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September 2015 ISSUE 88

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AC GLOBAL SYSTEMS

Trailer Tracking Systems

BY MAREK KRASUSKI

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C Global Systems was born from the idea that GPS Fleet Management and Tracking did not have to be expensive or complicated to use, and that accessibility to technical support could be provided locally and in person instead of from afar and remotely. Now in its 10th year of successful operations, AC Global Systems has been experiencing long term growth and sustainability precisely because of these foundational principles. Of key importance, however, is its ability to deliver savings by reducing operational costs and increasing efficiencies, creating a R.O.I. of one year or less.

Impressive savings are documented from various sources. Third party studies confirmed that the municipality of Nelson, British Columbia for example, would save 20 percent on fuel costs by installing GPS tracking devices on all their assets. Farther afield in Mansfield, Texas, studies confirmed even greater savings of 30 percent on fuel costs. Since 2005 AC Global Systems has helped companies, from large fleets to smaller inAC GLOBAL 4 >>

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SPOTLIGHT ON… AC GLOBAL SYSTEMS

Proven Leader In Real-Time GPS Monitoring & Employee Well Being AC GLOBAL >> dependent carriers, reduce fuel costs up to 30 percent, improve productivity by up to 23 percent, and reduce maintenance costs up to 21 percent; this, in addition to improving customer service with their suite of GPS fleet management solutions and reducing carbon footprint.

AC Global Systems’ success, however, is as much about customized services as the installation of GPS tracking. Noted Vice President Shaun Ashman, “there are hundreds of GPS manufacturers on the market today, but without the best software and servers to support the back end of the system, it will fail to yield optimal benefits,” he explained.

AC Global’s software currently tracks over two million vehicles in North America compared to some competitors who are tracking up to 30,000 vehicles. The depth of this company’s relationship with its software provider, and its networking relationship with dealers, resellers, and agents in many provinces and states in North America, place AC Global Systems in the unique position of providing face-to-face consulting and installation services with locally based experts. Confirms Shaun, “Unlike many of our competitors who sell remotely from far away cities, we have local people who will arrive onsite to install devices and customize software to individual customer need.”

Indeed, AC Global’s GPS Fleet Management tracking is differentiated from many competitors in key areas. Among them is customization. AC Global incorporates eight different devices for various tracking applications. “A lot of companies have

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a one-size-fits-all solution,” Shaun continued.

“We know that business owners have different needs, so we will install different trackers for trailers, trucks and assets, depending on specific application. Other industry stakeholders may install a truck tracker on a trailer which can compromise system effectiveness and accuracy.” A truck tracking device placed on a trailer, for example, may get submerged in water and fail to function. AC Global’s trailer tracking devices are designed to take such exigencies into consideration and provide waterproofing capabilities to ensure that operability is unhindered.

In addition, customers of AC Global Systems are unencumbered by long term contracts, standard policy for some GPS publicly traded GPS companies beholden to shareholder demands for long term revenue. A refreshing departure from 3 to 5 year contracts in the industry, AC Global Systems’ customer relationships are based on monthly commitments – another incentive, Shaun confirmed, for excellent service. “We have no need to bind a customer to a contract as long as we provide ongoing good service. This, in fact, is another incentive to look after each customer every day. If an issue arises we solve it.”

Another cost saving incentive for AC Global customers is a flexible service tailored to need.

Affordable rate plans are also based on use.

For example, customers can choose the number and type of tracking devices and the frequency of monitoring intervals which will be reflected in variable rate plans – another distinguishing characteristic from some

competitors who provide less flexibility in program design, and cost.

Shaun praises the system’s strengths and capabilities while expanding on its user-friendly features and benefits. Some providers offer systems in which customers are obligated to buy servers, thumb drives, and related products for every computer connected to the tracking devices. “In contrast,” Shaun explained, “we wanted to be web based and allow our customers to log on to the system from any computer, iPad or smart phone.”

Indeed, ease of access is matched by ease of use.

Asset monitoring is easily organized into an online control panel. From here, layers of relevant information crucial to asset use are instantly available, in real time, to the user.

The number of vehicles, the speed at which they are moving, idling time, turning radius, acceleration and braking patterns are readily available at the click of a mouse.

Asked about driver resistance to such close scrutiny of vehicle movement, Shaun refocused the discussion to include d r i v e r b e n e f i t . “ Wi t h trailer tracking capabilities drivers can easily locate precise locations of trailer pickups either on their phone or by dispatcher, saving drivers and companies time and frustration locating these assets,” he said. Trailer and truck location, always available on GPS tracking, saves money and time at busy docking facilities as well. It was revealed that thousands of dollars have been saved in detention management fees and fines for trailers which allegedly failed to appear at appointed loading locations and times. When faced with allegations of

no-shows, customers can confirm their assets were at the appointed place and time and their length of stay measured. A noshow charge, therefore, is replaced with payment with proof of arrival.

Yet another advantage available to AC Global customers are variable speed alerts. The key distinction here is ‘variable.’

Most GPS tracking systems will transmit speed alerts for vehicles exceeding a predetermined specified speed (e.g. 90 km/h), not necessarily the speed limit of the road.

Useful of course, if the speed limit is 90, but what happens if the truck is travelling at 60 kms/hr in a 40 km/h zone? Usually nothing. “In our system,” Shaun continued, “our customer will receive an alert beyond whatever the speed limit happens to be in that particular area.”

A further measure of AC Global’s progressive approach is demonstrated by its emphasis on positive reinforcement with drivers by encouraging companies to reward compliance. “We encourage the use of safety score cards that reward drivers with gift cards and other incentives to abide by policies and rules of the road,” Shaun said.

When considering the purchase of GPS Tracking systems from AC Global, small to mid-size carriers can take the lead from their larger industry counterparts who have already undertaken independent studies and reaped the savings accrued from the installation of this provider’s tracking systems. Companies with thousands of truck and trailer units are currently tracking using the AC Global Systems software provider noted for providing frequent trailer location updates in 10-minute

intervals – yet another key benefit compared to competitor providers with much fewer updates. To be sure, by tracking trailer assets with such accuracy and frequency, one brand name company saved nearly $1 million by eliminating trailers that were not being used – another advantage, Shaun Ashman said, of ‘managing by exception,’ a reference to accurate measurement and control provided by AC Global GPS. Managing by exception, however, contains a broader reach to include both the management of operations and the wellbeing of employees. Standing alongside AC Global Systems’ GPS tracking is Safetivity, a superior product solution dedicated as much to driver protection as GPS is to protecting company assets. Safetivity, says Project Manager Mike Boisvert, is a driver protection tool to enhance driver health and security.

“This Safetivity product suite helps save and restore lives. Each employee, and/or their spouse can receive a package that shows them how to use the product and input and contain crucial information.” Safetivity ICE, Mike continued, is an acronym for In Case of Emergency and consists of four components – health records, ID theft restoration, private evault, and missing person alert.

This multi-pronged approach to health provides a comprehensive and affordable employee benefit package. Employees are kept safe and secure with the management of personal emergency information in the event of accidents, identity theft, or other crises.

First responders, for example, can immediately access medical informa-

tion which can be critical in a medical emergency.

Further, a private evault organizes and stores important documents, giving the owner instant access from anywhere in the world. In the event of ID theft (which can take up to 600 hours to restore a personís ID to pre-theft status), resolution specialists work on the timely replacement of stolen documents to their pretheft status. This is vital to the transportation industry as it allows drivers to continue working, instead of taking time off, or sitting at a desk while they restore their own identity. Mike Boisvert lauds the effectiveness of this tool, particularly useful, say, when losing a passport or driverís license in a foreign country. A copy of the original document, photo and passport number would hasten a passport’s replacement.

The Missing Person Alerts has the ability to instantly create a missing person flyer with the identifying information contained in the account, and be instantly ready for online distribution.

From major fleets to smaller carriers, AC Global’s web based solutions provide customers with GPS tracking tools that reduce operating expenses, monitor assets in real time, eliminate waste and fraudulent behaviour, promote driver compliance, and enhance recruitment and retention through the collection and transmission of crucial driver information in the automotive Safetivity suite.

For more information on these and other benefits available through AC Global’s GPS Fleet Management and Safetivity, call 877.364.2333, or visit www.acglobalsystems. com.

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HEALTH INSURANCE MATTERS

Are You Prepared For That Accident?

BY LINDA COLGAN

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s insurance professionals it is perceived that we tend to gravitate to the darker side of a situation and think of risk or assessing the risk at hand in any given situation. I suppose part of that statement is true, however thinking ahead and trying to protect against harm or reducing the influence of risk is what most people do without being conscious of the process.

In the event of an accident we have to remember that accidents don’t happen, they are caused. No one wants accidents to happen and I have always said, if we had that crystal ball we would buy insurance five minutes before the loss. A strong foundation of procedures will only protect the individual, the company and mitigate the loss from the start.

In transportation there are several components that create the anatomy of the loss. The experience of the individual, maintenance of the equipment, weather conditions, road conditions, bridge heights, other vehicles, people, traffic, civil authority, construction, animals and several other components contribute to the creation of a loss. It would behoove anyone to overlook how a company operates and reacts to the drivers as part of the overall anatomy of a loss. For example, what is the corporate governance over hours of service, maintenance and respect for employees/sub-contractors?

Are all vehicles equipped properly with the tools required in the event of an accident? This question goes beyond the flares, triangles, safety vests and flashlights. I am referring to cameras and the education of how to use them.

Seems silly, but has the company advised the drivers on what to do at the

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scene of an accident? All too many times we have viewed numerous pictures of the damaged shiny chrome but no evidence of pertinent facts that support the loss or the dispute in liability. Educate yourself on taking pictures of the damages, but also skid marks, signs, intersections and any other contributory factors to the loss.

Weather conditions are important to document.

An accident can happen in a flash storm and minutes later the sun comes out and the total landscape of the pictures will change.

Write down all details of the loss immediately. As time moves forward so does the memory of facts, times and reactions.

Does the company ensure that the drivers have petty cash, measuring tapes, accident reporting kits (with pencil) with claims reporting numbers recorded on them? Does the driver know to record the distances as accurately as possible on the accident report, secure witness information, police and fire department details and contacts numbers? Is the driver versed on who to contact first within the company in the event of a loss? Is the claim reporting number readily available/ visible within the office?

Does the company have clear guidelines on who will contact WSIB or existing benefit plans?

Let’s intensify the accident and refer to a severe loss. Who is educated in the office to guide the driver and his/her family?

In the drivers file, are there copies of medical information, license, passport, and family contacts (if the driver’s wallet perishes in the accident he will require ID and perhaps assistance with family phone numbers). Does the driver know where to go for testing as soon as possible?

What if the media are involved? Has someone

alerted the driver/staff on what to do or how to react? Who is the company representative and has this point of contact been trained/prepared on how to answer questions or provide statements? Is there a written company statement already prepared? Who will speak to surviving members of the family who are seeking answers? What happens if the third party is deceased and the family contacts the company?

Then the aftermath – potentially the DOT or the MTO will be calling to conduct a facility audit. Quite possibly the Ministry of Health and Safety could be getting in touch to ensure that the company provides a safe atmosphere and working conditions. Are the company files prepared? Does the individual in charge of the claims file know that all information, documentation, logs, abstracts, maintenance files for the driver/equipment should be preserved until the end of the claim?

From the front reception to the back door of each company everyone should have training on what to do if that accident happens and how to react.

Set up designated contact personnel as claims contacts. Is there an assigned location to discuss the claims within the office (some issues maybe sensitive in content) and when are staffing updates on claims protocols? Internal responses are important not only to the drivers and mitigating loss, but it avoids confusion and loss of precious time.

Linda Colgan has been an insurance Broker in the transportation industry since 1986 and is a Senior Account Executive with Bryson & Associates Insurance Brokers Inc. Contact Linda at 416.809.3103 or feel free to email Linda at lcolgan@brysoninsurance. ca.

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Trucking: A History of Survival of the Most Efficient

BY BRUCE SAYER

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he beginning of the 20th century coincided with the beginning of the modern trucking industry. A number of new technologies emerged that set the stage for greater power and efficiencies that changed freight transportation forever. As the industry developed constant change became the norm.

It was the trucking businesses dedicated to new technologies and efficient operations that survived and grew to succeed.

The most significant innovation to impact the industry at the turn of the 20th century was the commercial use of the gasoline powered internal combustion engine.

This huge advancement in technology accompanied by the introduction of gear drives and improved transmission designs led to the development of the first tractor/semi-trailer combination. By 1914 almost 100,000 trucks were operating on the roads of America. However, their use was mostly restricted to urban areas as poor rural roads and maximum speeds of 15 miles per hour limited their ability

to provide long haul.

The First World War gave the trucking industry its initial surge. The war effort created congestion of the rail system and opened the door of opportunity for trucking as a burgeoning industry. With the emergence of pneumatic (inflated) tires, the industry gained a huge advantage for transporting heavier loads at greater speeds. By 1920, over a million trucks were travelling the roads of America, delivering goods and services.

The roaring 20’s was a period of economic boom.

The decade marked the flourishing of the modern mass-production, massconsumption economy.

Trucking experienced its 2nd surge in usage and developed further as a growing industry. The diesel engine was introduced to the industry, creating a 25% to 40% increase in efficiency over gasoline engines of the time.

The dirty 30’s was a time of great social unrest and economic depression. Nonetheless, trucking became more prevalent as the number of paved roads began to increase. As more trucks became common place

on the roads, governments began to regulate the industry. By the end of the decade, there were 4.5 million trucks, one out of every seven vehicles on the roads of America.

World War II marked the end of the depression years. In both Canada and the US, the war effort provided a major impetus to commercial trucking.

Enormous demands for Canada’s natural resources and manufactured goods placed a great burden on Canada’s total transportation system.

Complying with a request from carriers, the Canadian government declared the trucking industry as essential to the war effort. This elevated the industry to be recognized as a flexible and effective means of commercial transportation. After the war, expansion and improvement of highway systems on both sides of the border made it possible for the trucking industry to become a vital part of North America’s supply chain network.

Throughout the 60’s and 70’s, trucking continued to evolve as an essential industry. Engine horsepower ratings grew sig-

nificantly, average speeds increased and trucking became popularized in songs and movies. By 1970 there were over 18 million trucks on America’s roads.

The energy crisis of the 1970’s and emerging environmental issues that took root in the 80’s and 90’s had a significant and lasting effect on the trucking industry. Fuel efficiency and environmentally friendly technologies became the driving force behind equipment design. At the same time, partial deregulation of the industry resulted in dramatically increasing the number of trucking companies in operation.

Increased competition and improvements in technologies combined to increase productivity within the industry.

Let’s now jump ahead to this century and take a snapshot view of freight transportation. Fluctuating fuel prices and economic uncertainty shape the industry. Demand for volume is increasing, but continues to fall short of expectation. Freight rates remain stagnant and the driver shortage continues to plague the industry.

Yet despite overwhelming obstacles and growing competition, opportunity remains.

Trucking is a history of struggle, technological advancements and growth based on market demand. Businesses with the most efficient processes are the trucking companies staged to grow and succeed. Growing a successful trucking company takes a disciplined approach to make the right decisions and take the right actions. Take the time to assess your company’s strengths and weaknesses.

Ensure you operate the right equipment to compete well. Get the right customers and secure profitable loads. Know your overhead costs and operating expenses and bid accordingly. Run an ef-

ficient back office. Have a financial strategy to Avoid Cash Flow Problems.

Accutrac Capital has served the trucking industry since 2007. Our core business is to create positive cash flow and save money for trucking companies. Our goal is to save company owners time, money and stress by providing three key resources: Invoice Factoring: easy to manage, best rates in the industry; Significant Fuel Discounts at North America’s largest network of quality trucks stops; Information and Tools for operating a successful trucking business.

To learn more about how Accutrac Capital can benefit your company and help improve your bottom line, visit us online at www.accutraccapital.com or call: 866.531.2615.

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THEME: GPS TRACKING SYSTEMS & PRODUCTS

GPS Tracking Systems Offer Greater Profitability & ROI for Fleet Owners & Users

BY MAREK KRASUSKI

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s with many technologies that have been integrated into our lives in recent decades, GPS tracking systems are yet another advancement originally built for military/war purposes. The Global Positioning System (GPS) was developed by the US Military back in the 1970s and consists today of a constellation of 24 satellites (another 3 are spares) in six different orbits circling the planet twice a day. It is communication with these satellites that makes GPS tracking and reams of relevant information possible for retrieval and analysis.

GPS provides special satellite signals which are processed by a receiver.

The receivers track exact locations of company trucks, trailers and assets with GPS receivers and can measure speed and time. For commercial purposes GPS devices record the position of vehicles making their journey throughout any given period. Two tracking systems are available. A passive GPS tracking system which stores trip information such as routes and stopping points along the way. The data is later downloaded to a computer for analysis. More popular among fleets is the active GPS tracking system which monitors vehicle activity in real time. Here, the tracking

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system sends information on the GPS to a tracking portal which allows carriers, in this case, to monitor vehicle movement as it’s happening through a central tracking portal.

GPS tracking, however, does much more than monitor vehicle movement. “There is a myriad of other data that can be collected and analyzed by the system as well” said Steven Stollery, Marketing Specialist for the Alberta-based Certified Tracking Solutions. “Anything that can be monitored on the vehicle can be tracked,” he added.

Indeed, information from GPS tracking can tell fleet managers how fast vehicles are traveling, the routes they are taking between drop-off and pickup destinations, the number of stops made during a day. Of equal importance is driving behaviour. Is a driver braking too hard or too frequently? Are they accelerating too fast or speeding? Are turns being taken too sharply or quickly? Are company vehicles being used without permission, perhaps for moonlighting purposes during off hours? Depending on the software and reporting capabilities, the breadth of information that can be gathered is exhaustive.

Steven Stollery noted that the long haul sector was quick to adopt tracking systems when they experienced a growth spurt at the beginning of the century, however “short haul has not been as quick, but momentum for these vehicle fleets of any size and shape is increasing dramatically,” he observed. Part of the reluctance stemmed from fear of excessive cost, though this concern too is fading in light of affordability plans available with some providers, as well as third party stud-

ies (usually funded by the big carriers) confirming that savings earned from monitoring assets and equipment can far exceed the cost of GPS purchases.

Indeed, today some GPS providers base their fees on use. Customers have the option of cherry picking the number and type of recording devices and the frequency of monitoring intervals which together will affect price.

Shaun Ashman, Vice President of the British Columbia-based AC Global Systems (see company profile in this month’s edition of Weste r n Tr u c k i n g N e w s ) , noted that one large carrier saved $1 million thanks to their tracking system. By taking stock of the number of dormant trailers over an extended period of time they were able to make the fiscally prudent decision of selling these unused chattels which otherwise would have gone unnoticed had they not had tracking capabilities.

GPS tracking users always benefit from monitoring capabilities that are never compromised by remote or inhospitable locations. Explained Steven Stollery, “The GPS tracking device is never out of range of the GPS satellites. The satellites cover every inch of the planet. The GPS receiver can be ‘out of range’ of the GPS signals, however, if they are heavily obstructed (parking garages, tunnels, etc.) The way the device communicates the GPS location data to the server (either by cellular or satellite) will vary depending on whether the vehicle or asset is out of range of that particular network. Typically, devices will have a buffer system that will accumulate data when out of range. Once back in range they will dump all

buffered data.”

Standing alongside dependability, one of GPS tracking’s chief benefits, is accuracy. The influx of operations data downloaded from tracking systems can help companies in virtually every aspect of their organization. By monitoring a vehicle’s delivery path, inefficient routing can be corrected once identified, as can drivers who may digress too far from their appointed routes during lunch hours or using company vehicles for unauthorized personal business. Further, companies can avoid detention management fees for allegedly failing to appear at docking facilities. When charged with accusations of failing to arrive at specific times and places for pickups and deliveries, GPS will show the exact location of a vehicle at any given time. If the truck was at its appointed place and time, the matter will be resolved and payment for proof of arrival will be tendered instead of a no-show charge. Taking note of excessive engine idling, another advantage that GPS tracking identifies with pinpoint accuracy, is also the first step in modifying such patterns.

To be sure, not everyone will embrace the discerning ‘eye in the sky’ that scrutinizes every move a vehicle makes. Drivers especially have misgivings about such probing of everything from the number of times they brake to acceleration patterns, route monitoring, speed, and turning radius.

Yet even here there are advantages, despite the examination into their behaviour. Because GPS can identify locations of errant trailers, for example, drivers are freed from the frustration and timeconsuming efforts of try-

ing to locate and pick up a trailer whose location is uncertain. Moreover, supporters argue that any driver worth their salt would welcome feedback on their driving patterns and take corrective action, thereby reducing risk of CVOR violation, higher insurance and other penalties.

Certified Tracking Solutions’ Steven Stollery confirmed the overall benefits can be significant. “The top-line list of benefits would include fuel saving through reductions in miles travelled, idling and travel speeds as well as improved vehicle health,” he said, adding that efficient routing and dispatching, employee accountability and improved safety and security are significant benefits as well. Theft reduction and reduced insurance costs and litigation, faster response times, and more accurate reporting and invoicing add to the growing list of benefits.

So how does an unsuspecting consumer determine which provider will answer their tracking needs? Stollery says it’s important to make the best match between the company’s goals and the ability to reach them. Next is the depth of experience of the provider and their willingness to offer the required support. There may be hundreds of GPS manufacturers on the market, but it is the software and provider that are key to success. GPS tracking, after all, is more about providing a service than selling a product. To be sure, customization is critical and companies with dealers and agents ready to provide onsite service is preferable to others who sell remotely from distant parts of the country. Confirms AC Global’s Shaun Ashman, “A lot of companies have

a one-size-fits-all solution. We know that business owners have different needs, so we will install different trackers for trailers, trucks and assets, depending on specific application,” he said. A tracking device made for a truck and installed on a trailer, for example, is more vulnerable to malfunction if it gets wet.

Similarly, some providers compel customers to install servers, thumb drives and related products on every computer connected to tracking devices, where others provide a web based solution that allows for easy access to the tracking system from any computer or smart phone. Still others will allow the customer to determine the frequency of reporting intervals.

Not to be overlooked is the environmental impact of GPS tracking. The reduction of fuel consumption through the optimization of routes, less idling time, and the decline in aggressive driving prompted by a close monitoring of bad driving behaviour collectively add to a lighter environmental footprint. Indeed, studies have shown up to 30 percent savings in fuel consumption and costs, and significant improvements in productivity – some 25 percent – and appreciable reductions in maintenance costs.

Shorter distances through route optimization, easier braking, less idling time and better driving add up to significant savings over time.

Like all technologies GPS tracking has grown in popularity, particularly with larger fleets, and capability has increased, along with affordability. As the trend toward further refinements continues, expect to see wider adoption and increased profitability.

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Industry Leader Raises the Bar on Telematics Integration

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exxar Systems is a Canadian telematics powerhouse, delivering customized hardware and software solutions for vehicle and asset tracking, fleet management, heavy equipment, data analysis and safety and maintenance reporting.

Their newly created GX3 platform is designed and manufactured in Europe and Canada, offering cutting edge design, stateof-the-art hardware integration and a multitude of expansion modules for true scalability. Vexxar services a wide range of sectors from vehicle rental companies to transportation fleets to intermodal transport, providing a true end-toend monitoring solution, for customers in more than 30 countries.

Vexxar continues to impress the industry with rapid development, advanced features, crossplatform integration and multiple sensor technology; thus, allowing for accelerated growth in a competitive landscape, previously dominated by a handful of larger players. With the ability to efficiently deploy and service small to medium size fleets, Vexxar has managed to carve out a niche market and provides leading solutions at an average cost of 30% less than the competition. They also offer a range of options with over a dozen hardware variations, in both wired and wireless solutions, for both temporary and permanent monitoring.

With a large part of their annual budget allocated to R&D, Vexxar seeks out novel technologies that are currently being developed and can be incorporated

into the GX3 platform.

With the evolution of the next generation of RFID, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi technologies, engineers have already started development of advanced sensors that will allow for seamless integration into existing competition platforms as well as their GX3 platform. Current features already include blazing fast 20 second reporting, three year live data rollback, global SIM, driver behavior, reefer integration, maintenance scheduling, customized alerts and reporting, engine management data, and mobile web application.

While the competition is heavily immersed in trying to enhance only their software features, hardware development has failed to keep up with the current technological advancements.

With the dawn of the Internet of Things (IoT), Vexxar is well positioned to adapt new technologies such as Node-RED, Bluetooth 4.0 and 5G WiFi, to bring unparalleled enhancements to the transportation industry.

By providing customers of all sizes the ability to monitor systems, extract and analyze data, and build customized reports for virtually any and all information related to vehicles, assets, cargo loads, customer, documentation, personal or safety and maintenance information, Vexxar will increase efficiency, improve safety and lower overall costs by delivering the tools and vital information their customers need in order to make informed decisions, resulting in improved operations.

With the sun setting on 2G in North America,

networks are expected to be offline by the end of 2016 and most companies are scrambling to find an efficient solution to convert customers over to a full 3G system, without causing a massive interruption in service.

Vexxar says it is already 3G ready and has started converting customers

over in order to minimize downtime in the future.

Managing Director, Sam Kataria says that they are developing some of the most sophisticated sensors and monitoring equipment available on the market today. Without revealing too many details, he stated that in 2016 the company

intends to showcase advancements in technology that will deliver a full-scale all-in-one solution that does not exist in the industry today.

Vexxar is definitely not your typical ìGPS trackingî company, with multiple engineering teams designing and manufacturing hardware and

software solutions of the future. All eyes are looking forward to see what Vexxar delivers next and how their ground breaking GX3 platform raises the bar and sets new standards for the industry as a whole.

For more information call Murray Hutchinson at 416.989.4394.

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WESTERN REPORT

Alberta Infrastructure Improvements Benefit Trucking Industry

BY MICHAEL HOWE

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he province of Alberta is investing in highway infrastructure that will ultimately have a significant positive impact on the trucking industry and the economy.

Completing the twinning of Highway 63 between Grassland and Fort McMurray is a major priority of Alberta Transportation, and the project is on track to be fully completed in 2016. This particular region of the province is especially important to the economic vitality of not only citizens and businesses, but the government as well.

Upon completion of the project, it is estimated that the total investment for this infrastructure improvement will be approximately $1.2 billion. The question though is what does this mean for the trucking industry?

Tina Stewart, spokesperson for Alberta Transportation, says, “The twinning of Highway 63 will enhance driver safety, reduce head-on collisions, create safe passing opportunities, improve the level of service to commercial traffic, better accommodate oversized loads and reduce travel time for industry and all motorists.” It becomes a safer and more efficient highway to travel.

Just looking at the amount and type of traffic that typ-

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ically travels this highway, it is easy to understand why a safer and more efficient highway is beneficial to the province and the industry.

Stewart shared that about one-third of Highway 63 traffic consists of commercial traffic and carries some of the heaviest and largest loads transported on Canadian highways. The legal width of a vehicle in Alberta is 2.6 metres.

This is the area where the oil fields come into play, and those trucks are a little different than most.

Trucks carrying equipment to the oil sands are often much larger than standard loads. According to Stewart, these oversized loads can take up to two full lanes of traffic. Oncoming traffic is forced to slow down or move onto the shoulder of the highway. “The twinning of Highway 63 is specifically designed to provide safe passing opportunities and to accommodate wide, high and heavy loads. The northbound outside (right) lane is 4.5 metres wide, which is wider than the typical 3.7 metre lane to safely accommodate wide loads,” says Stewart.

Stewart adds that all northbound lane bridges and roads are designed to carry heavy loads. In addition, the centre-to-centre spacing between the northbound and southbound lanes is increasing to 55 metres to safely accommodate long vehicles in the median. All major intersections are being improved to provide safe turning opportunities for wide and long loads.

There are additional improvements, beyond just the twinning, to the highway as well that will

truly benefit individual truck drivers. Stewart explained that a total of three new Truck Staging Areas and five Safety Rest Areas are being built as part of Highway 63 twinning in addition to one Vehicle Inspection Station. These rest areas

provide all motorists, including truck drivers, with an opportunity to pull over and take a break.

With the twinning of the highway it also becomes safer to travel at slightly higher speeds. As such, the speed limit within the

twinned section of Highway 63 is increasing from 100 km/hr to 110 km/hr.

Recognizing the need for infrastructure improvement for the sake of safety and economics has resulted in a plan that will benefit multiple industries, all trav-

elers, and the economy as a whole. Alberta Transportation is achieving this with the twinning of Highway 63.

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CROSS BORDER SERVICES

Terrorism in the Skies?

BY DAWN TRUELL

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he skeptic in me, as well as what I do for a living, teaching people about how to fight terrorism, leads this writer to wonder if these acts are indeed a hoax or a test of our emergency security systems and procedures in airplanes. Read on and you decide.

In recent news we have all been hearing about this rash of bomb threats going on in airplanes. What’s baffling is that these people haven’t been caught yet.

With all of this modern technology today, one would think that this type of terrorist act would be easily detected and taken down. Not the case.

Over the course of 8 days around Canada Day there were five WestJet flights and two Air Canada flights that received bomb threats. These airlines received telephone calls from people claiming there were explosive devices on the planes. People are losing faith in these large airlines, and while understanding

that it’s not the airlines fault for these threats, the fact is that whoever is making these bomb threats is targeting Canada’s largest airlines to create as much havoc for as many passengers as possible.

In this writer’s attempt to find any similarities in flight paths, dates, times, the following is a listing of the flights affected: June 25, Air Canada Flight AC143, St. John’s to Ottawa: A note containing a bomb threat was found in the washroom at the

St. John’s International Airport. The airport was temporarily closed.

June 27, WestJet Flight WS391, Edmonton to Halifax: The flight was redirected to Saskatoon after police said a call was made claiming explosives were on board. The flight landed safely, no injuries reported and no explosives were found on board.

June 29, WestJet flight WS422 Edmonton to Toronto: The airline received a threatening telephone call mid flight claiming there was an explosive device on the aircraft. The flight was diverted to Winnipeg. Six passengers were injured during an emergency evacuation. Upon investigation no explosives were found.

June 30, WestJet flight WS323 Toronto to Saskatoon. The plane landed safely after a bomb threat and the crew deployed the emergency evacuation slides.

July 1, Air Canada flight AC143 Halifax to Toronto: After receiving a bomb threat the plane was ordered back to the gate and St. John’s Airport was temporarily closed. All 82 passengers had to evacuate and return to the gate in the airport.

July 1, WestJet flight WS722 Vancouver to To-

ronto: The plane received a telephone call while in the air. The flight was diverted to Calgary and safely landed. After careful investigation the threat was deemed a hoax and no injuries were reported.

July 2, WestJet flight WS1709 Las Vegas to Victoria, B.C: Another bomb threat while the plane was in the air. The flight continued on and landed safely in Victoria. After investigation this bomb threat was deemed a hoax and no injuries reported.

It is a very serious act to make a bomb threat and once caught this person or persons face very serious long term criminal charges and prison time. Threats like this are not a game and are not taken lightly by our emergency services or our justice system. I’m sure we are all hoping for an end to this craziness soon.

The exorbitant amounts of monies that these prank telephone calls have cost the airlines in terms of fuel to divert the planes, the investigations, tracking devices, and thousands of man hours to minimize damage and panic is enormous.

Regarding tracking with modern technology, between the ability to search and find any IP address, all telephone calls that are

placed utilizing cell/mobile technology are easily traced. Home phones can be searched and traced as well as recorded and website phone calls are easily traced back to the computer that was used.

Even throw away phones bought in airports and convenience stores can be traced through the service provider and at time of purchase. As far as this writer is aware, the only non traceable device that these people could possibly be using to make these phones calls would be from a land pay phone that still accepts the old fashioned coins!

Could this be someone’s idea of fun? Could this be a rash of swattings where people play hoaxes on our 911 systems? Could this be a terrorist’s idea of testing our airlines for security measures? If you think about it, these are all Canadian airlines and six out of seven were domestic flights within Canada and the seventh was destined for B.C. For further information regarding anti smuggling and anti terrorism programs, CTPAT, FAST, PIP, CSA, please contact Cross Border Services at: www.c-tpat-certified. com, www.crossborderservices.org or crossborderservices@cogeco.net.

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MACK TRUCKS

Mack® Pinnacle™ Grabs Starring Role at Hollywood Premiere of “Being Evel”

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ollywood, California - Playing a role befitting a Hollywood hero, a Mack® Pinnacle™ 70-inch highrise sleeper model rolled into Southern California hauling Evel Knievel’s fully restored 1974 Mack FS786LST model show truck to the theatrical premiere of “Being Evel,” a documentary film that chronicles the life of the legendary daredevil.

Both the Mack Pinnacle model and restored FS model, affectionately known as “Big Red,” shared the spotlight at the premiere after-party, offering VIPs and guests a firsthand look at the truck Knievel chose as his show truck.

“Seeing Evel’s restored Mack FS model in the film, then experiencing the rig in real life, adds a great dimension to Evel’s fascinat-

ing story,” said John Walsh, Mack Vice President of Marketing.

“Being Evel” follows Knievel from his humble beginnings through his spectacular rise to fame as the most famous stuntman in the world. In the movie, Knievel’s story is told through rare footage of his stunts as well as interviews with important people from his life and several current stars who were inspired by his career, including actor and stunt performer Johnny Knoxville, who was also one of the film’s producers, professional skateboarder Tony Hawk and motorsports star Travis Pastrana.

The film opens in select cities on August 21.

Mack provided two Mack Pinnacle highway models as part of a recently announced partnership with

Evel Knievel Enterprises and Historic Harley-Davidson of Topeka, Kansas to help transport the definitive collection of Knievel memorabilia, including Big Red, to stops across the country, helping bring the daredevil’s legacy to a new generation of fans.

With its legendary Mack durability and toughness, the Pinnacle model is the perfect truck for hauling one of the most important pieces of Knievel history.

With 505 horsepower on tap from the Mack MP8® 505C engine, efficient shifts from its mDRIVE™ automated manual transmission and a smooth ride thanks to Mack’s Twin Y™ air suspension, the Pinnacle model is designed for maximum fuel efficiency and driver productivity.

Big Red was discovered in a salvage yard in Clear-

GOVERNMENT OF B.C.

Government of Canada & B.C. Support Upgrade of Hwy 1 Near Revelstoke

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avid Wilks, Member of Parliament for Kootenay Columbia was joined

by Greg Kyllo, British Columbia Member of the Legislative Assembly for Shuswap, to jointly announce funding for the upgrade and expansion of Highway 1 near Revelstoke that will increase safety for all drivers and improve the efficiency of this important regional and trans-provincial route.

The main components of the $35 million project include the widening of 2.5 kilometres of Highway 1, 40 kilometres east of Revelstoke from two lanes to four lanes, expanding the Illecillewaet brake check station 12 September 2015

to more than double its capacity, and improving safety through the addition of new acceleration and deceleration lanes at the brake check. These improvements will provide increased passing opportunities to improve safety and mobility along the Trans-Canada Highway. It will also provide a safe area to store vehicles as part of a strategy to improve how traffic is managed during winter closures for avalanche control operations.

The New Building Canada Plan is the largest and longest federal infrastructure plan in Canada’s history. This unprecedented commitment is providing $53 billion to support prov-

incial, territorial and municipal infrastructure between 2014 and 2024.

Over this ten year period, British Columbia will benefit from approximately $3.9 billion in dedicated federal fundi ng, i nc l ud i ng a l m os t $1.1 billion under the New Building Canada Fund.

This project reflects a commitment to improve highway safety as part of the province’s 10-year transportation strategy - B.C. on the Move. This plan will improve the province’s transportation network providing a comprehensive road map for transportation investments and strategic policy actions over the next decade.

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Evel Knievel’s fully restored 1974 Mack FS786LST model show truck, known as Big Red, during the theatrical premiere of “Being Evel,” a documentary film that chronicles the life of the legendary daredevil. water, Florida, before being restored by Lathan McKay of Evel Knievel Enterprises and Historic Harley-Davidson. The traveling memorabilia collection features not only the truck, but also

several of Knievel’s motorcycles, leathers, helmets, medical X-rays, casts and other unique items.

Restored as close to its original condition as possible, Big Red features a

cab finished in Knievel’s signature red, white and blue colors.

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

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LEGAL MATTERS

Highway Traffic Act: New Laws – Avoid Demerit & CVOR Points

BY JAYCEN OLAVARIO

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he new laws officially take effect on September 1st, 2015. There are quite a few of them and they are sure to create confusion at least during the first few days of implementation. If you are not aware of these upcoming changes and additions to the Highway Traffic Act, please take some time to read these new laws and how they

can affect you. If you are an operator or safety manager, please take some time to educate your drivers about these new laws.

Here ‘s one of those new additions. This is the one that I think will create some confusion in the beginning just because we are used to not doing what the law will soon require us to start doing commencing on September 1st, 2015. This has something to do with the inclusion of Tow Trucks in Section 159(2) and Section 159(3) of the Highway Traffic Act. APPROACHING, FOLLOWING EMERGENCY VEHICLES 159(2) Upon approaching an emergency vehicle with its lamp producing intermittent flashes of red light or red and blue light or a tow truck with its lamp producing intermit-

tent flashes of amber light that is stopped on a highway, the driver of a vehicle travelling on the same side of the highway shall slow down and proceed with caution, having due regard for traffic on and the conditions of the highway and the weather, to ensure that the driver does not collide with the emergency vehicle or tow truck or endanger any person outside of the emergency vehicle or tow truck.

159(3) Upon approaching an emergency vehicle with its lamp producing intermittent flashes of red light or red and blue light or a tow truck with its lamp producing intermittent flashes of amber light that is stopped on a highway with two or more lanes of traffic on the same side of the highway as the side on which the

emergency vehicle or tow truck is stopped, the driver of a vehicle travelling in the same lane that the emergency vehicle or tow truck is stopped in or in a lane that is adjacent to the emergency vehicle or tow truck, in addition to slowing down and proceeding with caution as required by subsection (2), shall move into another lane if the movement can be

made safely.

These two offences prior to the addition of Tow Trucks carry 3 Demerit points and 3 CVOR points for Commercial Operators.

The Demerit points will stay the same and the CVOR points will most likely stay the same as well, although we still need to confirm that.

This is just one of the few changes / additions

to the Highway Traffic Act. Read about them; find out how they can affect you, demerit and CVOR points-wise, and how they can hurt your budgets as well, because most of them come with quite a hefty fine. Like Texting and Driving or Holding your Phone while Driving, expect 3 Demerit points and a fine ranging from $300 to $1,000.

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SPECIAL EASTERN REPORT: TROUT RIVER INDUSTRIES

Canada’s Largest Live Bottom Trailer Manufacturer

BY GEORGE FULLERTON

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raveling along Route 2 in western Prince Edward Island near the community of Coleman, the Trout River Industries factory is introduced by way of a shiny, brushed aluminum trailer bordered by a well tended flower garden spelling out their name at the side of the highway. A sprawling blue building stands behind.

Trout River Industries is billed as Canada’s largest live bottom trailer manufacturer and is a major employer in this rural community with seventy-seven permanent employees and plans for expansion to meet customer demand.

Trout River Industries got its start when founder, Harvey Stewart, was making repairs to a dump trailer which was damaged in a fatal dumping accident.

Harvey was convinced he could build a better aggregate trailer using a

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live bottom concept which would eliminate concern of roll over in the unloading process.

As well as handling truck and trailer repairs, the Stewart shop had developed certain expertise in fabricating truck mounted bulk potato boxes with conveyor unloading.

Harvey built his first live bottom trailer for aggregate work, and after proving its successful operation, others approached him, asking to build similar trailers. As requests for live bottom trailers continued, Trout River Industries was established in 1999 with a dedicated factory and staff.

In recent years production has exceeded 100 units annually. Well over one third of products are custom manufactured. Mathieu Gallant, Sales Manager with Trout River Industries, explained that right from the very start an interview with the customer takes

place to determine the type of work they are involved in and the design features required to make a trailer work best for their specific use.

“When we have gathered all that information, we have our engineers finalize the design and go ahead and build the trailer to fit the customer’s specific needs. We want to ensure the trailer is doing the job the owner wants it to and makes them money.”

To illustrate the custom design options, Gallant pointed out a tri axle live bottom destined for an Alberta customer. This operator wanted a trailer for hauling potatoes, and one thing required was a small tailgate opening to better control off loading. “We added an additional small tailgate opening to the bottom of the full tailgate, but the trailer could still be used to haul other products where full tailgate opening

was required. The processing plant they deliver to has a no idle rule so the tractor wet line is not available to supply hydraulic power for unloading. We had to install a hydraulic power pack that operates by electricity,” Gallant said.

Next to the Alberta trailer an Ontario bound quad axle live bottom aggregate trailer with super wide tires and tire inflation control was receiving finishing touches before rolling out the door.

Typically, Trout River trailers are manufactured with insulated walls, an im-

portant feature for hauling perishables in cold weather and asphalt in construction season. In the case of trailers supplied to a mining company in northern Ontario, Trout River used extra heavy steel in the tub walls.

Customized service even extends to painting trailers to match truck or fleet colors. Custom manufacturing goes beyond this, of course, to include various axle configurations, lengths, and heights, depending on material density and load restrictions.

While Trout River has developed many innovations

for live bottom trailers, they have also expanded into producing shuttle floor trailers, and while the design works well for a wide variety of products, it is fast becoming an industry standard for long haul refuse transport.

Trout River has dealerships/partners in Quebec, Ontario, Western Canada and New York State with direct salespeople in Atlantic Canada, Ontario and the United States. Trout River also has a distributor in Europe and manufactures under license in Australia.

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KEEPING YOUR VEHICLES CLEAN

Available Truck Washing Systems

BY JACK JACKSON

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s with most industries, the vehicle washing sector has its own terminology in identifying available vehicle washing machines. Since there is a direct correlation between car washing and truck washing, it is almost easy to visualize since most car owners have washed their vehicles in some sort of automated fashion.

We will simplify for you the types of washes available to educate anyone looking for a solution in

today’s vehicle washing market.

If you can visualize your car going into any gas station, you will probably note the similarities available in the truck washing market.

Touchless washing is just that. It is a system of high pressure nozzles spraying chemicals and removing the chemicals in a rinse cycle with or without air blowers at the end of the wash to remove the water, as best it can, from the vehicle. Touchless washing is available in the truck industry as a Rollover or a Drive Through system. In a Rollover or Gantry system, the truck is parked and the machine moves back and forth past the truck. In a Drive Through system, the truck actually drives through a building with the spray nozzles and chemicals strategically placed to do the wash and rinse, with

or without a blower at the end of the building. As in the title, ìDrive Throughî, the truck is actually driven through the building at a certain speed for effective cleaning.

Soft-Touch utilizes both the Rollover or Drive Through systems by strategically placing a set of brush towers along the journey at the appropriate time to do a cleaning by friction rather than chemicals. Typically the cleaning is a deeper version with lower cost chemicals, with the caveat of making sure brushes are kept in good condition so as not to cause any issues.

There is also a semiautomated system, referred to as the Tower Wash that has the vehicle parked in a wash area with a person, rather than a control panel, operating the machine around a vehicle. The Tower Wash is basically an automated

spinning brush on wheels that is powered by a person pulling the mechanism. The brush does the cleaning and is guided across the surface at the operator’s speed.

The only other option is a pressure washer, with or without a stiff hand brush to clean areas the pressure washer isn’t able to remove. At the lowest cost of all options and working in great harmony with the

simplest of all operations, it is generally a tool in all automated wash systems.

Other abilities to wash are the mobile spray companies that enable your fleet to be washed on site. Here is basically a third party contractor who shows up and takes the issue right out of your hands, usually for a fee per truck.

Any of the above can help you improve your

image and lengthen the life of your vehicle much better than some people who choose to let Mother Nature and the rain do the job for them.

Jack Jackson is President of Awash Systems Corp. Email: jjackson@ awashystems.com or call 800.265.7405. Visit our w e b s i t e w w w. a w a s h systems.com. North America’s leader in Fleet Washing Solutions.

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KENWORTH TRUCK COMPANY

First Kenworth ICON 900 Goes to Keim TS

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abetha, Kansas – The first Kenworth ICON 900 Limited Edition was recently delivered to long-time Kenworth customer Keim TS. “We’re celebrating our 60th anniversary this year,” said Stan Keim, President and Owner of Keim TS, which hauls more than 50,000 flatbed and dry van cargo loads per year throughout the lower 48 states. “When I saw the ICON 900, I thought it would be a great way to celebrate who we are and how Kenworth trucks and MHC Kenworth, our dealer, have helped get Keim TS to where we are today.”

Stan Keim’s parents, Glen and DeAnn Keim, started Keim in 1955, and Stan purchased the company in 1997. Today, the fleet operates 210 Kenworths in its 220-truck fleet and operates terminals in Fort Dodge, Iowa; Jasper, Tennessee; Medicine Lodge,

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Kansas; and Braymer, Missouri.

Keim said he plans to keep his new Kenworth ICON 900 at Keim headquarters in Sabetha, Kansas, as part of the company’s driver recruitment and retention efforts..

Keim TS also purchased an additional ICON 900 through MHC Kenworth – Kansas City and is using it as a driver reward truck.

Myron Wiebe, a Keim TS driver for 21 years, was chosen to be the driver of that Kenworth ICON 900.

“It really surprised me. It’s quite an honor that they bought a second ICON 900 and selected me to drive it.

I feel really blessed about it,” Wiebe said.

Wiebe drives 150,000 miles a year and estimated he’s driven over 3 million miles for Keim TS and has traveled to all the 48 lower states. Today, his routes take him mainly through the Midwest, Oklahoma

and Texas, with an occasional trip to Ohio, Wiebe said.

“It’s a pleasure to recognize Myron by giving him a new Kenworth ICON 900 as his ride,” said Keim. “Myron is a model driver and a humble man who does his job well every day. He takes very good care of his truck and keeps it spotless inside and outside. He’s also very diligent about working to achieve excellent fuel efficiency for each Kenworth truck that he’s driven for us.”

Keim TS is very active in its community. About 10 years ago, Stan Keim donated land on top of the hill overlooking the company’s headquarters and – with community support – helped build a superb American Legion baseball field that hosts 40 to 50 games a year, including major tournaments. “It’s a very fan-friendly field, a place to come out and

From left are Sam Keim, Vice President of Sales and Logistics; Myron Wiebe, driver of the Kenworth ICON 900 reward truck (at left); Stan Keim, President and Owner; and Bud Keim, Director of Operations. The truck on the right is the first Kenworth ICON 900 delivered to a Kenworth customer. relax and be on top of the action,” said Keim.

KENWORTH ICON 900 The Kenworth ICON 900 offers 72- or 86-inch sleepers and up to a 600-hp engine. The ICON 900 features a unique chrome hood badge, may be ordered in any color, and is standard with many chrome and stainless steel accessories.

The stunning exterior includes such distinguishing features as stainless steel

fender guards, upgraded headlights, headlamp covers, under-door panels and sleeper panels, grille closeout panel, and a large sun visor.

LED lights mounted under the cab and sleeper panels, and to the front and rear of the stainless air cleaners make the truck visually spectacular when running at night.

The interior features a custom dash plate show-

ing the production number for this limited truck. Also included are high back leather seats with special ICON 900 embroidering to signify the limited edition, the sofa bed is upgraded to leather to match the seats, and the dash surrounds and door pads are chrome.

Contact your Kenworth dealer for more information, and for color and other options or visit www. kenworth.com.

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WOMEN IN TRUCKING

How You Can Find Success Before Breakfast!

BY ELLEN VOIE

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uthor Laura Vanderkam has written numerous books about the traits of successful people. She claims the “key to making myself happy is NOT to be a perfectionist.” In fact, she has researched the traits of successful women and how much time they devote to their careers.

The author was surprised to discover that women who work an average of 35 hours per week earn about $37,000 per year. However, the women in her study who earned in excess of six figures annually averaged 44 hours per week.

That’s only a nine-hour per week difference for an almost threefold increase in salary.

She tracked these women in a typical day and found a few differences that the higher earning women had in common.

Ninety percent of them made time for daily exercise, they watched less than five hours of TV each week (compared to the national average of 34 hours), and they didn’t skimp on sleep, with an average of seven to eight hours of shut-eye each night.

Where did these women

find time for so much sleep and keep a consistent exercise schedule on top of a 44-hour work week?

Vanderkam’s suggestion is to remind ourselves that we have choices and instead focus on what she calls, “high value activities.” In her book, “What Successful People do Before Breakfast”, the author suggests we make our routines start the minute we hop out of bed.

“If it has to happen, then it has to happen first”, Vanderkam claims. Our willpower is much stronger in the morning, so we should focus on the activities that might not get accomplished otherwise. For example, don’t schedule laundry or housecleaning, because these are duties that you can find time for later because they MUST get done.

Vanderkam suggests devoting early morning time to nurturing your career, your relationships, or yourself. Her clients keep a time log of their daily activities and look for slots that allow them to be focused and to make the activity a habit.

Whether it’s exercising, spending time with your children, spouse, pet, or just using the time for meditation or reflection, morning sessions allow you to start the day having accomplished something important to you and your self-development.

If you are interested in changing your morning routine, here are five steps Va n d e r k a m s u g g e s t s adopting.

1. Track your time. The only way to find out how you’re spending your day is to write down your activities. The author suggests tracking an entire week to see where you are wasting your minutes or hours.

2. Determine what would make a perfect morning?

What activities would you want to start your day with? Running, meditating, taking an online class, doing some writing, or reading to your kids are all

things you might want to list as your morning priority.

3. Think through the logistics. How can you make the schedule work?

What changes will you need to make to ensure your activity becomes a habit? Going to bed earlier, setting your cereal and bowl on the table the night before, and laying out your

clothes before you go to bed are all ways to eliminate some morning time wasters so you can focus on your activity of choice.

4. Build the habit. It takes time to build a ritual, so keep working at it and add a little bit at a time.

Maybe get up fifteen minutes early and then thirty minutes after a week or so. Vanderkam suggests

using bribery to get you motivated. Promise yourself something fun once you’ve started sticking to your new routine.

5. Tune up as necessary.

Your circumstances might cause you to adjust your new schedule as needed, but don’t give up on the idea of doing something for yourself before breakfast.

Everyone has the same amount of time each day; it’s how we choose to spend those minutes that separate the high achievers from the rest of the group. Determine what you can eliminate and define your own high value activities and you might just find yourself climbing the corporate ladder more quickly.

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NEWMAN INSURANCE

A Win – Win – Win for Fuel Haulers

BY LINDSEY FOSTER

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new risk management insurance program can prevent accidents, lower premiums, and improve a company’s bottom line.

The concept is simple.

Reduce risk and save money. When fuel haulers have accidents, the costs can skyrocket in a heartbeat. Missed deadlines are one thing. Add a spill to the mix, and the costs of clean-ups can be thousands and even millions of dollars. This is why insurance policies for fuel hauling companies are not only difficult to secure, they can be extremely expensive.

“Some studies indicate that 90 percent of claims are preventable in some fashion,” explains Peter Goyer, Insurance Specialist at Newman, Oliver and McCarten Insurance Brokers Ltd. “Our innovative insurance and risk man-

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agement program allows us to work with clients to help prevent accidents and in turn lower their insurance premiums.”

Fuel hauling companies are highly regulated and highly scrutinized compared to those hauling dry freight. The first stage of this risk management program is to update standard policies and procedures to comply with current government regulations and industry best practices.

With the help of Newman Insurance, the written documentation is formalized and put in place so employees know exactly what to do to prevent an accident and if an accident occurs, the steps to follow to prevent further environmental contamination.

“It’s one thing to sit down and read pages and pages of policies and procedures but it’s even more effective for drivers to have access to hands-on and practical

training,” says Goyer. “Our program, through our insurer, includes an onsite simulator to help train drivers in all conditions.”

The state of-the art simulator creates reallife scenarios that drivers could face at any time such as unpredictable and varied weather conditions, and dodging vehicles, pedestrians, animals, or any other unexpected hazards. This is a unique program for Ontario trucking firms and one that could help their bottom line.

What we do is create a partnership with our clients so they can concentrate on running their companies and we can help develop their risk management programs,” says Goyer. “Our loss prevention specialist assesses current practices and determines what is needed to comply with new regulations. This sys-

tem of checks and balances allows our clients to run a smoother and more profitable operation.”

Fuel accidents can bankrupt trucking companies if they are not protected, which is why risk management is so important.

Newman Insurance is the only broker between Toronto and Kingston to offer this type of program, which Goyer says can reduce downtime by anywhere between 60-70 per-

cent and lower premiums by 5-35 percent.

“This is how we’re different,” adds Goyer. “Rather than reacting to claims we offer a program that helps clients better assess and avoid risks with the potential to reduce or eliminate claims. This program allows clients to save money, remain competitive, be safe, and prevent accidents.”

Peter Goyer is Newman’s Transportation Insurance

Specialist and has 15 years of experience in the industry. He is passionate about his profession and believes in what he calls a client bill of rights, a promise to his clients about serving their exclusive needs. Newman Insurance is based in Belleville, Ontario and has 10 locations across Eastern Ontario. For more information, please visit www.newmaninsurance. ca.

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ANNOUNCEMENT

CVSA Brake Safety Week Around the Corner

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he Commercial Vehicle Safety All i a n c e ’s ( C V S A ) Brake Safety Week will be happening across North America shortly

(September 6-12) as law enforcement agencies will conduct brake system inspections on commercial vehicles.

CSA says also occurring

are outreach and educational efforts by commercial motor vehicle (CMV) inspectors, participating motor carriers and others in the industry.

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HEALTHY LIVING

Dried Fruit For People On The Run

BY BRENDA RICKER

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e get it – when you are on the run it’s tough to eat right 100% of the time. Well here’s a way to maximize your nutri-

tion while you are on the go and prevent and even treat everyday ailments.

A recent study suggested that traditional dried fruits such as apricots, apples, dates, dried figs, raisins and sultanas, and prunes should be included in dietary recommendations.

In addition to providing fiber, dried fruits rank among the top potassium sources. Dried fruits also contain a range of increasingly important bioactive phenolic compounds, as

well as specific vitamins and minerals unique to each fruit. The health effects are complex and they appear to work in many different ways.

DRIED FRUITS HAVE MANY HEALTH BENEFITS. Raisins address Osteoporosis. Often called nature’s candy, raisins are cholesterol-free, low in sodium, high in fiber and totally fat-free. They are one of the richest sources of boron. Dates can help with fatigue. Especially

when feeling exhausted and craving sugary snacks, dates are a great alternative.

The flavonoids in dried apples act as antioxidants and so can help with heart disease. The anthocyanins found in dried cherries may be beneficial for arthritis, gout and postexercise muscle soreness.

Dried apricots, known for addressing high blood pressure, weigh in with more than three times the potassium content of

bananas.

Dried mangos, one of the best tasting dried fruits, are rich in potassium and iron and are known to address colon and breast cancer.

Dried cranberries help treat bladder infections,

prunes are a well-known antidote for constipation, and figs help combat Anaemia. So purchase dried organic fruit whenever possible.

I can be reached at health_you_deserve@yahoo.ca.

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ANNOUNCEMENT

Register Now for 3rd Annual Car & Bike Rally

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r u i s i n , C h r o m e, BBQ, great laughs and live rock music – how could trucking get any better?

The third annual OTA Big Wheels Bike and Car Rally is just around the bend (September 10th at Hockley Valley Resort) and registration is now open for members.

All OTA member motor

bike, hot-rod and classic car enthusiasts and their guests are invited to join us for this one-of-a-kind, easy cruise through the hills and valleys of Ontario. The rally kicks off in the morning from various starting points across the province and ends at Hockley Valley Resort, just a little over an hour from Toronto, for a show ‘n shine contest, BBQ and drinks, networking and live music!

Bring company! Your friends are welcome and inviting coworkers and employees is a fantastic way to reward them for a job well done. You don’t ride or drive? Don’t sweat it. Just sign up for the after party at Hockley. It’s not to be missed.

The past two years have been a huge success that there’s no doubt the third annual Big Wheels Bike & Car Rally will be even livelier.

Go to otarally.ca to register online and to check out pics and videos from our previous two rallies.

Courtesy of OTA.

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NEW PRODUCTS & SERVICES

KENWORTH TRUCK COMPANY

Predictive Cruise Control Now in T680s & T880s with PACCAR MX-13 Engine

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irkland, Washington – Kenworth Predictive Cruise Control is now in production for new Kenworth T680s and T880s specified with the PACCAR MX-13 engine. Available as a factory-installed option, the new Kenworth system combines cruise control with GPS to help deliver optimal fuel economy.* “By anticipating the terrain ahead, Kenworth Predictive Cruise Control ensures that the PACCAR MX-13 engine and the transmission are in the most efficient operating mode to increase fuel economy,” said Kevin Baney, Kenworth Chief Engineer.

Kenworth Predictive Cruise Control is available with Eaton UltraShift® and Eaton Fuller Advantage automated and manual transmissions.

“Kenworth actively develops technologies that will help customers achieve high fuel economy,” Baney said.

The Kenworth Driver Performance Assistant is now standard on Kenworth T680s and T880s spec’d with the PACCAR MX-13 engine. The sys-

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tem is a built-in virtual driver’s coach and a tool to improve driver performance for fleets and owner operators. Drivers receive real-time coaching based on coasting and braking as a means to improve fuel economy.

A point system gives drivers, and fleets, the visual feedback they need to impact improvement. The ‘assistant’ may calculate if they performed at a very high level – 80 percent or more – or it may give them a low score to help indicate where improvement may be made.

Available on Kenworth models utilizing the PACCAR MX-13 engine with

manual transmissions, the Kenworth Driver Shift Aid provides a visual cue – “shift now” light – for when to shift. With engine peak torques at lower RPMs, the system is an excellent tool to help drivers hit the sweet spot in shifting. It even checks for drivability after the shift – which is based on the PACCAR MX-13’s unique engine torque curve and internal fuel map. Shift Aid also recommends skip or split shifting. By keeping the engine in the optimum RPM range, fuel economy is enhanced.

Driver Reward is used by fleets to reward good driving performance with

speed adjustments. When a fleet sees positive fuel economy results from a driver, the vehicle’s cruise speed can be increased. The system uses

fuel economy and percent idle time and the rewards program can be customized by the fleet.

For more information, contact your Kenworth

dealer (www.kenworth. com/find-a-dealer).

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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By anticipating the terrain ahead using GPS, Kenworth Predictive Cruise Control ensures that the PACCAR MX-13 engine and the transmission are in the most efficient operating mode to increase fuel economy.

The Kenworth Driver Performance Assistant is now standard on Kenworth T680s and T880s spec’d with the PACCAR MX-13 engine. The system is a built-in virtual driver’s coach and a tool to improve driver performance for fleets and owner operators.

NEW PRODUCTS & SERVICES

MACK TRUCKS

Control Costs with Pre-Paid Maintenance

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reensboro, North Carolina - Focused on reducing the total cost of ownership for customers, Mack Trucks now offers the option to purchase prepaid preventive maintenance plans based on the revised service intervals announced earlier this year. The maintenance plans are available for all

model year 2011 and newer Mack® models powered

by Mack MP7®, MP8® or MP10® engines.

Mack Premium Maintenance Plans are pre-paid contracts that take the worry and hassle out of maintenance by offering a variety of coverage.

Three different plans are available, offering a range of service from basic oil

changes and 74-point inspections to more indepth maintenance, including service for the exhaust after treatment system, transmission and chassis. By purchasing a pre-paid maintenance plan, customers can lock in today’s parts and labor rates. They can also choose the duration of their maintenance plan.

Customers who purchase a Mack Premium Maintenance Plan are able to quickly and easily schedule maintenance by contacting Mack OneCall™, Mack’s 24/7 service and support network. Customer maintenance can be scheduled and performed at any of the 460-plus Mack dealerships in the U.S. and Can-

ada, offering increased flexibility for the customer.

The Mack Premium Maintenance Plans can be purchased through

any Mack dealership in the U.S. and Canada. For more information, please visit www.MackTrucks. com.

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Mack Trucks has introduced three pre-paid preventive maintenance plans, enabling customers to further reduce their total cost of ownership. Depending on the level of coverage selected, Mack Premium Maintenance Plans cover everything from basic oil changes and 74-point inspections to more in-depth maintenance, including service on the after treatment system, transmission and chassis.

PERMATEX

Permatex® Ultra Synthetic Gasket Maker

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artford, Connecticut - Permatex, a leading innovator in chemical technology for automotive maintenance and repair, has introduced a new advanced formula RTV that is specially designed for use on vehicles with synthetic motor oils.

The new Permatex Ultra Synthetic RTV Gasket Maker is formulated to resist the aggressive chemical properties used in today’s synthetic oils and prevent leak paths commonly associated with synthetic oil applications.

Permatex Ultra Synthetic RTV Gasket Maker can be used as either a formedin-place gasket maker or sealant and is highly

recommended for close tolerances and high performance parts. Applications include oil pans, valve covers, oil pumps, timing gear covers, intake manifold end seals, and more.

Permatex Ultra Synthetic RTV Gasket Maker provides excellent adhesion and flexibility, and maintains a tough, reliable silicone rubber seal. It will not harden, shrink or crack. The gasket maker is also low odor, non-corrosive, non-flammable, and sensor safe. When cured, it creates a flexible seal that resists aging, weathering, and thermal cycling.

Temperature resistance is up to 500° F.

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TIRES & WHEELS

TIRES & WHEELS

Road Alligators Not Fault Of Retreads

BY HARVEY BRODSKY

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f you are a regular reader of the Retread Tire Association articles I write for Ontario Trucking News (OTN), you know that I have been telling you about the economic and environmental benefits of retreaded tires for trucks and all other types of vehicles, including commercial, military, and aircraft applications.

The reason I do this is because I believe in what I write, and I can assure you that there is not enough money in the world to make me tell you something that I don’t believe in myself. I may not be the

most pious guy in town but I value my integrity more than money.

I have been in the retread industry for nearly 40 years and during that time I have seen many major improvements in retreading. Years ago retreading was a way to save money if you couldn’t afford to buy new tires. Then, you had to put up with the fact that they did have higher failure rates than comparable new tires.

However, times change, and the example I like to point out is to ask whether you remember when you bought your first computer. If it didn’t crash about three times every day you wanted to get on your knees and give thanks. As I said, times change, and now think about the last time your present computer crashed. Chances are you can’t even remember. Thanks to advances in technology today’s computers are practically trouble free.

The same improvements have happened in the re-

tread tire industry. Due to new developments in tire technology, rubber chemistry and non-destructive testing methods, today’s retreads produced in top quality retread plants have a failure rate as low as, and very often lower, than comparable new tires!

So why do we still see rubber on the road?

It’s a good question that deserves a good answer.

Rubber debris on our highways (also known as road alligators) is caused by improper tire maintenance, with under inflation being the main cause, followed closely by over inflation, mismatching of tires in dual wheel positions, sloppy tire repairs (plugging without removing the tire from the wheel) tires with less than the legal amount of tread remaining, and trucks being driven severely out of alignment are just the most common examples.

Tires that are improperly maintained will fail and come apart given enough time, and it doesn’t matter if the tire is a retread or

one that has never been in a retread factory.

To blame a retreaded tire for tire debris on highways is the same as blaming a vehicle for an accident caused by a drunk driver.

The blame is simply misplaced.

If you are the owner of a trucking fleet you know that tires are one of your highest expenses behind driver and fuel costs. Not much you can do about paying the driver (even if you are an owner-operator) and not much you can do about the cost of fuel, but when it comes to tires, by using retreads you can probably cut your tire costs by half and sometimes more.

For starters, consider that virtually every major large trucking fleet in the world uses retreads and would not dream of not using retreads since they fully understand how much money retreads save them. Canada Post, Fed Ex, Purolator and the U.S. Postal Service are total retread users and they would

never use them if retreads didn’t deliver the same safety, performance and handling as higher priced new tires.

Second, if you really want to see how much care goes into producing a retreaded tire, let us arrange for you to visit a retread factory near you. There are modern facilities in Canada and they will welcome you with open arms. I promise you will come away convinced that the time has come to reconsider whether or not you should begin using retreads and I’ll bet a bag of Tim Hortons donuts that your visit will make you a believer.

For more information, including a visit to retread factory, or a DVD touring

a retread plant from the comfort of your computer, contact us by telephone at 831.646.5269 or by email, info@retreadtire.org. Alternatively, call me personally at 831.646.5269 or 831.917.6449 seven days a week.

In conclusion, a retread is one of the most environmentally friendly recycled products on the planet.

There is even a U.S. Federal Executive Order (13149) mandating the use of retreaded tires on selected federal vehicles. So, if you love the planet, use retreads.

Harvey Brodsky is Managing Director of the Retread Tire Association and can be reached at info@retreadtire. org.

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MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA

Quality Tire Joins Michelin Commercial Service Network

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reenville, South Carolina - Michelin Americas Truck Tires, a division of Michelin North America, Inc., is pleased to announce that Quality Tire Company will join the MICHELINR Commercial Service NetworkT (MCSN). The family-owned business operates four commercial/retail locations in Salt Lake City, Orem and St. George, Utah, and Billings, Montana, with state-of-the-art service trucks and TIA-certified service specialists. As part of the MCSN, Quality Tire will offer a complete range of services, including repairs, inspection and alignments, MICHEL-

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IN ONCallTM 24/7/365 emergency road service (ERS), and MICHELINR TIRE CARET preventative tire monitoring.

The MICHELIN Commercial Service Network is designed to help fleets maximize uptime and ensure consistent, high quality service from a nationwide franchise network. The addition of Quality Tire brings the MCSN to approximately 600 locations across the United States. Through this network, Michelin provides fleet customers with a comprehensive service package, including online reporting, MICHELIN ONCall E R S, M I C H E L I N T I R E

CARE tire-monitoring program, and access to skilled technicians and

professional equipment, all of which are backed by rigorous certification and audit standards.

Quality Tire will provide professional service to commercial customers with MICHELINR and BFGoodrichR products that include commercial

truck, industrial, farm/ implement, passenger/ light truck, motor home and trailer tires. Quality

“With a 30-year reputation for providing great service, Quality Tire has grown its business into a

Tire operates two Oliver retread plants in Salt Lake City and Billings.

“We are pleased Quality Tire has joined the MICHELIN Commercial Service Network family,” said Ralph Dimenna, Chief Operating Officer for Michelin Americas Tr u c k Ti r e s D i v i s i o n .

best-servicing dealer for our Northern Rockies fleet customers. The addition of MICHELIN ONCall and MICHELIN TIRE CARE to Quality Tire’s portfolio of services will amplify the network’s collective service level for fleets in the region.”

“The MICHELIN Com-

mercial Service Network program fits perfectly within our organization and aligns with our core value of providing our customers with exceptional service and value,” said Scott Hanson, Presid e n t o f Q u a l i t y Ti r e .

“MCSN is unmatched in the market today and gives fleets confidence that their needs will be met consistently and professionally, no matter where they should find themselves in need of service. We are proud to be the newest MCSN member and look forward to providing our mutual fleet customers an outstanding service experience.”

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SECTION FRANÇAISE

PRODUITS D’ARRIMAGE DES CHARGES

Les produits d’arrimage et les bâches sont critiques pour la sécurité routière PAR MAREK KRASUSKI

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’arrimage de la cargaison est une grosse industrie dans le monde du camionnage; aussi grosse, en fait, que celle des freins, car toutes les deux ont le potentiel de causer de sérieuses et parfois mortelles blessures. Une cargaison de bois d’œuvre qui se déverse sur l’autoroute peut être aussi dangereuse pour les véhicules qui suivent qu’une collision avec un camion. L’arrimage, en fait, représente environ 80 pourcent des infractions de cargaison et 13 pourcent de toutes les infractions de service. La gravité des infractions et le sérieux potentiel de danger ont suscité une réponse énergique de la part des autorités régulatrices à la fois aux États-Unis et au Canada. En juin dernier, des inspecteurs des quatre coins du continent ont amorcé l’opération « International Roadcheck », une inspection de trois jours durant laquelle des milliers d’inspecteurs sont sortis en force pour s’assurer de la conformité aux réglementations, pour infliger des amendes aux contrevenants et, dans le cas d’infractions multiples, forcer les chauffeurs et leurs camions à quitter la route. Cette année les inspections ont ciblé l’arrimage de la cargaison, qui passe pour être la catégorie responsable du quatrième plus grand nombre d’infractions horsservice après les freins, les phares et les pneus.

De nombreux produits d’arrimage de cargaison sont disponibles sur le marché, ainsi que de l’information relative aux règles et procédures. Il est crucial de connaître les règlements, évidemment nombreux et détaillés, émis par le Conseil canadien des administrateurs en transport motorisé et chez la FMSCA aux EtatsUnis. Beaucoup d’entre

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eux font référence au guide du conducteur pour l’arrimage des cargaisons, qui rappelle la réglementation, donne des conseils et décrit les procédures pratiques. Le guide explique les meilleures méthodes d’arrimage selon le type de cargaison, et propose des conseils concernant l’usage de cordes, chaînes, et barreaux pour différents types de remorques. L’une des règles cardinales de l’usage de systèmes d’arrimage est de ne pas dépasser la charge maximale d’utilisation, c’està-dire la charge maximale qu’une pièce d’arrimage peut supporter durant le service normal. La charge maximale d’utilisation ne peut pas excéder 44 pourcent de la force vers l’avant d’une cargaison, 50 pourcent de sa force vers l’arrière, ou 25 pourcent de sa force latérale.

Les procédures d’attache représentent une grosse part du processus d’arrimage. Chaque pièce doit être en bon état de marche et sans défaut qui risquerait de compromettre sa charge maximale d’utilisation. Il y a eu un certain débat dans l’industrie au sujet des procédures d’attache, car certains conducteurs affirment que tordre une courroie d’arrimage audessus d’une cargaison aide à réduire les vibrations et donc à mieux sécuriser la cargaison. Les fabricants ont réfuté cette affirmation, cependant, et soutiennent que la force d’une courroie est mesurée en tirant dessus, mais puisque la courroie n’est plus droite, sa pleine force de maintien est amoindrie.

Des mauvaises pratiques d’attache constituent un facteur à risque dans le processus d’arrimage. La qualité des produits constitue un autre risque parce que les défauts sont difficiles à détecter par les agences chargées de faire observer le respect des

normes. Un représentant de l’industrie travaillant pour un grand distributeur national d’équipement de contrôle de cargaison a blagué : « en vérité, je pourrais fabriquer des courroies sur une machine à coudre dans mon soussol. » Car s’il y a de nombreux fabricants de courroies et autres dispositifs d’arrimage, bon nombres d’entre eux sont de qualité médiocre et passent généralement inaperçus – sauf lorsqu’un procès démontre que des mauvaises courroies d’arrimage ont contribué à un accident.

Un climat économique difficile peut inciter certains transporteurs à chercher des prix plus avantageux à l’étranger, ce qui se traduit souvent par des produits de mauvaise qualité. Le résultat de ces stratégies de réduction des dépenses peut être dévastateur pour un transporteur qui se retrouve avec une kyrielle de procès sur les bras. Si des courroies défectueuses sont retracées à un fabricant étranger, c’est le transporteur domestique qui est tenu responsable pour tous les dégâts causés par l’accident. L’idée est que la responsabilité ne dépasse pas les frontières : si un transporteur domestique déverse une cargaison de bois d’œuvre sur la route et que l’accident a pour cause une courroie défectueuse, les autorités vont traquer l’entreprise qui sera tenue responsable.

Une erreur courante que l’industrie cherche à corriger est l’usage de tendeurs élastiques et d’attaches de bâche comme outils d’arrimage.

Même s’ils ont une cote de charge, ces outils ne devraient jamais être utilisés comme des outils primaires pour arrimer des cargaisons. Ils ne devraient être utilisés que pour ce à quoi ils ont été conçus : arrimer des bâches, pas la cargaison. (Les charges

maximales d’utilisation ne sont plus utilisées pour des courroies de bâche ou en caoutchouc).

Avec beaucoup de choix disponibles sur le marché, certaines flottes demandent une couverture de responsabilité aux fabricants réputés pour la qualité de leurs produits. Mais avec un afflux à la fois domestique et international de produits d’arrimage, choisir le bon produit peut être difficile, surtout étant donné que l’adhésion aux organismes ayant des processus de certification indépendants, tels que l’Automotive Manufacturers Equipment Compliance Agency, aux USA, et l’Association canadienne des standards, se fait sur une base volontaire. Evidemment, certains membres de l’industrie hésitent à rendre l’adhésion obligatoire car tous les produits fournis par les fabricants ne sont pas conformes aux standards de l’industrie.

Une large gamme de produits d’arrimage de cargaison est proposée: courroies d’arrimage, chaînes, liants, bâches, poutres/ barres d’étai etc. Kinedyne Canada est un fabricant de longue date et fournisseur de produits d’arrimage, notamment de courroies,

chaînes, treuils et systèmes Kaptive Beam. La gamme complète de leurs dispositifs pour cargaison et leurs caractéristiques est disponible sur leur site www.kinedyne.com.

Bien qu’il soit important de se familiariser avec les réglementations, l’on doit aussi adopter les bonnes procédures. Le mauvais arrimage de cargaison et d’équipement est l’une des infractions les plus courantes. Les courroies, même venant de source réputées, finissent par se détériorer de sorte qu’il faut vérifier l’état d’usure et jeter les produits trop usés.

En plus, les cargaisons en blocs devraient être correctement arrimés contre les murs intérieurs de la remorque pour prévenir les déplacements en cours de route, d’éventuels dégâts suite à un accident et, plus grave encore, la déstabilisation du véhicule.

Une mesure de la qualité des courroies d’arrimage est la résistance à la traction; la pression maximale qu’une courroie peut supporter avant qu’elle ne se brise, s’étire, ou ne fasse défaut. La qualité des sangles, qui dépend du poutrage, tissage, de la finition et des fils utilisés pour les motifs tissés, est critique pour la qualité et

la durabilité de courroies d’arrimage sur les semiremorques. Les facteurs environnementaux ont aussi leur part à jouer. Une longue exposition au soleil peut causer des dommages UV, mais ceci peut être atténué en enlevant les courroies quand elles ne sont pas utilisées ou en les couvrant contre le soleil.

De temps en temps, laver les courroies élimine la crasse et autres particules nocives.

La quête de courroies de qualité peut être accompagnée par des bâches de qualité aussi. Comme pour de nombreux produits d’attache, il y a des fabricants canadiens. Certains fabricants nous mettent en garde, cependant, car des prix faibles sont souvent synonymes de faible qualité. Les sangles pour les bâches en vinyle, par exemple, peuvent être de si mauvaise qualité que les anneaux d’arrimage sont arrachés de la bâche. Bien que ce soit important de sélectionner des étoffes de qualité, il y a d’autres choses auxquelles il faut faire attention. Des doubles sutures en fil de polyester lié chimiquement peuvent renforcer la résistance à la pression et aux rayons UV. PRODUITS >>

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ATLANTIC PROVINCES TRUCKING ASSOCIATION

Programme national de déclaration de vol de cargaison au Canada atlantique

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redericton, NouveauBrunswick – Le Bureau d’assurance du Canada (BAC) s’allie à la GRC et à l’Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) pour mettre en place un programme national de déclaration de vol de cargaison au Canada atlantique.

Le BAC a lancé son initiative visant le vol de cargai-

son en collaboration avec l’Alliance canadienne du camionnage (ACC) en Ontario en 2014. Cette initiative regroupe l’industrie de l’assurance, l’industrie du transport routier, la communauté d’application de la loi et d’autres intervenants afin de sensibiliser le public aux dangers et aux coûts associés au vol de cargaison et de contribuer

à la récupération de biens volés.

Antérieurement, on négligeait souvent de déclarer les vols de cargaison en raison des différents volets du processus de transport routier. Le programme de déclaration de vol de cargaison vise à sensibiliser l’opinion publique à ce crime et à rassembler les divers intervenants pour y

mettre fin.

Un cas qui s’est produit l’été dernier en Ontario illustre bien le succès du programme. La base de données qui est au cœur du programme de déclaration de vol de cargaison a facilité la communication entre les compagnies d’assurance et la communauté d’application de la loi pour restituer

les biens. Cette meilleure communication a conduit à une descente de police au cours de laquelle les policiers ont pu identifier les propriétaires de biens volés d’une valeur d’environ 1,4 million $. « Pour lutter contre le vol de cargaison, nous devons être aussi bien organisés que les criminels. Il est faux de dire que ce crime

ne fait aucune victime.

Il coûte des milliards de dollars à l’économie canadienne, menace la sécurité des Canadiens et a des conséquences sur le plan humain. Cette initiative et ce partenariat renforcé aideront à freiner ce type de crime et à protéger nos concitoyens. » – Amanda Dean, vice-présidente, Atlantique, BAC

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GOUVERNEMENT DE L’ÎLE-DU-PRINCE-ÉDOUARD

Peines plus sévères pour la distraction au volant

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la suite de récentes modifications à la Highway Safety Act (loi sur la sécurité routière), les peines seront plus sévères pour les gens qui seront pris à utiliser un appareil de communication portatif au volant, de dire la ministre des Transports, de l’Infrastructure et de l’Énergie, Paula Biggar. « Il est triste de voir les

collisions sur les routes de l’Île qui auraient pu être évitées si les conducteurs comprenaient les dangers de la conduite avec facultés affaiblies et de la distraction au volant, de dire la ministre Biggar. La distraction au volant est toute aussi sérieuse que la conduite en état d’ébriété.

L’usage du téléphone au volant est dangereux et mortel. »

Selon la nouvelle version de la loi, les amendes pour l’usage d’un appareil de communication portatif au volant passeront de 250 $ jusqu’à 500 $ à 500 $ jusqu’à 1 200 $. Il y a aussi une augmentation prévue pour ce qui est des points d’inaptitude. Les contrevenants recevront maintenant cinq points d’inaptitude au lieu de trois.

Selon les changements apportés au règlement intitulé Graduated Driver Licensing Regulations, les nouveaux conducteurs, dans le cadre de ce programme, perdront leur permis s’ils sont pris à utiliser un appareil de communication portatif au volant. Ils subiront une révocation de permis de 30 jours pour une première infraction, et

pour toute infraction subséquente, ils perdront leur permis pendant une période de 90 jours. « Les médecins voient de première main les résultats de la distraction au volant dans les services d’urgence et la loi est donc un autre incitatif qui encouragera les conducteurs à demeurer concentré sur la route, a indiqué la Dre Jill Cunniffe, présidente de

la Medical Society of PEI. Les conducteurs doivent garder les yeux sur la route, sinon, il risque d’y avoir des conséquences qui marqueront pour la vie. » Pour en apprendre davantage sur les peines pour la distraction au volant ou la conduite en état d’ébriété, visitez le site www.gov.pe.ca/ highwaysafety.

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et imperméabilité. Aussi, ils renforcent les anneaux d’arrimage pour empêcher la bâche de se rompre sous pression.

Load Covering Solutions est une entreprise qui a passé des décennies à concevoir, construire, manufacturer et distribuer des bâches faites sur mesure et des systèmes mécaniques pour une multitude d’applications de transport.

Brian Petelka, un représentant de l’entreprise, s’est confié récemment à Ontario Trucking News au sujet des bâches et nous a offert des conseils sur l’entretien et la qualité des produits. « Ce que vous voulez, c’est un système à faible exigence de maintien. Trop de produits sont construits pour le court terme, tandis que d’autres sont construits pour durer, comme le système de bâche coulissant pour les semi-remorques

ou remorques à plateforme ouverte. La plupart des systèmes ont plus de 70 roues pour un système de 48 pieds. Cela coûte une fortune à remplacer tous les trois ans, tandis qu’un système à 28 roues et une garantie à vie, » a-til affirmé. Petelka à ajouté que le type de bâche idéal - automatique, coulissant de l’avant vers l’arrière, doté d’un rideau latéral coulissant - varie selon l’application, mais il met les utilisateurs en garde: plus la bâche est compliquée, plus il y a de risques qu’elle devienne défectueuse. « Les systèmes électriques requièrent beaucoup d’entretien et les moteurs ne durent pas plus de trois ans. Les bons vieux systèmes manuels sont encore les meilleurs, » dit-il, en concluant qu’un entretien régulier et des bâches bien serrées sont la meilleure solution pour

favoriser la durabilité.

Différents systèmes de bâchage peuvent être opérés soit manuellement, soit automatiquement.

Qu’elles soient conçues pour des déchargeurs, des remorques, ou d’autres applications, elles remplissent des fonctions importantes car elles protègent la cargaison et économisent du temps. Couvrir les cargaisons avec un système de bâchage automatique prend évidemment moins de temps que de les couvrir manuellement.

Les systèmes hydrauliques pleinement automatiques prennent juste 45 secondes, et non 15 minutes comme les opérations de bâchage manuelles. En effet, escalader la cargaison, dérouler la bâche, redescendre sur le côté pour dérouler les courroies et les arrimer, tout cela prend un temps considérable.

En revanche, les systèmes

automatiques épargnent aux conducteurs ces corvées ; ils augmentent leur productivité, et contribuent à leur sécurité. On estime que le choix d’un système automatique plutôt qu’un système manuel permet d’économiser deux heures de travail sur 10 cargaisons. Bien que les systèmes de bâchage de l’avant vers l’arrière soient les plus populaires, les conceptions de côté à côté sont toutes aussi efficace et opèrent selon les mêmes principes et utilisent des bras métalliques pour étirer la bâche et la fixer en place.

Il faut encore souligner le fait que les bâches sont conçues pour couvrir les cargaisons et non supporter leur poids. Il est donc crucial que les cargaisons soient proprement arrimées au préalable, come Petelka le suggérait. Bien que les bâches ne sup-

portent pas le poids de la cargaison, elles sont néanmoins fragiles et devraient donc être entretenues correctement pour prévenir toute détérioration. Les bâches qui se frottent contre les surfaces des murs et des autres remorques dans des conditions d’espace limité vont sans doute se déchirer. Ces bâches devraient être aussi gardées aussi serrées que possible, car leur durée de vie diminue considérablement si on les laisse voler au vent.

En conclusion : qui cherche des bâches à installation automatique ou manuelle ou de l’équipement convenable d’arrimage de cargaison s’engage à un investissement qui en vaut bien la peine dans nos efforts continuels en vue de sécuriser la cargaison, réduire les risques d’accident, et peut être même sauver des vies.

Des doubles sutures le long de la bâche et autour des anneaux d’attache peuvent accroître l’intégrité structurelle.

Des fournisseurs à l’échelle du Canada fournissent des bâches faites sur mesure. Les fabricants utilisent des étoffes en vinyle, en polyéthylène, en toile tendue et en maille non tissé provenant de partout dans le monde pour construire des bâches. Généralement, les produits en vinyle avec des cotes plus élevées sont plus résistants. Un vinyle de 14 onces, par exemple, n’a que la moitié de l’espérance de vie d’un vinyle de 18 onces. Certains fabricants veillent à ne produire que les meilleures bâches possibles, en ne vendant par exemple que des pièces thermoscellées pour garantir une bonne résistance

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“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.”

Toll Free: 800.265.1002 fbc@fbc.ca www.fbc.ca AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING: SALES & SERVICE

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. Inc. 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 CHROME ACCESSORIES

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

Roadking Chrome & Detailing Located in the Roadking Truck Stop Calgary 95¢ Nut Covers • Custom Orders SHOWROOM OPEN 7 DAYS

Wilson Instruments Ltd.

Fil-Mor Automotive & Clutch Products Ltd.

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

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

ITR Canada Inc.

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

“Same-day and weekend funding,

King’s Vape Shop

customized personal service,

Starter Kits • E-Juice • Supplies • “Kick Your Ash” Located in the Roadking Truck Stop Calgary VAPE SHOP OPEN 7 DAYS

equipment leasing.”

4949 Barlow Tr. S.E. Calgary, AB T2B 3B5 Tel: 403.276.7555 www.roadkingchrome.com

4949 Barlow Tr. S.E. Calgary, AB T2B 3B5 Tel: 403.276.7555 www.roadkingchrome.com CLEANING & DETAILING

AUTOMATED LUBRICATION SYSTEMS

DPF Cleaning Specialists

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

5325 Outer Drive Windsor, ON N9A 6J3 Toll Free: 877.373.2580 Tel: 519.737.6005 Fax: 519.737.0005 info@dpfcleaningspecialists.com www.dpfcleaningspecialists.com DRIVESHAFTS

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

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

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

Liquid Capital Midwest Corp.

FACTORING, FINANCE & FOREIGN EXCHANGE

Service, Experience, Technology, Innovation!

Niagara Service & Supply Ltd.

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.

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

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Pat’s Driveline

“Over 30 years of Driveline Manufacturing Expertise”

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

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

Qualification is easy and funding is available same day.”

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

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

2830 Argentia Road, Unit 9 Mississauga, ON L5N 8G4 Toll Free: 888.862.7461 Tel: 905.821.1050 Fax: 905.858.0597 info@beka-lube.com www.beka-lube.com 26 September 2015

Interior Cab/Sleeper Cleaning On-Site • Mobile • Polishes & Supplies Located in the Roadking Truck Stop Calgary OPEN 7 DAYS

4949 Barlow Tr. S.E. Calgary, AB T2B 3B5 Tel: 403.276.7555 www.roadkingchrome.com

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

Grand Financial Management Inc. 43-100 Bass Pro Mills Drive Vaughan, ON L4K 5X1 Toll Free: 877.738.6661 Tel: 905.738.6661 Fax: 905.738.6631 info@grandfin.com www.grandfin.com

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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

Kee Human Resources

“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

riacobelli@liquidcapitalcorp.com www.liquidcapitalmidwest.com FASTENERS, FITTINGS, HOSE & SHOP MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES

F.B. Feeney Hardware “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: 905.405.0616 tfeeney@feeneyhardware.com

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DRIVER SERVICES, RECRUITMENT & EMPLOYMENT

Danatec Educational Services Ltd.

Tel: 519.419.5044 Fax: 855.295.6605

www.feeneyhardware.com

Road King Chrome & Detailing

Roadking Chrome & Detailing

Toll Free: 877.653.9426

Accutrac Capital Solutions Inc.

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

176 Seacliff Drive West Leamington, ON N8H 3Y5

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

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 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 & LUBRICANTS DIRECT

INSURANCE BROKERS

LUBRICANTS

PERMITS & LICENCING DRUG COLLECTION

TIRE BALANCING

TOWING SERVICES

Counteract Balancing Beads

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

••• 730 Permit Services Inc.

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.

3162 Thunderbird Cres.

Burnaby, BC V5A 3G4 Tel: 604.420.4331 Fax: 604.420.4137 Mobil1BC@bluewatergroup.ca www.bluewatergroup.ca FUEL UPGRADERS & ENHANCERS

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

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Erb and Erb Insurance Brokers Ltd. What you want to protect the most.We protect the best!

Xp3 Canada (d.b.a. Repstar Agencies Inc.) Xp3 is an all-in-one, multi-functional fuel upgrader with a 25 year proven track record, upgrading over 4 billion litres of fuel globally every year.

363-63 Goulet Street Winnipeg, MB R2H 0G1 Toll Free: 800.507.4107 Tel: 204.800.1313 Toll Free Fax: 800.905.6942 Sales@Xp3Canada.com info.Xp3Canada.com INSURANCE BROKERS

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

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

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Shell Lubricants

The engine oil that works as hard as you.

910 Louisiana Street Houston, TX 77002 Toll Free: 800.237.8645 www.rotella.com LUBRICANTS (SYNTHETIC)

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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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MISSISSAUGA 6885 Davand Drive, Unit #4 Mississauga, ON L5T 1J5 Tel: 905.670.2208 Fax: 905.670.0208 mdeyo@730permitservices.com

WOODSTOCK

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

TRAILER MANUFACTURERS [ TANKERS ]

A Towing Service Ltd.

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

Bedard Tankers Inc.

PERMITS & SERVICES

C.U.T.C. Inc.

Serving the Transportation industry since 1989.

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

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

TOWING SERVICES

535 Mill Street Woodstock, ON N4S 0A9 Tel: 519.537.8658 Fax: 519.537.7956 jgoff@730permitservices.com www.730permitservices.com

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

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

5785 Place Turcot Montreal, QC H4C 1V9 Tel: 514.937.1670 Fax: 514.937.2190 administration@bedardtankers.com www.bedardtankers.com TRAILER SALES, LEASING, RENTALS & SERVICE

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Sinwal Enterprises Inc.

Fort Garry Industries

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

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 ON-BOARD TRUCK SCALES

Krown Corporate

“Krown offers a superior line of rust inhibiting products and body maintenance programs to help keep your trucks on the road.”

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

Jones Deslauriers Insurance Management Inc. Transportation Insurance Broker/Advisor

2375 Skymark Avenue Mississauga, ON L4W 1Y6 Toll Free: 877.232.9996 Tel: 416.521.6713 Fax: 416.259.7178 michelles@jdimi.com www.jdimi.com

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

The CG & B Group, Arthur J. Gallagher Canada Limited

part of

Cramaro Tarpaulin Systems

“Cramaro, for all your tarping needs.”

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

730 Permit Services Inc.

Package policies for both local and long haul fleets.

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

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

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

CARDINAL

Abrams Towing “Service Across Ontario” 24 Hour Heavy Towing

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

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

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

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••• Smartway Trailer Rentals

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

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“It’s not what you pay; it’s what you GET for what you pay” Transportation, Logistics, Warehousing Insurance, Fleet Safety Management Services Bonds.

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

“AMSOIL, the Premium Choice Diesel Oil”

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Bryson & Associates Insurance Brokers Ltd.

K.B.W. Towing

RUST PREVENTIVE PRODUCTS

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Baird MacGregor Insurance Brokers LP

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

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.actiontowingtrenton.ca0

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

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Transcourt Tank Leasing Toll Free: 866.934.5744

Contacts: Ontario & Eastern Canada

Tony Jelicic tjelicic@transcourt.com TRANSPORT COMPANIES

Gobbo Towing & Recovery Ltd. Load Covering Solutions Ltd. “Keeping You Covered”

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

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

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 September 2015 27

TRANSPORT COMPANIES

TRANSPORT COMPANIES

TRUCK & TRAILER REPAIRS

TRUCK EXHAUST SALES & SERVICE

TRUCK PARTS & SUPPLIES

TRUCK PARTS & SUPPLIES

Dawson International Inc. HanM Transportation Management Services Ltd. 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 gina@hanmtransportation.com www.hanmtransportation.com

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Ontario Truick & Bus Xan Systems Inc. We are a family owned transportation business specializing in temperature controlled and dry freight loads established in and successfully growing since 2003.

16700 Bayview Avenue, Unit 214 Newmarket, ON L3X1W1 Tel: 647.933.2765 Fax: 647.933.2764 www.xansystems.com

Transmission & Differentials at Unbeatable Warranty & Prices, Installed.

Fly-Wheel Machining.

We use genuine Eaton Clutches.

10-470 Collier MacMillan Drive Cambridge, ON N1R 5Y7 Tel: 519.267.3600 emailservice@onttruckbus.com www. onttruckbus.com TRUCK CUSTOMIZING

TRANSPORT TRAINING

A & A Exhaust Systems A one-stop total exhaust and emission solution provider. Our products, services and manufacturing abilities enable us to provide our customers with the highest standards in exhaust parts and services.

480 Grays Road Hamilton, ON L8E 2Z4 Toll Free: 800.461.2495 Tel: 905.578.4303 Fax: 905.578.4381 terrya@aaexhaust.com www.aaexhaust.com

We sell aftermarket replacement hoods, bumpers, doors, grills, headlights, fenders, and skirts on trucks from manufacturers such as Ford, Freightliner, GMC, Mack, International, Kenworth, Mack, Peterbilt, Volvo, Western Star, and more.

3060 Irving Blvd.

Dallas, Texas 75247 Toll Free Tel: 800.938.4654 Tel: 214.630.9929 Fax: 214.630.2543 captdon2@aol.com www.dawsontrk.com

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107 Bellevue Drive, Box 1450 Belleville, ON K8N 5J1 Toll Free: 800.267.1888 Tel: 613.961.5144 Fax: 613.961.1255 or 888.485.6487 Call Karen at 905.212.9898 English or Punjabi Call Monty at 800.267.1888 or 613.961.5144 extn 123

recruiting@itsinc.on.ca www.itstruck.ca

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The Rosdale Group As a transportation and warehousing service provider since 1969, The Rosedale Group, has a proud history of meeting the industry-specific requirements of our customers. We, as a company, have a fundamental belief that our people make the difference in how we consistently deliver total customer satisfaction.

6845 Invader Crescent Mississauga, ON L5T 2B7 Toll Free: 877.588.0057 Tel: 905.670.0057 Fax: 905.696.7373 timd@rosedale.ca or recruiting@rosedale.ca www.rosedalegroup.ca

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Quality Custom

Kee Training Academy “Your Goals Are Our Priority.”

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

TransX Limited

7459 McLean Road Guelph, ON N1H 6H9 Toll Free: 877.787.2679 careers@drivetransx.ca www.drivetransx.ca 28 September 2015

TRUCK DELIVERY

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

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

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

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

••• A family-owned & operated business that has been providing quality repairs & services since 1975.

We operate out of a 14,000 sq. ft. building with 11 bays including a truck & trailer paint bay & 2 sand-blasting bays.

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

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

Texis Truck Exhaust 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

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

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

Just minutes off Hwy 401 @ Exit 526.

CALGARY “Diesel Performance Specialists”

Drive Star Shuttle Systems Ltd. 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

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 mitch@totalexhaust.com www.totalexhaust.com TRUCK LIGHTING & ACCESSORIES

TRUCK EQUIPMENT

Grote Industries Co.

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

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

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

2525 Inkster Blvd.

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

Fort Garry Industries ALBERTA

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TRUCK & TRAILER REPAIRS

M.T.T. Repair Services Inc.

“The strength & commitment of our people provides TransX with the ability to respond effectively & creatively to the needs of our customers & an everchanging economy, & is the primary reason why, year after year, TransX has one of the best performance records in the industry.”

12 Clarke Blvd.

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

WINNIPEG

Fort Garry Industries

MISSISSAUGA

••• International Truckload Services Inc.

MANITOBA

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

LLOYDMINSTER

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

RED DEER

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

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

THUNDER BAY

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

REGINA

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

SASKATOON

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

MANITOBA

Gerry’s Truck Centre

BRANDON

“Your Complete Transportation Business Partner.”

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

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

TRUCK SALES, LEASING, PARTS & SERVICE

TRUCK TIRE SALES & SERVICE

Benson Tire

Surgenor Truck Group

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

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

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one in Kingston, as well as five service

TRUCK TRANSMISSIONS, DIFFERENTIALS & PTO’S

C & R Transmission Service Ltd.

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

13 Anderson Blvd.

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

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affiliates (Belleville, Pembroke, Gatineau, & 2 in Cornwall) providing regularly scheduled maintenance as well as on-call

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EDMONTON 14811-116th Avenue Edmonton, AB T5M 3E8 Toll Free: 800.661.8825 Tel: 780.452.6933 Fax: 780.455.8612

NEW BRUNSWICK

MONCTON

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

sales@gearcentregroup.com www.gearcentre.com

delivery.

MISSISSAUGA

261 Binnington Court

Ontario Regional Office Over 100 Truck Tire Service Centres Across Canada.

Kingston, ON K7M 9H2 Toll Free: 877.548.1101

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

Tel: 613.548.1100 Fax: 613.548.4990 Mike.Gallant@SurgenorTruck.com www.surgenortruck.com

ALBERTA

#3, 7337 Pacific Circle

CALGARY

Mississauga, ON L5T 1V1

7170 Blackfoot Trail SE Calgary, AB T2H 2M1 Toll Free: 800.661.1378 Tel: 403.252.3880 Fax: 403.252.6308 sales@gearcentregroup.com www.gearcentre.com

Toll Free: 844.564.8998 Tel: 905.564.8998 Fax: 905.564.5449 sales@gearcentregroup.com www.gearcentre.com

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 VIDEO RECORDING EQUIPMENT

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ONTARIO

24/7 for roadside assistance, & parts

VEHICLE DELIVERY

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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

Recording System available.

4949 Barlow Trail S.E. (Road King Truck Stop) Calgary AB T2B 3B5 Tel: 403.616.6610 windshieldcam@hotmail.com www.windshieldcam.com

ANNOUNCEMENT

Mack Trucks Historical Museum Curator Honoured with Historian of the Industry Award

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reensboro, North Carolina - Mack Trucks Historical Museum Curator Don Schumaker recently received the Historian of the Industry Award from the American Truck Historical Society (ATHS).

The award recognizes individuals who have been diligent in their pursuit of the history of the trucking industry and was presented to Schumaker during ATHS’ National Convention in York, Pennsylvania.

As curator of the Mack Trucks Historical Museum, Schumaker is responsible for dozens of trucks and exhibits that proudly display the history of Mack Trucks to thousands of visitors each year.

“Don has made sig-

nificant contributions to protecting and promoting the history of Mack Trucks, and we’re proud to see his efforts recognized with the Historian of the Industry Award,” said Stephen Roy, Presid e n t o f M a c k Tr u c k s North America. “Through his decades of service, first as an employee and then as curator of the museum, Don has been a true ambassador for Mack.”

Schumaker joined Mack as a test lab mechanic in December 1957. He earned his engineering degree from Lafayette College while taking night classes and continuing to work at Mack.

After advancing through a number of positions within the test lab, he was named manager of

vehicle performance, a position he held until his retirement in 1995 after 38 years of service.

After enjoying retirement for six short months, Schumaker was back with the Bulldog, joining the Mack Trucks Historical Museum staff in June 1996. He was named co-curator of the museum in 1997 and curator in 2008.

Schumaker has announced his retirement from the Mack Trucks Historical Museum at the end of 2015. Michael Kitsock has been named Schumaker’s successor and has already started work at the museum. Kitsock, a Pennsylvania native, is a former Latin and English instructor with a passion for antique and historic trucks. He is af-

filiated with several antique and historical truck organizations, including the ATHS, Antique Truck Club of America and the Schuylkill Historical Fire Society Museum.

Located at the Mack Customer Center in Allentown, Pennsylvania, the Mack Trucks Historical Museum is a separate, not-for-profit corporation that explores the history of Mack and demonstrates the industryleading manufacturing techniques that have kept Mack at the forefront of heavy-duty trucking.

In addition to the museum, the Mack Customer Center is home to the Mack Heritage Center, a Mack showroom and a performance track where customers can test drive Mack vehicles.

Mack Trucks Historical Museum Curator Don Schumaker (left) recently received the Historian of the Industry Award from the American Truck Historical Society for his diligent pursuit of the history of the trucking industry. Schumaker will retire at the end of 2015, with Michael Kitsock (right) assuming the role of museum curator.

For more information about the museum, including available tour hours, please visit www. macktruckshistoricalm-

useum.org.

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

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ALBERTA

AIRDRIE

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

BROOKS

Flying J Fuel Stop

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

Cinnabon location.

CALGARY

Flying J

11511 – 40th Street SE, Calgary, AB T2H 1L4 Tel: 403.720.0904 Fax: 403.720.4937

ALBERTA

ALBERTA

BRITISH COLUMBIA

GRASSLAND

SHERWOOD PARK

NEW WESTMINSTER

Flying J

Flying J Cardlock

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

WHITECOURT

Hwy 9 & Hwy 36 South, Hanna, AB T0J 1P0 Tel: 403.854.5000

Hwy # 43 & West Mtn. Road, Whitecourt, AB T7N 1S9 Tel: 780.778.3073

3 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 100, Showers (2).

BRITISH COLUMBIA

HINTON

ABBOTSFORD

Flying J Cardlock

LETHBRIDGE

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

LLOYDMINSTER

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Flying J Cardlock

Flying J Cardlock

5109 – 63rd Avenue, Lloydminster, AB T9V 2E7 Tel: 780.875.2990

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

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Flying J Dealer

4949 Barlow Trail SE, Calgary, AB T2B 3B5 Tel: 403.273.4949 Fax: 403.235.5095 7 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 80, Showers (9), CATScales.

DRAYTON VALLEY

Flying J Cardlock

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

EDMONTON

Flying J Cardlock

15609 – 121A. Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5V 1B1 Tel: 780.413.9116

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Flying J Dealer

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

EDSON

Flying J Cardlock

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

FORT MCMURRAY

Flying J Cardlock

345 Sakitawaw Trail, Fort McMurray, AB T9H 4E4 Tel: 780.743.3556

GRANDE PRAIRIE

Flying J Cardlock

9212 – 108th Street, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 4C9 Tel: 780.532.2378 30 September 2015

Flying J Fuel Stop

Flying J Cardlock

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5 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 15, Showers (2), TripPak. Hot food avalable.

8 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 140, Showers (9), Denny’s/Pepperoni’s, CAT Scales, TripPak & Bulk Diesel.

HANNA

8 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 130, Showers (9), CAT Scales, TripPak. Hot food available. Denny’s.

Flying J Fuel Stop

24 Braid St., New Westminster, BC V3L 3P3 Tel: 604.522.6511

Flying J Dealer

294 Kelly Road, Hinton, AB T7V 1H2 Tel: 780.817.1150

4216 – 72nd Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T2C 2C1 Tel: 403.236.2404

50 Pembina Road, Sherwood Park, AB T8H 2G9 Tel: 780.416.2035 Fax: 780.416.2084

Parking for 12, Showers (2).

NANTON

Flying J Fuel Stop 2810 – 21st Avenue, Nanton, AB T0L 1R0 Tel: 403.646.2810 Fax: 403.646.2872 3 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 130, Showers (3), Humpty’s Restaurant and Papa Johns, CAT Scale.

NISKU

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

RED DEER

X

Flying J Travel Plaza

Flying J Cardlock

929 Coutts Way & Sumas Way, Abbotsford, BC V2S 4N2 Tel: 604.855.0665 Showers (1).

ANNACIS ISLAND

Flying J Fuel Stop

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

CHILLIWACK

Flying J Dealer

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

CRANBROOK

Flying J Cardlock

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

CRESTON

Flying J Cardlock

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

DAWSON CREEK

Flying J Cardlock

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

FORT ST. JOHN

Flying J Cardlock

6607 – 67th Street, Red Deer, AB T4P 1A4 Tel: 403.346.2785 Fax: 403.346.2852

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

5 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 26, Showers (4), Pizza and other hot food available.

Flying J Dealer

REDCLIFF

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

RYCROFT

Flying J Fuel Stop

HOPE 63100 Flood Hope Road Hope, BC V0X 1L2 Tel: 604.860.4601 Fax: 604.886.6821 8 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 50 Showers (4), CAT Scales, Subway and other hot food available.

KAMLOOPS

Flying J Dealer

Hwy #49 & 2, Box 73, Rycroft, AB T0H 3A0 Tel: 780.765.3740 Fax: 780.765.3748

175 Kokanee Way, Kamloops, BC V2C 6Z2 Tel: 250.573.3032 Fax: 250.573.7820

Parking for 8, Pizza and other hot food available.

8 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 125, Showers (5).

PRINCE GEORGE 4869 Continental Way, Prince George, BC V2N 5S5 Tel: 250.563.1677 Showers (3).

VANCOUVER

Flying J Cardlock 8655 Boundary Road, Vancouver, BC V5S 4H3 Tel: 604.454.9578

ONTARIO, NORTHERN

KAPUSKASING

Flying J Fuel Stop

5906 Oil Heritage Road, Wyoming, ON N0N 1T0 Tel: 519.854.3249

5 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 40, Showers (4) and hot food available.

QUÉBEC

SAULT STE. MARIE

Flying J Cardlock

BERTHIERVILLE

SCHREIBER

1181 Ave. Gilles Villeneuve, Berthierville, QC J0K 1A0 Tel: 450.836.6581

987 Great Northern Road, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 5K7 Tel: 705.759.8280

Flying J Cardlock

MANITOBA

HEADINGLEY

Flying J Cardlock

Flying J

8 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 150, Showers (9), Denny’s/Pizza, CAT Scales & Bulk Diesel.

PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE

Flying J Fuel Stop Highway 1 East, Portage La Prairie, MB R1N 3B2 Tel: 204.857.9997 Parking for 40.

WINNIPEG

Flying J Fuel Stop 1747 Brookside Blvd., Winnipeg, MB R2C 2E8 Tel: 204.633.0663 Showers (2), TripPak.

Flying J Cardlock 131 Warman Road & Hwy. #59, Winnipeg, MB R2J 3R3 Tel: 204.231.5485 ONTARIO, EASTERN

BAINSVILLE

Flying J Dealer

WYOMING

Flying J Dealer

410 Government Road East, Kapuskasing, ON P5N 2X7 Tel: 705.337.1333 Fax: 705.337.1208

Hwy #17, Schreiber, ON P0T 2S0 Tel: 807.824.2383

4100 Portage Avenue, Headingley, MB R4H 1C5 Tel: 204.832.8952 Fax: 204.832.9104

ONTARIO, WESTERN

SUDBURY 17 Duhamel Road, Sudbury, ON P3E 4N1 Tel: 705.692.5447 ONTARIO, WESTERN

AYR

Flying J

2492 Cedar Creek Road Ayr, ON N0B 1E0 Tel: 519.624.9578 Fax: 519.624.2587 Parking for 30, showers (4), Papa Joe’s & Hot Kettle, CAT Scales.

BRANTFORD

Flying J Cardlock

11 Sincair Blvd., Brantford, ON N3S 7X6 Tel:

ETOBICOKE

Flying J Fuel Stop

1765 Albion Rd. & Hwy #27, Etobicoke, ON M9W 5S7 Tel: 416.674.8665

LONDON

Flying J

3700 Highbury Ave. South, London, ON N6N 1P3 Tel: 519.686.9154 Fax: 519.686.8629

Flying J Dealer

2 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 10.

NAPIERVILLE

Flying J Dealer 1 Rang St. Andre, Napierville, QC J0J 1L0 Tel: 450.245.3539 5 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 10, Showers (1) & hot food available.

SAINTE HELENE DE BAGOT

Flying J Dealer 569 rue Principale, Sainte Helene de Bagot, QC J0H 1M0 Tel: 450.791.2232 Fax: 450.791.2495 6 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 10 Showers (4) and hot food available.

SASKATCHEWAN

DAVIDSON

Flying J Dealer Hwy 11 & Hwy 44 Junction, Davidson, SK S0G 1A0 Tel: 306.567.3222

MOOSE JAW

Flying J Fuel Stop 370 North Service Rd. Hwy #1, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 4N9 Tel: 306.693.5858 6 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 20, Showers (4), Bulk Diesel & hot food available.

6115 4th Line Road, Bainsville, ON K0C 1E0 Tel: 613.347.2433

12 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 230, Showers (15), Denny’s/Pizza, CAT Scales, TripPak, Bulk Diesel.

CARDINAL

MISSISSAUGA

Flying Fuel Stop

Flying J Fuel Stop

1511 Ross Avenue East Regina, SK S4R 1J2 Tel: 306.721.0070

Flying J Dealer 2085 Shanly Road, Cardinal, ON K0E 1E0 Tel: 613.657.3155

LANCASTER

1400 Britannia Road East, Mississauga, ON L4W 1C8 Tel: 905.564.6216 Parking for 80, Showers (3).

Flying J

PICKERING

20382 Old Highway #2, Lancaster, ON K0C 1N0 Tel: 613.347.2221 Fax: 613.347.1970

Flying J Dealer

2000 Clements Road, Pickering, ON L1W 4A1 Tel: 905.428.9700 Fax: 905.428.9633

11 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 110, Showers (9), Denny’s, CAT Scales, Bulk Diesel.

5 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 50, Showers (7).

NAPANEE

TILBURY

Flying J

Flying J

628 County Road #41, RR 6, Napanee, ON K7R 3L1 Tel: 613.354.7044 Fax: 613.354.3796

19325 Essex County Road 42, Tilbury, ON N0P 2L0 Tel: 519.682.1140 Fax: 519.682.9221

12 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 165, Showers (15), Denny’s/Pizza, CAT Scales, TripPak, Bulk Diesel.

6 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 150, Showers (6), Subway, CAT Scales, Bulk Diesel.

REGINA

Parking for 12, Showers (3).

SASKATOON

Flying J 3850 Idylwyld Drive N., Saskatoon, SK S7P 0A1 Tel: 306.955.6840 Fax: 306.955.6846 6 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 85, Showers (4), Denny’s, other hot food available & bulk food.

YORKTON

Flying J Cardlock 191 York Road West, Box 794, Yorkton, SK S3N 2W8 Tel: 306.782.2645 Showers (2).

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

BONNYVILLE

SHERWOOD PARK

GOLDEN

MORRIS

GRAND FALLS

Cougar Fuels Ltd. 5602 – 54th Avenue Bonnyville, AB Tel: 780.826.3043 Fax: 780.826.6353 brentm@cougarfuelsltd.ca www.cougarfuelsltd.ca Convenience store, cardlock & showers.

CALGARY

2525 – 32nd Avenue NE Calgary, AB T1Y 6B7 Tel: 403.291.1233 www.myhusky.ca

RoadKing Travel Centre

Exit 191, 198 Beardsley Road

RoadKing Travel Centre Strathcona Inc.

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

STRATHMORE

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

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

LEDUC

CHILLIWACK

BRITISH COLUMBIA

Woodstock, NB

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.

Strathmore Husky Travel Centre

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

Morris Husky Hwy 75 South, Box 989 Morris, MB R0G 1K0 Tel: 204.746.8999 Fax: 204.746.2611 morrismohawk@yahoo.ca Web: www.myhusky.ca

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

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

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

LLOYDMINSTER

Husky Travel Centre 5721 – 44th Street Lloydminster, AB T9V 0B3 Tel: 780.872.7089 www.myhusky.ca

MEDICINE HAT

Husky Travel Centre 561 – 15th Street SW Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4W2 Tel: 403.527.5561

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

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

Husky Travel Centre

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

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

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

lounge & game room, restaurant, facilities, parking & CAT scale & tire sales

facilities, internet services, showers,

& service.

WINNIPEG

parking & CAT scale.

NOVA SCOTIA

TRURO HEIGHTS

Truro Heights Circle K

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.

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

NEW BRUNSWICK

SICAMOUS

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, full-service islands, drivers’

convenience store, showers, laundry

Petro Canada – Petro Pass Nisku Truck Stop

gmail.com www.murraystruckstop.ca

convenience store, showers, laundry

Dogwood Valley Husky Services

Flood Hope Husky Travel Centre

Driver’s Fax: 506.325.2148 calving.murraystruckstop@

Drivers’ lounge & game room,

MONCTON 27051 Baker Road Hope, BC V0X 1L3 Tel: 604.869.9443 www.myhusky.ca

Tel: 506.328.2994

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

OSOYOOS

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

WOODSTOCK

Murray’s Truck Stop

HOPE

Calgary Husky Travel Centre

NEW BRUNSWICK

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

ONTARIO, EASTERN

ARNPRIOR

Tobique One Stop

Antrim Truck Stop

Exit 115, Perth – Andover, NB Tel: 506.273.9682 Fax: 506.273.9682

580 White Lake Road,

Open 24-7, full-service islands, drivers’

Fax: 613.623.1003

Arnprior, ON K7S 3G9 Tel: 613.623.3003

AULAC

lounge with large screen, restaurant,

Aulac Big Stop Circle K

Toll Free: 866.334.4775

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

jack@antrimwesternstar.com

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

EDMUNDSTON

X

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.

internet.

SALISBURY

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.

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

BELLEVILLE

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

10 Acre Truck Stop

restaurant, convenience store, showers,

902 Wallbridge Loyalist Road

laundry facilities, parking & CAT scale

Belleville, ON K8N 5A2

WAASIS

Tel: 613.966.7017

Lincoln Big Stop Circle K

Fax: 613.962.4495 or Office at

415 Nevers Rd. Waasis, NB E3B 9E1 Tel: 506.446.4444 Driver Fax: 506.446.4455 bigstop_bluecanoe@yahoo.ca Open 24-7, Irving FP Solution I – 24,

613.966.4740 jtombs@gmail.com www.10acre.com Restaurant & Store: Mon-Fri 6 am – 11 pm, Sat 7-8 pm, Sun 7-10 pm, convenience store, hair salon, drug

drivers’ lounge, restaurant, convenience

testing, showers, parking, Esso Card

store, showers, laundry facilities, free

Lock & Retail Diesel, Wifi & Fax, laundry

overnight parking.

facilities & CAT Scale.

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ONTARIO, EASTERN

ONTARIO, EASTERN

ONTARIO, NORTHERN

ONTARIO, WESTERN

ONTARIO, WESTERN

ONTARIO, WESTERN

BELLEVILLE

OTTAWA

SUDBURY

DRUMBO

LEAMINGTON

WOODSTOCK

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

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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

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A Accutrac Capital Solutions Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 7 AC Global Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 4-5

FBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Western & Eastern Trucking News

B Bennetts Service Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Benson Tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Bryson & Assoc. Insurance Brokers Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . 1 BTC Express. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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Gear Centre Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Grand Financial Management Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Great Northern Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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M Ontario Trucking News

N Newman Insurance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Ontario Trucking News

O Ontario Truck & Bus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Ontario Truck Training Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

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R RM2J Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Repstar Agencies Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

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Factoring & Finance Accutrac Capital Solutions Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 7 Grand Financial Management Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 J D Factors Corporation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 3, 43

Fuel Additives Bennetts Service Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Fuel Saving Products Ontario & Western Trucking News

Repstar Agencies Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Western Trucking News

GPS Tracking Systems AC Global Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 4-5 Integrated Training Resources (Vexxar Systems) . . . . 9

Western & Eastern Trucking News Ontario Trucking News

Bryson & Assoc. Insurance Brokers Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . 1 Hallmark Insurance Brokers Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Newman Insurance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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Lubricants Irving Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Lucas Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Eastern Trucking News

Permits & Waivers C.U.T.C. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Rust Preventative Products Krown Rust Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Ontario Trucking News

Satellite Radio Tanker Leasing Transcourt Tank Leasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 44 Tremcar Industries Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 38

Western & Eastern Trucking News

Theft Prevention Products Tire Sales & Service Benson Tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Ontario Trucking News

Ontario Truck & Bus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Ontario Trucking News

Truck Exhaust Texis Truck Exhaust. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 18

Ontario Trucking News

Truck Parts & Accessories Dawson Truck Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Traction Truck Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

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Truck & Trailer Repairs M.T.T. Repair Services Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 4-5 TruckPro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

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Video Recording Equipment Windshield Cam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

X Xan Systems Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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Truck & Trailer Repairs

W Wilson Instruments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Wilson Truck Lines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Windshield Cam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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The Fuel Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

V Vulcan On-Board Scales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

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Tanker Manufacturing, Sales & Service

T Texis Truck Exhaust. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 18 The Fuel Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 The Rosedale Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Traction Truck Parts & TruckPro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Transcourt Tank Leasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 44 TransX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Tremcar Industries Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 38

Gear Centre Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Sirius XM Canada Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Ontario & Western Trucking News Western Trucking News

S Siemens Transportation Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Sirius XM Canada Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Diesel Spec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Insurance Brokers

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M.T.T. Repair Services Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 4-5

Diesel Performance Products

Fuel Upgraders & Enhancers

K Laidlaw Carriers Van GP Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Lucas Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Great Northern Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Businesses For Sale

RM2J Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

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Krown Rust Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Batteries

BTC Express. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Carmen Transportation Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Day & Ross Transportation Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 HanM Transportation Mgmt Services . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 International Truckload Services Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 J-Line Transport Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Siemens Transportation Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 The Rosedale Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 TransX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Wilson Truck Lines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Xan Systems Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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J D Factors Corporation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 3, 43 J-Line Transport Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Flo Components Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Employment Opportunities

FBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Fil-Mor Automotive & Clutch Products Ltd. . . . . . . . . 19 Flo Components Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Integrated Training Resources (Vexxar Systems) . . . . 9 International Truckload Services Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Irving Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

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Drivetrains

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Hallmark Insurance Brokers Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 HanM Transportation Mgmt Services . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Wilson Instruments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Fil-Mor Automotive & Clutch Products Ltd. . . . . . . . . 19

D Dawson Truck Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Day & Ross Transportation Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Diesel Spec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

A/C Sales & Service Automated Lubrication Systems

C C.U.T.C. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Carmen Transportation Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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EMPLOYMENT

HEALTH & FITNESS

Backpacks: Pack it Light, Wear it Right

BY DR. GEORGE TRAITSES

T

he following patient information will teach children and their parents the importance of properly using their backpacks, helping them avoid injury.

Kids think it’s “cool” to strap on their backpacks and head out to school.

But if they don’t know exactly how to choose, load, lift and wear them – these all-important accessories can be a pain in the back. Literally. Not to mention the neck, head, and shoulders.

Backpacks Can Affect Your Children’s Health Carrying a heavy load that is unevenly or improperly distributed can result in poor posture; and even distort the spinal column, throwing it out of alignment. This can cause muscle strain, headaches, back, neck and arm pain, and even nerve damage.

For example, a heavy backpack carried on one shoulder, forces the muscles and spine to compensate for the uneven weight. This places stress on the mid and lower back, and may increase the likelihood of back problems later in life.

PREVENTION IS KEY. Here are a few point-

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ers to help you help your school age children carry their load comfortably and safely.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT BACKPACK. Forget leather! It looks great, but it’s far too heavy.

Go for vinyl or canvas.

Pick a pack that has two wide, adjustable, padded shoulder straps, along with a hip or waist strap, padded back and plenty of pockets. Make sure the pack fits properly, is not too snug around the arms and under the armpits, and that its size is proportionate to the wearer’s body.

PACKING IT PROPERLY. They’re not moving out!

Make sure your children’s packs contain only what is needed for that day, and that the weight is distributed evenly. It’s a good idea to know roughly what each item weighs. The total weight of the filled pack should be no more than 10 to 15 per cent of the wearer’s own body weight. Pack heaviest objects close to the body, and place bumpy or odd shaped ones on the outside, away from the back.

PUTTING THE BACKPACK ON. It’s a good idea to help young children with this,

at least the first few times.

Put the pack on a flat surface, at waist height. Slip on the pack, one shoulder at a time and then adjust the straps to fit comfortably. Remember when lifting a backpack, or anything, to lift using the arms and legs and to bend at the knees.

THE RIGHT WAY TO WEAR A BACKPACK.

Both shoulder straps should be used, and adjusted so that the pack fits snugly to the body, without dangling to the side. Backpacks should never be worn over just one shoulder. You should be able to slide your hand between the backpack and your child’s back. The waist strap should also be worn for added stability.

PACK IT LIGHT. WEAR IT RIGHT. More than 50 per cent of young people experience at least one episode of lower back pain by their teenage years. Research indicates that this could be caused, to a great extent, by improper use of backpacks.

If your child does complain of back pain, numb-

ness or weakness in his or her arms and legs, get help to prevent future problems.

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

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Traction Locations www.traction.ca

ALBERTA

ALBERTA

BROOKS

MEDICINE HAT

NAPA Auto Parts

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

CALGARY

PEACE RIVER

Traction Calgary

Peace Truck & Trailer Ltd.

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

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

EDMONTON

RED DEER

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

EDMONTON NORTH WEST

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.

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

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE

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

SUNDRE

Safari Manufacturing Inc. (Partco Truck Parts)

Pelican Automotive 2330 Pelican Business Park Wabasca, AB T0G 2A0 Tel: 780.891.3600

Traction

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

BURNS LAKE

CHETWYND

HIGH PRAIRIE

Gear-O-Rama Supply Ltd.

High Prairie Truck & Trailer Ltd.

4876 North Access Road Chetwynd, BC V0C 1J0 Tel: 250.788.2255

120 North Street Hinton, AB, T7V 1S8 Tel: 780.865.8800

KAMLOOPS

WINNIPEG

MARKHAM

WINDSOR

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

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

Premium Truck & Trailer 1875 Kryczka Place Kamloops, BC V1S 1S4 Tel: 250.374.3100

KELOWNA

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

200 Oak Point Highway Winnipeg, MB R2R 1V1 Tel: 204.956.9490 N. W. TERRITORIES

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

Traction Yellowknife

PORT MCNEILL

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

PRINCE GEORGE

NAPA – PG

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

QUESNEL

NAPA Traction

SMITHERS

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

YELLOWKNIFE 114 – 314 Old Airport Road Yellowknife, NT X1A 3T2 Tel: 867.669.6272 ONTARIO

BANCROFT

M&M Gas Diesel & Truck Parts 27523 Highway 62 South Bancroft, ON K0L 1C0 Tel: 613.332.5474

BARRIE

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

KENORA

D & S Auto

MANITOBA

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

BRANDON

LONDON

Truck Zone Inc.

Taurus Heavy Duty Ventures Ltd

Traction Brandon

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

2703A Kilpatrick Avenue Courtenay, BC V9N 6P4 Tel: 250.871.1191

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

LLOYDMINSTER

Traction

Central Valley Truck Service Ltd.

Smithers Parts & Service

Polar Park Automotive

NAPA Auto Parts 4236A

ONTARIO

WABASCA

GRANDE PRAIRIE

HINTON

ONTARIO

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

BRITISH COLUMBIA

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

MANITOBA

7 West Road Industrial Park, Sundre, AB T0M 1X0 Toll Free: 800.372.7826 Tel : 403.638.3414

36 Riedel Street Fort McMurray, AB T9H 3E1 Tel: 780.791.3000

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

BRITISH COLUMBIA

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

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MISSISSAUGA

Traction

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SASKATCHEWAN

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

Unified Auto Parts Inc.

MITCHELL

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

NEW LISKEARD

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

NORTH BAY

Service 1 Mufflers & More 400 D Kirkpatrick Street North Bay, ON P1B 8G5 Tel: 705.497.0404

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

SUDBURY

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

THUNDER BAY

Tractor Trailer Service 64 South Water Street 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

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

PRINCE ALBERT

Unified Auto Parts Inc. 365 – 36th Street West, Unit 7 Prince Albert, SK S6V 7L4 Tel: 306.764.4220

REGINA

Traction Regina 405 Park Street Regina, SK S4N 5B2 Tel: 306.721.8333

SASKATOON

Traction Saskatoon 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

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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

BRITISH COLUMBIA

CHILLIWACK

Lickman Truck & Trailer Parts & Service Ltd.

KELOWNA

Central Valley Truck Services

FORT SASKATCHEWAN

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

Fort Truck Service Centre (Applecart Logistics Inc.)

Total Truck Ltd.

GRANDE PRAIRIE

Bradvin Trailer Sales Ltd. 10920 – 87th Avenue Grande Prairie, AB T8V 8K4 Toll Free: 800.665.0509 Tel: 780.539.6260

PRINCE GEORGE 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 MANITOBA

LA CRETE

BRANDON

Schellenberg Heavy Equipment

RCB Truck & Trailer Repair

10704-99 Street La Crete, AB T0H 2H0 Tel: 780.928.3406

5600 Richmond Ave East Brandon, MB R7A 7L5 Tel: 204.729.9172

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.

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

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

NEW BRUNSWICK

PEACE RIVER

ST-JACQUES

Peace Truck & Trailer Ltd.

L.C.D. Entreprise Ltée

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

460 chemin Mont Farlagne St-Jacques, NB E7B 2X1 506.736.6310

SUNDRE

SUSSEX

Partco Truck Parts & Service 20 West Road Industrial Park Box 1187 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

HANOVER

ALMA

MANIWAKI

Suspension Turcotte Alma Inc.

Ressorts Gendron

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

970, av. Bombardier Alma, QC G8B 2V8 418.668.4501

259, boul. Desjardins Maniwaki, QC J9E 2E4 819.449.1611

NEW GLASGOW

Serge G & D Repair Inc.

Robby’s Tractor Trailer Services Limited

306 Mackay Crescent Fort McMurray, AB T9H 4E4 Tel: 780.743.5566

McGibbon Diesel Ltd. 11 Jones Court Sussex, NB E4E 2S2 506.433.4814 506.433.5611

TRACADIE-SHEILA

Boudreau Développement 2000 Ltée 2778 rue Principale Tracadie-Sheila, NB E1X 1G5 506.394.2000

4852 Plymouth Road New Glasgow, NS B2H 5C5 902.564.9344 ONTARIO

BOLTON

Bolton Truck & Trailer 1 Simpson Road Bolton, ON L7E 1E4 Tel: 905.951.9111

BOURGET

J. B. Mobile Mechanic Inc 1891 Russell Road Bourget, ON K0A 1E0 Phone: 613.487.4171

CALEDONIA

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

COURTLAND

Herc’s Truck Service & Repair Ltd. 50 County Road 3 Courtland, ON N0J 1E0 Tel: 519.544.5766 or 519.842.3321

DOWNSVIEW

North Keele Auto Truck & Car Repair Centre Ltd. 3915 Keele Street Downsview, ON M3J 1N6 Tel: 416.638.5963

ELMIRA

Thur Heavy Truck & Trailer Repair 270 Arthur Street North Elmira, ON N3B 2Z5 Tel: 519.669.8420

ESSEX

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

ETOBICOKE

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

GOULAIS RIVER

Goulais River Truck & Tractor Ltd.

TWO HILLS

NOVA SCOTIA

Two Hills Auto & Industrial Supply Ltd.

90 Highway 552 East Goulais River, ON P0S 1E0 Tel: 705.649.4788

DIGBY

HAMILTON

4909 55th Avenue Two Hills, AB T0B 4K0 Tel: 780.657.3304 36 September 2015

Fleetline Parts & Service Ltd.

211 Conway Rd., Hwy 303, Box 130 Digby, NS B0V 1A0 902.245.5833

QUÉBEC

Hwy #4 Truck Service Ltd.

DELTA 101 – 7063 Venture Street Delta, BC V4G 1H8 Tel: 604.940.9545

QUÉBEC

HEBBVILLE 15321 Highway 3 Hebbville, NS B4V 6X4 902.530.3580

Walker Heavy Duty Ltd.

ONTARIO

Mailmans’ Truck-Pro Centre Ltd.

Bay 26 – 43915 Industrial Way Chilliwack, BC V2R 3A4 Toll Free: 877.772.6255 Tel: 604.793.9660

Mobster Mechanical Inc.

11401-85 Avenue Unit #11 Fort Saskatchewan, AB T8L 0A9 Tel: 780.998.5030

NOVA SCOTIA

Barton Truck Centre Ltd. 483 Rennie Street Hamilton, ON L8H 3P6 Tel: 905.544.2626

HEARST 214 Highway 11 East Hearst, ON P0L 1N0 Tel: 705.362.5633

KAPUSKASING

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

KEENE

Keene Truck Inc. 15 McCallum Place Keene, ON K0L 2G0 Tel: 705.295.4444

MISSISSAUGA

AMOS

MATAGAMI

Atelier KGM Inc.

R.M 2000 Inc.

671 Avenue du Parc Amos, QC J9T 4M1 819.732.8105

3125-A, boul. Industriel, C.P 1000 Matagami, QC, J0Y 2A0 819.739.2000

ANJOU

Les Pros du Camion 7887, rue Grenache porte 39 Anjou, QC H1J 1C4 514.643.3037

BAIE-COMEAU

MONT JOLI

Garage TGB/CF 1000 rue Piché,C.P. 742 Mont Joli, QC G5H 3Z2 418.775.9484

MONT-LAURIER

Équipements Industriels BDL (Baie-Comeau Inc.)

Les Ateliers de Réparation B & R Ltée

27, rue William Dobell Baie-Comeau, QC G4Z 1T6 418.296.3334

354, boul. des Ruisseaux Mont-Laurier, QC J9L 0H6 819.623.2457

BOUCHERVILLE

MONT-SAINT-HILAIRE

Quickfix Truck Trailer Repairs

Ressorts Rive-Sud Ltée

Marick Diesel Inc.

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

1570C, boul. Montarville Boucherville, QC J4B 5Y3 450.641.1304

849 chemin Benoît Mont-Saint-Hilaire, QC Tel : 450.714.0633

NEW LISKEARD

CHAMBLY

Pioneer Diesel 2008 Ltd. 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

THUNDER BAY

Tractor Trailer Service 64 South Water Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6T3 Tel: 807.345.5882

VERNER

Mobile Mechanical Services 11769 Hwy 64 Verner, ON P0H 2M0 Tel: 705.594.1319 P.E.I.

SUMMERSIDE

Palmer Automotive & Truck Centre 3979, Read Drive, Route 1A Summerside, PE C1N 4J8 Richard Palmer 902.436.6838

Atelier Spécialisé GES Inc. 3000 Boulevard Industriel Chambly, QC J3L 4X3 514.815.3114

CHICOUTIMI

Centre du Camion Pro-Cam Saguenay Inc. 160, rue des Routiers Chicoutimi, QC G7H 5B1 418.693.0123

DANVILLE

Services Mécaniques R.S.C. 1436 Route 116 Danville, QC J0A 1A0 819.839.2444

DOLBEAU-MISTASSINI

Centre de Pièces Industrielles Mistassini 280, rue de Quen Dolbeau-Mistassini, QC G8L 5N1 418.276.1212

LASALLE

Ressorts Lasalle Inc. 2051, rue Lapierre LaSalle, QC H8N 1B1 514.365.8176

LAURIER-STATION

Atelier Génytech Inc. 125, rue Olivier Laurier-Station, QC G0S 1N0 418.728.4242

LAVAL

MONTMAGNY

Chabot Carrosserie Inc. 264, chemin des Poirier Montmagny, QC G5V 4S5 418.234.1525

MONTRÉAL

Ressorts Universel Inc. 11500, 55ème Avenue Montréal, QC H1E 2K1 514.648.0820 —

Ressorts Montréal-Nord Ltée 8065, Henri-Bourassa Est Montréal, QC H1E 2Z3 514.643.1121

NOTRE-DAME-DU-BONCONSEIL

REMBEC 1500, chemin Quatre-Saisons Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Conseil, QC J0C 1A0 819.336.5285

QUÉBEC

Drolet Ressorts Inc. 1275, rue de l’Ancienne Cartoucherie Québec, QC G1N 1X8 418.687.5222

QUÉBEC

Edgar Blondeau Inc. 2490, ave Dalton Québec, QC G1P 3X1 418.651.6880

QUÉBEC

Ressorts Industriels Inc. C.T. CAM

(secteur Vanier) Suspension Illimitée Inc.

3850, boul. Leman Laval, QC H7E 1A1 450.661.5157

1000, Avenue Galibois Québec, QC G1M 3M7 418.681.2226

LES COTEAUX

RIVIÈRE-DU-LOUP

Potvin Mécanik Inc.

Garage TGB/CF

329 Montée du Comté Les Coteaux, QC J7X 1A8 450.267.0166

640, boul, Armand-Thériault Rivière-du-Loup, QC G5R 1V2 418.775.9484

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QUÉBEC

QUÉBEC

ROUYN-NORANDA

SAINT-JEAN-SUR-RICHELIEU

Centre du ressort Lamarche Inc 600 Boul. Teminscamingue, C.P. 1082 Rouyn-Noranda, QC J9Y 0G4 819.762.0955

SAINT-ANDRÉ-AVELLIN

Garage Benoit Trudeau Inc.

Atelier de Soudure et Suspension St-Jean Inc.

795, ch. Du Grand-Bernier N. Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC J3B 8H7 450.349.5893

SAINT-LAURENT

St-Laurent Suspensions Inc.

157, route 321 Sud St-André-Avellin, QC J0V 1W0 819.983.1260

1142, rue St-Amour St-Laurent, QC H4S 1J2 514.336.1910

SAINT-EUSTACHE

Ressorts D’Auto et Camion Rock Inc.

Ressorts Juteau Inc 216, rue Poirier # 6 St-Eustache, QC J7R 6B1 450.472.2340

SAINT-GEORGES

Kevin Busque Inc. 2120, 95ième rue St-Georges, QC G5Y 8J3 418.226.0721

SAINT-JANVIER

Ressorts Mirabel Inc. 14210, boul. Curé Labelle Saint-Janvier, QC J7J 1B1 450.434.4111

SAINT-ROMUALD

2090, 5ième rue Centre Industriel St-Romuald, QC G6W 5M6 418.834.1010

SALLABERRY-DEVALLEYFIELD

Mécamobile Inc.

623, rue Gaétan Sallaberry-de-Valleyfield, QC J6S 0A7 450.371.5921

QUÉBEC

QUÉBEC

SASKATCHEWAN

SEPT-ÎLES

YAMACHICHE

MOOSE JAW

Centre du Camion Pelletier (Sept-Îles) Inc.

Garage M. St-Yves

Golden West Trailer & Equipment Ltd.

374, avenue Jolliet Sept-Îles, QC G4R 2B2 418.962.5225

SOREL-TRACY

211, rue Ste-Anne Yamachiche, QC G0X 3L0 819.296.2122 SASKATCHEWAN

BATTLEFORD

Mécanique Générale MPC RiveSud Inc.

Finning International Inc.

300 Monseigneur Desranleau Sorel-Tracy, QC J3P 7Y6 450.742.2764

391 Yellowhead Alley Battleford, SK S0M 0E0 Tel: 306.445.6151

STANSTEAD-EST

ESTEVAN

Mécanique et Soudure MF Inc.

Finning International Inc.

270 chemin McIntyre Stanstead-Est, QC J0B 3E0 819.876.7997

Hwy 39 East Estevan, SK S4A 2A6 Tel: 306.634.3311

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

REGINA

Finning International Inc. 2351 Albert Street North Regina, SK S4P 3C6 Tel: 306.564.6464

SASKATOON

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

TROIS-RIVIÈRES

HUMBOLDT

Garage M. St-Yves

Prairie Diesel Inc.

AG-Line International Limited

8560, boul. Parent Trois-Rivières, QC G9A 5E1 819.374.1122

210, 8 Avenue Humboldt, SK S0K 2A0 Tel: 306.682.2900

103-3240 Idylwyld Drive North Saskatoon, SK S7L 5Y7 Tel: 306.933.1115 —

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VAUDREUIL-DORION

KINDERSLEY

Mécamobile Inc.

Finning International Inc.

Finning International Inc.

112 route 113 nord Senneterre, QC J0Y 2M0 819.737.4275

950 Valois, suite 160, Vaudreuil-Dorion, QC J7V 8P2 450.218.0790

1014-8th Avenue West Kindersley, SK S0L 1S0 Tel: 306.463.3797

2215 Faithfull Avenue Saskatoon, SK S7K 1T8 Tel: 306.382.3550

Garage Alain Bernier

SASKATCHEWAN

SWIFT CURRENT

Finning International Inc. 2635 North Service Road West Swift Current, SK S9H 5L4 Tel: 306.773.3240

TISDALE

Finning International Inc. Hwy. 3 West Tisdale, SK S0E 1T0 Tel: 306.873.2613

WEYBURN

Southern Industrial & Truck Ltd. 300 Hwy 13 South Service Road Weyburn, SK S4H 2K7 Tel: 306.842.2422

YORKTON

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

WHITEHORSE

Kulan Mechanical 7 Laberge Road Whitehorse, YK Y1A 5Y8 Tel: 867.333.9952

TTSAO Expands Board of Directors

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amilton, Ontario – The Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO) has appointed three new people to their current Board of Directors. The new Board of Directors include Ed Popkie, President of 5th Wheel Training Institute, Mike Millian, President of the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) and Charlie Charalambous (Risk Services, Training Team Leader) of Northbridge Insurance.

The TTSAO is currently working on a number of projects with government and industry as membership interest and growth continues with both “for hire” and private carriers as well as associate members and insurance professionals.

At a recent Board of Directors meeting in Sudbury, Yvette Lagrois, President

of the TTSAO commented on the expansion of the board. “As our association continues to grow and prosper, we need to expand our board of Directors to best

represent our industry and membership.”

“Adding other seats that reflect education, insurance and private fleets, and the quality of the people select-

ed speaks volumes about our commitment to growth and success as we move forward, Yvette added.

For More Information, Please Contact:

Yvette Lagrois – President, TTSAO – TTSAO office at 866.475.9436 or OTTA office at 800.753.2284 or via email at Yvette.lagrois@otta.ca.

Charlie Charalambous –

Director of Public Relations, TTSAO – Northbridge Office at 800.265.7173 or by cell at 416.473.3986 or via email at charlie.charalambous@ nbfc.com.

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EMPLOYMENT

TREMCAR

Tremcar Manufactures Aviation Refueler Cargo Tanks

F

ounded in 1918, the company has always worked within the transportation sector. For the past seventy (70) years we have specialized in Tank Truck & Tank Trailer manufacturing for the Petroleum industry.

Today Tremcar is a supplier to most Canadian Major Oil companies, common c arrie rs, i ndependen t dealers and the Department of National Defense. In the past thirty (30) years they have added a long list of satisfied

American customers as well as in other countries. Tremcar’s Speciality Vehicle Department is well known

for quality aviation refueling units and has been involved in many technological developments in the aviation

field. A well-equipped service department handles all servicing require-

ments for Tremcar tanks and general service work.

Quality, workmanship

and engineering skills are obvious areas of interest in selecting a manufacturing firm.

The Tremcar Aviation Refueler is designed for efficient safe aircraft fueling and defueling at

airports where underground hydrant system is not in use. The refueler is designed to incorporate the latest technology, using industry-standard components.

GOVERNMENT RECOGNITION FOR QUALITY Tremcar Inc. is designated by Measurement Canada, as an inspector to carry out inspections pursuant to the Weights and Measures Act, to inspect and certify devices in the liquid petroleum trade sector, including aviation refuelers as well as devices in other trade sectors. Tremcar refuelers meet the stringent requirements of both the Canadian and US Departments of Transportation, as well as being built to the pertinent FAA, ASME, SAE, API, NFPA and NTTC Requirements and Recommended Practices.

Our London facility specializes in Aviation Refuelers and equipment.

Currently we are completing a fleet of 26 Aviation refuelers for the Canadian Department of National Defence at this facility.

This facility is registered with all pertinent regulatory agencies.

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New Members

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ruckPro is proud to announce 2 new members in the network: Schellenberg Heavy Equipment in La Crete, Alberta and Marick Diesel Inc. in Mont-SaintHilaire, Quebec.

TruckPro has more than 100 se r v ice s ce n tr e s, which makes it the largest network of heavy vehicle repair centres in Canada.

Consult the website to see all their services available at www.truckpro.ca.

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HEALTHY TRUCKER

Setting Yourself up for Long Term Success

BY MELODIE CHAMPION

I

truly believe that in life people are too focused on the destination and not enough on the journey. The same can be true on the path to reaching a healthy weight-loss goal. I believe our attention and energy should be concentrated on the journey of learning, making mistakes, and discovering new things. That is where the true rewards, the truly important pieces of life lie. Take your time and enjoy learning how to read nutrition labels, cooking a healthy meal, learning a new exercise, or just enjoying the fresh air while walking around the block. Taking pleasure in these little things will set you up for long term success while enjoying the ride!

COMMIT TO YOUR NEW LIFE Permanent weight loss takes time and effort and a lifelong commitment.

Make sure that you’re ready to make permanent changes and that you do so for the right reasons.

If goals and expectations are realistic, staying committed becomes possible.

Being committed to a fit life is not supposed to

look perfect either. It has its ups and downs, but by accepting those and continuing on, we can maintain the commitment.

GET SMART It may seem obvious to set realistic weightloss goals, but do you really know what’s realistic? Make sure that your goals are SMART: specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and timely. An e x a m p l e o f a S M A RT goal is aiming to walk for 30 minutes a day, five days a week for the next three months, and logging your results. Another SMART goal may be to lose 1-2 pounds a week in 4 months to lose a total of 25 pounds by eating more greens and keeping a food journal.

EASY DOES IT Diets cause weight loss, not the means to maintain that weight loss. That’s especially true for extreme diets. How long could you live on cabbage soup or broccoli and boiled chicken? This kind of approach is too extreme and is a set up for failure. Sooner or later you fall back on the behaviors that led to the weight gain in the first place. So make sure you enjoy the food you’ll be eating and the exercise you’ll be doing during your weight loss. You should plan on doing it for the rest of your long and healthy life. It doesn’t have to be difficult or complicated!

GET READY Preparation is the key to success. If you take the time once a week to plan and prepare your meals and pack your gym bag you won’t be caught off guard during your busy day with no food and having to stop at the fast food restaurant or skip a

workout. Choose a day that is convenient for you to prepare and cook a few healthy meals to set you up for the week. Sunday afternoons work best for me. I make a big pot of soup or stew, cook up 5 chicken breasts, measure out salad and hard boil a carton of eggs. The more you prepare ahead of time,

the better prepared you are when the rush of the week begins. I also pack my gym bag with enough workout wear to last a week. Don’t forget to pack a towel, shoes, iPod, water bottle and a good attitude!

Don’t Forget To Have Fun This is a lifestyle change, not a search for the perfect diet! Enjoy the journey. If

getting in to the kitchen is intimidating, have someone show you around or take a beginner cooking class. Try a new fruit or vegetable you have never tried before (I just tried a dragon fruit for the first time and loved it!). Sign up for a new exercise class at the local gym or find a workout on YouTube.

Keep it fun and change it up often to keep yourself challenged and interested! You can do this and Healthy Trucker is always here to help!

Melodie Champion, CHC, AADP, PTS is Nutritionist and Health Coach for Healthy Trucker and can be reached at www.healthytrucker.com.

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EMPLOYMENT

THE COMPLACENCY COACH

Key to a Successful Career May Be Inside You

BY BRUCE OUTRIDGE

W

hen people are asked what makes them successful often they talk about the education they received in their lifetime.

This is due to the fact that education has been driven in to us as the key ingredient in a successful life and career. With this thought process those of us that may not have gone as far in our formal education may feel as though we don’t have the tools to do the things we would like in our career, so we stop and settle for the position that seemed the easiest to attain. My question then is whether education is really the factor that moves us forward?

I love biographies, especially if they are of popular entrepreneurs such as Richard Branson and others. In reading many of the stories of these successful entrepreneurs you begin to notice a theme in that many of them do not have formal education.

They’ve educated themselves over time, but their real success came from within and the traits they possess. Many state that determination, attitude, and work ethic made them successful.

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On my new podcast for the transportation industry I have been interviewing successful people in this sector. Many of the interviews are on a specific topic, but in every interview I include a personal section to find out how these guests have achieved the successful level of their career. One insurance agent stated that of all the education he has received over time the trait of “determination” has been the best asset to his career. Another guest is now a consultant and has been in the industry in various positions. In his interview he stated that “attitude” was the biggest factor in making his career successful. Another who owned a training school cited “work ethic” as his game changer for success.

One of the first guests on my show has such a passion for his business that people gravitate to his enterprise because they love working with him.

Am I against education?

Of course not, after all I am big on education to this day. All of the guests that I interviewed are also big on education and continue to learn every day. The reason that attitudes and traits are more important than education is because they are ingrained in the person and keep them motivated to learn and succeed. If you flip the scenario on its head you will find that if you were to educate yourself and not have the other qualities, you would not go as far in your career. That’s because you may have the passion but not the drive which is critical to helping you move forward.

As many recruiters, including myself, often state, “I would rather have a person with a good attitude

and willingness to learn than someone that knows it

all but is lazy.”

We all have traits that drive us forward.

Find your secret and partner that with educa-

tion in any form that you find interesting and you will move forward in your career to heights unthinkable before.

Bruce Outridge is a transportation consultant and author of the books Driven to Drive and Run-

ning by the Mile. He is the host of The Lead Pedal Podcast which offers business and career advice for those in the transportation industry. To learn more about Bruce and his show visit his websites at www. outridgeenterprises.ca or www.theleadpedalpodcast. com.

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EMPLOYMENT

CANADIAN TRUCKING ALLIANCE EDITORIAL:

Trucking In for Busy Fall Season

BY DAVID BRADLEY

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lthough we’re all trying to soak up the last days of summer and fall is still a bit a ways off, we already know it promises to be a busy and extremely important one for the Canadian trucking industry.

On October 19, a federal election will take place.

There will be a whole new crop of MP’s that will need to be educated about the industry.

They will need to get up to speed fast because there are a number of major trucking-related issues that need to be dealt with.

In particular, there are two issues likely to dominate the agenda – introduction of a national electronic logging device (ELD) standard and a Canadian response to the Phase 2 fuel efficiency/GHG reduction standards for heavy trucks.

Back in March, Canada’s transport minister, Lisa

Raitt, announced her commitment to introducing a universal ELD mandate in Canada. She even mused about perhaps doing so even before the Americans.

That is not likely – at the time of writing it was presumed the US Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration was poised to introduce its final rule.

However, regardless of which party forms the next Canadian government or who the next minister of transport is, I have little doubt that an ELD mandate will be embraced.

There is still a lot of work to do at both the federal and the provincial levels.

Canada will have to play catch-up.

In mid-June, the US Environmental Protection Agency and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a joint legislative proposal to phase in more stringent GHG reduction stan-

dards for heavy – and medium-duty trucks over the 2021-2027 period. The rulemaking, which is 1,300plus pages long, includes separate standards for engines and vehicles. A trailer regulation – the first of its kind – would kick in on January 1, 2018, and become progressively more stringent in 2021, 2024 and then again in 2027.

Canada has already signaled its intention to follow the US lead. According to a Canada Gazette Part 1 Notice published earlier this year, Environment Canada says its approach will be Consistent with the approach taken with current regulations for GHG emissions from heavyduty vehicles and engines and would be aligned with those that the United States Environmental Protection Agency are currently developing.

Our members are not opposed to fuel economy/

GHG standards for heavy trucks.

Done right, it is in our industry’s interest to enhance fuel efficiency. The Canadian trucking industry is known worldwide as a leader in fuel efficiency/ GHG reduction. We also support regulatory harmonization or alignment with the United States – where it makes sense to do so.

However, CTA is very concerned that there could be significant difficulties visited upon the Canadian trucking industry and the Canadian economy if Environment Canada does as it did in Phase 1 and simply adopts the US standards in Phase 2.

There could be serious implications for how Canadian fleets spec’ their equipment. It could limit the types of equipment that can be sold legally in Canada after 2018, reducing carriers ability to service

the Canadian supply chain within existing business models.

It could also result in technologies that are not real-life tested to meet the needs of the Canadian market being pushed onto the industry.

In recent months, in preparing our response to the Phase 2 regulations, CTA has been travelling across the country meeting with members of the provincial associations. One message has come through loud and clear – Canadian carriers already have concerns over the reliability of many existing equipment offerings and technologies and don’t want the problem compounded further.

The heavy vehicle fleet serving the US economy is very different from that which serves the Canadian economy. While the US fleet is dominated by one configuration – the 80,000lb tandem-tandem tractor-

semitrailer combination – in Canada a vast array of much more productive, efficient and innovative axle configurations, trailer body styles, and higher allowable weights are in operation – which are also better for the environment.

CTA is calling for a “Made in Canada” approach to Phase 2. It can be aligned with the US rule and may even be the same in many areas, but it must also reflect the complexities of the Canadian vehicle standards.

It is essential that the provinces are invited to participate in the regulatory development process – and that they come to the table – since they have jurisdiction over weights and dimensions standards in Canada.

And, the industry deserves some sort of assurances with regard to reliability.

Enjoy the rest of the summer. It promises to be a busy fall.

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From the

Driver’s Seat BY: CARL MCBRIDE carl@woodwardpublishing.com

Effects of Technology

BY CARL MCBRIDE

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oday’s new trucks have a lot of new tech instruments installed in them. GPS equipment, E-Logs, computers and dash and back up camera equipment, just to name a few.

My question is: “Are these new technical pieces of equipment actually truly helpful to the drivers?”

MATT FLETT drives for TKTL Logistics based in Stittsville, Ontario: “This new equipment was simple enough to learn and now I am happy to have it in my rig. My life as a trucker has improved with the new technology and I am very happy.”

AMRINDER SINGH drives for Trans X Transport based in Montreal, Quebec: “The one piece of equipment that I work well with is our navigation system. This equipment saves me plenty of time because it tells me where my load is going and the best way to get there.”

WILL BOUDREAU drives for Kingsway Transport from their London, Ontario facility: “I am not totally pleased with all of the new equipment. The navigation equipment has helped me the most. I guess I have to keep learning and slowly I will grow to work well with everything.”

MICHAEL CARTER drives for G6 Logistics Inc. based in Toronto, Ontario: “I work with our company GPS system, our navigation system and E-Logs.

All of the equipment in my truck works great and I enjoy having it.”

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If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, contact me at carl@woodwardpublishing.com or call 877.225.2232 ext. 304.

Remember, keep the rubber on the road and stay safe out there.

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