up many interesting nicknames, including a couple for very different reasons.

“Lemon” came to mind for Bud when early last season, just short of a show and shine, the motor blew and a cost of $8,000.00 was required to rebuild it.

Over the season the truck has been d e e m e d the ‘Angry Ford” for its comical gimmick of sheltering one of the Angry Bird characters under its hood. It has been hinted that it might haul a few “Minions” this summer.

We shall see how that fairs.

During the winter months this Ford has gone through several preps for the coming season of cruising fun. One of these is a new paint job on the front end, which happens to be from a 1936 car. As Bud explained, “stones have damaged and chipped the strips and since they are difficult to match up, the whole front will be re-painted.”

At the same time a yearly polish of the all-oak truck box will most likely be carried out, along with any other minor imper-

fections.

This truck has been over 15 years in the making, a turnkey when the couple purchased it. But every collector wants their own personal mark of pride in keeping their classic in mint show condition.

One thing is certain about this pickup truck.

The colours will remain in the same family, the suicide doors will always stay open and welcoming, and the Hamiltons will always

enjoy sharing their little beam of sunshine.

As always, you can find additional photos on our fan page on Facebook.

Enjoy, and stay safe till next month when hopefully we have warmer weather and new classics featured, proudly showing their beauty in preparation of the upcoming cruising season.

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Employment

Transport for Christ

Who Sent Jesus to the Cross?

By Chaplain Len Reimer

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ho sent Jesus to the cross?

Was it the Jewish leaders? Was it a mob?

Was it the Roman government? None of these were powerful enough, influential enough, or persuasive enough to crucify Him, even though Pilate thought he did as the Roman ruler.

When the disciples tried to keep Jesus from being arrested, He reminded them that if He wanted to escape the cross He could call a multitude of angels to come and rescue Him,

The One who sent Jesus to the cross was God the Father. This was the reason why God sent His Son into the world. It was the will of Jesus to embrace the Father’s will. Jesus said that it was for this reason that He came. It pleased the Father to bruise Him, and it brought joy to the Son to please the Father.

When Jesus died upon the cross He didn’t die as a martyr, He died as a sacrifice for sin. He didn’t die for His sins, for He was without sin. He died to make atonement for us. He died so that each person who turns from his or her sin, and believes in Him, could be forgiven. He gave His life freely, and lovingly.

God sent His Son because He loves us. Jesus shed His blood because He loves us.

Jesus didn’t die just for the world, He died for us. Do you know how much you

are loved? You are loved with all the love that God could give. Therefore we have a beautiful verse of scripture in the gospel of John 3:16, “For God so loved the world (us), that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.”

Jesus took the judgement for our sin upon Himself so that we wouldn’t have to be judged. He tasted death so that we wouldn’t know the sting of death.

He descended into Hell so that we would never need to know its awful grip upon our lives. After three days He rose from the grave so that we could know resurrection life.

His resurrection is our victory song, our shout of joy, our daily praise, and our eternal hope. Because He lives we shall live also.

He has promised it, He

has guaranteed it, He has secured it. Jesus is our life and heaven is our home.

He is the perfect gift that we can know and enjoy forever.

My wife Sue and I wish you all a happy meaningful Easter.

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TransPro Freight

TransPro Freight Expands Warehouse Operations

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ransPro Freight is pleased to announce the expansion of their warehouse operations. In partnership with Go Smooth Transport and President Gord Crowther, TransPro has acquired the warehouse assets of Trigistix Warehouse and Distribution and North American Distribution Logistics. The new assets are housed under one roof on Tomken Road in Mississauga, Ontario.

Transpro’s warehousing capacity stands at nearly 100,000 square feet of AIB certified space. “ We ’ r e v e r y e x c i t e d about acquiring these new assets,” says TransPro President, Frank Prosia.

“TransPro is constantly looking for ways to move forward with our customers and enrich our core service offering. This acquisition complements our existing fleet and assets,

so we are in an excellent position to service all our customers’ requirements.”

The facility on Tomken Road is a combination cross-dock and wareh o u s e, m i n u t e s f r o m Toronto’s Pearson International Airport. The facility offers full pick, pack and ship solutions as well as a Gold Level pest control program, EDI capabilities and other value added services.

TransPro’s new warehouse facility also acts as a distribution management centre, offering expedited FTL and LTL pickup and delivery services, refrigerated and temperaturecontrolled validated transportation services with a range of specialized equipment including 24’ straight trucks and 53’ tractor trailers with tailgates, load bars and strapping.

For more information contact Frank Pro-

sia, TransPro Freight at 905.693.4165.

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Employment

Canadian Trucking Alliance

Start of Truck Pre-Inspection at Peace Bridge

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fter years of negotiations between the governments of Canada and the United States, the two countries are taking the first step towards what might eventually lead to land preclearance for trucks at certain border crossings.

The announcement by Canada’s Minister of Public Safety, Steven Blaney and U.S. Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas, signaled the launch of a one year pre-inspection pilot at the Peace Bridge.

The commitment to conduct a pre-inspection pilot was contained in the Beyond the Border Action

Plan. Its intention is to determine whether the cross-border movement of trucks would be facilitated at certain crossings by having border officials from the country of entry conduct pre-inspections of trucks on the other side of the border. It is believed that such an initiative could be of particular benefit at land crossings where geographic factors and other issues constrain the ability to conduct efficient inspections on one side of the border or another.

During the pilot, US Customs and Border Protection (USCBP) officers will pre-inspect trucks

Canada Cartage

Celebrating 100 Year Anniversary

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o mark this historic milestone, Canada Cartage held an exclusive event to officially launch its celebration of 100 years on the road. The event, held on February 25th, featured congratulatory messages from municipal dignitaries Mayor Hazel McCallion and Mayor Susan Fennell, presentations from Canada Cartage’s executive leadership and a tribute to 100 years in Canadian transportation that included the viewing of an original 1920’s Canada Cartage truck.

The complete history of the company from humble origins to leading national transportation company is featured in a video tribute to 100 years that can be viewed in a brand new his-

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tory section of the Canada Cartage website: www. canadacartage.com/ history.

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entering the United States on the Canadian side in the hopes of avoiding backups on the bridge due to the size constraints of the customs plaza on the Buffalo side. The project, which creates two new booths on the Canadian side to house CBP officials, is being funded by the Peace Bridge Authority.

After being processed on the Canadian side, trucks that take part in the pilot will proceed across the bridge where it is anticipated they will come to

a rolling stop at a USCBP “exit” booth. If the process goes smoothly, they will be given a green light signalling they are free to proceed through the customs plaza en route to their destination. A red light instead signals the truck must be brought to a complete stop for further processing.

“The trucking industry has a keen interest in facilitating the shipment of goods across the Canada-US border while maintaining secur-

ity,” Canadian Trucking Alliance President David Bradley said at the time of the announcement. “The Peace Bridge pilot is indicative of innovative new thinking and its outcome is therefore of great importance to us and to the world’s largest bilateral trade relationship.”

CTA says the pilot’s measured success will essentially depend on whether the two stops (albeit one being a rolling stop), compared to the current one-stop, will

actually speed the flow of trucks across the border and maintain advantages for carriers and drivers operating under the trusted trader program, Free and Secure Trade (FAST).

CTA has received assurances the pilot is adequately resourced and that strategic management of traffic queues will ensure the pre-inspection process will not contribute to delays.

CTA has been assured it will be consulted throughout the process.

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Employment

ATSSA Toronto

Fleet Brake, NTN Bearings & Premier Mfg. Co. at March Meeting

By Barb Woodward

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he March meeting was hosted by Fleet Brake Ontario Inc. and partners, NTN Bearings and Premier Manufacturing Co. Presentations were made by Fleet Brake’s Greg Jordan,

Senior Business Development Manager and NTN Bearing’s, Joe Kosichek, Director of Marketing & Corporate Accounts.

Since 1978 Fleet Brake Parts & Service has been selling heavy-duty truck and trailer parts as well

as providing full repair services, specializing in brake service. Their operation now has 13 stateof-the-art shops among the most efficient in the industry. With locations in Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Lethbridge, Winnipeg, Mississauga, Burlington and Montreal, they serve their customer’s heavy duty parts and service needs with brand-name parts, expert heavy-duty advice, quality service, and superior customer service.

NTN Bearing Corporation manufactures and supplies the most comprehensive range of bearings, constant velocity joints, and other precision

industrial and automotive equipment to meet a variety of applications, across a variety of industries. As the world’s third largest bearing manufacturer, they have over 68 plants worldwide and nearly 100 years of premium quality to their name.

Their customers rely on them for high-performing bearing products that increase the productivity and efficiency of their customers’ operations. To ensure that every customer gets the most out of their products, they offer the free resources, training, and support they need to properly select, install, and maintain their NTN products over the long term.

The Ladies Night Dance was held on February 22nd with music by Arden and the Tourists who kept the crowd hopping with their repertoire of old and new tunes. This year’s gift to the ladies was a set of four beautifully colored wine glasses. Numerous other prizes were awarded during the night including dance prizes and several spa packages, tickets to the Air Canada Centre and gift cards. The new hotel selected for overnight guests also proved to be a big hit this year.

Special thanks to all of the sponsors who provided the gifts, ladies night gifts and to Dan Hrodzicky for providing transporta-

tion to and from the hotel with two limousines.

Sponsors for monthly meetings are always welcome. This is an excellent opportunity to present your company’s products and/or services to a captive audience. In addition, ATSSA membership fees will be reimbursed to those members who successfully recruit a sponsor.

Bookings can be reserved by contacting Brian Sibbald at 905.564.7278.

Meetings are held at the Paradise Banquet Hall located on Jane Street just above Hwy 407 at 6pm every second Tuesday of the month from October through to and including June.

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Trucking For a Cure

Trucking for a Cure Begins New Campaign for 2014

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he team at Trucking for a Cure is once again gearing up for another camp a i g n y e a r. A l l d a t e s and locations haven’t been finalized but will be

available soon. Keep an eye on our website.

Join our 2014 “Paint the Industry Pink Tour”. Once a g a i n o u r Te a m C u r e members will be hitting the road this summer

raising awareness and funds for the CBCF-Ontario.

Our first stop to get the wheels rolling will be at Truck World Canada’s #1 National Truck Show!

We hope to see you all there! We will once again be attending Truck World 2014; our booth is # 2373 in Hall 2.

Let’s Fight Cancer 1 Truck at a Time!

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Alberta

Alberta

British Columbia

Manitoba

Ontario

Ontario

whitby

brooks

medicine hat

fort nelson

NAPA Auto Parts

Hydraco Industries Ltd.

winnipeg

london

CHR-ACK Parts & Repairs

Traction

Traction

99 – 7th Street East Brooks, AB T1R 1C1 Tel: 403.501.5551

calgary

Traction

5329 – 72 Ave. S.E., Unit 82 Calgary, AB T2C 4X6 Tel: 403.279.2870 nd

edmonton

Traction Head Office

18532 – 116th Avenue Edmonton, AB T5S 2W8 Tel: 780.489.7555

edmonton north west

Traction

18051 – 111 Avenue Edmonton NW, AB T5S 2P2 Tel: 780.444.4334 th

edmonton south

Traction

3404 – 78th Avenue Edmonton South, AB T6B 2X9 Tel: 780.465.8010

edson

NAPA Auto Parts 4657A 4833 – 2nd Avenue Edson, AB T7E 1T8 Tel: 780.712.4152

fort mcmurray

Paramount Parts Inc.

36 Riedel Street Fort McMurray, AB T9H 3E1 Tel: 780.791.3000

2111 – 9th Avenue S.W. Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7G8 Tel: 403.526.2244

peace river

Peace Truck & Trailer Ltd. 9103 – 75th Street Peace River, AB T8S 1T2 Tel: 780.624.8655

red deer

Traction 8045 Edgar Industrial Cr. Red Deer, AB T4P 3R2 Tel: 403.342.7884

4704 – 48th Avenue Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0 Tel: 250.774.3273

kamloops

Pineridge Trailer & equipment ltd.

1875 Kryczka Place Kamloops, BC V1S 1S4 Tel: 250.374.3100

kelowna

Central Valley Truck Service Ltd.

rocky mountain house

105 Adams Road Kelowna, BC V1X 7R1 Tel: 250.765.7738

NAPA 6260

prince george

4528F – 47th Avenue Rocky Mtn House, AB T4T 0A9 Tel: 403.845.2709

NAPA – PG

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Sundre

Safari Manufacturing Inc. (Partco Truck Parts) 20 West Road Industrial Park Sundre, Alberta T0M 1X0 Toll Free: 800.372.7826 Tel : 403.638.3414

Wabasca

Pelican Automotive 2330 Pelican Business Park Wabasca, AB T0G 2A0 Tel: 780.891.3600

564 – 2nd Avenue Prince George, BC V2L 2Z9 Tel: 250.563.7778

smithers

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Smithers Parts & Service 3465 Victoria Drive Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Tel: 250.847.4287

squamish

Triton Auto & Ind. Ltd.

Polar Park Automotive

Surrey

831 Hwy 16 West Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 Tel: 250.692.7501

Trailine Trailer Parts Ltd.

High Prairie Truck & Trailer Ltd.

5309 – 53rd Avenue, Hwy 2 West High Prairie, AB T0G 1E0 Tel: 780.523.4777 Toll Free: 877.523.4754

hinton

Gear-O-Rama Supply Ltd. 4876 North Access Road Chetwynd, BC V0C 1J0 Tel: 250.788.2255

CHILLIWACK

Lickman Truck & Trailer Parts & Services Ltd.

120 North Street Hinton, AB, T7V 1S8 Tel: 780.865.8800

Bay 31B – 43915 Industrial Way Chilliwack, BC V2R 3A4 Toll Free: 877.772.6255 Tel: 604.793.9660

lloydminster

Courtenay

NAPA Auto Parts 4236A

Truck Zone Inc.

5205 – 65th Street Lloydminster, AB T9V 2E8 Tel: 780.875.7712

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Taurus Heavy Duty Ventures Ltd 2703A Kilpatrick Avenue Courtenay, BC V9N 6P4 Tel: 250.871.1191

Ontario

bancroft

M&M Gas Diesel & Truck Parts 27523 Highway 62 South Bancroft, ON K0L 1C0 Tel: 613.332.5474

barrie 255 Saunders Road Barrie, ON L4N 9A3 Tel: 705.792.1371

Traction

Chetwynd

114 – 314 Old Airport Road Yellowknife, NT X1A 3T2 Tel: 867.669.6272

NAPA Traction

1185 Hwy 97 North Quesnel, BC V2J 2Y3 Tel: 250.991.0650

burns lake

High Prairie

yellowknife

Traction Yellowknife

Visco Industrial (Barrie Inc.)

grande prairie #4 16101 – 101st Street Grande Prairie, AB T8V 0P2 Tel: 780.538.3038

N. W. territories

quesnel

1003 Industrial Way Squamish, BC V0N 3G0 Tel: 604.892.5951

British Columbia

200 Oak Point Highway Winnipeg, MB R2R 1V1 Tel: 204.956.9490

10304A – 120th Street Surrey, BC V3V 4G1 Tel: 604.582.4888

terrace

Bow Valley Machine 5107 Keith Avenue Terrace, BC V8G 1K8 Tel: 250.638.0099

bolton

Visco Industrial 1 Simpson Road Bolton, ON L7E 1E4 Tel: 905.857.2071

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

Traction 45 Mural Street, Unit #4 Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1J4 Tel: 905.771.7331

Golden West Trailer & Equipment Ltd.

mississauga

Traction 5915 Atlantic Drive, Units 6 & 7 Mississauga, ON L4W 1S4 Tel: 905.670.2868

New Liskeard

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

north bay

Service 1 Mufflers & More 400 D Kirkpatrick Street North Bay, ON P1B 8G5 Tel: 705.497.0404

1090 Fountain St. N., Units 12 & 13 Cambridge, ON N3E 1A3 Tel: 519.653.3427

3020 Hawthorne Road, Unit 200E Ottawa, ON K1G 3J6 Toll Free: 800.396.2664 Tel: 613.742.1209

dryden

D & S Auto 459 Government Street Dryden, ON P8N 2Z3 Tel: 807.223.3227

hamilton

Traction

hanover

JD Truck Parts

Manitoba

790 – 10th Street Hanover, ON N4N 1S2 Tel: 519.364.1848

brandon

kenora

D & S Auto 1051 Railway Street Kenora, ON P9N 3W8 Tel: 807.468.9894

meadow lake

Unified Auto Parts Inc.

807 – 1st Avenue West Meadow Lake, SK S9X 1Y4 Tel: 306.236.4800

Markham

OTTAWA

WL Forestry Supplies Ltd.

1940 Queen Avenue Brandon, MB R7B 0T1 Tel: 204.728.9573

Saskatchewan

Traction

Traction Ottawa (605)

williams lake

Traction

maidstone

Cambridge

30 Bancroft Street Hamilton, ON L8E 2W5 Tel: 905.561.0932

675 McKenzie Avenue Williams Lake, BC V2G 1N9 Tel: 250.392.6699

1751 Wentworth St. W., Units 3-6 Whitby, ON L1N 8R9 Tel: 905.432.2785

Traction Cambridge

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Traction

2405 Scanlan Street London, ON N5W 6G9 Tel: 519.455.3440

sault ste. marie

Traction 380 Industrial Park Crescent Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6B 5Y8 Tel: 705.759.8042

st. catharines

Nick’s Truck Parts 244 Dunkirk Road St. Catharines, ON L2R 7K6 Tel: 905.687.7031

sudbury

Sudbury Truck & Trailer Inc. 510 Whissell Avenue Sudbury, ON P3B 2Z3 Tel: 705.673.3613

moose jaw

1802 Stadacona Street West Moose Jaw, SK S6H 4N8 Tel: 306.692.7402

Nipawin

Paramount Parts (Nipawin) Inc. 811 Nipawin Road East Nipawin, Saskatchewan S0E 1E0 Tel : 306.862.9881

prince albert

Unified Auto Parts Inc.

365 – 36th Street West, Unit 7 Prince Albert, SK S6V 7L4 Tel: 306.764.4220

regina

Traction

405 Park St., Regina, SK S4N 5B2 Tel: 306.721.8333

saskatoon

Traction

2815 Faithfull Avenue Saskatoon, SK S7K 8E8 Tel: 306.244.9877

swift current

Brake & Drive Ltd.

1511 Cheadle Street West Swift Current, SK S9H 5G4 Tel: 306.773.7293

Weyburn

Southern Industrial & Truck Ltd 300 Hwy 13 South Service Road Crossroads Industrial Park Weyburn, SK S4H 2K7 Tel: 306.842.2422 Yukon

thunder bay

Whitehorse

Tractor Trailer Service

Pacesetter Trading Co. Ltd.

64 Water Street South Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6T3 Tel: 807.345.5882

126 Industrial Road Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2T9 Tel: 867.393.3902

Alberta

Drumheller

Drum Diesel

Bay 13, 901 South Railway Avenue Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y0 Tel: 403.823.7966

edmonton

Truck Zone Inc. 15816 – 111 Avenue Edmonton, AB T5M 2R8 Tel: 780.451.0225 th

Fort Saskatchewan

TruckPro Fort Saskatchewan (Applecart Logistics) 11401-85 Avenue Unit #13 Fort Saskatchewan, AB T8L 0A9 Tel: 780.998.5030

grande prairie

Bradvin Trailer Sales Ltd. 10920 – 87 Avenue Grande Prairie, AB T8V 8K4 Toll Free: 800.665.0509 Tel: 780.539.6260

Alberta x

PEACE RIVER

Peace Truck & Trailer Ltd.

high prairie 5309 – 53rd Avenue, Hwy 2 West High Prairie, AB T0G 1E0 Toll Free: 877.523.4754 Tel: 780.523.4777

lloydminster

Truck Zone Inc.

smithers

downsview

North Keele Auto, Truck & Trailer Repair Centre Ltd.

3465 Victoria Drive Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Tel: 250.847.4287

sundre

Manitoba

Partco Truck Parts & Service 20 West Road Industrial Park Sundre, AB T0M 1X0 Toll Free: 800.372.7826 Tel: 403.638.3414

Taber

Geeraert Mechanical Service 5911 B – 50th Avenue Taber, AB T1G 1W7 Tel: 403.223.8744

British Columbia

chilliwack

Lickman Truck & Trailer Parts & Services Ltd.

Neepawa

T.I.C. Parts & Service 220 Hwy 5 North Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Tel: 204.476.3809

winnipeg

Dab’s Repair Ltd.

2126 Logan Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2R 0J2 Tel: 204.694.2390 Ontario

bolton

Bolton Truck & Trailer

25 – 43915 Industrial Way Chilliwack, BC V2R 3A9 Toll Free: 877.772.6255 Tel: 604.793.9660

1 Simpson Road Bolton, ON L7E 1E4 Tel: 905.951.9111

Delta

Westmark Truck Centre Inc.

Walker Heavy Duty Ltd. 101 – 7063 Venture Street Delta, BC V4G 1H8 Tel: 604.940.9545

Kelowna

Brampton 85 Devon Road Brampton, ON L6T 5A4 Tel: 905.791.7655

Burgessville

Al’s Tirecraft

5205 – 65th Street Lloydminster, AB T9V 2E8 Toll Free: 800.707.9209 Tel: 780.875.7712

Central Valley Truck Services

593771 Hwy 59, R.R. #1 Burgessville, ON N0J 1C0 Tel: 519.424.9865

medicine hat

Prince George

Hydraco Industries Ltd.

Total Truck & Equipment Ltd.

Oneida Truck & Trailer

2111 – 9th Avenue S.W. Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7G8 Tel: 403.526.2244

105 Adams Road Kelowna, BC V1X 7R1 Tel: 250.765.7738

9122 Rock Island Road Prince George, BC V2N 5T4 Tel: 250.564.6763

Ontario

Smithers Parts & Service

9103 – 75th Street Peace River, AB T8S 1T2 Tel: 780.624.8655

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High Prairie Truck & Trailer Ltd.

British Columbia

Caledonia 634 Fourth Line Caledonia, ON N3W 2B3 Toll Free: 800.654.6454 Tel: 905.765.5011

3915 Keele Street Downsview, ON M3J 1N6 Tel: 416.638.5963

eden

Voth Sales & Service Inc.

Ontario

Ontario

hanover

simcoe

Hwy #4 Truck Service Ltd.

Wilson Truck & Trailer

402143 Grey Road 4, R.R. #1 Hanover, ON N4N 3B8 Tel: 519.369.5052

hanover

Serge G & D Repair Inc.

10816 Plank Road 19 Eden, ON N0J 1H0 Tel: 519.866.3459

214 Highway 11 East Hearst, ON P0L 1N0 Tel: 705.362.5633

Elmira

kapuskasing

Thur Heavy Truck & Trailer Repair 270 Arthur Street North Elmira, ON N3B 2Z5 Tel: 519.669.8420

essex

Ken Lapain & Sons Ltd

2119 County Road 15, R.R. #2 Essex, ON N8M 2X6 Tel: 519.776.6473

Etobicoke

OK Tire Truck Repair

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

Mississauga

Quickfix Truck Trailer Repairs 6191 Atlantic Drive Mississauga, ON L5T 1N7 Tel: 905.696.6888

new liskeard

Pioneer Spring & Alignment

39 Shorncliffe Road Etobicoke, ON M8Z 5K2 Toll Free: 800.661.6681 Tel: 416.236.1277

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

goulais river

K.I.D. Truck & Trailer Service

Goulais River Truck & Tractor Ltd.

90 Highway 552 East Goulais River ON P0S 1E0 Tel: 705.649.4788

hamilton

Barton Truck Centre Ltd. 483-487 Rennie Street Hamilton, ON L8H 3P6 Tel: 905.544.2626

oakville 1090 South Service Rd. E., Unit A Oakville, ON L6J 2X8 Toll Free: 800.265.6291 Tel: 905.842.2942

401 Queensway West Simcoe, Ontario N3Y 5B3 Tel: 519.428.0501

sudbury

Sudbury Truck & Trailer Centre Inc. 510 Whissell Avenue Sudbury, ON P3B 2Z3 Toll Free: 800.461.4023 Tel: 705.673.3613

thunder bay

Tractor Trailer Service 64 Water Street South Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6T3 Tel: 807.345.5882

verner

Mobile Mechanical Services 11769 Hwy 64 Verner, ON P0H 2M0 Tel: 705.594.1319 Saskatchewan

Saskatoon

A-Line Frame & Alignment 3246 Millar Avenue Saskatoon, SK S7K 5Y2 Tel: 306.931.6612

Oshawa

Yorkton

Quality Truck Repair Inc.

Truck Proz Inc.

840 Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa, ON L1H 8A9 Tel: 905.721.2788

Hwy 10 East Yorkton, SK S3N 2X3 Tel: 306.782.4313

SHELL Lubricants

SHELL Chooses YETI Trailer Snow & Ice Remover

M

ontreal, Quebec – SHELL, one of the largest integrated oil companies has acquired the YETI truck snow and ice remover.

The YETI removes snow on trailer roofs, regardless of the quantity or density of the snowpack. It’s the most effective automated snow and ice removal system for trailers, containers and flatbeds.

The SHELL lubricant facility in Brockville had many challenges. Truck drivers were refusing to climb on trailer roofs to clear the snow, and scaffolding equipment only delayed a dangerous cleaning process. This had a negative effect on customer service and clients complained of late deliveries. After looking at available products, the YETI became the only viable solution to SHELL. It’s extremely easy to use and very driver friendly.

According to Ken Saigle, Engineer for SHELL Lubricants: “We chose the YETI against a scraper

type machine because it offers many unsurpassed benefits: safety comes first, truck drivers are happy not to climb on roofs anymore and the safety board is happy. The YETI is fully automatic since a driver starts the YETI at the push of one button so down time is minimal, deliveries are made on time and our customers are happy.

All and all the YETI is the best trailer snow removal solution.”

Today’s YETI is the result of many years of R&D and ingenuity by a dedicated team of technicians from Industries B. Rainville Inc. The team is continuously

working on improving the YETI to ensure that it always meets the require-

ments of the road transport industry. For information, contact Rejean Pom-

erleau at 877.347.5521 or Email YETI@YETISnowandIceRemover.com.

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Employment

Ryder System, Inc.

Ryder Partners with Women in Trucking to Develop Female-Friendly Vehicle Designs

M

iami, Florida To respond to the increasing number of women choosing careers as professional truck drivers and to inspire more women to consider the transportation industry as a career, Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in commercial transportation and supply chain management solutions, has announced a partnership with Women In Trucking, a non-profit organization established to encourage the employment of women in the trucking industry. This collaboration is aimed at improving working conditions for female drivers and enhancing safety through ergonomic truck cab designs that address the unique challenges women face when operating today’s commercial heavy duty vehicles.

Using research recently conducted by Women In Trucking in partnership with Dr. Jeanette Kersten, Assistant Professor

of Operations and Management Department for the College of Management at the University of Wisconsin-Stout in Menomonie, Wisconsin, Ryder has identified custom vehicle designs that better meet the needs of female drivers. As part of this partnership, Ryder will deploy these designs in its owned and leased fleet and will help encourage vehicle manufacturers to consider additional design changes.

“There are close to 200,000 women truck drivers, and that number is steadily growing,” says Ellen Voie, Chief Executive Officer of Women In Trucking. “Having Ryder’s support, particularly given their strong relationships with top vehicle manufacturers, represents a significant step forward to help the industry attract more female drivers and improve the work environment for the thousands of women who’ve already established careers as profes-

sional drivers.”

The pilot study was a partnership between the Women In Trucking Association and students in Dr. Kersten’s INMGT 750 Organization Development graduate course at U W-Stout. In spring 2012, Dr. Kersten and her graduate students developed a survey that specifically assessed truck cab design and driver experience. The results of the pilot study identified numerous opportunities for improvement in the designs for seats, dashes, steering, and in-cab ergonomics for female drivers.

The pilot study conducted by Kersten, Voie, M a u e r, P a l a k e e l , a n d Chacon in April 2012 corroborated the research published by Jinhua; Hongwei; Bradtmiller; TsuiYing; Reed; Jahns; Loczi; Hardee; and Piamonte in Human Factors in October, 2012. The findings in both studies highlight the fact that the average female driver is six

inches shorter and 50 pounds lighter than her male counterpart. This physical discrepancy can create issues for female drivers operating trucks designed and built for men. For example, seats, pedals, and gauges are designed to maximize a male’s driving experience and performance.

However, female drivers typically have problems setting their seats for easy access to the pedals and maximum visibility of the gauges and mirrors.

Female truck drivers are also challenged in regard to cab accessibility, i.e., getting into their trucks.

With steps and hand rails placed in locations designed for men, women are commonly forced to enter and exit their vehicles in a manner that makes them more prone to slips, trips, and falls.

This research has been presented to the National Transportation Research Board, the Technology and Maintenance Council, and to various truck

manufacturers. The findings of this pilot study will also be presented at the Women’s Issues in Transportation Conference (WIiT) April 14-16 in Paris, France.

“Today’s trucks are not designed with women in mind,” said Dr. Kersten.

“Given the driver shortage and the changing demographics that the trucking industry faces, it’s important for manufacturers to make trucks more female-friendly through moderate design changes for seats, pedals and gauges, for example.

Not only will this make trucks easier and more comfortable for women to operate, but it will also better ensure greater safety for female drivers.”

Some of the vehicle specifications Ryder is reviewing include the following: Height and placement of cab steps and grab handles, adjustable foot pedal height (accelerator, brake, clutch), height of seat belts (shoulder area),

visibility of dash gauges, electric/hydraulic hood lifting mechanism, automated transmission shift lever placement/location, access to the top of the dash and better access to oil and coolant check and fill. “ I t ’s i m p o r t a n t f o r manufacturers to take w o m e n ’s n e e d s i n t o consideration when designing and specifying new vehicles, and we are encouraging all of our major suppliers to do so,” states Scott Perry, Vice President, Supply Management for Ryder.

“In addition, many of the same design changes will also support the needs of men who are smaller in stature, as well as the growing population of aged male drivers. With the current industry-wide shortage of professional drivers, this is a strategic initiative that can have far-reaching implications for truck fleets.”

Ryder is a Corporate Member of Women In Trucking.

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Government of Manitoba

Budget 2014: Manitoba Government Adds to Upgrades Along PTH 83, 10

S

wan River, Manitoba – Several more road improvement projects are planned for PTH 83 in western Manitoba to improve the ride, help boost commercial truck and tourist traffic, and increase safety for travellers, Premier Greg Selinger has announced.

“We recognize, in the decades since the original construction of Manitoba’s roads and bridges, investment levels have not kept up with the needs of our aging road network as the population and economy grows,” said Premier Selinger. “When we invest in

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restoring and expanding infrastructure like PTH 83 and PTH 10, we ensure its safety, long-term sustainability and Manitoba’s economic growth.”

The construction will cost more than $50 million over the next five years and will create more than 600 jobs, the premier said.

Planned work on PTH 83, PTH 10 and other regional roads includes: - PTH 77, Saskatchewan boundary to PTH 10, culvert replacement; - PR 275, Saskatchewan boundary to PR 588, high performance chip seal; - PR 366, PTH 5 to 8.5

kilometres north of PTH 10, high performance chip seal; - PR 488, 1.2 km east of PTH 10A (east of Swan River), 4.8 km of grading and paving; - 14 km of paving including grade widening at various locations between PTH 24 and PR 355; - four km of paving south of PTH 24; - nine km of paving from PTH 16 to PR 264; - 18 km of paving including installing paved shoulders north of the Trans-Canada Highway; - 35 km of paving between PR 482 and Roblin;

- nine km of paving between PR 264 and PR 482; - installation of a new structure at Prairie Creek (north of Roblin); and - replacement of a structure at Bosshill Creek south of Virden.

The premier noted this announcement is part of the province’s new $5.5 billion, five-year core infrastructure plan developed in consultation with municipalities, business, labour leaders and industry associations across Manitoba.

Highlights from an independent analysis conducted by the Conference

Board of Canada project that Manitoba’s $5.5-billion investment in core infrastructure will: - boost Manitoba’s economy by $6.3 billion, - boost exports by $5.4 billion, and - boost retail sales by $1.4 billion.

The board also estimates these investments will create 58,900 jobs and that each $1 invested in the five-year plan will benefit Manitoba’s economy by $1.16.

The five-year plan can be found at www.gov.mb.ca/ mit/pdf/five-yr-plan.pdf.

Drivers are reminded to slow down and use caution approaching and in construction zones, for their own safety and the safety of workers. The latest information on lane closures and road conditions is available anytime at 511 (toll-free), at www. mb511.ca or by following the Twitter account a t w w w. t w i t t e r. c o m / MBGovRoads.

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Employment

Women in Trucking

Finding Common Goals

By Ellen Voie

R

ecently I moved to a more remote area in Wisconsin. I love seeing the wildlife outside my window. I enjoy the turkeys, deer, rabbits, and many kinds of birds.

One especially beautiful male cardinal has become my wake up alarm each morning.

He sees his reflection in the window and has determined that the image in the glass is his enemy. He sits on the tree branch and waits for the opportune moment to attack the bird in the window. He gathers his strength and lunges for the image, only to knock his head on the surface before resting on the branch, waiting for the next strike.

I find the process amusing, but I worry about how his little head is sustaining the blows. He can’t seem to take his focus off that red bird he considers is a threat and must be dealt with through physical means.

The cardinal reminds me of many of us in the trucking industry. We become focused on someone or something we consider to be a threat to us and we attack. Usually the attack is verbal, but it’s often because we cannot see things from the other’s perspective.

Drivers often feel their carriers are out to cheat th e m and some com panies create policies to address the mistrust they feel for their drivers.

The trucking industry

feels under attack from legislators, regulators, and their competitors.

We often operate in an atmosphere of suspicion.

We think that image in the glass is going to hurt us, when in reality, it’s just a reflection provoking our wrath.

Think about your own situation and how your relationship with others could be more harmonious. Instead of assuming the other person is putting his or her own needs before yours, think about how you would act if you were in the same situation.

Whether you own the truck, drive the truck, or work on the truck, you have one goal in mind.

You want to use the truck to earn a decent living, deliver the load for the customer, and get home safely. We should all be able to agree that this is our basic reason for being in the trucking industry.

If you are a driver, you can safely assume your company wants you to deliver the load, make an income, and get home to see your family. How can you work together to make that happen?

You might think your company values profit over their drivers, but if they operated solely with that goal in mind, I doubt any driver would be responding to their recruiting ads these days.

When it comes to your elected and appointed officials, you might feel as if they only care about being re-elected or that their goal is to put you out of business. If you really believe that, you have other issues with your thought process.

They are focused on safety on the road, the environment, or whatever the mission their government entity was established to promote.

You need to understand their vision and how you fit into that goal. Instead of attacking them, help

them better understand the challenges the legislation places on your profession. Try looking out the window from their perspective instead of sitting outside and attacking the glass image, like my cardinal friend.

When I look at a tractor-trailer on the highw a y, I m i g h t s e e o n e

name on the cab, another on the trailer, and a third name on the container, but I see one driver who is responsible for getting the load to the customer.

Just like that one truck, there are so many parts to the trucking industry and so much dissension between the different groups, an outsider

would be amazed to see the lack of cooperation while the goal for all involved is the same. Get the load delivered, earn a decent living, and get home safely is the mission.

Don’t be like the cardinal who feels threatened by something he sees, but doesn’t exist.

He’s bashing his head for no reason. Stop viewing others as a menace and focus on the industry’s quest to get you home safely with money in your pocket.

You can contact Ellen Voie, President/CEO of Women in Trucking, Inc. at Ellen@WomenInTrucking.org.

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Employment

The Complacency Coach

Spring Clean to Put A Spring in Your Step!

By Bruce Outridge

I

f you are like the rest of the population you are probably sick of Old Man Winter. There is nothing like a little spring cleaning to get you into a new state of mind. Take off that layer of coat and feel free.

Spring cleaning generally means getting into the dark corners of the closet, getting into the cracks, pulling out all contents, throwing things away, and dusting off things you want to keep. This gives you a sunny outlook on life.

Now, let’s take a look at that closet and see what requires some attention.

While you are dusting off those wares from the corners, it is in your best interest to start getting things organized. It is April, after all, and our favorite time of year is upon us - tax season. If while in the back of that closet you found that box of receipts you thought you would have sorted out by now, what will you do

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with it? Will you put the lid back on and set it back in the corner? Will you take the receipts out and enter them into a ledger to give to your accountant, or will you just hand the box to your accountant and have them charge you $100 per hour for something you could have done for a quarter of that price?

What will you do next year? Are you planning on placing a new box in the corner? Maybe it’s time to figure out a better system.

In the other corner of the closet maybe you found some tools that you didn’t think you would need. This might be a good time to take them out and go over that truck with a fine tooth comb. Give it that beautiful spring cleaning and take notes of items that will need replacing.

Is it time for a tune up?

Will you need tires this year? What is the electrical system looking like after a harsh winter? That truck is the engine of your business and needs to be in top shape. So there is no time like spring to get it in shape.

What if in the other corner of the closet you found that old picture of the family? Is this an area that needs a little attention? It has been a harsh winter and you may have been gone a little longer than you planned. Maybe

it’s time to talk with the family and plan that summer vacation. Take them to one of the many truck shows coming up, or just spend a day at the park.

Family is important to all of us, and on the road sometimes life can get in the way. Maybe it’s time to get things back in the proper

order and spend some time with family.

So you did it! You finally cleaned out that closet.

You found some things that needed attention and by taking care of those things it will put you back in the game. That shoebox of receipts may give you some tax deductions you didn’t

know about. Going over that truck with a fine tooth comb may have brought some important details to light that you missed earlier. Spending some time with family will remind you of the reason you are out there in the first place and help to connect some dots.

So I ask you, what is in

the corners of your closet?

Bruce Outridge is a transportation consultant with over 30 years of experience and author of the books Driven to Drive, and Running by the Mile. To learn more about Bruce and his work please visit his website at www.outridgeenterprises. ca.

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Employment

TMTA Sudbury

Summary of February & March Meetings

By Marek Krasuski

O

n February 13th, the Sudbury chapter of the Transportation Maintenance Technology Association (TMTA) held its monthly meeting at the Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel. TMTA President Stewart McBain chaired the occasion and welcomed guests to the mid-winter event. TMTA Vice President, Mike Hamel, followed with a driver safety presentation that cautioned drivers to slow down when approaching law enforcement vehicles on the road-

side. On four lane highways drivers are required to turn into the outside lane. Failure to do so is expensive. A first offence brings a $400 fine; a second offence $1,000.

Hamel pointed out that in Quebec the same law applies to tow trucks. This led to a discussion as to whether Ontario should have a similar law to protect roadside tow trucks and their drivers.

Publicity Officer, Wes Govier, invited members to work the TMTA booth at the 2014 Truck World National Truck Show held this

year from April 10 to 12 at the International Centre in Toronto. Ontario Trucking News (OTN), part of Woodward Publishing Group, will also be present.

During his weekly ‘Tech Talk’ presentation, Dave Klus of William Day Construction provided members with information on intake heaters and engine-starting difficulties in the winter season.

The evening continued with an animated presentation from a veteran industry specialist. Bill Heathcote spends some of his retire-

ment hours consulting in the Parts Department at the Sudbury-based Regional Spring, but has had a long and rewarding career with various companies. He worked with Ford Canada for many years consulting with the company’s dealerships. His resume includes a 15-year career - 1965 to 1980 - with The Eaton Corporation followed by employment with the Dana Holding Corporation before rounding out his career at Regional Spring. Heathcote’s talk included numerous personal anecdotes drawn from a long career that tied together his overall theme on the importance of customer service. “Making sure you service your clients well is first and foremost.

You’ll earn your reputation by fixing up your client as fast as you can,” Heathcote advised to an alert audience attentive as much to his humorous delivery as to its content.

Exactly one month later

on March 13th, the TMTA featured a presentation by the evening’s sponsor, Mike Mazucca, representative for T.F. Hudgins, a Texas-based provider of solutions for compressors in engines, pumps, motors and other machinery. T.F. Hudgins is the largest distributor of oil cleaning filters for trucks and other engines. Mr. Mazzuca’s talk focused on Stratus Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF) for off- road applications. So effective are these filters that Mazucca said the air emitted from these filters is actually cleaner than the air going in. The mining giant, Vale, brought these DPFs into their operations after a 7-year testing period.

The Stratus diesel particulate filters achieved a 99.89 percent efficiency rating and have outperformed other products in the market, Mazucca said. Over the long term these filters are reported to be less expensive to use and require less time for routine service.

Eliminating soot from the atmosphere is critical, especially in light of reports from the World Health Organization (WHO) that soot emissions are cancer causing agents.

Members were encouraged to attend Truck World, April 10 to 12 at the International Centre in Toronto where the TMTA will be on hand to promote its services.

(There will be no April monthly meeting in Sudbury as the normally scheduled date conflicts with Truck World 2014.)

The Sudbury TMTA is a group of fleet maintenance professionals actively running light, medium, and heavy fleets in the province of Ontario and operating across Canada and the U.S. It holds monthly meetings on the second Thursday of each month from September to June.

For more information, contact www.tmtasudbury. org.

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From the

Driver’s Seat By: Carl McBride carl@woodwardpublishing.com

Snow Fences

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his winter has been sheer hell on the highways in Canada. Blowing snow on the roads has caused more major pile ups than even I can remember.

I believe that it is time to go back to some old school help. Many years ago farmers and highway workers alike would install simple snow fences in the fields next to all highways.

The snow would build up at the fences and not on the roads. In the spring the extra snow in the fields would melt and bring the water table up in those fields.

This month’s question, then, speaks to this topic: Should snow fences be brought back to cut down blowing snow on our highways?

Barry Buntin drives for TransX Transport in Aberfoyle, Ontario: “More road care is needed in this country. Budgets need to be increased and an inexpensive way to start is snow fences. The provincial governments should talk to truck drivers about winter road care.”

Clark Prown drives for Bison Transport, based in Mississauga, Ontario: “For sure snow fences need to b e b r ou gh t back in to service. They don’t stop all the blowing snow, but they certainly help. More plows and salters need to be put on the roads. Start closing sections of highways before accidents happen.”

Les Wells drives for the Berwick, Nova Scotiabased Eassons Transport: “Snow fences should never have been taken away.

They do a great job stopping blowing snow. We need a lot more road care equipment on all major highways. The DOT in all provinces needs to shut down sections of the highways before the accidents happen. We need more rest stops and truck stops so we can get off the roads safely during these times also.”

If you have any ideas or questions contact me at 613.902.5324 or email carl@woodwardpublishing. com.

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