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December 2014 Issue 79

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Re-Flow Filter Cleaning Solutions

DPF Specialist Highlights Importance of Preventative Maintenance

By Marek Krasuski

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he drive toward a cleaner environment has been supported by a series of emission reduction benchmarks over these past years. Principal among them have been new standards in 2007 to reduce diesel particulate emissions and in 2010 to achieve nearzero levels of nitrogen oxides (NOx) into the atmosphere.

Some have responded to the new regulations with grudging acceptance. Others have been more proactive in their efforts to work toward a cleaner environment and maximizing efficiencies in the operation of trucks.

The BC-based Re-Flow Filter Cleaning Solutions has embraced these changes and assiduously works toward achieving these goals. Richard Gagne is founder and President of Re-Flow Solutions, bringing to this company a wealth of experience gained in the oil and gas industry in Alberta. Experience, coupled with dedication to the Re-Flow page 4 >>

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Products & Services Directory

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Spotlight on... Re-flow Filter Cleaning Solutions

Service & Quality Distinguish Re-Flow Filter Cleaning Solutions as Premier Service Provider Re-Flow >> environmental cause, is evident in both the testimonials from satisfied customers and the breadth of companies that regularly depend on their services. Since opening just 18 months ago, Re-Flow’s client list includes municipalities, major dealerships in British Columbia’s lower mainland and on Vancouver Island, fleet service companies, diesel repair shops, owner operators, and fleets of various sizes.

Notes Richard Gagne, “we are quickly becoming the ‘go to’ company for DPF cleaning and aftermarket replacements. Cleaning filters is what we do and we are very good at it.”

The true measure of this company’s success is evident in its service record. Re-Flow picks up and delivers filters and maintains the best possible turnaround times without compromising the quality of cleaning and inspection.

Indeed, the thoroughness of the cleaning process comes to mind in the company’s tag line, “we don’t fake it, we bake it,” a clear reference to its unique and detailed 7-step cleaning process.

Each filter is weighed before servicing and compared to the filter’s weight after cleaning. This measurement determines the exact amount of soot and ash that has been removed. A dirty flow test then measures the degree to which flow in the filter is restricted. Crucial to the 7-step cycle is the baking process in which all unwanted ash and soot in filters are burned in ovens ramped up to 1,100 degrees. The effect is a clean filter, even in hardto-access crevices where soot/ash concentrations are particularly high. In contrast, some competitors only pneumatically clean diesel particulate

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filters (DPF) and diesel oxygen catalysts (DOC), thereby overstepping a critical function in the cleaning process. This hands-on approach requires more time by refusing to take short cuts, but yields measurably better results. Part of the cleaning cycle includes

Beyond preserving these critical emission saving devices however, regular DPF/DOC maintenance can increase fuel economy by up to 5 percent, increase horsepower, optimize performance, reduce downtime, lower maintenance costs, and extend the DPF/

ous cleaning process that has earned Re-Flow Solutions its reputation as a premier service provider.

This includes the sale of new aftermarket DPF’s and DOC’s that are typically 30-40 percent less than manufacturer replacements; this, along with

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a blast cabinet equipped with a camera and colour monitor that enables the technician, while cleaning by hand, to clearly identify when the DPF is completely ash free. A visual inspection follows where the filter is placed over a high intensity light source that illuminates possible internal fractures and other damage. A clean flow test then compares the results to a new OE DPF of the same part number. If the filter does not meet specific performance parameters the unit is removed from service.

Diesel particulate filters usually remove 85% or more of the soot, and under certain conditions can attain soot removal efficiencies approaching 100 percent. Cleaning, therefore, is essential as is periodic maintenance which must be done carefully in order to avoid filter damage. Failure of fuel injectors or turbochargers can also result in filter contamination with raw diesel or engine oil which also necessitates cleaning. Lack of proper maintenance can also result in cracking, melting and pushing the core through the casings of DPF's and DOC’s, resulting in costly replacements.

DOC life cycle. And since new OE DPF’s and DOC’s cost between $4,000 and $8,000, plus core charges, ongoing care is critical.

A specialist in all aspects of filter cleaning, Re-Flow’s Richard Gagne draws equal attention to the importance of Diesel Oxygen Catalysts (DOC).

“The DOC plays a vital role in keeping a DPF clean through on-board passive and active regeneration.

When a DOC is no longer chemically active, or if it is beyond its useful life, the DPF will eventually become saturated with soot, which may result in catastrophic failure. There is a misconception that a DOC is still viable after a compressed air and/or baked cleaning. It is important to understand that a DPF cleaning facility cannot determine the chemical activity and/or useful life of a DOC after a compressed air and/or baked cleaning.

They can flow test and visually inspect the DOC substrate, but this does not provide any information with respect to the catalyst activity, which is what makes the DOC work,” he cautioned.

Continuous efforts to meet customer satisfaction go beyond the rigor-

heavy duty diesel engines, as well as provides service kits installations for some medium and light diesel trucks. The DPF’s in these trucks are often sealed units with 4” inlet/outlets where the media cannot be accessed to clean and inspect properly. When After

no core charges! “These are extremely high quality warrantied units, and because there is no core charge on the aftermarket replacements, this allows our customers to keep their existing DPF, have it cleaned and on the shelf ready as an exchange unit when the next service is due. This minimizes their truck’s downtime,” Richard explained.

Re-Flow Solutions cleans DPF’s on light, medium and

plugged they need to be replaced. As a solution Re-Flow technicians cut open and clean the existing DPF, install a custom designed flange kit so it now becomes a serviceable component. These are available for most brands of diesel pickup trucks, including Cummins, Powerstroke, Duramax, Sterling and several brands of medium duty 3 to 5-ton trucks such as International. The company has on

hand an exchange inventory for most brands so that downtime is reduced.

Further, a perusal of the company website, www. reflowsolutions.com, offers a full menu of DPF, DOC and parts, all with one year warranties and available in stock. Canada wide shipment is guaranteed.

Re-Flow Filter Cleaning Solutions continues to build a reputation through strong business relationships based on honesty, integrity, and attention to detail in all its services and products. As the company matures, expect to see a growing inventory of new DPF’s as well as a larger stock of exchange units to further minimize truck downtime – yet another step in this company’s determination to remain a leading provider in the cleaning and supply of DPF’s, DOC’s, and related parts.

For more information contact Re-Flow Filter Cleaning Solutions at 604.474.4388, fax 604.474.4389, or email info@reflowsolutions.com or visit www.reflowsolutions.com.

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Government Announcement

Transportation Minister Del Duca Makes Blockbuster Policy Announcements

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oronto, Ontario Ontario Minister of Transportation Steven Del Duca used the backdrop of the Ontario Trucking Association’s 88th annual convention to make three major policy announcements - including support for ELDs and roll stability technology on trucks - before a crowd of about 500 industry executives.

Del Duca became the first transportation minister in Canada to express support for electronic logging devices - something that OTA and the Canadian Trucking Alliance have supported for years. “Ontario also supports the concept of using Electronic Logging Devices as an effective tool for monitoring hours of service compliance by commercial motor vehicle drivers,” said Del Duca.

“Ontario believes an effective ELD mandate is one that is adopted nationally, and supports the work already underway

by Transport Canada to determine if ELDs should be mandated on extra provincial carriers. MTO

will continue to work with Transport Canada, and our provincial-territorial colleagues to create a national solution - if a national solution is not reached, Ontario will look at other options.”

In addition, the minister responded to another major OTA/CTA safety position, stating “stability control systems, such as Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Roll Stability Control (RSC), are an effective tool that can help prevent rollovers and loss of control in certain types of crashes. Transport Canada is responsible for the development of manufacturing and safety standards for new and imported vehicles, including equipment required on trucks and trailers. Ontario supports the concept of mandatory ESC/RSC systems and we believe an effective mandate would be one that is designed and adopted nationally. We strongly encourage Transport Canada to develop a national standard that would require these systems on all newly manu-

factured large trucks and buses by a specified date.”

And finally the minister announced 12-month Longer Combination Vehicle (LCV) operations starting this year. “We’ve given consideration to extending the operating season for Long Combination Vehicles to year-round operations,” he said. “I am pleased to announce that we will be moving forward with 12-month operations for LCVs for the upcoming 2014/15 winter season.

You will hear from ministry officials in the coming days about when this will be rolled out.”

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President, welcomed the m i n i s t e r ’s a n n o u n c e ments. “These announcements, combined with Minister Del Duca’s recent endorsement of mandatory entry level training and the introduction of legislation that allows for an extension to the maximum overall B-Train combination length, is the kind of leadership we need.”

For his part Del Duca said, “Ontario is a leader in truck safety standards and enforcement. This is in large part due to our long-standing and successful partnership with the Ontario Trucking Association.”

“You have been a truly steadfast partner in the sometimes difficult but always important task of keeping our roads safe for all road users - resulting in our shared legacy of having among the safest roads in North America.

The number of deadly collisions on our roads involving large trucks has declined - despite growing truck traffic. Current statistics show an over 40 per cent decrease in the number of deaths due to collisions with large trucks. During the same time, the number of large trucks on our roads increased by almost 25 per

cent.

“This is reflected in recent RoadCheck results - compliance rates now consistently hover around 80 per cent, compared to about 55 per cent in the 90s.”

“The OTA has a long and proud history of supporting our shared priorities of keeping Ontario’s roads safe - strengthening the economy - making Ontario a clean, green and prosperous place for all us,” he concluded. “As a relatively new Minister of Transportation, I consider myself fortunate to inherit such a strong and thriving relationship with the OTA.”

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Maxim Truck & Trailer

Maxim Opens New $5 Million Facility in Brandon, Manitoba

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i n n i p e g , Manitoba Doug Harvey, President of Maxim Truck & Trailer was on hand for the ribbon cutting at Maxim’s new $5 Million facility

in Brandon, Manitoba on Saturday November 8th.

The new 23,000 square foot full service truck and trailer dealership includes 12 Service Bays, large Parts display and ware-

house areas, and a full complement of sales, leasing and rental services for heavy duty trucks and trailers.

“We expanded to Brandon in 1992,” says Doug Harvey. “We outgrew our original facility a few years ago so when the parcel of land next door became available for sale, we took the opportunity to make a major investment in a very important market for Maxim.”

Located just off the TransCanada Highway, the new Maxim Brandon dealership will service customers in the Brandon and surrounding areas as well as those trucking fleet customers hauling

east/west loads through Brandon.

At the Open House Maxim gave tours and welcomed over 400 customers and community members through the new facility.

To meet demand and growth in Brandon, Maxim continues to recruit for additional Sales, Service and Parts personnel.

Maxim Truck & Trailer has 17 branch offices and over 550 employees in 11 cities from Vancouver to Montreal. Maxim Truck & Trailer capabilities include the sale, rental, leasing, and complete after-sales service of new and used heavy duty trucks and trailers.

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A Look at Fuel Saving Programs

By Bruce Sayer

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f there’s one thing that really captures the attention of a trucking company owner, it’s anything to do with decreasing the overall cost of fuel. With the average commercial truck burning more than $70,000.00 of fuel per year, any savings to this cost will make a substantial difference in how much profit your trucking company will generate.

There are many fuel saving programs and fleet card solutions to meet the needs of the trucking industry, but few have the strength to provide significant savings plus value added benefits to your operation. In order to be a key contributor to your company’s overall profitability and operational efficiency, a fuel program must provide not one, but many crucial benefits, including: significant savings on fuel purchases, convenient locations that provide superior driver experie n c e, c o m p r e h e n s i v e transaction reporting, and security.

The Fuel Card program p rov ided by Accutra c

above listed benefits to save your trucking company money and make your life and that of your drivers better.

Significant Savings Using Accutrac’s Fuel Card program, the average fleet owner running freight in both Canada and the U.S. will save from $200.00 to $500.00 per truck per month (based on a discount off cost price varies depending on total fuel volume purchased). This robust cost saving program, available to any size trucking company, features a “no cost” transaction fee on fuel purchases. Additionally, the savings are not limited to one side of the border or the other, Accutrac provides significant fuel discount pricing in both Canada and the U.S. Convenient Services Accepted at major truck stops in Canada and the U.S., the Accutrac Fuel Card provides both cost savings and additional time to pay your bill with easy to manage terms.

Comprehensive Reporting Stay informed of business expenses with real

penses, the ideal tool to control costs, maintain bookkeeping and prepare for tax purposes.

Security The Accutrac Fuel Card allows authorized personnel only to add funds as required. Owners and Fleet Managers can now control costs, set limits and monitor expenses with online account management. Your drivers access funds safely and securely with a 4 digit PIN code to pay for fuel expenses.

Accutrac Capital is a leading Canadian factoring company specializing in transportation.

Our range of Factoring products designed specifically for trucking already features the industry’s cheapest rates. Now, with the addition of our robust Fuel Card program, our customers can gain even greater savings to the cost of factoring their invoices. Utilizing the savings from discounted fuel pricing to offset the already low cost of Accutrac’s invoice factoring, our customers realize a 25% to 35% savings on Canada’s lowest adver-

combination of powerful cost saving programs and easy to manage, convenient services has established Accutrac Capital as an industry leader in transportation specific financing services.

To further benefit your company’s bottom line and improve your access to immediate cash, Accutrac Capital provides additional specialized services for the trucking industry. Need money to deliver your next load?

Get a cash advance of up to 50% of the value of your load confirmation on pick up. With this

tion, Accutrac will deposit money into your account or fuel card program the same day your driver picks up the load. It’s a simple process; just send us your load confirmation. Want to find hidden cash immediately? Cross border carriers can now exchange USD and Canadian dollars at better than bank rates. Save time and money with a simple phone call to Accutrac Capital. With this simple and convenient service, Accutrac will quote our best rate and once you approve, your funds will be converted

bank account or fuel card program the same day.

Accutrac Capital provides integrity, transparency and dependable funding options for your trucking company. Our experienced staff is dedicated to assisting you to maximize your company’s profitability with simple and convenient services designed to save costs and improve access to cash.

For more information about invoice factoring, Fuel Card discounts and other cost saving services, visit us at www.AccutracCapital.com.

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Keeping Your Vehicles Clean

How to be Certified Green When Washing Your Trucks

By Jack Jackson

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ecently, we have been approached by companies whose customers are asking for details on their washing procedures.

Evidently there are now customer RFPs (Request for Proposals) asking for details regarding environmentally sustainable cleaning methods of their service providers.

This is most obvious in the transportation of food products. However, we had a client in the financial industry approach our company seeking assistance on environmentally certified washing. Sustainability is moving across all business sectors.

There are a number of factors that can help in the reduction of water use and certified chemical

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use to ensure that all is compliant in methods of cleaning.

Proper use of equipment is first on the list of water usage. By comparing your current cleaning methods to the newest technology available, a dramatic decrease in gallons per minute usage is most evident. Apply the savings in water consumption to thousands of washes annually and the result is hundreds of gallons of unused water. This kind of cleaning approach can be proudly demonstrated to your customers seeking assurances that your water footprint is as light as possible.

Next is the proper use and type of chemicals.

Since all products today must meet minimum government standards, can you actually say you exceed these standards?

There are ways to exceed and differentiate yourself from your competitors.

Is proper dispensing of these chemicals ensuring maximum efficiencies with minimal usage? Only dispensing with proper equipment can ensure

that this happens. Not only does this allow efficiencies in your usage, you also save money by conserving chemical usage.

Next is the application of chemicals. Utilizing the proper equipment will ensure that no WSIB

claims from staff injuries are filed, and that these products are ergonomically approved.

The pictures at the bottom left of this page show a sample of a wash bay set up for the efficient use of equipment and dispensing.

Would your staff benefit with equipment that is color coded and readily accessible to utilize? Also, notice the placements of drop wands so that hoses are not lying on the floor.

One WSIB claim would pay for this equipment.

Have you toured your

wash bay lately?

Jack Jackson is President of Awash Systems Corp.

“We solve vehicle washing issues where no one else can.” Email: jjackson@awashsystems.com or call 800.265.7405. Visit our website www.awashsystems.com.

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Announcement

2014 Ontario Truck Driver of the Year

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oronto, Ontario Despite 47 years on the road and 8.5 million accident-free kilometres, Meyers Transport driver Dale Cockins never imagined he’d receive an ovation for his work or be recognized as the Volvo Trucks Canada-OTA Truck Driver of the Year. But that’s exactly what happened at the Ontario Truck-

ing Association’s annual convention and awards dinner that was held November 13th in Toronto.

“For me, this award is like going to heaven,” said Cockins upon receiving the news he’d won the prestigious title. “At this point in my career, being recognized for doing a good job by the industry I love and have spent my

life in is something that’s very special to me. I am extremely grateful.”

OTA President, David Bradley, says: “Dale embodies the definition of a trucker’s trucker; he’s the kind of driver we wish every driver, especially the new drivers entering the industry, would emulate.”

Added Peter Currie, Ontario District Manager,

Volvo Trucks Canada: “It’s an absolute pleasure to present this award to a driver as deserving as Dale,” he says. “Dale personifies what truck driving should be about - courteous, professional and safe. He genuinely cares about the people he works with, his customers and the other drivers he shares the road with.”

Born and raised in Roslin, Ontario, near Belleville, he grew up working with heavy machinery on the family dairy farm and in the bush cutting logs with his father and brother. When he was 14, a neighbouring farmer asked Dale if he would deliver milk in the summer. “I said, ‘well, Bill, I don’t have a driver’s licence,’” Cockins recalls with a wry smile. “So he says, ‘aww, you’ll be alright.’ So, I did.”

Still in high school, Dale’s older brother Wayne taught him to drive a truck and they ran as a part-time team until Dale was old enough to buy his own power unit - a 1961 International 4-ton - to haul pulpwood. He chopped the wood at night and delivered it in the morning before classes. Since then, Dale has owned eight trucks and driven nearly 9 million kilometres with no preventable collisions.

He has been with Meyers Transport of Belleville for the last 22 years, originally as an owner-operator and currently as a company driver.

“He’s efficient, he’s dependable and above all, he’s safe,” says company President Jacquie Meyers.

“Equally important, he always puts customers first.

He goes the extra mile to make sure our customers are happy, whether he’s met them or not.”

That was never truer than a few years ago on the afternoon of Christmas Eve, when Dale noticed a child’s swing set sitting on the dock that had arrived late from the shipper. Knowing in his heart there would be a child

somewhere without a gift on Christmas morning; Dale called the customer at home and arranged to deliver it personally. They agreed to meet at a local mall, but right away Dale knew the large box wasn’t going to fit in the customer’s car. So, like a real-life Santa Claus, he piloted his 18-wheeled sleigh to the family’s front door and unloaded the swing set.

“That’s just typical Dale,” says Meyers’ VP of Operations, Joe Ball. “It’s the kind of thing he does without hesitation.”

Dale has also performed many acts of courtesy and chivalry on the road.

Whether it’s putting out car fires, attending to people at accident scenes, or pulling fellow drivers’ trucks out of ditches, he always stops when there’s someone in need of assistance.

Dale says the most gratifying point in his career came in 1998 during the ice storms of Quebec and Eastern Ontario. He was one of several truckers who volunteered to deliver food and supplies for two months to stranded people with no heat or power. “It was trucks that got those people back on their feet - it was trucks!” Dale says passionately. “I’ll never forget that - the smiles, the handshakes - just how thankful they were for every load.

That’ll stay with me forever.”

As will, he promises, the feeling he got when he learned he was the recipient of the 2014 Volvo Trucks Canada-OTA Truck Driver of the Year Award.

Article Courtesy of t h e O n t a r i o Tr u c k i n g Association.

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Government of British Columbia

#Justdrive & Save a Life on B.C.’s Roads

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ictoria, British Columbia - 269 British Columbians lost their lives last year on our roads. The year before, 280 people died in vehicle collisions.

November 19, 2014, the National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims, is a day we honour their memories and a day that we commit to being part of the solution.

The government is asking British Columbians to #justdrive when they are behind the wheel and make safe choices on the road. Don’t speed.

Put your phone down.

Use a designated driver.

The vast majority of road crashes are preventable with some caution, foresight and patience, but it takes a commitment from all of us.

The top three contributing factors to motor vehicle fatalities in B.C. are speed, distraction, and alcohol and drugs.

Of the 269 people killed in the last year in British Columbia, speed was a contributing factor in 78 deaths, distracted driving in 77, and alcohol and drugs in 63. That doesn’t account for the hundreds and thousands of family members and friends who suffered - and are still suffering - that loss.

It’s time for a change.

Take to Twitter today and share your commitment - or your story - with us about why you’re choosing to #justdrive.

Attorney General and Minister of Justice Suzanne Anton “Put your phone down and help save a life. Leave home five minutes earlier and help save a life. They seem like such simple decisions, but yet too many people are still paying the ultimate price on our roads as a result of unsafe driving. I am going to speak with my family about how we need to #justdrive when we’re behind the wheel and I hope British Columbians will do the same with theirs.”

Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone “So many crashes could be prevented - they happen because drivers make bad choices, such as speeding, trying to text or talk on a cell while driving, or drinking and driving. If you plan ahead and make safe choices, you can save a life - it might be yours, it might be your family member, or it might be a complete stranger. The more that drivers concentrate on the road and #justdrive, the more they are part of the

solution.”

Dr. Perry Kendall, Provincial Health Officer “We have known for many years that driving while intoxicated causes far too many avoidable deaths and injuries. We are now at a point where speed and distracted driving are each causing more crashes and deaths than impaired driving. It is time for us to view driving while distracted as equally as dangerous as driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. I encourage all British Columbians to slow down, put away their cell phones, use a designated driver, and ensure they get home safely.”

Janice James, Bereavement Counsellor “Having spent time with those that have lost loved ones in fatal collisions, and in my work with Victim Services, I can say it is life changing not only for families, but often for the surrounding community.

The impact is devastating and can have a ripple effect, and in reality the only way to reduce the aftermath is to reduce accidents. Be mindful when driving, be aware of your surroundings, be focused - remember that people die every year in fatal collisions unnecessarily.

In support groups, the questions and the trauma that continues doesn’t go away. The only hope is that the memory becomes less as the years go by.”

Chief Officer Neil Dubord, Chair of the BC Association of Chiefs of Police Traffic Safety Committee “You can’t imagine the consistent reactions of surprise we see from drivers at the roadside who think checking their phone at a red light, or ‘only’ driving 10, 15, 20 kilometres over the speed limit is okay because they’re busy, or they’re late. Getting in a crash and killing yourself or some-

one else will really make you late. Please #justdrive when you’re in the car.”

John Dickinson, ICBC’s Road Safety Director “ICBC is encouraging drivers to reflect on their own driving behaviour today in honour of those who have lost their lives on our roads and their families. At this time of year, drivers need to adjust their driving in poor weather by slowing down and increasing their following distance to keep themselves and everyone on B.C. roads safe.”

Quick Facts: RoadSafetyBC’s most recent data shows that motor vehicle related

fatalities have continued on a downward trend.

Fatalities in general fell 4% between 2012 and 2013.

Since 2009, the number of fatalities decreased by 26% from 363 to 269 in 2013.

B.C.’s tough drinking and driving penalties have resulted in a 54% decrease in alcohol-related motor vehicle fatalities and 227 lives saved in a little over three years.

B.C. has taken action to put in place more severe consequences for distracted driving by boosting penalty points for people who choose to talk on a handheld phone while driving.

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Government of British Columbia

Hwy 1 & Mountain Highway Interchange to Benefit from Government Partnership

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orth Vancouver, British Columbia - Andrew Saxton, Member of Parliament for North Vancouver, and Naomi Yamamoto, Minister of State for Tourism and Small Business for British Columbia and MLA for North Vancouver-Lonsdale, on behalf of Todd Stone, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure for British Columbia, announced that funding is being set aside

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t o bu i l d a n ew i n ter change where Highway 1 intersects with Mountain Highway in the District of North Vancouver.

The project involves converting the existing Mountain Highway Overpass at Highway 1 into a full interchange. This new interchange will increase safety by helping to reduce congestion and travel times on this busy stretch of roadway, and will provide an alterna-

tive to the east-west and north-south routes on the North Shore, thereby providing additional capacity for travelers in these Vancouver communities.

The Government of Canada is setting aside up to $12.5 million for this project through the Building Canada Fund - Major Infrastructure Component.

This funding is conditional on the project meeting applicable federal eligibility requirements of the Build-

ing Canada Fund and the signing of a contribution agreement.

The Province of British Columbia is providing up to $23.5 million for this project.

The total project cost is $36 million.

Andrew Saxton, Member of Parliament for North Vancouver “This major interchange project will help reduce travel times and congestion for residents and

visitors on this busy section of the Trans-Canada Highway in North Vancouver. Our Government is proud to make this project a priority for funding as we focus on creating jobs, promoting growth and building strong, prosperous communities across Canada.”

Naomi Yamamoto, Minister of State for Tourism and Small Business and MLA for North VancouverLonsdale

“This project is great news for people living in Greater Vancouver and on the North Shore.

The Province’s funding commitment is a major step toward bringing this project to fruition. Once underway, this new interchange will create jobs and prosperity for local residents while reducing congestion and improving safety for all travellers on this important stretch of highway.”

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Cross Border Services

Drugs Inside Fruit Crushing Machine

By Dawn Truell

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e c e n t l y, 2 , 4 0 0 kilograms of cocaine, street value $4 million, was found inside a fruit grinder that was being shipped from Argentina to a storage facility in West Kelowna.

Vancouver CBSA Officers discovered the contraband and alerted the RCMP. Three men, Montgomery of West Kelowna, Salvador Ascencio Chavez, a Mexican national in Canada illegally, and Tariq Aslam of Vancouver were convicted and sentenced to 14 years in prison. Montgomery was a key man in this ring of illegal drug smuggling and is labelled as a Kingpin.

Antarpal Singh, 31, a truck driver from Brampton, Ontario was arrested and sentenced to 12 years in prison for importing

cocaine and possession for the purpose of trafficking up to $6 million of cocaine from Michigan.

The 53 kilograms of cocaine was found hidden in a truckload containing Rock Band video games accessories. A secondary screening x-ray examination discovered the cocaine in Singh’s trailer.

Singh denied knowledge of the cocaine; he was carrying a truckload of salt from Ontario to Michigan and picked up the load of video game accessories on his trip back the following day. He told the officer that he was sitting in his tractor and did not visually observe the loading of the shipment, nor inspect the load, and that someone else placed the seal on the trailer. He admitted falsifying his driver log entries regarding the amount of stop times while en route to the Blue Water Bridge.

Dare I remind all of you drivers that you absolutely must do your 17 point pre trip inspections, and you must be present and observe the loading and unloading of your cargo. You must report any and all deficiencies you discover to your company’s dispatch team and/or manage-

ment, as well as to CBSA and CBP. Be diligent and protect yourselves. You see from all of the drug busts that go on daily that this happens and you will be put in prison should there be drug smuggling found in your truck!

Here are the border reporting numbers: CBP U.S. bound: 800-be-alert (2325378) and CBSA Canada

bound: 866.340.3278 For information regarding all cross border initiatives, C-TPAT, PIP, FAST, and CSA, please c o n t a c t D aw n Tr u e l l , President of Cross Border Services at 905.973.9136, email dawntruell@gmail. com or visit www.crossborderservices.org or w w w. c - t p a t - c e r t i f i e d . com.

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ATRI

Motor Carrier Input Needed

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rlington, Virginia - The American Tr a n s p o r t a t i o n Research Institute (ATRI), the trucking industry’s not-for-profit research organization, recently launched a new data collection effort on Detention Time Impacts on Industry Safety and Productivity. The survey seeks motor carrier input to evaluate the impact that shippers and receivers may have on the industry’s safety and productivity.

This latest data col-

lection represents the second phase in ATRI’s research to quantify the impact of detention times on carrier and driver operations. Earlier this year ATRI collected over 600 commercial driver responses to its detention impacts driver survey. Additionally, ATRI is analyzing empirical safety and performance data.

The online survey is available on ATRI’s homepage at www.atrionline.org. The survey will be open through early January 2015.

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Legal Matters

The Right to Remain Silent

By Jaycen Olavario

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reedom of speech; Freedom of expression; The right to be heard; The right to express our opinion; The right to say what we want to. It is a fundamental right indeed and we can spin it so many different ways because it is human nature to want to say something that in our own personal view is of relevance. We express our opinions because we believe that they are

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important and they matter. Someone out there has the same views as we do and we want to let them know that they’re not alone. Sometimes we just want to share our thoughts and experiences. More importantly, we say what we want to say simply because we can.

But how many of us think about the other freedom, the other right that we have. You know… that other one: the one where we do not say anything even if we think it is of relevance because we do not want to. The one where we do not express our opinions even if they matter because we do not have to, where we do not share our thoughts and experiences, not because we can’t, but because we simply refuse to. Yes, we do have that right and that, dear reader, is the Right to Remain Silent.

As simple as it seems, it may be one of the hardest rights to exercise.

Why? Because it is just not human nature. What is human nature is the urge to try to explain ourselves out of each and every bad situation that we are in, including when we are pulled over by a police officer for a traffic violation or when we are being interviewed after an accident or collision.

We hear it all the time in movies and television shows. Perhaps we think it only applies to more serious offences, just like what we would normally see on those shows. But it is not just for people who committed serious crimes, it is for everybody charged with an offence no matter what the charge may be. That includes charges under the Highway Traffic Act and its Regulations. By explaining what you be-

lieved happened, you may be unknowingly convicting yourself of the offence you are charged with. I know it’s extremely hard not to say something, especially when you believe you didn’t do anything wrong. But it matters not what you believe to be right, what matters is what the law says. So unless you know the correct interpretation of the section of the High-

way Traffic Act that you are charged with, may I suggest, despite how extraordinarily difficult it is to exercise the right to remain silent, just do not say anything!

We all know how it is.

You can feel it in you, you just want to let it out, “listen to me”, “listen to me”, “listen to me”, you must be thinking. Well, trust me, the officer is listening and he or she intends to

keep a note of what you tell him or her just in case you challenge the offence you are charged with in court. Even the word “Sorry,” when used just because you’re polite, can sometimes be construed as being tantamount to an admission of guilt. You have the right to remain silent, so please exercise that right. Who knows, it might just help you win your case.

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Theme - Diesel Exhaust Fluids

Diesel Exhaust Fluids Critical to the Favoured Technology in Reducing Emissions

By Marek Krasuski

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elective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology is having a positive impact on reducing emissions and increasing fuel efficiency, according to Allen Schaeffer, Executive Director of the Diesel Technology Forum. Of the 250,000 heavy trucks sold in 2014 the vast majority - 95 percent - incorporate SCR in their efforts to meet EPA sanctioned diesel emission reductions. Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) is the other reduction technique used to diminish nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions.

SCR requires automotive grade urea, also known as diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) which begins a chemical reaction that converts harmful nitrogen oxides into nitrogen, water and residual amounts of carbon dioxide which are released through the vehicle’s tailpipe. DEF then is the key reducing agent, allowing SCR to achieve NOx reductions up to 90 percent.

Some estimates put the wholesale reduction of diesel particulates and nitrous oxides at 110,000 tonnes per year.

Almost all truck manufacturers today have adopted Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) After Treatment Technology which treats exhaust gases downstream of the engine rather than reconfiguring changes under the hood.

Initially, the transportation industry resisted these sweeping changes in light of the anticipated costs

associated with compliance. The changes called for diesel engines built from 2010 onward to be equipped with emissions technologies. The collective resistance, however, has since waned as carriers discovered that the significant improvement in fuel economy - approximately 5% - was greater than the sum of capital investments, maintenance and running costs associated with SCR technology, and that dealing with DEF does not have to be problematic.

Four major components comprise the SCR system: a diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank, a DEF doser, an SCR catalyst and an ammonia or oxidation catalyst, all of

DEF tanks are usually stored next to the fuel tank, and range in size from 3 to 30 gallons and promise extended runs before another fill-up. Diesel Exhaust Fluid consumption is measured as a ratio of diesel fuel use. It is estimated that a truck with a fuel efficiency rating of six miles per gallon will use about 1 gallon of DEF for every 200 miles. DEF has a shelf life of about two years under stable storage conditions.

However, longevity can be compromised if the fluid is exposed to direct sunlight or is stored in temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius.

For this reason it is important that DEF not be stored in aluminum tanks as they

of capacity then an amber warning light will come on. When levels drop to 5 percent the light will flash.

If a truck does run out of DEF the engine will run down, limiting the speed to just 5 mph until the DEF tank is refilled.

Many retail locations and truck stops across the continent supply DEF in containers or at pumps; fewer providers supply fleets directly to their facilities. (Availability is likely to increase as the majority of engine builders have used SCR technology - and the required diesel exhaust fluid - to meet emissions standards. Demand for DEF is estimated to exceed one billion gallons

Irving Diesel Exhaust Fluid in New Brunswick.

In addition to the 90 percent reduction in NOx - the catalyst that sparked the need for SCR technology and diesel exhaust fluid - the 2010 and previous 2007 emission standards introduced by the EPA also placed limits on diesel particulate matter (PM) emissions. This required the installation of diesel particulate filters (DPF) which trap and remove soot from diesel exhaust. As much as 90 percent of PM is trapped in the filter, calling for proper maintenance, and most critically cleaning, to extract the soot build-up and ash which accrues from the incomplete burning of

which are integrated into the exhaust system. The diesel exhaust with nitrous oxide fluid, DEF, is injected into the catalyst where it is mixed and reacts to the (NOx) found in the exhaust.

The mixing process produces nitrogen gas and water - safe elements in the air that we breathe - which are released into the atmosphere through the tailpipe.

This technology is reported to be so efficient that some manufacturers claim that the process actually cleans the air.

compromise product integrity. Only stainless steel or high density polyethylene (HDPE) tanks are suitable storage vessels. The use of non-compliant materials in any part of the storing and dispensing system will contaminate the product and cause failures down the road.

Drivers need not worry about running out of DEF. Multiple indicators warn of diminishing levels. Dashboard displays alert drivers to low levels. If a DEF tank drops to 10 percent

by the year 2020.) Among Canada’s premier brands is H2Blu manufactured and distributed under the stewardship of Wakefield Canada. The product has achieved market distinction through a seamless and multi-faceted customer approach that begins with onsite blending and concludes with the proper dispensing of the product by members of Wakefield’s distribution chain. Other Canadian fleet suppliers include the Ontario-based MacEwen Petroleum and

engine lubricants.

Even though most impurities are eliminated through the regeneration process, the residual ash must be cleaned from the filter at a DPF service facility. Failure to clean filters at appropriate intervals - 3,000 miles or 4,500 hours for HD trucks - results in increased back pressure, higher fuel consumption, loss of power and diminished performance. Moreover, costs quickly accrue as vehicle downtime increases and replacement costs

become more frequent. An OE replacement filter costs around $3,000.00. Conversely, regular DPF cleaning will extend filter life, maintain engine power, lighten the environmental footprint, and promote fuel economy - as much as 3 to 5 percent, according to some fleets. Reports suggest that fleets with 100 or more trucks equipped with DPF’s are better off buying their DPF cleaners instead of sourcing out the cleaning to an independent contractor. Factors to consider in the purchase of a DPF cleaner are product test results, methods of cleaning, air compressor size, power capacity, and the degree of visibility to enable the technician to identify potential failures.

Diesel technology boasts multiple advantages for the transportation industry. Compression-ignition diesel engines are up to 40 percent more efficient than their gasoline counterparts, according to the Diesel Forum. They perform more work using less fuel than other engines, require less maintenance, have fewer breakdowns, and last longer. And diesel’s economic impact is no less significant. Eighty percent of goods entering and leaving the U.S. are powered by transportation modes using diesel technology, resulting in a 3.2 percent contribution to the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP). In 2009 diesel technology was responsible for 1.25 million jobs in the US. SCR has become the dominant technology in the reduction of nitrous oxides and particulate matter in diesel engines, and diesel exhaust fluid has earned its reputation as a principal agent in the process of removing harmful emissions, thereby ensuring that diesel powered engines continue to support the economy in years to come.

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Theme - Diesel Exhaust Fluids

DPF Cleaning Specialists Canada Ltd. A Leader in the Care of DPFs and DOCs

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e at DPF Cleaning Specialists would like to take this opportunity to wish all of you and your families the very best of the Holiday Season. Our company looks forward to working with you now and into the New Year as a maintenance partner, caring for and maintaining diesel particulate filters (DPF) and catalysts (DOC).

DPF’s have been a part of the diesel engine emission system that started with the 2007 model year vehicles. These emission control components will continue to be part of the engine package into the future. The particulate filter has been designed, engineered and manufactured as a means to remove solids from the exhaust stream. The solids removed are mostly soot and ash that have been generated during the combustion cycle of the engine. Solids trapped in the filter build up and are slowly restricting exhaust air flow thru the DPF filter media. Soot will dissipate during a regeneration cycle whether the cycle is passive, while driving at an elevated rpm or during a programmed regeneration cycle. Ash, unless it is small enough to pass through the filter media, will accumulate and get trapped. The picture that describes this best is like tumble weeds blowing across a field and meeting a barbed wire fence.

Ash is not treated by the regeneration cycle and will continue to build up in the filter, gradually reducing air flow until the filter is physically removed and cleaned.

Removing ash is referred to as de-ashing the filter.

Recommended and scheduled filter maintenance is the means to deash the filter. This sounds like a broken record, but

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the filter needs to be removed and de-ashed at regular intervals. It is an important maintenance action to allow the engine to breathe the way it was designed. A plugged DPF is the same as a dirty air filter, they both affect air flow and engine efficiency. Engine efficiency is directly related to mpg and affects the bottom line with each mile driven. The DPF fills with ash, slowly changing e n g i n e e f f i c i e n c y, s o slowly in fact that a driver would not recognize the change from day to day.

The drivers of the vehicle would get into the pedal slightly more to get the same expected driving results. When a driver gets into the pedal more and achieves the same or slightly less-thanexpected performance, other engine components such as the turbo will be stressed. A partially plugged DPF also affects other engine components such as coating the intake runners with soot.

Complaints heard from drivers are usually at the point when more shifting is required or stopping en route when the system asks for a parked regen.

In addition, failure to have the filter serviced increases the chance that the filter will go into an uncontrolled thermal event, melt and create a bypass condition. The bypass condition will derate the engine. A vehicle that has been de-rated could cost thousands of dollars to get back on the road. The cost to clean and maintain a filter is just pennies compared to breakdown and subsequent repair dollars.

Most of you reading this article know about the care and maintenance of cleaning the DPF and have a maintenance program in place or have experienced the costs

involved with the repair and/ or replacement while the vehicle is away from the home terminal.

Let’s turn our attention to the actual filter cleaning process.

sive materials used at any point in our process.

DPF Cleaning Specialists adds an enhancement to this cleaning process with our quality control, record keeping, lot iden-

and DPF’s cleaned require kiln baking, an approximate 12 hour process, to further remove trapped residue from cell walls.

Kiln baking is highly recommended to remove

DPF Cleaning Specialists use the FSX cleaning equipment to clean filters and catalysts. The FSX equipment applies the laws of physics in a logical, practical, and reliable method that ensures each and every cell of the filter is cleaned. Cleaning every cell is critical to allow air flow across the entire face of the filter, as well as to evacuate “all” loose ash and soot so that solid ash plugs do not form. Solid ash plugs are the silent killer of DPF’s. There are no chemicals, water or abra-

tification and reporting capabilities. Most DOC’s

side wall residue that prevent both DPF’s and

DOC’s from performing their designed functions.

Our company can provide this process to all of our customers.

How long will a DPF be functional and how many times can a DPF or DOC be cleaned? There is no limit to the number of times that a DPF or DOC can be cleaned and brought back to its designed function. Cleaning these components is a positive action in their preservation. Improper cleaning or neglect will reduce the time that these components are functional and usually lead to premature failure. A scheduled, routine maintenance activity on these parts is the first step in longevity.

DPF Cleaning Specialists was established in 2009 as a family owned and operated business that is committed to providing a reliable and effective filter cleaning process. Our mission is to provide a cost effective filter cleaning, delivered on time for every customer.

For more information, contact DPF Cleaning Specialists, 5325 Outer Drive, Windsor, Ontario N9A 6J3, by phone at 519.737.6005 or toll free at 877.373.2580; by fax at 519.737.0005 or go to www.dpfcleaningspecialists.com.

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Trucking For A Cure

Woodstock Ontario Convoy Raises Over $66,000

By Wendy Morgan-McBride

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rucking for a Cure in Woodstock, Ontario celebrated its 5th anniversary on Saturday, October 4th with approximately 79 trucks joining the route through the city of Woodstock.

Over $66,000 was raised with more donations still expected to come in. This convoy has proven that Breast Cancer awareness and concerns are not only on the minds of women alone.

Many came out to "Pink Out" themselves as well

as their trucks, and there were many activities to keep the crowds busy.

These included silent auctions and raffles, the photo booth, the Road Birds entertainment team and other locals as well as Arrow Truck and Trailer which sponsored and ran the BBQ. Although the day was chilly with intermittent rain, it did not seem to dampen the spirits of all those involved.

Families came out, some for the first time, showing support for the event as well as their

drivers, while others had their faces painted by on-site artists. This was a particular favourite for children. Jordan Varga, a long-time volunteer,

made an appearance with her 6 week old daughter Payton and partner Steve Phillips who quickly joined in to help.

Couples were quick to

pose for shots to remind everyone why ‘Saving the Tatas” is important to them.

Congratulations to Joanne Millen-Mackenzie

and her group of volunteers for yet another successful year. Next year’s convoy event is already in the planning for October 3rd, 2015.

and suitable for retro-fit as well as new facilities. The modules are shop assembled into sections that are trucked to the site. The sections are then set in place on a concrete slab located

approximately 6 feet below the service area floor. The EnviroLube is anchored to the slab and then encased in concrete. The EnviroLube comes with a built-in stair system with non-slip

treads to provide access.

Subgrade chases are used to route oil, air, electrical and ventilation lines.

For more information visit www.integratedlubeservices.com.

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Integrated Lube Services

EnviroLube Joins Keller

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ntegrated Lube Services has reached an agreement with Keller Equipment Supply Ltd. for marketing and distribution of their innovative vehicle service trench system in

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Western Canada. The EnviroLube is built of fiberglass and steel and has a number of advantages over vehicle lifts or traditional concrete service pits.

The EnviroLube is built

in 12 foot long modules and can be configured in a number of different designs for trucking, transit and automotive service.

The installation of an EnviroLube is straightforward

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Annual Trade Show Builds Industry Relationships

By Marek Krasuski

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he Sudbury chapter of the Transportation Maintenance and Technology Association (TMTA) celebrated its third annual trade show at the Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel in Sudbury on November 13th. The

event was held one month earlier than in previous years as organizers felt holding the show too close to Christmas conflicts with too many seasonal occasions. Bad weather, more likely in December, can also deter participation.

TMTA President, Stewart

McBain, described the trade show as successful as it presents an opportunity for stakeholders across the commercial transportation spectrum to network with colleagues and generate business opportunities. “The general feeling among exhibitors was that even making one business contact made the effort worthwhile,” he said. Others concurred, heralding the occasion as a great opportunity for stakeholders to witness the latest products and services available and recognizing each exhibitor as have something important to offer to the industry.

A total of 33 exhibitors, including Ontario Trucking News, were on hand to display their products and services. TMTA management was especially pleased with the representative makeup. “Every facet of the industry was

present, including delegates from financing, leasing, manufacturing, body building, janitorial/safety, tires, lighting, powertrains, auto grease suppliers, natural gas, and filtering systems,” McBain continued. Industry education, represented by driving schools and the two regional colleges, Cambrian and Boreal, as well as the Ontario College of Trades, were also in attendance. Beyond these, a sampling of exhibitors included Execucor Finanical, ENN Canada, SKF, Groeneveld, Class 8 Manufacturing, Stratus Diesel Particulate Filters, Meritor, and Horton, among others.

Of the 33 exhibitors the majority - about two thirds - were from the Sudbury region and the remainder from locations further afield. About 80 visitors attended, taking part in the wide product range on

display. A generous menu of gifts supplied by each exhibitor was raffled off to winning ticket holders among the visitors. Everything from gift certificates to jackets, tools, radios, cash, and hockey tickets from the TMTA was offered.

In addition to holding annual industry trade shows, the Sudbury chapter of the TMTA is more broadly described as one of several groups of fleet maintenance professionals across Ontario actively running light, medium and heavy

duty vehicles across Canada and the U.S. It holds monthly meetings on the second Thursday of each month from September to June at the award winning Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel. Sponsors are encouraged to support the monthly dinner meetings. These are unique opportunities to engage in one place with transportation fleet maintenance and distributors from Sudbury, Timmins, North Bay, Manitoulin Island and points between and beyond.

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Health & Fitness

The Straighten Up Canada App

By Dr. George Traitses

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usculoskeletal issues are the cause of onethird of missed work second only to the common cold; poll reveals almost half of Canadians suffered from four or more MSK conditions in the last year.

The Canadian Chiropractic Association (CCA), in partnership with the 10 provincial chiropractic associations, has launched a new app to mark World Spine Day, which was held this year on October 16, 2014. The 2014 World Spine Day theme is “Straighten Up and Move”, and the aptly named Straighten Up Canada app aims to accomplish just that, improve posture and spinal health through simple preventative posture exercises. It is the first free Canadian app of its kind.

The Straighten Up Canada app provides users with 12 short exercise videos as well as a tracking feature to monitor progress and share with others through social media. It also includes a “Find a Chiropractor” search function to locate musculoskeletal (MSK) experts nearby.

“Canadians are becoming more sedentary and are experiencing postural issues at an earlier age, due to the increased use of technology in both their personal and pro-

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fessional lives,” explains Dr. Robert David, Chair, Canadian Chiropractic Association. “What most people don’t know is that practising simple exercises daily to adjust poor posture habits is one of the best ways to reduce aches and pains.”

Musculoskeletal conditions account for onethird of missed work in Canada.

Each year, over 11 million Canadians suffer from at least one musculoskeletal condition.

In fact, low back pain and other MSK conditions account for onethird of missed work in Canada second only to the common cold. Many MSK problems are the product of poor posture, resulting from using poor body mechanics while engaging in everyday activities, like hunching over computers, tablets or smartphones, lifting children, slouching at a desk or even carrying heavy purses, laptop bags and groceries. Sitting for prolonged periods at work and heavy manual labour can put further strain on the body’s MSK system.

Alison Dantas, Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Chiropractic Association, explains that adopting good posture habits early on is key to minimizing and even avoiding chronic MSK pain in some cases. “As a vital part of every Can-

adian’s healthcare team, chiropractors are experts in musculoskeletal health and can provide people with preventative measures to promote and maintain a healthy spine.

The posture exercises in the Straighten Up Canada app are not only fast and easy, they will help people of all ages prevent, and in some cases even eliminate, their habits around poor posture.”

Almost half of Canadians were afflicted by more than four MSK ailments in the last 12 months; leading symptoms are back pain, stiffness, headaches/migraines, neck and joint pain.

According to research conducted by Ipsos Reid on behalf of the CCA, 43% of Canadians have suffered from four or more MSK issues within the last year. The leading health concerns are back pain and stiffness (53 per cent), headaches and migraines (44 per cent), neck pain (35 per cent) and joint pain (35 per cent). In fact, MSK disorders account for the highest disability costs among all chronic conditions in Canada ($15 billion).

“The main goal of the Straighten Up Canada app is to help people become regularly aware of their posture so they can start to correct it themselves,” explains Dr. David. “Another advantage of this app is

these exercises can take as little as three minutes to help you reset and become more mindful of your posture. Everyone can find three minutes in their day, and if they do, it may just help them lead a more active and healthy lifestyle resulting in a wide range of long-term health benefits.”

The Straighten Up Canada app is available for free download through t h e A p p l e A p p S t o r e, Google Play Store and on www.straightenupcanada.ca.

An illustration by the Canadian Chiropractic Association identifying good versus poor posture habits and their effects on your body. (CNW Group/ Canadian Chiropractic Association) Introducing the new, free Straighten Up Canada app, developed with Canada’s chiropractors.

The app is available for

iOS and Android devices and helps people achieve better posture in as little as three minutes a day.

How Chiropractors Can Help Chiropractors are extensively educated in the prevention, assessment, diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions and the associated nervous system, and will recommend a course of treatment to help relieve pain and improve function without surgery or pharmaceuticals. Treatment plans can include manipulation, mobilization, soft tissue therapy, exercise, education, modalities (i.e. ultrasound or laser) and rehabilitation. Chiropractors are also trained to provide nutritional counselling, as well as recommend injury prevention strategies.

About the CCA The Canadian Chiro-

practic Association (CCA) is a national, voluntary association representing Canada’s 7,100 licensed doctors of chiropractic.

Approximately four and a half million Canadians u se th e se r v ice s o f a chiropractor each year.

The CCA advocates on behalf of members and their patients to advance the quality and accessibility of chiropractic care in Canada, and to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the healthcare system. For more information on the CCA or for a referral to a doctor of chiropractic, please visit www.chiropractic.ca.

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.infinitehealth.com.

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Kenworth

Wille Transport Owner-Operator to Drive Capitol Christmas Tree to Washington

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n the Road – With the responsibility of delivering the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree to the nation’s capital, owner-operator Elwood Higdem is grateful to be making that delivery behind the wheel of Kenworth’s flagship heavy haul vocational truck.

The Clearbrook, Minn.based owner-operator said the Kenworth T880’s

set-back front axle allows for extra maneuverability, which is something he appreciates since he’s pulling the 75-foot white spruce on an 80-foot steel trailer.

The tree, from the Chippewa National Forest and the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, was harvested in late October and secured under an 80-foot crate to protect its branches and limbs from damage during transit. The tree is

now traveling on a more than 30-stop tour across several states making its way to the nation’s capital, where it will be set up and displayed on the west lawn of the U.S. Capitol.

From November 2 to November 20, the 50th Anniversary U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Tour stops at schools, universities, shopping malls, museums and parks on its more than 2,000-mile journey

to Washington, D.C. The official U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree tour truck is provided by Kenworth Truck Company and equipped with the powerful and fuel-efficient 500-hp PACCAR MX-13 engine with 1,850 lb-ft of torque, reliable Eaton Fuller 13-speed transmission and comfortable 52-inch mid-roof sleeper.

Higdem, a 75-year-old owner-operator who has been driving for Cohasset, Minn.-based Wille Transport since 1991, said he was proud when Wille Transport’s fleet manager, Tom Zahn, asked him to pilot the tour truck hauling the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree.

Wille Transport driver Ken Lundgren, who’s piloting a Kenworth T680 Advantage with 76-inch sleeper on the tour, accompanied by his wife, Pat, is also enjoying the experience. The T680 Advantage pulls a van trailer carrying 10,000 hand-made ornaments to adorn the Capitol Christmas Tree and 70 smaller trees that Lundgren will pick up along the route.

The smaller trees will be displayed in various federal offices.

This is not the first time Wille Transport’s drivers have piloted trucks for the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Tour. Wille Transport, which moves lumber and other wood products plus machinery and other equipment on flatbed trailers in the Lower 48 States and Canada, was called on to move the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree to Washington, D.C., in 1992.

The tour continues through November 20 with these notable stops: November 13 – Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum (Grand Rapids, Mich.); November 14 – Michigan State University (East Lansing, Mich.); November 15 – Henry Ford Museum (Dearborn, Mich.); November 16 – FirstEnergy Stadium (Cleveland, Ohio) for the Cleveland Browns

versus Houston Texans football game; November 17 – Kenworth Truck Company assembly plant (Chillicothe, Ohio); and November 20 – Joint Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland.

The Capitol Christmas Tree will be lit by Speaker of the House John Boehner, R-Ohio, in a special ceremony on December 2. House Speaker John W. McCormack began the Capitol Christmas Tree tradition in 1964.

A complete tour schedule may be found at the 2014 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree web site (www. capitolchristmastree.com) so that the public can track the truck’s progress.

Ke n w o r t h ’s I n t e r n e t home page is at www.kenworth.com. Kenworth is a PACCAR company.

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The Fuel Lock

Fuel Theft, Tampering & Sabotage Have Become Significant Concerns

By Doug Adolph

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ith the increase in fuel prices over the past few years, fuel theft, tampering and sabotage has become a significant concern for people in the trucking industry, thus we felt the need for something a little better than your standard OEM parts. Although these are good to a point, they do have some weak features. The locking mechanism is totally subjected to the weather with little or no type of protection for it. They can be easily broken or tampered with and are made of cast aluminum. We have tried to address these issues and so we have come up with the Fuel Lock. The Fuel Lock is comprised of high tensile steel, which is laser cut, and robotically welded with a very durable powder

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coated finish. We have created this to not only give substance to the Fuel Lock, but give it longevity in its lifespan.

The cylinder locks and the way they have been incorporated into the product are designed in such a way to facilitate the removal of the whole locking mechanism in order to allow cleaning, lubrication or replacement of the mechanism. The cylinder locks are ordered in keyed alike pairs and also allow for multi lock fleets where larger fleet sizes can be accommodated.

All aspects of the Fuel Lock are designed to incorporate 5 most common filler neck diameters. This takes into account small straight trucks, reefer tanks, and basically all brands of the most common filler neck diameters, International,

Freightliner, Kenworth, Peterbilt, etc. The Fuel Lock is manufactured in Canada at one location to ensure the highest quality in the production process. The Fuel Lock is manufactured

by TIMBREN Industries, in Whitby, Ontario, Canada, a reputable heavy duty parts manufacturer who have been in business over 40 years. These products have been tested in all types of weather from northern Canada to the southernmost parts of California.

They have been shipped to Australia, United Arab Emirates, Russia, Norway, the Bahamas, Portugal and all over U.S. and Canada.

They have been used in the trucking industry, as well as farming and marine industries. Every precaution has been taken to ensure The Fuel Lock is made from quality, durable and

tested material. There are other similar shiny aluminum fuel locking products available on the market, which are good to a point, however if their locking mechanism fails, there is no recourse.

The Fuel Lock is much more durable, solid and reliable and with this product you can be assured of many

years of reliable operation.

We do realize that some components do wear out in extreme weather conditions, and as a result we do offer replacement parts to ensure continued long use of our product at a very reasonable price. The Fuel Lock can be purchased at www.thefuellock.com, or at the toll free phone num-

ber: 866.990.3835. In the greater Toronto area call Richard at 416.402.7432, all other inquiries call Brian at 705.653.6017. It can also be purchased at select Traction heavy duty parts across Canada and some independent repair shops in Ontario.

Doug Adolph is the desinger of the Fuel Lock.

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Canadian American Transport (C.A.T.)

C.A.T. Leases 100 New Freightliners Fueled by CNG

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anadian American Transport (C.A.T.) is pleased to announce that they have signed a deal with Ryder to lease 100 new Freightliner Cascadia Evolution highway units, fueled by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). The technology is proven and C.A.T. is in the process of setting up their distribution network in 600 mile increments throughout their North American service network.

President of C.A.T., Daniel Goyette states, “We’ve always embraced fuel saving technology and do our utmost to reduce our carbon footprint. We’ve accomplished this in several ways including, running a modern well maintained fleet, driver training, no idle policies, side skirts, vehicle skirts and governors to cap speed limits at 100 km/hour. We are excited about reducing our footprint by an additional

17% with the implementation of these new CNG fueled vehicles.”

C.A.T. will take delivery of the double sleeper Freightliners in the second quarter of 2015. This gives them the time needed to have their distribution network firmly in place.

As a long haul truckload carrier, specializing in destinations like Texas and Mexico, the fueling stations were the key to making this program a success.

The other necessary component to implement CNG fueled vehicles is of course driver training.

They need to understand the safety features like in cab methane detectors, fueling the multi tank package and the distribution network for CNG available to them. An estimated 700 miles can be attained from each fill up and the cost of the fuel is significantly less expensive

than diesel.

The new Freightliners are equipped with automatic transmissions and the latest anti-collision system. Mr. Goyette adds, “Driver safety is paramount with our organiza-

tion. We are fortunate to have some of the best in the business and we do our utmost to keep them safe on the highways we travel. New equipment and regular training are a critical part of the equa-

tion.”

Canadian American Transport (C.A.T.) was founded in 1978 and offers a blend of transportation, logistics and warehousing services. Their core market is truckload service

between Canada and the USA and they are one of a handful of carriers serving the Mexico market on a regular basis. For more information visit their website at www.cat. ca.

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Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels

If Retreads Are So Good, Why is There So Much Tire Debris on Highways?

By Harvey Brodsky

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nfortunately, there is a popular misconception in the minds of too many people that all the tire debris we see on our highways in Canada and elsewhere comes from retreads that have come apart. However, the facts counter this misconception because, as many studies have found, the percentage of

tire debris on our highways is about the same from virgin tires that have never been in a retread plant as from retreads.

So What’s Going on Here?

The true reason that tires fail and throw tire debris – also known as road alligators – is because of improper tire maintenance, with under-inflation being the main cause, followed closely by overinflation, and improper tire repairs. Another is mismatched tires in dual wheel positions where one tire has to do the work of two, causing undue stress leading to a failure.

Other causes are tires with less than the legal limit of tread remaining, poor alignment on the truck, and additional tire related problems.

It doesn’t matter if the

tire is a retread or one that has never been retreaded. If the tire has not been properly maintained it will fail in time. When it does, it will throw tire debris all over the highway, causing all kinds of problems for vehicles following the truck that threw the rubber junk on our highways, sometimes leading to catastrophic accidents, including deaths.

To blame a retread for the tire debris we see on our highways is the same as blaming a vehicle for an accident caused by a drunk driver. The blame is simply misplaced.

But supposing you don’t believe what you have read so far. Unless you don’t want to be confused by the facts, and I hope this is not the case, let us prove it to you by asking that you visit the

following links: www. truckinginfo.com/channel/safety-compliance/ news/story/2009/01/ government-report-analyzing-tire-debris-supports-retreads.aspx and www.retreadtire.org/interesting-articles_wheredo-road-alligators-comefrom_3.htm.

There is ample evidence that retreaded tires are not the cause of rubber on the road, and once you understand that retreads are not only as safe as the best new tires you can buy, but actually have a lower failure rate than comparable new tires, you can then begin to use retreads on your trucking fleet. By doing so you will not only keep more money on your side of the table but you will be making a valuable contribution to the environment because

retreads may look round and black, but they are very green and are far more environmentally friendly than new tires.

Still Not Convinced?

How about letting us arrange for you to visit a modern retread factory near where you live so you can see for yourself how much care goes into producing a retreaded tire. If you take us up on our offer you will be able to ask as many questions as you like in order to become satisfied, and we are certain you will come away as a believer.

If you do take us up on our offer and remain unconvinced, send us an email telling us why, and we will donate $100 to your favorite charity (as long as it is a legitimate charity) in your name. This is a serious offer because

we are so convinced that a visit will open your mind to the benefits of top quality retreads we are willing to put our money where our mouth is. No questions asked!

To learn more about the economic and environmental benefits of top quality retreads and to allow us to arrange a tour of a modern retread plant, either phone us at 831.646.5269 or send an email to info@retreadtire. org. We will both be glad you did.

Finally, if you don’t want to be one of the culprits responsible for those road alligators on Canadian highways, please check the air pressure in your tires with a properly calibrated tire gauge regularly at least once a week. We will all be happy if you do.

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Cooper Tire

New Roadmaster Truck Trailer & Drive Tires

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indlay, Ohio - Cooper Tire showcased three new premium Roadmaster commercial truck tires at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas. The new tires include the RM872 long-haul trailer tire, the RM852 long-haul highway tire, and the RM256 regional drive tire.

The RM872(EM) is the newest addition to the Roadmaster line of fuelefficient SmartWay verified tires. This premium long-haul trailer tire has been extensively tested to deliver exceptional performance along with excellent fuel efficiency. The RM872 features unique shoulder grooves and microsipes that provide outstanding resist-

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ance to shoulder wear.

Stone ejectors located in the bottom of the tread grooves protect against stone penetration to enhance casing integrity.

The RM852 is Roadmaster’s newest longhaul drive tire. The 3-D micro-gauge sipes, along with a solid shoulder design, offer improved traction in challenging weather conditions. The tread lugs are uniquely designed to resist squirm and promote even wear.

The RM852 has a deep 30/32nd tread depth along with premium tread compounding to provide exceptional mileage to help lower fleet operating expenses.

The RM256 is a regional SmartWay verified drive tire.

The tread compound

is specifically formulated for fuel efficiency, while also providing the traction a regional drive tire requires. The robust tiebars in the shoulder area help fight irregular wear

and promote extended tread wear. In addition, the RM256 is offered with Roadmaster’s industry leading casing warranty.

The RM872(EM), RM852 and RM256 are currently

available at dealers nationwide.

For more information on Roadmaster commercial truck tires, visit www. roadmastertires.com.

For more informa-

t i o n o n C o o p e r, v i s i t w w w. c o o p e r t i r e . c o m , w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / coopertire, www.twitter.com/coopertire and w w w. y o u t u b e . c o m / coopertire.

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JOST International

JOST Now Distributing Edbro Hydraulic Cylinders in the U.S.

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rand Haven, Michigan – JOST International (www. jostinternational.com) has added Edbro hydraulic cylinders to their range of products available in the U.S. Edbro has been manufacturing hydraulic cylinders for over a century with a reputation for safety and reliability of their products. The new Edbro Ultra range of hydraulic cylin-

ders now available in the U.S. have been developed to be lighter, stronger and faster than competitive products. Edbro’s laser welding technology, along with the use of lighter but stronger materials and new low friction bearings, offer users requiring hydraulic cylinders on their trailers the best possible solution. The benefits of Edbro hydraulic cylinders include an estimated

20% weight savings over competitive products for increased payload, faster tipping speeds, low friction bearings for smoother lowering and greater lift and side load capacity.

JOST has been manufacturing fifth wheel coupling devices globally since 1956 and began manufacturing for the North America market in their Greeneville, Tennessee facility in 2000. In total JOST

has supplied more than three million fifth wheels to the global market and there now are more than 100,000 on the road in North America.

For more information about JOST distribution of Edbro hydraulic cylinders in the U.S. please contact Brian Moynihan at 800.253.5105, ext. 311 or via email bmoynihan@ jostinternational. com.

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New Products & Services

Navistar

New Multi-Purpose Vehicle Designed for Global Disaster Relief Efforts

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ashington, D.C. - At the AIDF (Aid and International Development Forum) Disaster Relief Summit in Washington, D.C., Navistar, Inc. partnered with Terranova GTS, LLC to showcase an International® DuraStar® Multi-Purpose Vehicle - a truck designed to aid in disaster relief efforts with a vehicle mounted water purification treatment system capable of purifying 5,000 gallons of drinking water per day. The versatile truck also includes

firefighting capabilities and a mobile medical unit.

“This state-of-the-art multi-purpose vehicle provides a critical resource to aid disaster relief efforts around the world,” said Tom Clevinger, Navistar Senior Vice President, Global Truck and Bus. “The first of its kind in the industry, this truck can serve as a life-saving tool and is equipped with a water purification system and firefighting capabilities and includes a mobile medical unit for emergency rescue and triage

operations.”

The International DuraStar MPV is an ideal solution to cover an ample spectrum of relevant needs that includes water purification, fire and sanitary crises as well as mobile medical assistance. From unplanned, emergency situations to programmed activities such as water supply and medical campaigns, the versatility of the MPV allows for optimal asset utilization and maximized return on investment.

Developed with Navis-

tar’s humanitarian partner, Terranova, the International DuraStar MPV is equipped with a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certified microbiological water purifier. The vehicle mounted water treatment system physically removes particulate, turbidity, bacteria, virus and cyst from virtually any water source including rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, shallow wells, groundwater under the direct influence of surface water, rain water, unsafe municipal supplies

and springs.

“We’re proud to have developed this versatile, multi-purpose vehicle and we’re excited about its potential impact to provide

humanitarian aid and support for crises around the world,” Clevinger added.

Additional information is available at www.Navistar.com.

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TRP® Parts

TRP Introduces New All-Makes Products

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enton, Washington – Fleet managers and truck operators can rely on even greater parts availability with TRP’s newly expanded offering of replacement parts, including TRP turbochargers, power steering pumps, windshield wash and LED work lamps.

“Truck operators spend so much of their time on the road, the last thing they want to do is spend more time looking for reliable replacement parts,” said Jeff Hughes,

TRP Development Manager. “With TRP’s recent parts additions, operators and fleet managers can find more of the parts they need to get back on the road fast. And by using our award-winning website, TRPParts.com, it’s even easier to find the right part, regardless of

make or model.”

Turbochargers The TRP engine program features new, nonremanufactured TRP Turbochargers which are available with no core charge. TRP turbochargers are designed for increased durability and improved turbo life and all turbochargers are tested to ensure reliable performance.

Power Steering Pumps As a key component of the steering system, TRP pumps provide the cor-

rect amount of pressure to decrease steering effort, increase vehicle safety and ease driver fatigue. Every TRP power steering pump is tested to ensure performance, offering drivers peace of mind on the road.

Windshield Wash Using natural cleaning agents to power through dirt, bugs and tree sap, TRP Premium windshield wash also beads and repels rain to keep windshields clear for improved visibility. “TRP’s windshield wash is a great choice for operators looking for

all-season performance.

It offers freeze protection to -30 degrees Fahrenheit, so it’s suited for all range of climates,” Hughes said.

LED Work Lamps Drivers need dependability when it comes to visibility, and TRP LED work lamps offer a compact, durable design that provides bright, uniform lighting for better visibility.

TRP LED work lamps have a low power draw and also come with a lengthy 10-year warranty.

Over the last 20 years, TRP’s product breadth has

continued to grow, offering quality, value and reliability in all-makes replacement parts. Available through a network of 2,000 authorized retailers, TRP offers 110,000 parts worldwide.

“We’re excited to offer these new parts in the TRP program, and we’ll continue to grow our product lines to provide the industry-leading performance and reliability customers expect from TRP,” Hughes said.

For more information, v i s i t w w w. T R P P a r t s . com.

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Beka-Lube Products Inc.

Lubrication Solutions Now Easier to Find

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ississauga, Ontario – BekaLube Products Inc., known for providing the most complete range of lubrication systems and products including, BEKA-MAX, BEKA-MAX HAMAX, BEKA Industrial, BEKAWIND, BEKA FluiLube, BEKA FoodLine and MATO, recently launched their redesigned website, packed with lubrication solutions, with a more intuitive, sim-

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plified design.

Visitors to the site, whether their application is industrial, road or off-road, will be able to quickly learn about how the BEKA product line can add value, extend the life of their equipment and increase uptime, with the right automated lubrication system.

“We wanted to make it easier for our clients and visitors to the site to find themselves on the home

page. Whether it was by industry, type of system, or even specialized greases,” said Jacquie McDougall, President. “As soon as they land, the information they are looking for will be right at-hand.”

A constant feature of the site is the new simplified and easy-to-use navigational menus. Visitors will be able to get the information, drawings and system specifications easily and

with the least number of clicks possible.

“We are very excited about our new format, intuitive layout and details available on the site”, continued McDougall. “Whether you are looking for a lube system or quotation for your garbage truck, food processing line or wind converters, it’s right there.”

BEKA’s new online product resource and application videos can be found at

www.beka-lube.com.

About Beka-Lube Products Inc. BEKA is today’s leading global brand of automatic lubrication systems for industrial, over-the-road and off-road applications.

Since 1927, BEKA has been trusted by equipment manufacturers and owners for high quality innovative central lubrication systems.

Across Canada, Beka-Lube Products Inc. and its dealer

network delivers on the BEKA promise of environmentally friendly, troublefree products that increase component life, reduce repair costs and increase the value of your equipment.

We measure our success by your up-time.

For more information about Beka-Lube Products Inc., please contact Jacquie McDougall, President at 888.862.7461 or visit www. beka-lube.com.

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New Products & Services

BigRoad & NexLink

BigRoad & NexLink Bring Mobility Solutions

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aterloo, Ontario and Auburn Hills, Michigan – Commercial truckers are always on the move. Their latest move is new technologies that help fleet owner/ operators and their drivers save both time and money by automating, organizing and tracking crucial data, such as hours of service (HOS).

Project partners BigRoad, a leading provider of fleet applications for trucking and motor coach, and NexLink Communications, an industry leader in the distribution of high quality wireless devices, are teaming up to bring the trucking industry into the growing parade of industries that are essentially being reinvented by improved data management. The BigRoad/ NexLink “Open Truck Alliance” will help truckers significantly improve compliance by eliminating the

errors and fines that come from manual, paper-based data entry.

“New FMCSA guidance has opened the door to expanded mobile technology use in the trucking industry, allowing drivers to more efficiently meet strict HOS requirements, lay the groundwork for Electronic Logging Device legislative compliance,” says Terry Frey, Co-Founder and COO of BigRoad. “Until now, the challenge with adding new technologies has been the confusing, fragmented buying process where hardware, software, carrier service, mountings and other support services all required separate agreements. BigRoad and NexLink are out to change that with a one-stop-shop that coordinates everything a fleet owner/operator needs.”

Frey estimates that a 10-truck fleet can save $30,000 a year by implementing the BigRoad/

NexLink solution, by avoiding costly HOS audit fees and fines, and by eliminating the need for faxes. Technology provided by the Open Truck Alliance also helps fleets gain efficiencies and make more informed decisions through better data management.

“Fleet operators clearly see the advantages that the BigRoad app provides.

Now, they can look to NexLink for affordable end-toend packages inclusive of hardware (phones and/or tablets), software, customizable rate plans, insurance, accessories such as brackets and mounting, and mobile device tracking,” says Jeff Messano, NexLink President. “No more guesswork. No more confusion and running around. Customers need only to place one phone call and they’ll be set up and ready to roll.”

The BigRoad app will be pre-loaded on all Nex-

Link devices sold under the Open Truck Alliance, equipping each truck with a fully compliant electronic logging device.

The Open Truck Alliance provides the following services: BigRoad: * Effortless and errorfree electronic driver logs * Real-time tracking of HOS availability, location and traffic * Streamlined vehicle inspection reports * Roadside inspection risk dashboard * Document management and instant messaging * State-by-state mileage reporting linked to GPS NexLink, as part of its one-stop-shop, adds: * Hardware: A range of new and pre-owned devices from both premium and lower cost manufacturers (phones and tablets) * Software provisioning: Lock-downs, upgrades, proprietary soft-

ware loading

* Rate plans: Customiz-

able rate plans offered through all major carriers * Services: Insurance, leasing options, repair and replacement * Accessories: Mountings, cases, brackets * Mobile device management (MDM) About NexLink Nexlink Communications is the industry leader in the distribution of high quality wireless devices, personal electronics and accessories with a wide portfolio of products ranging from OEM, ODM, and fully remanufactured in the United States. Our channels of distribution encompass Regional Carriers, MVNOs, Dealer Agents, Enterprise/M2M and insurance providers.

The company offers an array of turnkey business solutions designed to help partners increase sales, profitability, and efficiencies. Nexlink combines

quality products with outstanding customer service, always delivering confidence to its customers. For more details visit www. nextlinkcommunications. com/transportation.

About BigRoad Nearly 200,000 drivers have downloaded BigRoad on Google Play and Apple App Stores and 1,100 fleets are actively using BigRoad to manage their fleet every day. Since the product’s release to market, the BigRoad app has quickly become the #1 trucker app for Android, iPhone and iPad. BigRoad’s app is free for drivers, and the company’s web-based solution for fleets is available for $15 per user/month. The BigRoad team is comprised of transportation and logistics experts, committed to leading mobile technology innovation for the driver profession.

For more information visit www.bigroad.com or call 888.305.8777.

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Kenworth Trucks

New T680 Advantage Video Starring Kenworth’s Most Fuel-Efficient Truck

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irkland, Washington - Kenworth has taken fuel efficiency to new heights with its Kenworth T680 Advantage configuration introduced this year.

Now, Kenworth has released an informative, 7-1/2-minute video on the key features of the Kenworth T680 Advantage that make it the most fuel-efficient truck in Kenworth’s product lineup.

The new video is available by clicking Watch Video on the Kenworth T680 Advantage section of Kenworth’s website (www.kenworth.com/ trucks/t680-advantage. aspx). The video also is posted on YouTube ( w w w. y o u t u b e . c o m / watch?v=bpOsleRBrg8).

T h e Ke n w o r t h T 6 8 0 Advantage features the optimized and fully integrated powertrain combination of the PACCAR MX-13 engine and Eaton Fuller Advantage™ 10-speed automated transmission, fuel-efficient 6x2 or 6x4 drive axles, and factory-installed Kenworth aerodynamic package.

Additional fuel economy specifications include the Kenworth Idle Management System, tire pressure monitoring system and wide-base tires.

The T680 Advantage provides fleets with a competitive advantage by helping to reduce operating costs. The optimized powertrain and industry-leading aerodynamic features can

cut fuel consumption dramatically, resulting in thousands of dollars in annual savings per vehicle.* For driver retention and recruitment, the T680 Advantage offers a “driver first” design that optimizes comfort and provides an excellent “live, work and drive” environment.

Drivers appreciate such features as the 2.1-meter wide quiet cab, adjustable advanced suspension seats with climate control, air-assisted hydraulic clutch, ergonomic dash, easy-to-use Driver Performance Center, and LED interior lighting. The roomy 76-inch sleeper has 60 cubic feet of storage, full-height wardrobe cabinet, very comfortable mattress, sturdy rotat-

ing table, mount for a 23-inch flat screen TV, microwave hook-up, and drawer-style refrigerator.

Kenworth Truck Company is the manufacturer

o f T he World’s Best® heavy and medium duty trucks. Kenworth’s Internet home page is at w w w. k e n w o r t h . c o m .

Kenworth is a PACCAR

company. *Individual fuel economy improvement will vary depending on use, road conditions and other factors.

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Section FranÇaise

La société Canadian American Transport (C.A.T.)

C.A.T. loue 100 nouveaux camions Freightliners alimentés au gaz naturel comprimé

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a société Canadian American Transport (C.A.T.) est heureux d’annoncer la signature d’une entente avec Ryder pour la location de 100 nouveaux tracteurs routiers Freightliner Cascadia Evolution alimentés au gaz naturel comprimé. La technologie a fait ses preuves, et C.A.T. procède actuellement à la transformation de son réseau de distribution par tranche de 600 milles sur l’ensemble de son réseau de service nordaméricain.

Daniel Goyette, président de C.A.T., affirme :

«Nous avons toujours été à l’affût des nouvelles technologies éconergétiques et nous faisons tout en notre pouvoir pour réduire notre bilan carbone. Nous y parvenons de plusieurs façons, entre autres en exploitant une flotte moderne et bien entretenue, en offrant de la formation à nos chauffeurs, en établissant des politiques qui interdisent la marche au ralenti, et en installant des jupes latérales sur nos camions et remorques ainsi que des régulateurs qui limitent la vitesse à 100 km/heure. C’est avec

beaucoup d’enthousiasme que nous nous efforçons de réduire notre bilan carbone de 17 % de plus grâce à l’utilisation de ces nouveaux véhicules au gaz naturel comprimé.»

C . A . T. r e c e v r a l e s véhicules à cabine couchette double au deuxième trimestre de 2015, ce qui lui donnera amplement le temps d’établir fermement son réseau de distribution.

Pour ce transporteur par camions complets (pleine charge) sur longues distances spécialiste de destinations tels que le Texas et le Mexique, les postes de ravitaillement étaient

un facteur déterminant pour le déploiement réussi des nouveaux camions.

Bien entendu, la formation des chauffeurs représente l’autre élément essentiel à l’adoption de camions au gaz naturel comprimé. Les chauffeurs doivent en effet comprendre les caractéristiques de sécurité tels que les détecteurs de méthane en cabine, le ravitaillement des ensembles multiréservoirs et le réseau de distribution de gaz naturel comprimé à leur disposition. On estime que chaque plein permet de parcourir une

distance d’environ 700 milles. Le coût du carburant est aussi beaucoup moins élevé que le coût du diesel.

Les nouveaux véhicules Freightliners ont des boîtes de rapport automatique et sont équipés du plus récent système anticollision. M. Goyette ajoute : «La sécurité des chauffeurs revêt une importance primordiale pour notre entreprise. Nous avons le bonheur de travailler avec certains des meilleurs conducteurs de l’industrie, et nous faisons tout notre possible pour assurer leur sécurité sur

les routes. Du matériel neuf et de la formation régulière sont des aspects essentiels de l’équation.»

Fondée en 1978, la société Canadian American Transport (C.A.T.) offre un ensemble de services de transport, de logistique et d’entreposage. Le transport par camions complets entre le Canada et les États-Unis représente son principal marché et elle fait partie des rares transporteurs qui desservent le marché mexicain de façon régulière. Pour plus de renseignements, consultez son site Web à www.cat.ca.

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Gouvernement de l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard

De nouvelles normes de circulation amélioreront la sécurité à Stratford

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e nouvelles normes relatives à circulation routière sur la route Transcanadienne dans la région de Stratford amélioreront la sécurité, de dire le ministre des Transports et de l’Infrastructure, Robert Vessey. « Depuis quelques années, Stratford a connu

une croissance impressionnante; ces nouvelles normes de circulation routière amélioreront la sécurité dans cette région », de dire le ministre Vessey.

Dans le cadre d’une initiative sur la gestion de la vitesse, il y aura des changements de limites de vitesse, de panneaux

de signalisation et de marques routières sur la route Transcanadienne, du côté sud du chemin Mason à Stratford. Les changements entreront en vigueur à partir du lundi 10 novembre.

Ces changements comprennent : •www.coopertire.comUne nouvelle limite de vi-

tesse de 80 km/h s’étendra de la région du chemin Mount Herbert à la région de Reeves Estates.

• Le début de la zone de vitesse de 70 km/h sera un peu plus à l’est, vers Reeves Estates.

• La voie de dépassement en direction ouest entre Reeves Estates et l’intersection du chemin

Georgetown sera éliminée.

Il y aura d’autres nouveaux éléments, dont: • Un écran radar indiquant la vitesse du conducteur • Des voies plus larges • Des ralentisseurs, aussi connus comme des dos d’âne • Des panneaux de désignation de voie et des

panneaux « défense de doubler » Les conducteurs sont priés de suivre les nouvelles limites de vitesse de cette région. On leur rappelle qu’il n’est plus permis de doubler sur la route Transcanadienne entre Reeves Estates et l’intersection du chemin Georgetown.

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Gouvernement du Nouveau-Brunswick

Le dernier tronçon de la route transcanadienne à quatre voies au N.-B. ouvre à la circulation

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aint-Jacques, N ouv e au- Bruns wick - La route transcanadienne (route 2) à quatre voies entre Saint-Jacques et la frontière du Québec a été ouverte à la circulation. « L’achèvement de ce projet de 17 millions de dollars est important pour le développement économique et le transport sécuritaire et efficace des personnes et

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des marchandises dans le corridor de la Transcanadienne », a déclaré le ministre des Transports et de l’Infrastructure, Roger Melanson. « Il améliorera la sécurité routière dans la région, en plus de rendre notre province plus accessible et plus attrayante pour les visiteurs, les entreprises et l’industrie. » Les travaux de conception ayant trait au tron-

çon de 2,8 kilomètres ont commencé en 2010. Les travaux ont également comporté la construction d’un échangeur à la frontière provinciale.

Construit en partenariat avec le gouvernement du Québ ec, qui a ac cordé une somme de 2,3 millions de dollars pour la construction et l’entretien futur du nouvel ouvrage, l’échangeur se trouve à proximité du

centre d’information aux visiteurs au NouveauBrunswick.

En septembre 2014, le Québec a ouvert un tronçon de 8,5 kilomètres de la Transcanadienne nouvellement élargie à quatre voies (autoroute 85) entre Dégelis et le Nouveau-Brunswick, après avoir achevé un tronçon de 11 kilomètres vers Dégelis en 2013. « Je me réjouis de

l’ouverture de ce tronçon reliant le Québec et le Nouveau-Brunswick », a affirmé le ministre des Transports du Québec, Robert Poëti. « Je tiens d’ailleurs à souligner la collaboration exemplaire entre nos deux administrations dans la réalisation de ces travaux.

Jumelés au nouveau tronçon de l’autoroute 85, les usagers de cet axe peuvent profiter d’un cor-

ridor commercial nettement plus performant et sécuritaire, de part et d’autre de la frontière. » « Nous avons franchi une étape importante dans l’élargissement à quatre voies de la route 2 au Nouveau-Brunswick, a dit M. Melanson. La route transcanadienne à quatre voies traverse maintenant toute la province jusqu’en NouvelleÉcosse. »

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Systèmes de lavage de camion et produits

Les systèmes de nettoyage jouent un rôle clé dans la présentation Par Marek Krasuski

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armi tous les secteurs au sein de l’industrie, il y a de fortes chances que le nettoyage soit celui qui reçoit le moins d’attention.

Plusieurs entreprises se permettent de négliger le nettoyage en faveur d’autres soucis importants comme l’entretien, le bon état des freins, les réparations de moteurs et le cout de la main d’œuvre.

De plus, les marges de profit diminuent encore plus dans une industrie hautement compétitive comme le camionnage, où les débutants avec de faibles couts fixes ayant besoin de s’établir dans le marché nuisent à leurs compétiteurs. Vu le besoin de réduire au maximum les dépenses, peu de ressources sont dépensées pour le nettoyage. Un opérateur, par exemple, a noté avec amertume que les camions qui autrefois étaient nettoyés régulièrement ne le sont désormais qu’au plus une fois par mois.

Mais la propreté ne devrait pas être négligée, dit Jack Jackson, président de Awash Systems. « Les véhicules propres ont un gros effet sur l’image de l’entreprise, la satisfaction du conducteur, l’environnement, et les profits nets de chaque entreprise, ville et municipalité. » En effet, même les expéditeurs, lassés de la chaine ininterrompue de camions sales qui viennent dans leurs hangars, exigent parfois des véhicules plus propres de la part de leurs transporteurs, sous peine de perdre leur contrat.

Tandis que l’image de l’entreprise s’améliore et le moral des employés s’accroit, les couts d’entretien aussi diminuent. Il en résulte l’image positive d’un transporteur qui se soucie de ses clients.

De plus, les véhicules lavés régulièrement durent plus longtemps, surtout ceux qui montent les routes du

nord et sont sujets aux intempéries climatiques, le sable et le sel de route.

Selon l’information fournie par Jack Jackson, certains véhicules exposés au sel de route mais lavés régulièrement voient leur durée de vie s’allonger de 25%.

Plusieurs méthodes sont disponibles pour enlever le sel; les méthodes principales sont les vaporisateurs mobiles, les systèmes de lavage sans contact, le nettoyage à main et à brosse et les systèmes de lavages automatiques installés dans des baies de service.

Plusieurs systèmes de nettoyage sont disponibles.

Le concessionnaire Hotsy Water Blast Industrial Pressure Washers, basé à Edmonton, est un fournisseur connu des systèmes de nettoyeurs haute pression à la fois conventionnels et sur mesure. Les nettoyeurs haute pression sont populaires dans l’industrie du camionnage, parce qu’ils sont portatifs et qu’ils sont efficaces pour éliminer la crasse et les particules incrustées. Les nettoyeurs haute pression à main sont des alternatives moins onéreuses aux nettoyeurs automatiques, par exemple, qui peuvent couter 300 000$, en plus du terrain et des baies additionnelles nécessaires à l’installation permanente.

La décision d’acheter un nettoyeur haute pression plutôt qu’un système automatique revient aux couts, selon Roxsel Watts, gérant des projets spéciaux pour Hotsy Blast Manufacturing. « ça se rapporte à la différence entre les couts de court et long terme. Les services-au-volant sont très chers à installer et à entretenir, » dit-elle. Par contre, les nettoyeurs à haute pression portables sont peu chers, et même les systèmes stationnaires au gaz naturel avec bobines, tuyaux et boyaux sont moins chers. Dans le cas de Hotsy, ils coutent entre

30000 et 40000 dollars, nettement moins qu’un substitut automatique à dix fois le prix. Cependant, tout système présente des avantages selon l’usage qu’en fait le client. Les nettoyeurs contrôlés à main viennent avec des couts de main d’œuvre.

Quelqu’un doit nettoyer les camions. A l’inverse, les systèmes automatiques n’exigent pas de main d’œuvre, sauf en cas de panne mécanique.

Certaines larges flottes qui n’ont pas le temps de laver à la main préfèrent les services-au-volant pour leur efficacité. Conduisez simplement au travers de la baie et laissez les machines nettoyer le camion. Ici encore, cependant, il y a des ennuis. La crasse incrustée sur plusieurs couches nécessite plusieurs nettoyages pour s’enlever. De plus, l’absence du facteur humain fait que les machines utilisent un maximum de savon et d’eau puisqu’il n’y a personne pour appliquer de la pression de manière sélective.

Au contraire des humains, les machines ne peuvent pas juger la condition du camion à nettoyer. Les systèmes automatiques avec plusieurs parties en mouvement sont connus pour couter cher en frais d’entretien.

Trois types de systèmes automatiques dominent le marché - les servicesau-volant sans contact, à retournement et à déplacement à main. Les servicesau-volant utilisent des jets d’eau sous pression pour laver les surfaces. Ils peuvent être efficaces si les jets sont correctement calibrés et, comme il a déjà été dit, ils sont appréciés par les grandes flottes qui n’ont pas envie de payer pour la main d’œuvre associée aux dispositifs à main. Certain experts de l’industrie louent les services-auvolant pour leur absence de brosse qui, selon eux, endommagent la peinture

et les surfaces de carrosseries. D’autres ne sont pas d’accord. Jack Jackson affirme que les systèmes automatiques à base de brosses, notamment les systèmes à retournement, sont de meilleurs nettoyeurs car ce sont les brosses, non l’eau, qui délogent la crasse et la boue. Cela dit, l’eau à haute pression peut s’acquitter de la même tâche si des produits chimiques de haute gamme et la pression maximale sont utilisés. Malheureusement, cela mène à des couts de nettoyages nettement plus conséquents. Les systèmes à retournement et autres systèmes à brosse utilisent moins d’eau et sont vus comme étant moins nocifs pour l’environnement car ils exercent une moindre pression sur les ressources limitées d’eau et moins d’eau est perdu par leur usage dans les égouts pluviaux ou citernes. En effet, tandis que l’eau devient plus chère et la conservation un objectif plus important, la quantité d’eau utilisée risque de devenir un souci majeur à l’avenir.

En ce moment, l’eau coute entre 1 et 4 cents par gallon. Mais ces couts peuvent être amortis par de nouvelles technologies. Selon Jackson, « la technologie d’aujourd’hui permet d’installer des systèmes de traitement d’eau dans votre baie de service. Il y a plusieurs systèmes dis-

ponibles qui récupèrent votre eau, l’épure et la réutilise pour le nettoyage. Ceci permet un rejet zéro, économisant ainsi de l’argent et minimisant l’impact environnemental.

Les habitudes ordinaires vont malgré tout à l’encontre de ce qui devrait être fait. La majorité des flottes préfèrent embaucher des entreprises de lavage mobiles pour nettoyeur leurs camions durant la nuit. Souvent, l’eau perdue se retrouve dans les égouts fluviaux, même dans les municipalités où cette manière de gaspiller l’eau est illégale.

Et bien que le nettoyage à brosse ait été critiqué pour son rude traitement des lisses carrosseries, cela n’est qu’en partie vrai.

Les brosses de mauvaise qualité sont responsables pour ce mauvais traitement, mais les brosses d’aujourd’hui sont faites à base de peau d’agneau, mousse et polyéthylène pour optimiser leur performance. Selon Jackson, les brosses en polyéthylène ont une longévité de 20000 nettoyages, celles en mousse de 40000. Les problèmes avec les brosses surviennent quant leur usage est prolongé au-delà de leur durée de vie et les produits chimiques sont mal appliqués.

Les systèmes automatiques à déplacement manuel ont aussi leurs partisans. Comme les

nettoyeurs à pression à main, il y a des couts de main d’œuvre associés car quelqu’un déplace un dispositif cylindrique mobile monté sur les roues autour du camion. Ce système a l’avantage d’économiser l’eau. Les systèmes fournis par Awash Systems de Jackson, par exemple, utilisent un seul gallon par minute de nettoyage et peuvent nettoyer un véhicule en 5 minutes avec très peu d’eau et de savon.

Au contraire des systèmes automatiques, aucune baie de service n’est requise.

Une fois le nettoyage fini, le dispositif est simplement roulé dans une aire de stockage. Les bénéfices environnementaux sont les économies d’eau et de rejet, et la quantité d’électricité requise pour un cycle de nettoyage est la même que pour cuire deux sacs de popcorn au microonde, affirme l’entreprise.

L’ajout des frais de nettoyage aux couts d’opération déjà croissant a mené certaines flottes marchandes à remplacer les revêtements de peinture au lieu de faire des investissements en systèmes de nettoyages.

D’une façon ou d’une autre, des véhicules propres projettent une meilleure image, et dans une industrie hautement compétitive, les entreprises ont besoin d’autant d’outils que possible pour se tailler une présence solide dans le marché.

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automated Lubrication systems

clutch products

DPF Cleaning

Fil-Mor Automotive & Clutch Products Ltd.

Clean and Care of your DPF is our only business with replacement of popular part numbers.

factoring, finance & foreign exchange

DPF Cleaning Specialists Account & Records Management Bookkeeping For Your Business & Personal Finances

Toll Free: 888.644.2333

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FBC

“Canada’s Small Business Tax Specialist”™ “Year-Round Tax Planning, Tax Preparation and Bookkeeping. We come to You – We’ll meet you at a time and place convenient to you.”

FLO Components Ltd. “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:

••• S.E.T.I. Imports Inc.

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

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

386 Steeles Avenue East, Unit 2 Milton, ON L9T 1Y4 Tel: 905.878.7161 info@seti-imports.com www.autogreaser.com or www.seti-imports.com cargo control products

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Resurfacing all types of flywheels and repairing lugs. A good line of clutch Pat’s Driveline related components including clutch brakes, clutch forks, drive lugs, release “Over 30 years of Driveline Manufacturing bearings, pilot bushings/bearings, master/ Expertise” slave cylinders, flywheels and alignment tools.

Ontario

compliance services

Cross Border Services

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

Mover’s Equipment & Supplies

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

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

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

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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

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

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

Clutch Distribution Centre Inc.

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

Alberta

Danatec Educational Services Ltd.

compliance services

Beka Lube Products Inc.

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

driver services, recruitment & employment

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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.

“Technology you can rely on.”

Driveshafts

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Wilson Instruments Ltd.

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

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

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

Multi-Line Fastener Supply Co. Ltd.

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

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

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Toll Free: 800.265.1002 fbc@fbc.ca www.fbc.ca Air Conditioning & Heating: Sales & Service

A proud Canadian remanufacturer of quality Heavy Duty & automotive clutches since 1980. Specializing in heavy duty & custom made clutches including our own Torque Master Clutches.

Accutrac Capital Solutions Inc.

Fasteners, Fittings, Hose & Shop Maintenance supplies

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

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.”

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

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Liquid Capital Midwest Corp.

“Large Account Service” to small fleet & start-up companies.”

176 Seacliff Drive West Leamington, ON N8H 3Y5 Toll Free: 877.653.9426 Tel: 519.419.5044 Fax: 519.326.4047 riacobelli@liquidcapitalcorp.com www.liquidcapitalmidwest.com Fasteners, Fittings, Hose & Shop Maintenance supplies

3380 South Service Rd., Suite 303 Burlington, ON L7N 3J5 Tel: 289.635.1916 Fax: 289.816.0346 steve@merritcapital.ca www.merritcapital.ca fuel additives & lubricants

Bennetts Power Service Products

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

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

••• F.B. Feeney Hardware Kee Human Resources ITR Canada Inc.

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

“Your Goals Are Our Priority.”

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

“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

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.

3232 Underhill Avenue Burnaby, BC V5A 3C7 Tel: 604.420.4331 Fax: 604.420.4137 dchristie@bluewatergroup.ca www.bluewatergroup.ca

insurance brokers

insurance brokers

insurance brokers

ON-Board truck Scales

tarps & tarping systems

towing services

Cramaro Tarpaulin Systems

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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Cramaro, for all your tarping needs.

The CG & B Group 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

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 lubricants

Vulcan On-Board Scales #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

206 Arvin Avenue Stoney Creek, ON L8E 2L8 Toll Free: 800.565.8277 Tel: 905.662.2757 Fax: 905.662.4811 sales@cramarotarps.ca www.cramarotarps.com

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Permits & services

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Load Covering Solutions Ltd. “Keeping You Covered”

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

NOCO Lubricants LP 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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“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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••• Serving the Transportation industry since 1989.

HUB International Ontario Ltd. Transportation Insurance

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

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

C.U.T.C. Inc.

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Canadian Insurance Brokers Inc.

730 Permit Services

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

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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

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

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

Dalton Timmis Insurance Group “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

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

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

2550 Matheson Blvd. East Suite #130 Mississauga, ON L4W 4C1 Tel: 416.748.9992 Fax: 416.748.9994 lina@lmdinsurance.ca www.lmdinsurance.ca

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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

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 towing services

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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lubricants (synthetic)

Servicing GTA, Ontario and USA A company you can count on!

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 Mattresses (Cab & Domestic)

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: 780.455.3920 sales@hotsyab.com www.HotsyAB.com Rust Preventive Products

TruChoice Div. of LMD Insurance

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

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A Towing Service Ltd.

Jones Deslauriers Insurance Management Inc. The Perfect Fit for your trucking insurance needs.

tire balancing

Pressure Washers

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Dalton Timmis Insurance Group

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

MacDavid Wellness Solutions Inc.

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

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

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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Stellar Roadside Assistance Ltd.

J P Towing Service & Storage Ltd We are a family run business offering services such as Battery Boost, Fuel Delivery and Winching including Heavy, Flatbed, Float Towing and Light Duty.

Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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

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185 Bartley Drive Toronto, ON M4A 1E6

We offer service to your light & medium duty vehicles in most areas of Ontario, 24/7.

Simply dial...

Toll Free: 855.424.2300 Tel: 416.424.2300 Fax: 416.424.2303 john.mackenzie@stellarroadside.com www.stellarroadside.com

K.B.W. Towing KBW Truck Transfer Service Heavy & Medium Towing, Flatbed Specialists.

1 Towns Road Etobicoke, ON M8Z 1A1 Toll Free: 866.616.6379 Tel: 416.255.4443 Fax: 416.252.2558 dankbw@hotmail.com December 2014 29

trailer manufacturers [ tankers ]

Transport Companies

Transport Companies

Truck & Trailer Parts & Service

Truck & Trailer Repairs

Alberta

Let US see to your Repair Needs!

Just minutes off Hwy 401 @ Exit 526.

Atlantis Transportation Services Inc. 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

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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Greig Truck & Trailer 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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Tremcar Inc. Canada’s largest cargo tank and tanktrailer 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

Fort Garry Industries Proud distributors for Lode-King, Midland Manufacturing, Arctic Manufacturing, Landoll, CMIC Container Chassis and more.

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Erb Group of Companies Refrigerated Transportation Specialists.

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

Smartway Trailer Rentals 2891 Sideroad 10 Bradford, ON L3Z 2A4 Toll Free: 888.747.7667 Tel: 905.775.6700 Fax: 905.775.7250 info@smartwaytrailers.ca www.smartwaytrailers.ca 30 December 2014

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

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Kee Training Academy

“Your Goals Are Our Priority.”

HanM Transportation Management Services Ltd.

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Star Van Systems

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Head Office 36 Cardico Drive Gormley, ON L0H 1G0 Milton Branch 8155 Lawson Road, Milton, ON Cambridge Branch 1295 Dickie Settlement Road, Cambridge, ON Toll Free: 866.482.5311 Tel: 905.888.6363 Fax: 905.888.6061 info@gtatrailer.com www.gtatrailer.com

17303 – 114th Ave Edmonton, AB T5S 2R9 Tel: 780.453.8706 www.fleetbrake.com

Truck Trailer Parts & Service 3904 – 78 Ave Edmonton, AB T6B 2W4 Tel: 780.465.5522 www.fleetbrake.com th

Modern equipment for your refrigerated transportation needs.

3701 Chesswood Drive, Suite 320 North York, ON M3J 2P6 Toll Free: 888.473.5557 Tel: 416.787.3213 Fax: 416.787.6819 kevin@hanmtransportation.com www.hanmtransportation.com

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 Truck & Trailer Parts & Service

8401 – 99th Street Clairmont, AB T0H 0W0 Tel: 780.567.4407 www.fleetbrake.com

Lethbridge

Truck Trailer Transit Parts & Service 4005 – 9th Avenue North Lethbridge, AB T1H 6H6 Tel: 403.327.2626 www.fleetbrake.com

International Truckload Services Inc. 107 Bellevue Drive, Box 1450 Belleville, ON K8N 5J1 Toll Free: 800.267.1888 Tel: 613.961.5144 Fax: 613.961.1255 or 888.485.6487 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

Truck Trailer Transit Parts & Service

540 Oak Point Highway Winnipeg, MB R3C 2E6 Tel: 204.632.5184 www.fleetbrake.com Saskatchewan

Regina

Truck Trailer Transit Parts 705 Henderson Drive Regina, SK S4N 6A8 Tel: 306.347.3470 www.fleetbrake.com

British Columbia

Alberta

Calgary

Alberta Ontario

Trailer Parts & Service 8010 – 44th Street SE Calgary, AB T2C 4L2 Tel: 403.724.0061 www.fleetbrake.com

Edmonton

Truck Trailer Transit Parts 18504 – 111th Avenue Edmonton, AB T5S 2V4 Tel: 780.455.0559 www.fleetbrake.com

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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info@fgiltd.ca www.fgiltd.com/parts/

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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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Winnipeg

Truck Automotive Trailer Parts & Service

575 Athabasca Street Kamloops, BC V2H 1C5 Tel: 250.314.0019 www.fleetbrake.com

7707 – 54th Street SE Calgary, AB T2C 4R7 Tel: 403.837.2871 www.fleetbrake.com

Fort Garry Industries Brake specialists, installations, safeties and a whole lot more.

Acadian Driveaway

Manitoba

Kamloops

Truck Trailer Transit Parts & Service-Custom Re-Line

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4841 – 78th Street Red Deer, AB T4P 1N5 Tel: 403.343.8771 www.fleetbrake.com

Truck Trailer Transit Logger Parts

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2 Foster Stearns Road Trenton, ON K8V 5R8 Tel: 613.394.5005 Fax: 613.394.2736 Brian.Greig@bellnet.ca or Derrick.Greig@bellnet.ca

Grande Prairie

Red Deer

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

GTA Trailer Rentals Inc.

Truck Trailer Transit Service

Truck Trailer Tank Parts & Service

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

truck delivery

Mississauga

Truck Trailer Transit PartsCustom Re-Line

Sousa Truck Trailer Repair Ltd. “A great service company knows how to keep YOU rolling.” Immediate emergency “callout “service. Ready to help 24 hours, 365 days a year. Fixed price, no hidden costs, 25 years in business – all work guaranteed and excellent customer service.

1900 Gage Court Mississauga, ON L5S 1S1 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

St. Laurent

Truck Trailer Transit Parts 1223 Montee de Liesse St-Laurent, QC H4S 1J7 Tel: 514.331.6662 www.fleetbrake.com

1625 Stone Church Road East Hamilton, ON L8W 3Y5 Tel: 289.285.3022 Fax: 289.285.3026 Toll Free Fax: 866.425.4440 sales@drive-star.com www.drive-star.com truck equipment

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

2200 Drew Road Mississauga, ON L5S 1B1 Tel: 905.670.2784 www.fleetbrake.com QuÉbec

Drive Star Shuttle Systems Ltd.

Texis Truck Exhaust “Diesel Performance Specialists”

Quality Custom 12 Clarke Blvd.

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

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

TRUCK EXHAUST SALes & Service

truck parts & supplies

truck sales, leasing, parts & service

Truck Storage Rentals

truck transmissions, differentials & pto’s

truck transmissions, differentials & pto’s

Gerry’s Truck Centre Alberta

red deer

The Truck Exhaust Place

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

We have been helping fleets, owneroperators, 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 170 Queens Drive Red Deer, AB T4P 0R5 Toll Free: 866.297.0022 Tel: 403.343.1383 Fax: 403.347.8275 reddeer@fgiltd.ca www.fgiltd.com

“Your Complete Transportation Business Partner.”

4049 Eastgate Cres.

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

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Manitoba

Diesel Truck Parts Inc.

brandon

Morgan’s Diesel Truck Parts & Service Inc.

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

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

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

Ontario

Mississauga

Fort Garry Industries

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

grande prairie

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

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

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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Alberta

Edmonton

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 truck Wash Systems

Benson Tire

Surgenor Truck Centre

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

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

Truck tire sales & service

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.com

Eastern Ontario / Western Quebec’s largest group of independent truck dealerships, has built a reputation as durable as the brands that we sell and lease. The Surgenor Truck Group includes two Truck Centres, one in Ottawa, & one in Kingston, as well as five service affiliates (Belleville, Pembroke, Gatineau, & 2 in Cornwall) providing regularly scheduled maintenance as well as on-call 24/7 for roadside assistance, & parts delivery.

C & R Transmission Service Ltd.

Domar Transmission Ltd.

“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

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Awash Systems Corp.

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

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

Ontario Regional Office

Ontario

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

Mississauga 3, 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 #

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

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.

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

saskatoon

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

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

Fort Garry Industries

Stoney Creek, ON Tel: 416.801.3142 Fax: 905.643.8256 psims0307@yahoo.ca

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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

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

721 Mud Street East

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

winnipeg

Grote Industries Co.

Barry Humphrey Enterprises Ltd.

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Alphabetical Li st of Adv e rti s e r s Advertiser

Page Publication

A Accutrac Capital Solutions Inc. . . . . . . . . 1, 7 Aird & Berlis, LLP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Ontario Trucking News Anvil Ring Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Western Trucking News Atlantis Transportation Services . . . . . . . . 44 Ontario Trucking News

B Bennetts Service Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Benson Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Ontario Trucking News Big Rig Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Western Trucking News

C C & R Transmission Service Ltd. . . . . . . . .

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

Carmen Transportation Group . . . . . . . . . .

Chatham Fuel Injection Service Inc. . . . . .

20 Ontario Trucking News 18 41 Ontario Trucking News 18 Ontario Trucking News

D Dawson Truck Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Ontario & Western Trucking News Diesel Spec Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 9 Domar Transmission Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 36 DPF Cleaning Specialists. . . . . . . . . . . 14, 15

F F.G. Lister Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Ontario Trucking News

G Gear Centre Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Eastern & Ontario Trucking News Great Northern Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

H Hallmark Insurance Brokers Ltd. . . . . . . . . . 8 Ontario Trucking News HanM Transportation Mgmt Services . . . . 43 Ontario Trucking News Hotsy Pressure Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Western Trucking News

I International Truckload Services Inc.. . . . . 38 Ontario Trucking News

J J D Factors Corporation. . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 3, 47

K Keypoint Carriers Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Ontario Trucking News Kindersley Transport Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Western Trucking News

L Landstar System Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Ontario Trucking News Liquid Capital Midwest Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ontario Trucking News Lucas Oil Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

M MacDavid Wellness Solutions Inc . . . . . . . 17

P Petro-Viron, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 4 Eastern & Ontario Trucking News

R Re-Flow Filter Cleaning Solutions . . . . . . 1, 4 Western Trucking News

S Sirius XM Canada Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Star Van Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Ontario Trucking News

T TST Truckload Express. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Tank Truck Transport Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Texis Truck Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 12 The Fuel Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 The Rosedale Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Traction Truck Parts & TruckPro . . . . . . . . . 1 TransX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Tremcar Industries Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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V Vapeman Supplies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Vulcan On-Board Scales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Western & Eastern Trucking News

W Webasto-Wajax Power Systems . . . . . . . . . 2 Ontario & Eastern Trucking News Wilson Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Ontario Trucking News Wilson Truck Lines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Ontario Trucking News Windshield Cam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

X Xan Systems Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Ontario Trucking News 32 December 2014

Adv e rti s e r s by Product or S erv ice Advertiser page publications Batteries Great Northern Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Diesel Injection Systems Chatham Fuel Injection Service Inc. . . . . . 18 Diesel Performance Products Diesel Spec Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 9 DPF Sales & Service DPF Cleaning Specialists. . . . . . . . . . . 14, 15 E-Cigarettes Vapeman Supplies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Drivetrains Gear Centre Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Employment Opportunities Anvil Ring Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Atlantis Transportation Services . . . . . . . . 44 Carmen Transportation Group . . . . . . . . . . 41 F.G. Lister Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 HanM Transportation Management Ser. . . 43 International Truckload Services Inc.. . . . . 38 Keypoint Carriers Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Kindersley Transport Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Landstar System Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Star Van Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 TST Truckload Express. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Tank Truck Transport Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 The Rosedale Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 TransX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Wilson Truck Lines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Xan Systems Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Engine Tuning Big Rig Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Factoring & Finance Accutrac Capital Solutions Inc. . . . . . . . . 1, 7 J D Factors Corporation. . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 3, 47 Liquid Capital Midwest Corp.. . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Fuel Additives Bennetts Service Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Fuel Monitoring Systems Petro-Viron, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 4 Heating & A/C Sales & Service Webasto-Wajax Power Systems . . . . . . . . . 2 Wilson Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Insurance Brokers Hallmark Insurance Brokers Ltd. . . . . . . . . . 8 Legal Services Aird & Berlis, LLP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Lubricants Lucas Oil Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Mattresses For Bunks MacDavid Wellness Solutions Inc . . . . . . . 16 Permits & Waivers C.U.T.C. Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Pressure Washers Hotsy Pressure Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Satellite Radio Sirius XM Canada Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Tanker Manufacturing, Sales & Service Tremcar Industries Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Theft Prevention Products The Fuel Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Tire Sales & Service Benson Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Transmission Sales & Service C & R Transmission Service Ltd. . . . . . . . . 20 Domar Transmission Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 36 Truck Exhaust Texis Truck Exhaust. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 12 Truck Parts & Accessories Dawson Truck Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Traction Truck Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Truck Repairs TruckPro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Video Recording Equipment Windshield Cam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Weigh Scales (On Board) Vulcan On-Board Scales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

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Santa’s Really a Little Red GMC

By Wendy Morgan McBride

W

hen I am out shooting vehicles I am always looking for their personality. Some will look like they are smiling, others tired and grumpy, and some content with a secret mission to complete.

When I saw this 1950 GMC pickup, I saw the plump round face, happy and content, ready to take on any task required with pride and dignity. This truck is welcoming, you need to get closer, want to know more about it. It has an attractive red exterior with white detailing, the side running boards

trimmed in black, and wooden box racks that complete the entire box and truck. It is rare to find an American truck in Canada, but when you do you feel like you have found gold. It is also rare to find any truck from this era with five windows.

The dark speckled grey interior with black compliments this truck’s entire presentation. The vehicle is mostly original with a few parts sourced from a truck in Curtis, Ontario.

Included in the restoration were the dials and all the dashboard lights and gears, all cleaned and reset to their best, projecting an authenticity that makes you understand why this

truck is truly special. When Roger Hobson purchased it three years ago it was basically a turnkey with most of the work completed before purchase.

He built the box racks and put strips on the running boards for protection and visual enhancement. He says, “It was an accidental find actually. We were at the Stirling Car and Truck Parts Flea Market and it was sitting in the parking lot. I was attracted to it instantly, it brought back memories of working for my neighbour helping bring in the grain before I was old enough to drive.

So I guess I was looking to preserve those childhood memories.”

Jim Smith from Havelock, Ontario, restored the truck after purchasing it from Indiana where it had sat in a shed for over 10 years. “He likes to keep things in their purest form, so he worked on the truck ‘til it was up to manufacture specs,” stated Roger, adding, “even the tires are the same as those you would see in the showroom back in its day.”

Being American this truck has a GMC 228 cu inches motor, contrasting with the Canadian version which would have been 216 or 235 cu inches. It has a 3-speed standard shift on a tree column and the original chassis.

When Roger purchased it the original manual was even part of the truck.

Another interesting American difference is the identification number; in Canada it would have been 130 but they used 100.

Roger says he paid about $800.00 to get it where it is now but would love to see the motor paint freshened up. He’s reluctant

though as he wants to keep it pure. It has a market value of $25,000.00 but for insurance purposes it has been appraised at $20,000.00.

He laughed when recalling the day he took possession. “When I picked it up there was rain in the air. As we drove out of the garage it started to sprinkle.

Jim’s wife put her hand over mouth in shock, thinking something was wrong. I stopped, and she just shook her head, saying it was the first time it ever had rain on it in 11 years.”

“I love driving it, feeling the memories while I cruise to meets and shows. The farthest I have driven it I think would be Odessa,” Roger continued, “but when I do go out with it, I get lots of lookers, waves and attention from those in the know.”

When most of us think of Christmas we think of the music, shopping, cooking, wrapping, a festive tree decorated with memories and associations with friends and family. Children are especially thought of during this time, as well as Santa Claus and his bright red sleigh with 8 tiny reindeer.

As I mentioned above, I look for the personality of the vehicle, and when I look at this truck I see Santa. Yep, that is what happens when you look too long. But wouldn’t it be cool to know that Santa has been hiding out right under the noses of the people of Prince Edward County, just around the corner plotting his secret missions, watching, and contently smiling as the world goes by.

May all my friends, family, readers and

fans have the best of the holidays. May you find many treats, create loads of memories, and be full in the tummy and the heart.

Merry Christmas to all!

Want to reach me, to comment on an article, tell me

about your classic ride, or just have a que stion abo ut my column? Contact me at cwmcbride@cogeco.ca, or via our fan page ‘A Drive Back in Time’ on Facebook. If you don’t have internet then call me 613.902.5324.

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

Alberta

Alberta

British Columbia

Manitoba

New Brunswick

New Brunswick

Bonnyville

Sherwood Park

Golden

Morris

Grand Falls

Woodstock

Petro Pass

Exit 191, 198 Beardsley Road Woodstock, NB Tel: 506.328.2994 Driver’s Fax: 506.325.2148 calving.murraystruckstop@ gmail.com www.murraystruckstop.ca

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

Murray’s Truck Stop 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

Strathmore Husky Travel Centre 436 Ridge Road Strathmore, AB T1P 1B5 Tel: 403.934.3522 Fax: 403.934.3555 Email: hk7969@popmail. huskyenergy.com Web: www.myhusky.ca

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

Open 24 hours, 7 days, restaurant, cardlock, ATM, convenience store, showers.

Leduc

Chilliwack

British Columbia

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

315 Ouellette Street Grand Falls, NB Tel: 506.473.5575 Fax: 506.475.9816 Toll Free: 800.361.8322 guypass@nb.sympatico.ca

Open 24 hours, 7 days, restaurant Mon. – Fri. 6am – 1pm, Sat. & Sun. 7 am – 11pm, cardlock, ATM, convenience store with lottery, showers.

convenience store, showers, laundry

Winnipeg

parking & CAT scale.

Drivers’ lounge & game room, facilities, internet services, showers,

Moncton

Dogwood Valley Husky Services 27051 Baker Road Hope, BC V0X 1L3 Tel: 604.869.9443 www.myhusky.ca

Flood Hope Husky Travel Centre 61850 Flood – Hope Road R.R. #2, Hope, BC V0X 1L2 Tel: 604.869.9214 www.myhusky.ca

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

Petro Canada Exit 450, 2600 Mountain Road Moncton, NB E1G 3T6 Tel: 506.859.6000 Fax: 506.859.6005 Open 24-7, convenience store, fast food, ATM & washrooms.

Osoyoos

Perth – Andover

Nisku Truck Stop

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.

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

Chilliwack Petro – Pass

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

Cool Creek Agencies

7985 Lickman Road Chilliwack, BC V2R 3Z9 Tel: 604.795.5335 Fax: 604.794.5080 sdufault@coolcreek.ca Full-service islands, drivers’ lounge & game room, convenience store, showers, laundry facilities, parking & CAT scale

Delta

Husky Travel Centre 9206 – 97th Street R.R. #2, Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V2 Tel: 250.495.6443 www.myhusky.ca

Canopy, fax, photocopier, nearby gov’t scale, restaurant & ATM.

Open 24-7, drivers’ lounge & game room, convenience store, laundry facilities, showers & parking

New Brunswick

Sicamous

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

Manitoba

Brandon

Petro Canada Southcoast Petroleum Ltd. 10178 Nordel Court, Delta, BC Tel: 604.581.3835 Fax: 604.581.3850 nordel@southcoastpetro.ca

928 Marion Street, Winnipeg, MB Tel: 204.949.7280 Fax: 204.949.7288

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

Tobique One Stop Exit 115, Perth – Andover, NB Tel: 506.273.9682 Fax: 506.273.9682 Open 24-7, full-service islands, drivers’

Open 24-7, full-service islands, drivers’ lounge, restaurant (6 am – 11pm), convenience store, showers & parking.

Truro Heights

Truro Heights Circle K 86 Connector Rd., Hwy 102 Exit 13, Truro Heights, NS B2N 5B6 Tel: 902.897.0333 Fax: 902.897.0499

Arnprior

Antrim Truck Stop

Salisbury

Salisbury Big Stop

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.

Aulac Big Stop Circle K

satellite TV, convenience store, showers,

170 Aulac Road Aulac, NB E4L 2X2 Tel: 506.536.1339 Fax: 506.536.0579 aulac@eastlink.ca

laundry, parking & free high-speed

EDMUNdstON

6757 Hwy #2 Enfield, NS S2T 1C8 Tel: 902.882.2522 Fax: 902.883.1769

580 White Lake Road, Arnprior, ON K7S 3G9 Tel: 613.623.3003 Fax: 613.623.1003 Toll Free: 866.334.4775 jack@antrimwesternstar.com

lounge with large screen, restaurant,

x

Enfield

Enfield Big Stop (Circle K)

Ontario, Eastern

Aulac

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

Nova Scotia

Open 24-7, self service islands, drivers’ lounge, restaurant, convenience store, showers & parking.

Petro Canada – Petro Pass Suite 201 – 8020 Sparrow Drive Leduc, AB T9E 7G3 Tel: 780.986.7867 Fax: 780.986.7898 Web: www.myhusky.ca

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

internet.

2986 Fredericton Road Salisbury, NB E4J 2G1 Tel: 506.372.3333 Fax: 506.372.0083

Belleville

Open 24-7, drivers’ lounge & game room,

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.

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

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

store, showers, laundry facilities, free

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

overnight parking.

facilities & CAT Scale.

Open 24-7, Irving FP Solution I – 24, drivers’ lounge, restaurant, convenience

Ontario, Eastern

Ontario, Eastern

Ontario, Northern

Ontario, Western

Ontario, Western

Ontario, Western

Belleville

Ottawa

Sudbury

Drumbo

LEAMINGTON

Woodstock

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 & short-time parking

Spencerville

Sudbury Petro Pass 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.

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

Fort Erie

Timmins

Ultramar 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

Esso Truck Stop

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

Vankleek Hill

Quick Stop 215 Hwy #49 Deseronto, ON K0K 1X0 Tel: 613.396.3043 Fax: 613.396.1449 Open 6 am – 10pm, 7 days, Subway, convenience store & parking.

Dunvegan

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

Joyceville

Herb’s Travel Plaza 21160 Service Road, Exit 27 off Hwy 417 Vankleek Hill, ON K0B 1R0 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.

Ontario, Northern

Bradford

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

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

7340 Colonel Talbot Road London, ON Tel: 519.652.2728 Fax: 519.652.6554 flyingmtruckstop.com

Beamsville

Fifth Wheel Truck Stop 398 North Service Road, (Exit 74, off QEW, E. of Hamilton) (Casablanca Blvd. Exit) Grimsby, ON L3M 4E8 Tel: 905.945.0300 Fax: 905.945.1115 Open 24 hrs, diesel fuel, convenience

Beamsville Relay Station 4673 Ontario Street, (Exit 64 off QEW) Beamsville, ON L0R 1B4 Tel: 905.563.8816 Fax: 905.563.4770 relaystation@bellnet.ca

Open 24-7, restaurant, convenience store, laundry facilities, ATM, showers & parking

store, CAT scale, Blue Beacon truck wash, ATM, drug testing centre, gasoline, Sunoco & Irving cardlock, full-service fuel islands, restaurant, private showers, laundry facilities, drivers’ lounge & arcade room,100+ parking capacity, chapel, motel (smoking & non-smoking).

Hamilton

Belmont

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

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

Bay Truck 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.

London Husky Travel Centre

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

Bowmanville

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

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 & non-smoking), Bell Canada internet kiosk, Irving cardlock.

Kitchener

Open 24 hrs, restaurant, convenience store, washrooms, showers, drivers’ lounge & overnight parking.

Quebec

Montreal

Irving 24

lounge.

Grimsby

Ultramar 535 Mill Street (Hwy 401 Exit 230 on TA site) Woodstock, ON N4S 7V6 Tel: 519.421.3144

London

Flying M Truck Stop

Waubaushene Truck Stop

Ontario, Western

Card lock open 24 hours, 7 days, convenience store, cash discount, diesel exhaust fluid and coloured fuel.

Open 24 hrs, restaurant, washrooms,

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

448 Talbot Street West Leamington, ON N8H 4H6 Tel: 519.326.5231 Fax: 519.322.0189 inbox@johnnysgasbar.com www.johnnysgasbar.ca

showers, overnight parking & drivers’

Marshall Truck & Trailer Repair & Truck Stop

Nairn Centre

Kingston Husky Truck Stop

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

1637 Pettit Road (Exit 5 off QEW) Fort Erie, ON L2A 5M4 Tel: 905.994.8293

Johnny’s Gas Bar

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

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

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 & nonsmoking), & lottery tickets.

Regina Husky Travel Centre

Port Hope

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 & short-time parking.

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

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

Windsor

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 December 2014 35

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Women In Trucking

Moving Toward the Mission

By Ellen Voie

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h e Wo m e n I n Tr u c k i n g A s s o ciation’s primary purpose is to increase the percentage of women in the trucking industry.

In an effort to provide exposure to young girls who might not have considered a career in trucking, we initiated a Transportation Patch for the Girl Scouts of America.

In partnership with the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana, the curriculum was designed to provide the girls with insight into the trucking industry. The event was planned for October 13th, which was Columbus Day and there was no school scheduled.

Olive-Harvey College in the southeast Chicago area hosted the event and provided a meeting area for the girls to listen and learn about trucking, as well as two tractor-trailers for the girls to climb in

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and learn about. Joanne Ivory is the Associate Dean of the college and coordinated the event.

The day began with a welcome from Ms. Harvey in the auditorium, followed by a short talk about careers in the trucking industry by Women In Trucking President/CEO, Ellen Voie. A video about trucks was provided by J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. The keynote speaker was Dr. H. Lenora Hardee, who talked about her job as Chief Technical Engineer at Navistar, Inc. Dr. Hardee told the girls about the importance of truck cab design and how it relates both to comfort for the driver as well as aerodynamics and fuel efficiency. She

explained that a proper fit is crucial and asked the younger girls if they felt comfortable in the auditorium chairs when their feet couldn’t reach the floor. She showed them photos of mannequins in cabs and how the pedals,

steering, and seats must allow the driver to be able to reach all of them.

The girls were then led outside to where tractortrailers were parked and numerous instructors were available to talk to them about the skills needed to drive a truck.

Older Scouts were allowed to climb into the trucks and see the view from the driver’s seat.

They learned about the parts of the tractor and trailer and the importance of maintaining the equipment for efficiency and safety.

Ms. Ivory had activities ready for the girls when they returned to the auditorium. First, they were given maps and asked to identify things on the maps and to look at the geography of the rivers, roads, and state borders. They were then provided with cardboard trucks to assemble and to take home after the event.

Averitt Express provided a pizza lunch and snacks of chips were donated by Frito-Lay. The Girls Scout Troop provided fruit drinks for the Scouts and their chaperones.

At the end of the event, each Girl Scout was presented with the first ever Tr a n s p o r t a t i o n P a t c h for her sash. They were all surprised to receive goodie bags from Women

In Trucking Association with items from corporate members and sponsors.

The cost of the patches was paid for by C. H. Robinson, Inc. There were eighty-four girls ranging in age from four to thirteen who attended the Girl Scout day at Olive-Harvey College. Accompanying the girls were many moms and dads who were also told about potential jobs available in the trucking industry.

The day was truly a

historical opportunity to launch an initiative that will introduce the next generation of girls to careers as drivers, mechanics, engineers, managers and company owners.

Women In Trucking Association and the Girls Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana have finalized the curriculum, which will be shared with troops across the country that can offer the same patch in their area.

We are truly proud of initiating this opportun-

ity to share the trucking industry and its importance to these girls. More importantly, we are supporting our mission to increase the percentage of women employed in the trucking industry by introducing these girls to career opportunities at a young age.

For more information about the Transportation Patch and how to present the curriculum to your local troops, call Women In Trucking Association at 888.464.9482.

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Employment

Healthy Living

Processed Foods Make You Sick & Fat

By Brenda Ricker

H

ow are you doing getting control of the refined sugar in your diet? With most foods the closer they are to nature the better. It’s not a stretch to blame processed foods for the rising rates of chronic disease and weight gain around the developed world.

Why? The following are a few reasons.

1) Processed foods are high in sugar and/or high fructose corn syrup. Refined fructose, typically in some form of corn syrup, is now found in virtually every processed food you can think of. Fructose

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actually “programs” your body to consume more calories and store fat.

2) Processed foods are designed to make you overeat. In all, potato chips are the most addictive junk food on the market, containing all the three blissinducing ingredients - sugar (from the potato), salt & fat. The coating of salt, the fat content that rewards the brain with instant feelings of pleasure, and the sugar that exists not as an additive but in the starch of the potato itself, all combine to make it perfectly addictive.

3) Refined carbohydrates like breakfast cereals, bagels, waffles, pretzels, and most other processed foods quickly break down to sugar in your body. Do not be fooled by labels like “whole grains” that are often plastered on processed food packages, including breakfast cereals.

These are usually whole grains that have been pul-

verized into very fine flour and are just as harmful as their refined counterparts.

The secret to getting past

all these hidden cheap sugars is to eat real food, food that nourishes your body. People have thrived

on vegetables, meats, eggs, fruits and other whole foods for centuries, while processed foods have only

been recently invented.

I can be reached at health_you_deserve@yahoo.ca.

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Trucker Hero

It’s Not a Bird. It’s Not a Plane. It’s a Trucker Hero

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oronto, Ontario Ian Fleury’s bosses think he’s a full-time truck driver moonlighting as a superhero.

The Canada Cartage driver has a knack for being at the right place at the right time whenever someone needs help.

Ian’s most recent actions earned the Guelph, Ontario resident the title of the 2014 Bridgestone-OTA Truck Hero award, which was presented to him November 13th at the OTA Convention & Executive Conference at the Ritz Carlton in Toronto.

The award recognizes a truck driver who has exhibited courageousness,

selflessness and integrity in the face of an emergency.

This past March, the 25 year-trucking veteran was cruising along Highway 81 in the Poconos Mountains.

Up ahead was another Canadian truck driver. Suddenly, a pickup truck merging onto the highway inexplicably veered into the other truck driver’s lane, causing a collision. The driver tried to maintain control, but his tractor-trailer overturned after both vehicles hit the guardrail. Ian approached the scene and pulled over to the side of the road.

No other motorist stopped initially. Neither driver appeared severely injured.

Inside the crumpled cab, however, the other truck driver was responsive, but visibly shaken.

Less than two weeks later after his heroic actions in the Poconos, Ian was called upon by fate once again. He was crawling in traffic on Hwy 401 just after a snowstorm. Up ahead, he saw smoke rising. As he approached closer, he noticed smoke from the hood and flames emerging from underneath a stalled car.

The driver was still inside.

Sensing the danger to other drivers who had nowhere to escape, Ian blocked two lanes to create a barrier and force traffic to

the left lane furthest from the fire. He then got out of his truck and opened the door of the burning car. The driver, apparently unaware flames were sprawling from underneath his vehicle, climbed out at Ian’s command. As Ian walked the driver back to his truck, the car became completely engulfed and the tires blew out. By the time fire crews snaked their way through traffic, there was hardly anything left of the car. But everyone on the highway was unharmed.

OTA is proud to present this award to such an extraordinary driver. He does the industry proud.”

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Sleep Issues

Will Santa Bring an Answer to Driver Safety & Wellness?

By Robert MacMillan

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o doubt professional drivers, like the general population, are becoming more aware of the benefits of a healthy lifestyle, and in the case of drivers, its impact on their driving perform-

ance.

And so they should!

Particularly as the workforce ages, more drivers are seeing firsthand the consequences of ignoring health and the benefits of improving it.

Drivers face health issues just by the very nature of

their jobs - long hours of sitting while dealing with elevated stress levels from traffic, bad weather, deadlines, waiting and more. Studies have shown stress and fatigue are viewed by a majority of drivers as the causes of major health problems.

However, very few drivers report any concern about the quality and quantity of sleep and its impact on their health a n d s a f e t y. S o , w h a t should drivers know about quality sleep and what can they do about it? They need to pay

attention to their sleeping environment. Here are several factors to consider: Sound! When our eyes are closed and there are no noisy distractions we can rest. Loud outbursts interrupt sleep.

Atmosphere! Smoke and other odours in s l e e p in g qu ar te r s ar e likely to disturb breathing, so the odds of a quality sleep will be poor.

Light! A dark or dulled down lighting environment enhances sleep.

Te m p e r a t u r e ! C o o l sleeping quarters allow the brain to rest so one

can sleep well, allowing the body to better repair itself.

Then there is the right equipment...the mattress!

There are those that think ‘sleep is sleep’ and any mattress will do.

This is not the case. Fortunately, there are now mattresses available for use in sleeper cabs that are specifically designed with driver safety and wellness in mind.

Maybe Santa will bring a quality mattress to those drivers in need, and those that have been good!

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Schneider

Schneider Recognized as a Leading Carrier

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chneider has been selected as a “Top 100 Trucker” for 2014 by Inbound Logistics magazine. Each year Inbound Logistics, the leading supply chain and business logistics publication, compiles the Top 100 Trucker list to recognize transporta tion providers that offer diverse operational capabilities and experience to meet the supply chain and logistics needs of their industry readership.

Schneider is featured in the annual Inbound Logistics “Trucking Perspectives” market insight report.

In addition to providing their credentials, freight carriers were asked to comment on challenges and opportunities in today’s market. The report includes input from both motor freight carriers and shippers, providing a comprehensive analysis supported by empirical data and anecdotal observations.

“Given today’s complex logistics and transportation challenges, espe-

cially efficiently matching demand to supply, the blended transportation solutions offered

by Schneider show true leadership in the trucking sector,” said Felecia Stratton, Editor for Inbound Logistics. “For continuously providing the kinds of trucking solutions that readers need, Inbound Logistics is pleased to recognize Schneider as a 2014 Top 100 Trucker.”

Schneider is the premier provider of truckload, intermodal and logistics services. Offering the broadest portfolio in the industry, Schneider’s solutions include Regional, Long-Haul, Expedited, Dedicated, Bulk, Intermodal, Brokerage, CrossDock Logistics, Supply Chain Management and Port Logistics.

For more information about Schneider, visit www.schneider.com or follow on Twitter: @ WeAreSchneider.

More information about Inbound Logistics is available at www.inboundlogistics.com.

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Alberta

Alberta

British Columbia

Manitoba

Ontario

brandon

london

brooks

medicine hat

NAPA Auto Parts

fort nelson

Hydraco Industries Ltd.

99 – 7th Street East Brooks, AB T1R 1C1 Tel: 403.501.5551

2111 – 9th Avenue S.W. Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7G8 Tel: 403.526.2244

CHR-ACK Parts & Repairs

calgary

Traction 5329 – 72 Ave. S.E., Unit 82 Calgary, AB T2C 4X6 Tel: 403.279.2870 nd

edmonton

Traction Head Office

4704 – 48th Avenue Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0 Tel: 250.774.3273

1940 Queen Avenue Brandon, MB R7B 0T1 Tel: 204.728.9573

peace river

kamloops

winnipeg

Peace Truck & Trailer Ltd.

Pineridge Trailer & equipment ltd.

9103 – 75 Street Peace River, AB T8S 1T2 Tel: 780.624.8655 th

red deer

Traction

18532 – 116th Avenue Edmonton, AB T5S 2W8 Tel: 780.489.7555

8045 Edgar Industrial Cr. Red Deer, AB T4P 3R2 Tel: 403.342.7884

edmonton north west

rocky mountain house

Traction 18051 – 111th Avenue Edmonton NW, AB T5S 2P2 Tel: 780.444.4334

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

grande prairie

Traction #4 16101 – 101 Street Grande Prairie, AB T8V 0P2 Tel: 780.538.3038 st

High Prairie

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

NAPA Auto Parts 4236A 120 North Street Hinton, AB, T7V 1S8 Tel: 780.865.8800

lloydminster

Truck Zone Inc. 5205 – 65th Street Lloydminster, AB T9V 2E8 Tel: 780.875.7712

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Traction

NAPA #6260 4528F – 47 Avenue Rocky Mtn House, AB T4T 0A9 Tel: 403.845.2709 th

Sundre

Safari Manufacturing Inc. (Partco Truck Parts) 20 West Road Industrial Park Sundre, AB 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 British Columbia

burns lake

Polar Park Automotive 831 Hwy 16 West Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 Tel: 250.692.7501

Chetwynd

Gear-O-Rama Supply Ltd. 4876 North Access Road Chetwynd, BC V0C 1J0 Tel: 250.788.2255

CHILLIWACK

Lickman Truck & Trailer Parts & Services Ltd. Bay 31B – 43915 Industrial Way Chilliwack, BC V2R 3A4 Toll Free: 877.772.6255 Tel: 604.793.9660

Courtenay

Taurus Heavy Duty Ventures Ltd 2703A Kilpatrick Avenue Courtenay, BC V9N 6P4 Tel: 250.871.1191

1875 Kryczka Place Kamloops, BC V1S 1S4 Tel: 250.374.3100

kelowna

Central Valley Truck Service Ltd. 105 Adams Road Kelowna, BC V1X 7R1 Tel: 250.765.7738

port McNeill

North Island Pacific Parts & Sales Ltd. 470 Pioneer Hill Drive Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0 Tel: 888.956.4401

Traction

Markham

yellowknife

Traction Yellowknife 114 – 314 Old Airport Road Yellowknife, NT X1A 3T2 Tel: 867.669.6272 Ontario

bancroft

M&M Gas Diesel & Truck Parts

barrie

1185 Hwy 97 North Quesnel, BC V2J 2Y3 Tel: 250.991.0650

smithers

Smithers Parts & Service 3465 Victoria Drive Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Tel: 250.847.4287

squamish

Triton Auto & Ind. Ltd. 1003 Industrial Way Squamish, BC V0N 3G0 Tel: 604.892.5951

Surrey

Trailine Trailer Parts Ltd. 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

williams lake

WL Forestry Supplies Ltd. 675 McKenzie Avenue Williams Lake, BC V2G 1N9 Tel: 250.392.6699

Traction

N. W. territories

NAPA – PG

quesnel

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

prince george

NAPA Traction

2405 Scanlan Street London, ON N5W 6G9 Tel: 519.455.3440

200 Oak Point Highway Winnipeg, MB R2R 1V1 Tel: 204.956.9490

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

564 – 2nd Avenue Prince George, BC V2L 2Z9 Tel: 250.563.7778

Traction

Visco Industrial (Barrie Inc.) 255 Saunders Road Barrie, ON L4N 9A3 Tel: 705.792.1371

bolton

Visco Industrial 1 Simpson Road Bolton, ON L7E 1E4 Tel: 905.857.2071

Cambridge

Traction Cambridge 1090 Fountain St. N., Units 12 & 13 Cambridge, ON N3E 1A3 Tel: 519.653.3427

dryden

D & S Auto 459 Government Street Dryden, ON P8N 2Z3 Tel: 807.223.3227

hamilton

Traction 30 Bancroft Street Hamilton, ON L8E 2W5 Tel: 905.561.0932

hanover

JD Truck Parts

Traction 45 Mural Street, Unit #4 Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1J4 Tel: 905.771.7331

mississauga

Traction 5915 Atlantic Drive, Units 6 & 7 Mississauga, ON L4W 1S4 Tel: 905.670.2868

Mitchell

Traction Mitchell

64 Water Street South Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6T3 Tel: 807.345.5882

whitby

Traction

1751 Wentworth St. W., Units 3-6 Whitby, ON L1N 8R9 Tel: 905.432.2785 Saskatchewan

meadow lake

Unified Auto Parts Inc.

807 – 1st Avenue West Meadow Lake, SK S9X 1Y4 Tel: 306.236.4800

moose jaw

Golden West Trailer & Equipment Ltd.

1802 Stadacona Street West Moose Jaw, SK S6H 4N8 Tel: 306.692.7402

Nipawin

Paramount Parts (Nipawin) Inc.

New Liskeard

Unified Auto Parts Inc.

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

OTTAWA

Traction Ottawa (605) 3020 Hawthorne Road, Unit 200E Ottawa, ON K1G 3J6 Toll Free: 800.396.2664 Tel: 613.742.1209

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

kenora

sudbury

1051 Railway Street Kenora, ON P9N 3W8 Tel: 807.468.9894

thunder bay

Tractor Trailer Service

Burchill Truck & Trailer Equipment (571344 Ontario Inc.), Hwy 8 East Mitchell, ON N0K 1N0 Tel: 519.348.4774

790 – 10th Street Hanover, ON N4N 1S2 Tel: 519.364.1848

D & S Auto

Ontario

Sudbury Truck & Trailer Inc. 510 Whissell Avenue Sudbury, ON P3B 2Z3 Tel: 705.673.3613

811 Nipawin Road East Nipawin, SK S0E 1E0 Tel: 306.862.9881

prince albert 365 – 36th Street West, Unit 7 Prince Albert, SK S6V 7L4 Tel: 306.764.4220

regina

Traction

405 Park Street, 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 Hwy13 South Service Rd. Crossroads Industrial Park Weyburn, SK S4H 2K7 Tel: 306.842.2422 Yukon

Whitehorse

Pacesetter Trading Co. Ltd. 126 Industrial Road Whitehorse, YT 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 – 111th Avenue Edmonton, AB T5M 2R8 Tel: 780.451.0225

Fort McMurray

Mobster Mechanical Inc. 306 Mackay Crescent Fort McMurray, AB T9H 4E4 Tel: 780.743.5566

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 th

high prairie

High Prairie Truck & Trailer Ltd.

5309 – 53rd Avenue, Hwy 2 West High Prairie, AB T0G 1E0 Toll Free: 877.523.4754 Tel: 780.523.4777

British Columbia

Ontario

Ontario

Ontario

Kelowna

bolton

essex

kapuskasing

Central Valley Truck Services

Bolton Truck & Trailer

Ken Lapain & Sons Ltd

Parent Mechanical Services

105 Adams Road Kelowna, BC V1X 7R1 Tel: 250.765.7738

Prince George

Total Truck & Equipment Ltd. 9122 Rock Island Road Prince George, BC V2N 5T4 Tel: 250.564.6763

smithers

Smithers Parts & Service 3465 Victoria Drive Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Tel: 250.847.4287

1 Simpson Road Bolton, ON L7E 1E4 Tel: 905.951.9111

Brampton

Westmark Truck Centre Inc. 85 Devon Road Brampton, ON L6T 5A4 Tel: 905.791.7655

Caledonia

Oneida Truck & Trailer 634 Fourth Line Caledonia, ON N3W 2B3 Toll Free: 800.654.6454 Tel: 905.765.5011

Manitoba

Courtland

Brandon

Herc’s Truck Service & Repair Ltd.

RCB Truck & Trailer Repair 5600 Richmond Ave East Brandon, MB R7A 7L5 Tel: 204.729.9172

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

50 County Road 3, Courtland, ON N0J 1E0 Tel: 519.424.3402

downsview

North Keele Auto, Truck & Trailer Repair Centre Ltd.

2119 County Road 15, R.R. #2 Essex, ON N8M 2X6 Tel: 519.776.6473

53 Brunelle Road North Kapuskasing, ON P5N 2M1 Tel: 705.335.3617

Etobicoke

Mississauga

64 Water Street South Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6T3 Tel: 807.345.5882

verner

OK Tire Truck Repair

Quickfix Truck Trailer Repairs

39 Shorncliffe Road Etobicoke, ON M8Z 5K2 Toll Free: 800.661.6681 Tel: 416.236.1277

6191 Atlantic Drive Mississauga, ON L5T 1N7 Tel: 905.696.6888

11769 Hwy 64 Verner, ON P0H 2M0 Tel: 705.594.1319

new liskeard

Saskatchewan

goulais river

Pioneer Spring & Alignment

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

hanover

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

Elmira

Hearst

270 Arthur Street North Elmira, ON N3B 2Z5 Tel: 519.669.8420

thunder bay

Tractor Trailer Service

Mobile Mechanical Services

3915 Keele Street Downsview, ON M3J 1N6 Tel: 416.638.5963

Thur Heavy Truck & Trailer Repair

Ontario

Serge G & D Repair Inc. 214 Highway 11 East Hearst, ON P0L 1N0 Tel: 705.362.5633

437136 Hawn Drive New Liskeard, ON P0J 1P0 Tel: 705.647.8707

oakville

K.I.D. Truck & Trailer Service 1090 South Service Rd. E., Unit A Oakville, ON L6J 2X8 Toll Free: 800.265.6291 Tel: 905.842.2942

Oshawa

Quality Truck Repair Inc. 840 Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa, ON L1H 8A9 Tel: 905.721.2788

sudbury

Sudbury Truck & Trailer Centre Inc. 510 Whissell Avenue Sudbury, ON P3B 2Z3 Toll Free: 800.461.4023 Tel: 705.673.3613

Moose Jaw

Golden West Trailer Equipment Ltd.

1802 Stadacona Street West Moose Jaw, SK S6H 4N8 Tel: 306.692.7402

Saskatoon

A-Line Frame & Alignment 3246 Millar Avenue Saskatoon, SK S7K 5Y2 Tel: 306.931.6612

Weyburn

Southern Industrial & Truck Ltd.

300 Hwy 13 South Service Road Weyburn, SK S4H 2K7 Tel: 306.842.2422

Yorkton

Truck Proz Inc.

Hwy 10 East Yorkton, SK S3N 2X3 Tel: 306.782.4313

lloydminster

Truck Zone Inc.

5205 – 65th Street Lloydminster, AB T9V 2E8 Toll Free: 800.707.9209 Tel: 780.875.7712

medicine hat

Hydraco Industries Ltd. 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

sundre

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. 25 – 43915 Industrial Way Chilliwack, BC V2R 3A9 Toll Free: 877.772.6255 Tel: 604.793.9660

Delta

Walker Heavy Duty Ltd. 101 – 7063 Venture Street Delta, BC V4G 1H8 Tel: 604.940.9545

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Healthy Trucker

The 80/20 Approach to Balanced Eating

By Melodie Champion CHC, AADP

I

understand how hard it is to stay on track with an eating plan that is meant to improve your general health and allow for a little weight loss. An eating plan that is too restricted leaves you feeling deprived and unsatisfied and therefore more likely to “cheat” or overindulge when opportunity knocks!

What if I told you the perfect plan to follow includes your favourite treats? To be successful on this plan you must eat foods that are less than perfect! What I am referring to is the 80/20 approach to balanced eating.

The premise of the 80/20 approach is: if you eat wholesome, healthy foods 80% of the time then you

also must indulge 20% of the time. This teaches you about the importance of moderation and balance in regards to your eating.

This also sets you up for a higher chance for success in healthy eating in the long term. The best part... no calorie counting! The 80/20 approach comes from the simple and well known fact that diets don’t work. They are based on the concept that you must restrict calories and deny yourself your favourite foods, creating a sense of guilt if you do give in and have a treat.

The way I encourage our Healthy Truckers to begin following the 80/20 approach is to first increase daily servings of leafy greens, water intake, lean protein, and whole grains.

Consume as little processed, packaged, and fast foods as possible. Watch for the sugar content in the foods you eat and keep that number as low as possible. Getting in the habit of always looking at nutrition labels helps you gain an understanding of how much sugar is in our food. Putting the focus on

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good, healthy food is a way of crowding out the notso-healthy foods without feeling deprived.

A great tip to ensure success is to eat as healthy as you can during the week.

If you can do this then you have a bit of wiggle room to indulge in a nice meal out at a restaurant on the weekend. This allows you

to stay social and not feel like your “diet” is in jeopardy. This is the beauty of the 80/20 approach!

Another point to keep in mind is although I do not endorse calorie counting there are a lot of healthy foods that should be eaten mindfully to avoid over consuming calories and therefore unknowingly

overindulging. These foods include, but are not limited to avocado, nuts and nut butters, and dried fruits.

As always, I encourage you to keep a food log to keep track of your progress.

You don’t have to count calories or deprive yourself of any one particular food.

Because of this you are likely to stick to the 80/20

approach more than a traditional diet. In addition, the 80/20 approach requires you to make healthy dietary changes for life, which means you are more likely to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight long-term.

For more information visit www.healthytrucker. com.

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Transport for Christ

Mary, Mother of Jesus (Luke 1:26 – 2:51)

By Chaplain Len Reimer

I

t just seems a few months ago that we celebrated Christmas.

Eleven months went by quickly, and here we are shopping again for family and friends. When we spend a little time reading what happened or caused it to come about so quickly, the facts are

quite interesting. So please come with me and have a brief look at how God chose to use a few simple people to make it all happen.

Mary, the wife of Joseph, was the virgin mother of Jesus. Luke tells us that Mary, a young girl in Nazareth, was betrothed (engaged) to Joseph, a lo-

cal carpenter. Before the marriage took place an angel announced to her that she would become pregnant by the power of God’s Spirit and give birth to the Son of God. Mary responded to his extraordinary message in simple faith, humbly submitting herself to God’s will. Shortly thereafter, the

message was confirmed by her relative Elizabeth, who spoke of Mary as the most blessed of all women.

Mary’s miraculous bearing of the Son of God was viewed as a fulfillment of prophecy.

Jesus’ birth took place in unusual circumstances, when Joseph took Mary to Bethlehem to register for

an official Roman census.

The child was born in a stable because no other lodging was available.

Sometime later Mary and Joseph fled to Egypt to save the child from Herod’s massacre of young boys in the Bethlehem area.

When they returned, they resettled in Nazareth to raise their family. After Jesus’ birth, Mary apparently gave birth to several other sons and daughters.

When Jesus was twelve years old he stayed in the Temple during a family trip to Jerusalem. Mary and Joseph rebuked him for staying behind when they departed, but they

did not understand Jesus’ response.

Early in Jesus’ public ministry, Mary encouraged him to perform a miracle at a wedding in Cana.

Later, when she and Jesus’ brothers went to see Jesus, he said that his disciples were his “real family”. God chose Mary to bring his Son, the Savior, into the world. For all Christians she is a model of humble and obedient submission to God’s will. Jesus cared enough for us to leave heaven’s glory.

On behalf of my wife Sue and me, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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In Memoriam

Former OTA Board Member Ivan Service Passes Away

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van Service of Atripco Delivery Service, a former OTA board member, passed away peacefully in his sleep at the Village of Humber Heights.

He was 92.

Ivan was a passionate entrepreneur, dedicated community member, and sports enthusiast. He shared his kind heart as a Steward at KingswayLambton United Church for years. He will be remembered for his work as a director of the Ontario Trucking Association, his ongoing charitable contributions to the community, and “for the strongest bear hugs a kid could ask for.”

Ivan valued the time he spent with the Runnymede Lions Club and enjoyed his adventures travelling near and far; especially in his motorhome.

Family and friends were welcomed at Turner and Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor St. West on Thursday

from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm.

Ivan’s Memorial Service was held at KingswayLambton United Church, 85 The Kingsway, on Friday November 14, 2014 at 11 am, followed immediately by his Internment at Park Lawn Cemetery. For those who wish, donations may be made to the Women’s Habitat of Etobicoke, www. womens-habitat.ca. Online condolences may be made through www. turnerporter.ca.

Ivan was the loving husband to the late Edna May and father to their children; late Darla, Greg (late Jan), and Lloyd (Susan). He is survived by dear life partner Jeanne Eeles. He is predeceased by wife Bonnie, and is father to stepdaughter Marnie. He was a role model to his many grandchildren, and great grandchildren and cherished brother of Margaret Skidmore (Ray) and an uncle to many.

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The Complacency Coach

Is Old School Thinking Holding You Back?

By Bruce Outridge

T

he world is changing so fast that it can make your head turn right off your neck!

Many of us are comfortable with brands and products that we know or love and stick with them through thick and thin. People don’t like change and that has been shown over time to companies through the purchase power of the people. That’s why many businesses such as Proctor and Gamble create new brands for each product they create because each product has a strong following by their customers. Pepsi, Coca-Cola, and others all do this as a regular practice. So we already understand that change is not something to be taken lightly. That being said, the world is changing on a large scale due to technological developments and the old way of doing things, even if available, may not be the best way of doing things. Are you still taking notes on paper when every phone has typed notes or voice memo capabilities?

Are you still buying CD based programs when the

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world is becoming more web driven? The way we do things is changing and even though we don’t like change, it may not make sense to do things the way we did before.

My thinking for this article came to light not too long ago when in a meeting we got talking about software for a task we needed to handle for our association.

In the discussions about the issue we decided on what was required and a person was dispatched to learn about choices on the market. At the time our business was looking at the same type of issue and we were looking at similar programs. We found a program that was free to consumers and did everything we wanted it to do, so we transferred successfully over to that program.

The association came back with a program that does one thing only and charges money to register for the program. When suggested that they try the program they immediately dismissed it because it was free.

Many of us have the same type of thinking that if something is free it is not as good as a product that you have to pay for, but as I have said before, times are changing. There is a whole different model in the business world these days. The days of selling to the consumer directly are not as popular, especially in the realm of technology development. The model that is now most powerful

is giving things for free to consumers and charging advertisers and sponsors for ad space. With that model, the more consumers use the product the more important it becomes not to charge a single user for usage.

So, as we turn the corner on another year it may be time to change your way of thinking about how you buy and purchase products for the future. Stop thinking about "free" not being as good as something paid for. It may be a question of another business model being introduced rather than a substandard product offered at no cost.

Think about the way you use products and services now and look to see if something else is available that may improve your efficiency. We are in a time of change so don’t let that old school thinking hold you back!

I would like to take a moment to wish you and your families all the best for the holiday season, Happy Holidays!

Bruce Outridge is a business and leadership consultant with over 30 years experience in the transportation industry 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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Canadian Trucking Alliance

Volvo-CTA National Driver of the Year Mark

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innipeg, Manitoba - Owneroperator Mark Tricco of Bison Transport

is a hero. He’s an instructor and leader to other drivers. He’s an inspiration to his family. Over the

years, he’s overcome the most extreme challenges and even crisis to deliver your freight. And for his

dedication and service throughout his amazing 33-year career, Tricco is now the Canadian National Driver of the Year.

The award, established by the Canadian Trucking Alliance and sponsored

by Volvo Trucks Canada, is the highest honour bestowed upon a truck driver in Canada who has maintained a collisionfree driving record and demonstrated exemplary professionalism both on and off the road.

With over 3 million miles under his belt, Tricco, who calls Brandon, Manitoba home, has driven various types of equipment and has hauled lumber, heavy machinery, reefer and general freight - all collision free.

Over the years this driver has received numerous commendations for his outstanding driving skills and courtesy to other motorists. As an owneroperator, he can perform most of the truck maintenance and repairs himself. He is a trainer and mentor to other drivers at Bison.

He learned early on in his career about safety vigilance and the price that can be paid for neg-

ligence. As a new driver, he once came across the scene of a horrific accident where fatalities were involved. Being one of the first on scene, he immediately jumped in and started administering aid. He remained there for seven hours assisting the OPP. He says that these unfortunate incidents do occur and makes it his mission to ensure he is never the cause of one.

Co-workers describe him as easy-going and always chatty and someone you can always go to for advice. Dispatchers, fellow drivers or even company managers frequently seek him out for his views on a situation.

Tricco has given much of himself to the industry, but never at the cost of family.

While on the road, he is always in communication with his wife Melody and three adult children - evidenced by his cell phone bill.

In the last few years a

close family member has faced some health issues - a situation that is difficult enough for anybody to deal with, but especially for someone who works on the open road away from home for days at a time. Still, he has continued to work through this tough time and manages to be there for appointments and to provide emotional support.

He says that fortunately for him, he still has the love of his wife Melody, who is his biggest cheerleader. Together they have overcome long distances, tough family situations and varying life crises.

The CTA-Volvo Trucks Canada National Truck Driver of the Year is selected among the year’s entire provincial Driver of the Year recipients by a panel of judges made up of representatives from Transport Canada, the Traffic Industry Research Foundation and the Canada Safety Council.

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Gov of Saskatchewan

Speed Reduction Extended on Hwy 12

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he Government of Saskatchewan is taking additional measures to improve safety on Highway 12 at Martensville.

Effective Friday, November 14th, the existing 90 km/hr zone at Martensville will be extended to south of Lutheran Road.

A speed limit reduction pilot project was introduced in two locations in Saskatchewan this past June including the location on Highway 12.

The speed limit reductions are the most recent measures among a number of improvements the province has made on these roads to enhance safety. Additional safety features added in recent years include acceleration and turning lanes, ramps, enhanced signing and

photo speed enforcement.

Highway 12 at Martensville is one of the locations that have been selected for photo speed enforcement with construction and installation currently underway. The public will be notified once cameras are operational. There will also be a two-month warning period to give drivers a chance to adjust to the program.

New amendments to The Traffic Safety Act, which came into effect on June 27, provide additional tools to improve safety on provincial roads.

The legislation is geared toward reducing traffic fatalities and injuries in the province with harsher penalties for impaired driving, distracted driving and excessive speed.

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From the

Driver’s Seat By: Carl McBride carl@woodwardpublishing.com

Safer Highways

H

ere we are again with winter almost upon us and the Ontario government has announced that they are going to start some programs to make our highways in Ontario much safer this winter.

With that in mind I felt it is time to hear what drivers have to say on this subject, so here is the question for the month: "H o w c an highway s right across Canada be made safer to drive this winter”

C h r i s U r qu h a rt drives for Challenger Motor Freight from the Cambridge, Ontario terminal: “Trucks need to slow down to less than 100 KPH in bad weather. All over traffic must be forced by police to slow down. Snow tires must be made mandatory in Ontario as they are in Quebec.”

G l e n n M o u lt o n drives for Capital Car Carriers from the Richmond, Ontario terminal: “The use of untrained snow plow contractors must be stopped. Bring back the MTO crews that knew what they were doing.

The 400 series highways must be cleaned down to the pavement. Leaving a layer of snow or ice on the roadway is not acceptable.

Snow plows must be on the highways from the beginning of a storm right to the end. These contractors are in it for the money, not safety on our roads.”

Dean Nevell drives for Titanium Transport from the Woodbridge, Ontario terminal: “Get rid of all the contractors and bring back the MTO snow plow drivers. The contractors are in it just for the money and do the cheapest job they can. We need more de-icers on the roads.

Leaving ice and snow on the roads is what is causing all of the big accidents.”

Louis Casselmen drives for B-Line Transport based in Belleville, Ontario: “We need better trained snow plow operators on the highways.

More plowing of snow must be done. More sand must be used. Get rid of these untrained contractors.”

• • • Contact me at Carl@ woodwardpublishing.com or call me at 877.225.2232 ext. 304.

Finally, best wishes and a hearty Merry Christmas to all of our readers! I hope when families look under their Christmas trees they remember that a trucker brought it all.

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