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March 2016 ISSUE 94

— Serving Manitoba to BC , Yukon & NWT —

The World of Vocational Trucks FROM THE PUBLISHER

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elcome to Woodward Publishing Group’s (WPG) inaugural Vocational issue. From this point forward each issue will reach out to our trucking brethren by addressing the many fleets, drivers and owner operators who work on, with, and in vocational vehicles of all types. We will strive to leave no stone or boulder unturned in our exploration of this dynamic market segment. From concrete mixers to dumps, logging trucks to delivery vehicles, mining equipment to snowplows, our goal is to highlight the vehicles, the issues, the challenges, and the opportunities in this exciting field.

But we can’t do it alone. We invite those of you involved in the vocational market to bring forward ideas, vehicle suggestions, and issues you feel impact this industry. Do you have your own triumphs or even tragedies in this field? Bring them to our attention so we can spread the word to others who will benefit from your experience and contribution.

Contact us and help shine some light on the vocational market: Contact Marek at marek@woodwardpublishing.com, Halina at halina@woodwardpublishing.com or Mike Whalen at cem@Lweb.net.

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THIS MONTH’S THEME Future of Trucking

VOCATIONAL TRUCKING

The vehicles, issues, challenges, and opportunities in Vocational Trucking

TIRES & WHEELS

Tire & Wheel News & Technology

PRODUCTS & SERVICES DIRECTORY

SECTION FRANÇAISE Meilleures et Pires Routes

TRUCK STOP DIRECTORY

Canadian Truck Stop Locations & Services

INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

Alphabetical & Category Listings of Advertisers

CAREERS

Careers in the Trucking Industry

TRACTION & TRUCKPRO LOCATIONS IN CANADA

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THEME: FUTURE OF TRUCKING

Trucking’s Bright Future Builds on Proud Past

BY MAREK KRASUSKI

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t’s hard to predict what the trucking industry will look like 10 or 20 years down the road, especially given the accelerated rate at which technology develops. But today’s challenges at least provide some direction toward which the industry is setting its sights.

Take safety for example.

Today’s designers are putting in place new technologies that minimize risk and cut costs. Vehicle to vehicle communications systems are already in operation, essentially enabling two trucks driving in tandem to communicate with each other.

These systems control both braking and acceleration while the drivers steer. Advanced radar sensors can identify obstacles 800 feet in front of the first truck and will apply the brakes immediately in both trucks to avert hazards. The radar sensors can detect obstacles much farther and faster than humans. It takes 1 to 2 seconds for drivers to react; by contrast the automated sensors will feed the information and apply brakes in just 1/100th of a second. A video display mounted on the windshield of the lead truck shows the view and distance of the unit following. The system reportedly saves fuel by placing the trucks closer together and reducing drag.

Beyond this will be driverless or autonomous trucks which are currently being tested by Freightliner/Daimler, Volvo and Peterbilt. The biggest

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attraction of driverless trucks is the solution to the chronic shortage of drivers, and the savings carriers will reap from significant labour cost reductions. With an aging population, hours of service rules, and the reluctance of prospective recruits to spend long periods of time away from home, the autonomous truck could be a solution, but perhaps not a panacea. There are different levels of autonomous trucks with Level 4 being completely independent and requiring no driver. So far manufacturers in North America have been reluctant to produce a fully self driving vehicle. Instead, they opt for the Level 3 iteration, or limited self driving automation. This still requires a driver who can relinquish control of the vehicle to the technology, but is expected to take back control when required.

Reluctance to embrace fully autonomous vehicles rises from the complexity of real life driving environments. Software is not yet developed to the point of assessing all variables. A driver, for example, can more readily assess the risk of a child wandering into traffic than current software capabilities. But this too may change with more intuitive telematics.

So if fully autonomous trucks will not be available in the immediate future, what promise do semiautonomous or Level 3 driverless trucks have to offer in the way of alleviating the driver shortage if drivers are still required?

At the very least they can make the profession more palatable for a more discriminating younger generation of potential recruits. Autonomous vehicles would make the job more attractive by reducing driving stress, and diminishing the monotony of long driving periods.

Instead of attention constantly focused on the road, drivers could work

on laptops or read until they are required to retake control of the truck.

Studies have shown that drivers are more refreshed working in these conditions. Moreover, younger drivers may be attracted to the profession by the promise of safety which autonomous trucks are reported to deliver.

As technology gets smarter so do the bad boys of the world intent on perpetrating crime.

Cyber attacks cost the global economy about $445 billion per year with transportation sitting in the crosshairs of assaults.

Experts say that the variety of technologies used in trucking renders the industry more vulnerable.

More stringent security protocols are required for an effective deterrent.

These include training staff to be more security competent and conscious, employing centrally controlled antivirus programs, using recovery plans, and checking for vulnerabilities in security systems.

Interior cab designs are changing too with new seating systems, visibility parameters, steering and driver connectivity.

New design features will help attract a small but growing demographic to the industry - women.

About 5 percent of truckers today are women, but proactive recruiting efforts and more liberal attitudes are making the industry more palatable to this group. Undoubtedly, women themselves will be agents of change in the industry as they demand more home time, safer parking facilities, more rest stops, safer and more ergonomic cabs.

There’s also talk in trucking circles about freight consolidation. In an effort to reduce transportation costs, shippers are looking at sharing warehouse space and trailer capacity for products slated for the same retail destinations.

One analyst claims that

maximizing loads can reduce distribution costs by up to 35 percent and take enough trucks off the road to reduce carbon emissions dramatically. This so-called “collaborative distribution” strategy is small comfort for carriers trying to carve out revenues in a competitive industry, but the number of players vying for the same market share may dwindle as banks clamp down on inefficient carriers who, thus far, have been spared the axe, only because their equipment asset values have not been worth bothering with.

Aerodynamic fairings and skirts today contribute to overall fuel savings by up to 7 percent on vehicles travelling at 55 mph. Collectively they consist of a number of devices. Among them are heavy duty front bumpers, underbody treatments of cabs, devices to reduce gaps between tractor and trailer, and side underbody boxes that reduce drag by as much as 10 percent and are used to store equipment. Air roof deflectors and fairings over fuel tanks between steering and drive axles are important contributors to the fuel reduction strategy. Future developments are likely to include superhydrophobic coatings that will reduce water and ice buildup on trailers. To date, aerodynamic devices have been largely aftermarket products which have deterred owners from add-on costs to already expensive rigs, but they will soon become EOM options as well.

Research and development continues in the tire industry as manufacturers reduce tire contact with the road, accumulating fuel savings of about 6 percent. Jeffrey Parks and Harvey Brodsky of the Retread Tire Association in California outlined future advances. “New tire manufacturers are working to bringing airless tires

Daimler Trucks North America’s (DTNA) SuperTruck (www. freightlinersupertruck.com) was unveiled at the 2015 MidAmerica Trucking Show (MATS) of many different designs and technologies to the market. For current inflatable tires the future is here now with better and more accurate tire pressure monitoring systems and smart phone apps that can be used to monitor air pressure as frequently as desired.”

The tire retread industry is also adopting technologies to improve product quality, Parks and Brodsky say. “We’re seeing daily advances in rubber technology, from chemical composition and fabrication to the way we re-use and recycle our rubber resources. Our future with transportation depends on a larger awareness of retreading and recycling if we hope to make a positive impact on our environment, and the retreading industry is at the forefront of that surge.

In addition, we’re also seeing advances in nondestructive tire and casing testing, shearography and x-ray technology. We envision a future where there will be even easier and more efficient ways of analyzing and inspecti ng use d tir e casin gs for preparation and application of retreading methods with the retreading industry, leading in its efforts to create more public and consumer awareness of not only truck tire retreading, but also a wider acceptance of passenger retreads.” Already the tire industry has come a long way with inflatable

tires and tire monitoring systems with smart phone apps that monitor pressure as frequently as desired.

Telematics is one segment of the industry where advancements are likely to continue along an already accelerated trajectory. GPS satellite technology is capable of providing so much more information in real time than in the past. Electronic theft prevention tools, idling reports, fuel reports, cross dock modules that monitor freight shipments, tracking devices, and driving behaviour monitoring systems have vastly streamlined the information flow. Telematics is likely to become even more intuitive with complex logarithms able to predict the movement and direction of surrounding pedestrians and vehicles, and to adjust vehicle speed accordingly. New mapping technology will anticipate inclines and valleys on roadways and adjust the truck’s behaviour to suit the conditions.

Vehicles, too, will be able to provide notifications in line with driver’s preference such as hotels and restaurants.

From tires to telematics, from creative recruiting to freight consolidation, and from fairings to forecasting, the industry will bear only slight resemblance to yesteryear with innovations about which previous generations could hardly conceive.

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RYDER

Shell & Ryder Collaborate on Natural Gas Vehicle

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iami, Florida Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in commercial fleet management, dedicated transportation, and supply chain solutions, announced that Shell Oil Company - one of America’s leading oil and natural gas producers, gasoline and natural gas marketers, and petrochemical manufacturers - signed an agreement for 15 liquefied natural gas (LNG) heavyduty vehicles supporting oil and gas logistics operations in Lafayette, Louisiana and Houston, Texas.

Shell has relied on Ryder for logistics solutions for more than 10 years. As Shell’s logistics provider, Ryder currently manages road transportation for Shell’s freight hauling activities across its U.S. exploration and production (E&P) activities, including a dedicated fleet that directly supports its Gulf of

Mexico operations. The new 15 LNG fueled vehicles will replace Ryder diesel-powered vehicles in the existing fleet and will be serviced out of Ryder’s Lafayette, Louisiana facility, which is being engineered to meet the unique compliance requirements for natural gas.

As part of this initiative, Ryder has signed a fiveyear fuel agreement with Shell which will provide LNG fuel for the dedicated natural gas fleet.

The Shell sea port and cross state routes are an application ideally suited for natural gas vehicles.

Ryder worked with Shell to develop a customized truck specification that was weight-sensitive to maximize freight revenue, while assuring durability and operability in the field.

“We are excited to work with Ryder to transfer diesel vehicles to LNG. LNG can be a good choice

for truck owners and more are making the switch to LNG,” said Dan Flynn, Shell Vice President Logistics.

“It is great to see Ryder’s drive for Shell LNG, a clean burning fuel that meets emissions regulations without the need for after treatment systems used in diesel engines. Ryder has been extremely responsive to our service needs, which makes us confident about our continued relationship.

Ryder’s help was critical to provide the logistics expertise, knowledge, and know-how needed to ensure that the fleet was operating at its best.”

“It has truly been a pleasure to have Shell as a loyal Ryder customer for more than 10 years,” said John Diez, President of Ryder Dedicated Transportation Solutions. “With Ryder as its dedicated transportation partner, Shell can continue to count on having a reliable fleet ready

to maintain the excellent reputation they’ve worked very hard to earn. We are honored that Shell trusts Ryder to represent their brand on the road and with their customers, and that we can help them improve the sustainability and efficiency of their fleet.”

Ryder Dedicated Transportation Solutions provides companies with vehicles, maintenance, drivers, management and other value-added services. The oil and gas industry relies on Ryder to take costs and risks out of transportation and logistics, enabling customers to maximize uptime, keep supplies and goods moving, and bring costs down. This is all supported by a proven health and safety culture driven by experienced oilfield operators and health, safety, and environmental professionals. With more than 200 customers in the oil and gas sector, Ryder is

at the forefront of change as the industry finds new ways to streamline and optimize fleets and supply chains.

Ryder is the leader in natural gas vehicle solutions for the commercial transportation industry, with more than 50 million miles of experience, 18 natural gas vehicle maintenance facilities, and more than 6,000 natural gas vehicle trained maintenance and support personnel. Ryder has deployed CNG and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) vehicles into the fleets of

Ryder customers in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, New York, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin, and Quebec, Canada. The Company operates Liquefied to Compressed Natural Gas (LCNG) fuel stations at its Fontana and Orange, California, service locations.

For more information about Ryder’s natural gas vehicle solutions visit www.ryder.com/en/solutions/alternative-fuelssolutions/natural-gassolutions.aspx.

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IN THE NEWS

The Future of Truck Service

BY MIKE WHALEN

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he industry needs parts availability, reduced wait-time, a high level of product support and service expertise.”

Today’s truck parts/service industry is dominated by large multi-branch independent distributors, their independent service providers, parts marketing buying groups – plus original equipment dealer networks – all competing for the end user’s business.

At the beginning of organized truck service, the truck dealers looked after the service needs of small fleets and owner operators, while large fleets usually had in-house service facilities to reduce down time. All went to the OE dealer while the trucks were under warranty.

Truck-focused independent parts distributors came into being as they offered a way for the truck owner

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to access a multitude of parts and components not handled by their OE Truck Dealer, yet in demand for their truck’s application.

In order to keep the truck owner as a dealer account, the truck dealer arranged to buy parts and components, not available from their truck OEM, but from the independent distributor. Plus, the Distributor carried the components that allowed the OE Dealer to service other makes of trucks. And the Distributor implemented a two-step pricing structure to allow the dealer, and other distributors, to compete for the fleet and owner operators business.

The independent distributor built a major part of its business – up to 50% – on sales to OE dealers.

The offshoot of this was that the ‘captive’ truck dealer could service other OE truck brands as they now had access to the

necessary components found on their competitor’s trucks and trailers.

The proverbial fly in the ointment was that the OEM’s of the day sourced their drive train components, from engine to axles and wheel ends, from the major component manufacturers the truck buyer specified.

And these component manufacturers also had independent distributors.

In the 60’s and through most of the 70’s the OE Dealer was the largest business segment of the independent heavy-duty truck parts distributor. The system worked well as long as the Independent Parts Distributor maintained the two-step pricing discipline.

But, this was not to last.

As the independent distributor side grew in numbers, the competition for fleet business began to erode their fleet-direct

profit margins and the OE dealer needed to reduce selling prices to compete with, in fact, their supplier.

It now became increasingly difficult for the OE dealer, buying from the Independent Distributor, to compete for the all-makes end-user business. On the independent side more and more distributors were consolidating and competing with each other for the fleet and OE dealer business. Margins eroded and the OE dealers could not compete with the pricing offered the fleet by the growing independent side.

After all, they were buying from their competitor.

To compete, the OEMs began to pressure their OE production suppliers for aftermarket programs that allowed them to offer competitive prices and compete successfully against the independent distributor.

In fact, for a while, there was even pressure put

on production parts and component manufacturers to make a choice between selling to the OEM or the independent aftermarket.

To solve this problem OEMs negotiated full-line product offerings, that up ‘till then were only sold through the Independent Distributors, to now be offered to the OE Dealer by the parts manufacturer, either as a direct ship program or through their PDC. Now the OE Dealer had access to the same parts lines distributed by the Independent.

This resulted in the more aggressive dealer groups taking fleet business away from the Independent side by introducing a business model that had them looking like an Independent Distributor that also sold trucks.

Their dealer business quickly disappeared now that the Independent Distributor had the margin to

compete at the fleet level.

While the OE Dealers were gaining market share the Independent Distributors began to consolidate to get volumes up and reduce acquisition costs.

Watch for Part 2, Where Are We Today? in the April Issue of this publication.

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History of Invoice Factoring in the Trucking Industry

BY BRUCE SAYER

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nvoice Factoring has accompanied and supported the long haul trucking industry since its early days. Following World War II, expansion and improvement of highway systems in the US and Canada made it possible for the trucking industry to become a vital part of North America’s supply chain network. With the resulting surge in over the road freight transportation, US banks and independent financial firms fully adopted factoring arrangements to suit the needs of trucking companies. A boom in funding transportation companies had begun.

Throughout the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s the trucking industry continued to evolve as an essential industry. At the same time, partial deregulation of the industry resulted in dramatically increasing the number of trucking companies in operation. Increased competition played havoc with volumes and freight rates while at the same time rising interest rates began to challenge trucking companies’ ability to secure financial backing.

Factoring provided a dis-

tinct advantage over the restrictive covenants of a banking line of credit as it does not involve the same credit covenants. This propelled Invoice Factoring even further forward as a viable cash flow solution, increasing its popularity as a well-established form of business financing.

One of the greatest advantages and most attractive features of contemporary invoice factoring is the continuous level of cash flow it generates into a business. Because increased cash is triggered by new invoices, the factoring system provides available financing which automatically adjusts to the company’s unique rate of business growth.

Invoice Factoring is the only finance mechanism directly linked to a company’s sales. The more invoices a company generates, the more access it has to immediate cash.

Many of North America’s leading companies are avid users of this financial system and have been for decades. The factoring of invoices is used more than all other types of business financing combined. One of the largest users of invoice Factoring is the

transportation industry.

Invoice Factoring Isn’t a New Financing Product The practice of Invoice factoring dates as far back as 4,000 years to the Mesopotamia Empire. Later, the Romans adopted a similar financial structure by selling promissory notes at discounted prices. As Europe evolved and commerce began to thrive, invoice factoring was widely adopted in the clothing, import/export and manufacturing industries. Factoring was first introduced to the Americas around 1620 when the Pilgrims began to colonize North America. As the colonies developed, factoring took its place as a prime source of financing.

A cotton grower in 18th Century America typically sold their product to England and France. The cotton had to be grown, harvested, warehoused then shipped by sea to the European buyer. Payment would then have to make the long sea voyage back until it finally made it into the hands of the grower.

If you think 30 to 60 days is a long time to wait for payment, imagine the difficulties a plantation owner would face having to wait

months for compensation.

During those days, invoice factoring delivered an essential means of providing cash advances to the producer, finance the credit extended to the buyer and insure the credit strength of that buyer.

In today’s financing world, factors provide an equally significant role in the movement of freight.

Due to the daily capital investment needed to keep equipment moving, trucking companies require a steady and reliable cash flow solution. As the industry is plagued by numerous challenges, including slim margins and slow paying customers, banks are characteristically reluctant to qualify transportation companies for sufficient credit. For this reason, Invoice factoring remains a primary source of funding to the trucking industry.

The Future of Invoice Factoring: Invoice factoring has evolved over the centuries, yet remains relatively similar to its original form.

The success of this financial arrangement is based on the expediting of payment on revenue already generated. Factoring isn’t

a loan; instead, it is the selling of your invoice receivables at a discount in exchange for immediate cash. This simple financial structure holds numerous benefits that favor the business owner: Immediate payment on account receivables due, Professional AR management is included with the service, No Financial Ceiling; the more invoices you generate, the more funds you receive.

Invoice factoring has been around for centuries and will continue to provide financial support to the trucking industry for many more. As trucking is now a significant

niche market within the factoring space, industry specific factoring companies have emerged providing specialized services to trucking companies of all sizes. These industry specialists offer the most competitive rates, cash advances on loads in transit, equipment financing and discount fuel programs. As long as there are commercial trucks on the road to deliver freight and generate invoices, these specialized factoring companies will continue to service the industry.

For more information about factoring your freight bills, visit www. accutraccapital.com.

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BUSINESS INSURANCE MATTERS

MAP 21 – Amendment to Title 49 of the U.S. Code

BY LINDA COLGAN

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he intention (almost four years ago) was to implement rulings that would weave in various statute components for the protection of the general

public and shippers when moving freight through motor carriers, load brokers and freight forwarders. This seemed like a lifetime ago, and in many ways it was.

It must be a consideration for any freight being sub brokered to or from the States that the motor carrier, load broker or freight forwarder, be registered with the FMCSA for a “brokering” authority. As well, a surety bond (property brokers bond) will be required to be filed in the amount of $75,000.

If a carrier is caught with a load that has been sub

brokered and the load broker does not have the proper authority, the civil penalty will be dramatic.

The penalty of $10,000 per transaction can be enforced, regardless of the value of the freight to the carrier or freight forwarder.

These changes became law on October 1, 2013.

For carriers who have started their operations after this date, it is important that these laws be adhered to. This is the law to the property being moved in or out of the United States regardless of the frequency.

Linda has been a trans-

CANADIAN TRUCKING ALLIANCE [CTA]

Automatic Payment App Could Reduce Delays

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n upcoming pilot project which would automatically collect border-crossing fees from commercial trucks travelling to the U.S. at the Peace Bridge will reportedly reduce wait times by 6.5 percent.

According to the Buffalo News, the automated system would be used to collect the US$13.05 user fee that truck operators who do not have an annual user fee decal currently pay by hand at the border.

The system - which could possibly take the form of a mobile app - is expected to reduce the backups of trucks on the Buffalo/Fort Erie, Ontario Bridge, officials say.

CBP said the new automated user fee collection system will be implemented in a pilot project in Buffalo this year and will also eventually be tested

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at border crossings in Detroit and El Paso, Texas, before being implemented nationwide in 2017.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security made the announcement in a document it sent to Congress accompanying President Obama’s Fiscal 2017 budget proposal.

The manual collection of user fees is inefficient, the budget document said.

“The current manual process results in increased wait times and fuel costs for carriers and loss of work hours for CBP. For example, at the Port of Buffalo in FY 2015, approximately 1,700 work hours were spent performing cash collections,” which took an average of 80 to 90 seconds per vehicle.

The system will be the latest of several major upgrades that Customs and Border Protection initiated

after a pre-clearance pilot project unveiled out-ofdate technology at the Peace Bridge.

CBP has already upgraded its “outdated” radiation detectors and is moving to fix its slow internet connection, which slowed processing.

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portation insurance Broker since 1986 and is currently Senior Account

Executive with Bryson & Associates Insurance Brokers Inc. Contact

Linda at 416.809.3103 or email lcolgan@brysoninsurance.ca.

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GOVERNMENT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

Province Toughens Up Drinking & Driving Laws

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ew regulations are in place to clarify and toughen the consequences of drinking and drug affected driving in British Columbia, strengthening the Province’s resolve to have the safest roads in

North America by 2020.

Under the new program, drivers with certain serious prohibitions for drinking and drug affected driving are now required to participate in mandatory remedial programs designed to

prevent this high risk and irresponsible behaviour from reoccurring.

Driving while affected by drugs or alcohol is a significant public health and safety concern of this government. In 2014, drinking and driving con-

tributed to the death of 61 people on our roads - that’s 61 completely preventable deaths due to poor choices.

Once a mandatory referral is made, drivers will be required to participate in the Responsible Driver

Program (RDP), which focuses on education and counselling, and/ or the Ignition Interlock Program (IIP), for which a device is installed in the vehicle to prevent drivers from driving if they have consumed alcohol.

Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, Mike Morris “These measures will help both deter and prevent unsafe drivers from getting back on our roads. There will no longer be financial or hardship considerations to exempt high-risk drivers from these remedial programs.

“Let me be clear. If you are caught drinking and driving and therefore putting your life and the lives of others at risk, it will cost you. Driving while affected by alcohol or drugs is reckless and selfish behaviour for which this province has no tolerance.”

Acting Superintendent of Motor Vehicles, Robert O’Neill “These are firm but fair measures that address repetitive driving behaviours at the administrative level.

“Drivers who choose to drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol will face serious remedial program consequences that are recognized as efficient and successful

in many jurisdictions in Canada and around the world.

“It is extremely easy to avoid these consequences and every driver is able to do so by choosing to act responsibly when behind the wheel.”

Quick Facts: The new regulations apply to drivers caught driving while affected by drugs or alcohol who accumulate between 6-16 remedial program points within five years.

Since the 2010 implementation of the Immediate Roadside Prohibition (IRP) program, there has been an estimated 260 lives saved and a 52% reduction in alcoholrelated motor vehicle deaths.

Drivers who receive a 90 Day IRP or accumulate points through repeat alcohol and drug related driving events will be required to participate in remedial programs.

Research shows a 90% reduction in repeat drinking and driving while the Ignition Interlock Program (IIP) device is installed.

I R P ’s a d m i n i s t r a t i v e sanctions have seen a reduction of 6,000 Criminal Code Impaired Driving court cases per year since 2010.

There is no reconsideration process for mandatory referrals.

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CANADIAN TRUCKING ALLIANCE

BCTA Backs 10-lane Replacement Bridge

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h e B . C . Tr u c k ing Association (BCTA) announced its support for the province’s proposed improvements to replace the George Massey Tunnel with a 10-lane bridge which would include a dedicated truck lane.

The 10-lane bridge that would replace the George Massey Tunnel would see five lanes in each direction, an HOV/transit lane and separate lane for trucks and other slowmoving vehicles to help navigate the grade of the bridge.

The George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project aims to improve the capacity of Highway 99, which the BCTA says is an important goods movement corridor in the area.

With the potential move toward tolling all bridge crossings in the region, the BCTA said it would like to see a consistent vehicle classification system in place for tolling purposes.

The BCTA’s recommendations for the project were as follows: Build a 10-lane bridge in order to avoid congestion on opening day, and

ensure the bridge can accommodate growth in traffic volume and goods movement throughout its life cycle; Toll all bridge crossings in Metro Vancouver to avoid significant traffic diversion to free alternative routes and as a move towards a mobility pricing scheme for transportation infrastructure; Use TransLink’s vehicle classifications (currently in place for the Golden Ears Bridge) for tolling purposes for the GMT replacement bridge and all other tolled crossings in

the Lower Mainland; Institute a Traffic Advisory Committee similar to the one used successfully for the Port Mann/ Highway 1 Improvement Project, including repre-

sentatives from BCTA, in order to guide traffic management during construction of the new bridge; Include penalty clauses for congestion in the construction contract to assist

with traffic management planning; and Increase vertical clearance of overpasses to a minimum of 5.5 metres to accommodate oversize loads and project cargo.

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KENWORTH TRUCK COMPANY

Kenworth Lineup at World of Concrete

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irkland, Washington - A Kenworth 7-axle, T880 short hood mixer with a PACCAR MX-11 engine was showcased at the 2016 World of Concrete Show Feb. 2-5 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

The T880 mixer appeared in the Kenworth booth (No. C6348). The mixer represents a new T880 configuration developed to provide contractors with a highly maneuverable 80,000- pound federal bridge formula truck that can haul up to 12 yards of concrete.

The PACCAR MX-11 engine is an important key to this new T880 mixer configuration. The engine is 400 pounds lighter than 13-liter engines for en-

hanced payload capacity and has ample low- end power for applications requiring less than 450 horsepower.

The T880 features a 430-hp PACCAR MX-11 with 1,550 lb-ft of torque, Kenworth Diamond VIT interior for driver comfort, and for the first time, an Allison 4700RDS 7-speed automatic transmission in the 116.5-inch short hood T880.

Attendees at the World of Concrete Show viewed the T880 short hood, plus four other Kenworth trucks: - A Kenworth T880 short hood with a 10.5- yard standard mixer and 425hp PACCAR MX-11 engine with 1,450 lb-ft of torque - A Twin Steer Kenworth T880 with a 12-yard mixer,

This Kenworth T880 short hood with a 7-axle 12-yard mixer, equipped with a PACCAR MX-11 engine, is KenworthÕs showcase construction model at the 2016 World of Concrete Show Feb. 2-5 in Las Vegas.

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455-hp PACCAR MX-13 engine with 1,650 lb-ft of torque, and Samar Twin Steer conversion to make the truck compatible with Ontario’s vehicle weight and dimension regulations - A 5-axle Kenworth W900S with an 11-yard mixer, 425-hp PACCAR MX-11 engine with 1,450 lb-ft of torque, and Allison 4700RDS 7-speed automatic transmission

- A 4-axle Kenworth W900S with a 10.5-yard mixer and 345-hp PACCAR PX-9 engine with 1,150 lbft of torque “Kenworth continues to add new components and engine offerings to provide truck operators with excellent Kenworth vocational trucks,” said Kurt Swihart, Kenworth Marketing Director. “At this year’s World of Con-

crete, we exhibited three Kenworth mixers equipped with the PACCAR MX-11 engine, which is now in production. We also have a bridge formula W900S and a T880 twin steer spec’d for Ontario, Canada. The T880 has quickly become Kenworth’s best-selling construction truck.”

The recent addition of the PACCAR MX-11, designed to produce up to

430-hp and 1,550 lb-ft of torque, broadens Kenworth’s engine offering for the T880 and T880 short hood, as well as the T680, T800 with FEPTO, and W900S. See what drivers are saying at www.kenworth. com/drivers.

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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VOCATIONAL

VOCATIONAL SECTION: SPECIAL REPORT

Tough Trucks a Lifeline for a Tough Industry

BY MAREK KRASUSKI

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orthern Ontario’s economy has undergone substantial diversification over the years through development and investment in education, healthcare and research. Hospitals have expanded; new schools such as the Northern Ontario School of Medicine and the School of Architecture in Sudbury are cropping up and changing the demographic and economic complexion of the communities in which they participate. Research institutes as well are contributing to local economies and in some cases drawing worldwide attention to the region. Such was the case last fall when Arthur McDonald of the Sudbury Neutrino Observatory (SNO) shared in the Nobel Prize in Physics for his contribution to experiments demonstrating that neutrinos change identities.

But for all the fanfare and initiatives successfully implemented there is still substantial reliance on the North’s traditional economic engines, namely natural resource extraction like mining, logging and related activities.

Chuck Whyte could be fairly described as a traditionalist. He worked in the resource industries for decades, building a gravel hauling business which he sold recently. A true entrepreneur, Chuck Whyte purchased 50 dump trucks since opening his company in 1972. At one

time he employed 45 drivers plus office staff and maintenance workers. He began by hauling gravel and later shifted into transporting nickel and copper ore for the mining industry in the Sudbury region. Whyte relied on Mack DM dump trucks for hauling. Between truck and trailer, also called a wagon, one load could haul 50 tonnes of material, sometimes through unforgiving terrain on isolated bush roads. Trucking in the vocational segment established Chuck Whyte & Son as a longstanding presence in hauling, but the industry brought with it as many challenges as rewards. Among them was the loss of skilled workers. Indeed, the success of mining in Northern Ontario for Chuck Whyte & Son also added to the company’s woes. Workers would hone their truck driving skills at his company and soon move on to the mining conglomerates, lured by attractive pay packages and nickel bonuses. Squeezed by prices dictated by the mining companies to haul slurry, ore, sand and gravel, it was tough to compete with the high salaries promised by the mining companies.

There are many Chuck Whytes in Northern Ontario and beyond, struggling to build viable businesses in the resource industry famous for its peaks and valleys. And while business acumen and hard work account for

their success, reliance on equipment to get the job done is equally important.

Whyte relied on the Mack DM Series for heavy hauls.

This was a modification of the R series which began production back in 1966.

Trucks have come a long way since Chuck Whyte purchased his first in 1972.

Mack’s Granite MHD Dump today bears scant resemblance to the Dump models back in the day. Today’s Granite Dump is equipped with multiple features capable of handling the most punishing environments on construction sites, in mining, and forestry. Suitable for shorter runs, the Granite is known for durability with attention to weight conservation. It’s equipped with a lightweight Cummins ISL engine with 345 HP and maximum torque of 1,150 lb.-ft. To add comfort, this Dump’s galvanized steel cab is mounted on airbags and shocks to absorb the impact of rough surfaces.

Axle configurations are available in axle forward and axle back models with single and tandem axle designs.

With its slick aerodynamic design and plush interior, Kenworth’s T880 hardly resembles the rough and tumble trucks of yesteryear. A solid reputation for building work trucks for nine decades, Kenworth’s T880 boasts enhanced steering capability to navigate in tight spaces, ideally suited for construction sites, and narrow logging

International unveiled in February three of four new trucks in the HX series at World of Concrete in Las Vegas. roads. Adding to driver comfort is the air assisted hydraulic clutch which makes it easier for the driver to operate. A larger windshield and slopping dash and hood offer better driver visibility.

The Paccar MX 13 engine that drives the T880 is built with high-strength lightweight components and delivers 500 hp and 1,850 lb-ft of torque. The T880 is built for dumps as well as tankers, mixers, tractors and heavy haulers.

Most recently Navistar, parent company to the International brand of trucks, unveiled in February three of four new trucks in the HX series at Las Vegas. These vocational vehicles replace the Paystar model and are backed by the unbridled confidence of its manufacturer. “The launch of the HX Series is an opportunity

for International to recapture a leading position in the vocational market - a segment we previously led. The launch of the HX Series underscores our commitment to innovation, our dedication to uptime and our position as a leader within the industry,” announced Troy Clarke, President and CEO, Navistar, Inc. Clarke added that each of the four models will deliver “unmatched performance for the most punishing jobs while making operators more productive.”

The HX515, HX 615, HX620, and the HX520 are designed for primary vocations, including construction dump, and other applications. Noted for strength and ability, each model comes with bolted frame and cross members to maximize structural integrity and minimize vi-

bration. A modified single rail yields a weight savings of 13 percent, thereby allowing for heavier loads, and tow pins are rated for 150,000 lbs. for enhanced recovery towing.

Regardless of brand, today’s dump trucks generally offer superior features and performance unheard of decades ago. This is not to say however that the work is any easier. For those itinerant entrepreneurs like Chuck Whyte, there will always be the need for streamlining operations, remaining competitive, hiring and retaining quality workers, and withstanding the pressures of the market.

The bright side is that the dump truck services industry is expected to perform strongly over the next five years. So for those struggling in this vocational segment, hang tough.

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WORLD OF CONCRETE

Las Vegas Hosts 44th Annual WOC

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he Las Vegas Convention Centre played host to the 2016 World of Concrete Symposium which took place February 2 to 5, 2016. The show is the only annual international event dedicated to the commercial concrete and masonry industries.

Participants describe the event as the biggest and most informative show of its kind with a large offering of new products, cutting edge technologies, and a focus on industry education. The annual convention features special product and action areas that highlight

materials, equipment, seminars and truck offerings. Demolition products, tools, information as well as decorative concrete and masonry displays for commercial and residential applications were also on hand.

Now in its 45th year, the World of Concrete sym-

posium boasts multiple benefits; among them, consolidation of all product/service information in one place at one time, the opportunity to build on industry relationships, attending courses to stay on the leading edge of the industry, getting a firsthand look at the latest prod-

ucts operating under real world conditions, capitalizing on new trends, and learning answers to perplexing questions from leading experts.

This year included new additions with precast products, coring machines, pipe unloaders, septic tank equipment

and more. The World of Concrete owes much of its success to industryleading features with over 55,000 concrete and masonry professionals, 1,400 leading suppliers, 100plus seminar and workshops, and 70 teaching experts from around the world.

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VOCATIONAL

SPECIAL EASTERN REPORT:

Logging & Forest Product Hauling Trucks

BY GEORGE FULLERTON

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cross the Atlantic Provinces one of the most common venerable trucking sectors is logging and forest product hauling. In all four provinces moving forest products from harvest blocks to mills or shipping yards and ports continues to be a major chapter in our greater regional economy.

Forestry trucking is one of the most challenging in the transportation sectors because the operators have to travel primitive roads to reach the wood piles and chipper pads, and then travel the same primitive roads with maximum loads until they hit public highways. The challenge requires unique and special talents in the driver seat, as well as specific high performing equipment to meet both in-woods demands and over the highway travel in any kind of weather conditions.

The equipment has to fit both short haul and long haul demands as it is not uncommon for forest product loads to be hauled four to five hours one way to reach mill, shipping terminal or Port destinations.

Tom McSorley, Sales Rep with Bayview Kenworth in Moncton, New Brunswick explained that Kenworth truck models going into log and chip hauling, typically are the W900 and T800 models, with T880s gaining a lot of popularity for forestry applications since their introduction in 2013.

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axle, 46,000 pound rear axles and an eighteen speed manual transmission. For power, requirements are 500 to 600 horsepower. Kenworth will supply either the PACCAR MX13 or Cummins ISX15.

“Lot of customers seem more comfortable with the Cummins engine because they are familiar with Cummins, and they also think larger displacement will provide an advantage.

On the other hand, the PACCAR engine will deliver lots of horsepower and some fuel economy compared to the Cummins,” commented McSorley, adding that just about every truck Bayview sells to forestry applications is ordered with a bunk.

The Kenworth T880 with the PACCAR MX-13 engine was named the 2015 Truck of the Year Award presented by the American Truck Dealers. Phil Witherell with Peterbilt Atlantic in Fredericton, New Brunswick says that logging truck sales has been only average over the past eight months compared to the previous couple of years. “With the dollar exchange around 30%, operators are facing a significant increase in the cost of trucks since they are coming from the U.S. But we have a lot of inventory in our yards, and a portion of it went into our stock before the exchange rate peaked, so we have some deals. The forestry truckers will be shut down for spring road restrictions in the next couple months and we expect to see a lot of them come in through the door.”

Witherell explained that Peterbilt’s 367,567 and 389 models seem to be most popular with forestry customers and bunks are typically part of the package, which in addition to providing driver comfort, also provides storage for gear and adds significantly to resale value.

Witherell shares high praise for the PACCAR

MX-13 engine (up to 500 horsepower and 1,850 lb-ft of torque) for its reliability and performance, noting that its power is comparable to their Cummins engine offering while providing better fuel economy. He qualified that is difficult to compare fuel economy between engines and trucks in forestry applications because of the varied and severe service conditions.

He said that while set back axle is nearly standard for highway line haul applications, a good deal of their customers that work in forestry seem to be more comfortable with set forward axles, claiming better steering response and longer tire wear. At the end of the day, it is up to customer preference. “We can spec just about any truck you want - cabs, frames, engines, axles - it just depends what the customer wants and the buttons we push.”

Gilles Richard, Sales Manager at Lounsbury Truck Centre in Moncton, New Brunswick sells both Volvo and Mack trucks and indicated that 2015 had been a banner year for sales, including forestry applications. Lounsbury is well positioned with their present inventory.

Commenting on rising costs associated with the exchange rate, Gilles explained, “We don’t like the current exchange rate, but we have certainly seen similar situations in the past, and we will work through this one as well.”

Gilles pointed out that their forestry customers typically go for the Volvo VNX model and a fewer for the VN 430 model. He said that while Cummins ISX engine is an option, most of their Volvo units sell with the Volvo D16 engine.

Bunk cabs are a little more popular with forestry customers, though day cabs hold a good portion of sales. “Heavy spec’d day cabs are in demand

for second lives in construction applications, so they have a good resale potential in our region,” said Gilles.

On Lounsbury’s Mack side of the business, the Titan is the heavy vocational model that fits the demand of forestry and logging applications.

“Mack enjoys a long and remarkable history as a strong, dependable and high performing truck. It is a robustly designed and constructed truck, right from the ground up. They have a very tight and well constructed cab. Close the door on a seven year old Mack and it feels just like a new one,” professed Gilles.

Mack is offered, solely, with an MP10 engine that is rated up to 600 horsepower and offers up to 2,060 lb-ft of torque.

Gilles said that the M drive HD automated manual transmission has been well received by customers in heavy haul business. He related that the automated transmission minimizes drive line shock, reducing impacts on clutches, engines and other components. The transmission has also proven very reliable and cost effective.

International has recently launched the brand new HX series, which East Coast International, Marketing Manager Tania Arsenault, says replaces the former Paystar - heavy spec’d model. In past years, the Paystar and the International 9900 have been popular with forestry customers.

The HX series have setforward and set-back front axle options. The truck will be available with Navistar N13 or with Cummins ISX15 engines.

Arsenault said that traditionally Cummins seemed to have been the engine of choice for forestry applications, matching with a 1,460 front axle with 46,000 rears, and an 18 speed manual transmission. She added that East

Coast’s forestry customers consistently opt for a small bunk, which she says offers storage, driver comfort and resale benefits.

Despite the jump in the exchange rate, Arsenault said the first quarter of 2016 has yielded higher than average sales for East Coast International overall.

Caleb Cook, Sales Manager with Valley Equipment in Hartland, New Brunswick, has a good number of forestry trucking contractors in their customer base. Valley sells both Western Star 4900 and Freightliner 122 models primarily for forestry. Caleb pointed out that while a few customers seem to jump back and forth between the two brand names operators typically stick to their favorite. “When it comes to spec’ing a logging or chip hauling truck everyone falls pretty well off the same log. They want the DD16 engine, 18 speed manual and 46,000 rear ends with four way locks”.

While most forestry trucks are ordered with set forward front (1,460 rated) axles, Cook acknowledged that a number of his chip haul customers opt for set-back axles to accommodate

fitting truck and trailer on dumpers and avoid having to unhook trailers for the dumping process.

Caleb said he sells very few day cabs, and that putting Webasto bunk heaters on the trucks, even day cabs, is very common. “Idling trucks to keep the cab or bunk warm has been shown to be very hard on engine emission control systems.

The Webasto heaters cut the need to idle, and as a result the trucks work much better. While emissions controls systems are getting better all the time, having a separate heater is a positive step to keeping the emissions system working well and they also provide a significant fuel saving which is important for the truck owners.”

Caleb concluded by drawing attention to the distinction between the Freightliner aluminum cab and Western Star steel cab. Aluminum cabs seem to last a little longer and have fewer corrosion issues. “Western Star is more of a custom, hand built truck. Both Freightliner and Western Star have their performance points, and each has dedicated supporters. Our customers buy them and they work them equally hard.”

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VOCATIONAL

VOCATIONAL TRUCKS

Slow Season Gears Up for Gravel Truck Training

BY GEORGE FULLERTON

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he tail end of winter guarantees a slow season for aggregate and asphalt haulers. On the other hand it is an active time for aggregate and construction site truckers to gain safety and first aid training. Increasingly, training is becoming a prerequisite to hiring on many projects involving government and major contracted projects. Contract truckers need to have worker compensation coverage and safety training, including first aid and work place safety training.

The slow season for trucking is the opportune time to offer such programs. The Nova Scotia Trucking Safety Association (NSTSA) is member funded and directed organization which coordinates and provides health and safety programs and certification for its membership. NSTSA partners with industry, clients and government to provide safety related services.

In addition to reducing the toll of workplace injuries and assisting members to maintain compliance with regulatory bodies, the Association aspires

to professionalize the image of the trucking sector by setting standards for safety and carrying out safety audits.

According to the Association’s Executive Director, Linda Corkum, the association has scheduled a number of safety related courses through 2016.

Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) training is high priority for 2016, reflecting the introduction of WHMIS 2015 which features changes to the previous WHMIS standards.

WHMIS 2015 incorporates the new Global Harmonized System (GHS) with new product symbols, new labels and new Safety Data Sheets.

In February, NSTSA offered WHMIS 2015 Update for Trainers, and announced two day Train the Trainer Courses for WHMIS 2015 in locations yet to be announced.

Building Your (Provincial) Occupational Health & Safety Program course was scheduled for February; Building Your (Federal) Occupational Health & Safety Program is scheduled for delivery in March.

An Accident Investigation Course will also be offered in March, along with a ‘Stop. Think. Act

Safely’ program. Course dates and locations will be announced. For additional information contact http://nstsa.ca/contact/.

In addition to coordinating training courses, the NSTSA also promotes safety awareness programs. Linda Corkum explained that they have engaged dump truck operators to design and promote a program specifically directed to increase awareness and eliminate accidents that involve raised dump boxes contacting overhead powerlines. This type of accident has resulted in fatalities in recent years. Attention to this deadly serious workplace risk is communicated by a somewhat humorous illustration through posters and decals saying ‘After you dump, put down the lid’.

Contacted in early Febr u a r y, D o n C o r r i g a n , Executive Director of the PEI Truckers Association, said that this past February offered few employment opportunities for aggregate haulers compared to 2015. “Last winter a good portion of our membership was running pretty hard from January 27 through to the end of February hauling snow for municipalities. It was a

good bit of extra employment and they were working their trucks around the clock in some cases.

It was a rough winter, but this winter has started out less intense, but we are not done yet,” he said.

The PEI Truckers Association offered a comprehensive series of training sessions for their membership in 2014, consisting of First Aid, WHMIS and Transportation of Dangerous Goods. Corrigan said the training sessions were well attended by their membership, and similar training will be offered in the spring of 2016.

“That sort of training is a positive thing for the association and for the individual operators, giving them greater knowledge and a better understanding of the nature of the products they work with on a daily basis. It also provides a solid understanding of First Aid and how they should act in an emergency. Corrigan said the Association plans to offer the three courses again next year, and it will upgrade existing certification while adding new entrants and new operators.

Regarding workplace safety training, Corrigan said he has heard through

the grapevine that there will be requirements for workplace safety training for dump truck operators.

Organizations such as road builders seem to be supporting more formalized safety programs for all sorts of contractors designated to larger projects.

Doras Stennick, President of the Southern New Brunswick Truckers Association, will host a series of day long training sessions for members in March. The SNBTA represents aggregate and asphalt truckers in eight counties of southwestern New Brunswick. The training sessions will be held at the Lions Hall in the Village of Geary, and will include First aid, WHMIS and Work Area Traffic Control Awareness.

Certification in the three elements is required to allow truckers/drivers

to work on both Federal and provincially government funded construction projects in New Brunswick. The sessions will have classes of around twenty-five participants and will be presented by qualified instructors. For more details go to www. southernnbtruckers.ca/ contact_information. Participation is open to all paid up members of the association.

The Southern New Brunswick Truckers Association advocates for issues such as pay rates and workplace safety for members. The association also provides work safe NB group coverage for members who do not have their own independent coverage.

The association also works with suppliers to provide product purchase incentives on parts, fuel and tires.

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EATON TRANSMISSIONS

Eaton Expands Fuller Advantage® Automated Transmissions for Vocational Applications

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leveland, Ohio – Power management company Eaton has expanded coverage of the Fuller Advantage series automated overdrive models for use in vocational applications. Initially launched in other applications in 2013, Fuller Advantage transmissions offer many benefits compared to the

UltraShift PLUS including reduced weight, increased efficiency and lower maintenance costs.

Vehicle control is vital in a vocational application, so Fuller Advantage automated overdrive models can be configured with optional Urge to Move, Creep Mode and Blended Pedal functionality for enhanced low-speed maneuver-

ability in situations such as backing into a loading dock or maneuvering in a construction job site.

The Precision Lubrication system represents one of the key features in Fuller Advantage transmissions. The system reduces the oil churn energy losses found in traditional transmissions by nearly 33 percent. With less heat

being generated, Fuller Advantage transmissions do not require a transmission fluid cooler and corresponding lines and fittings. The result is less preventative maintenance is required while engine fans cycle less, further reducing horsepower demand.

An oil level sight glass allows for routine oil

checks to be performed at a fraction of the time typically required, and the precision lube system uses only 16 pints of oil which is nearly half the amount used in traditional transmissions.

Additional weight savings have been achieved by replacing cast iron with aluminum for the shift bar housing (manual models),

auxiliary section cover and range cylinder.

All Eaton Fuller Advantage Series transmissions are supported by Eaton’s Roadranger network that includes more than 200 drivetrain professionals throughout North America.

For more information visit www.eaton.com/ roadranger

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VOCATIONAL

GOVERNMENT OF ALBERTA

511 Alberta Innovations Mean Safer Roads

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11 Alberta has launched two new platforms designed to help Albertans navigate our roads and highways year-round.

Alberta will be the first jurisdiction in Canada to launch a mobile app that allows citizen reporting of road conditions. The Citizen Reporter app will empower Albertans to report road conditions once they have taken an online training course. The Citizen Reporter app will

work on both Android and iPhone and was launched recently.

511 Alberta has also launched an updated website that allows Albertans to track the more than 600 snowplows operated

by Alberta Transportation contractors who maintain our highway network throughout the winter.

For safety reasons, both of these enhancements should be used prior to leaving or after arriving at your destination, not while

on the road.

“We all play a part in keeping Alberta’s winter roads safe. By allowing citizens to report on our province’s ever-changing road conditions we can help drivers make safe and better informed travel decisions that keep Albertans moving all year long.”

Brian Mason, Minister of Transportation “We are excited about this advancement in the 511 system, and the RCMP is looking to see how it can

KENWORTH TRUCK COMPANY

T880 & T680 Sleeper Available for Order

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irkland, Washington – Kenworth’s new 40-inch sleeper is now available for order with either the T880 or T680.

K e n w o r t h ’s 4 0 - i n c h sleeper with the T880 is suitable in vocational applications that use straight trucks, such as petroleum haulers or the tow industry, and for tractors that transport flatbeds, lowboys or other trailers where length and weight are a factor. The sleeper is also a good fit in the Kenworth T680 for regional bulk haulers who prefer to operate a highly fuel-efficient tractor. The sleeper provides a 260-pound weight savings compared to Kenworth’s 52-inch regional sleeper for additional benefits.

The 40-inch sleeper has a compact, yet comfortable sleeping environment

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and optimal storage. A 24-inch wide by 78-inch long, liftable bunk with 90-degree tilt offers easy access to under bunk storage. The sleeper provides more than 22 cubic feet of storage space to handle gear for occasional stays in the sleeper, and has storage shelves and a cell phone cubby. The interior includes coat hooks specifically designed to hold hardhats as well as coats. There are two standard toolbox doors. Fleets and truck operators may specify the Diamond VIT or Vantage interior.

To help drivers operating in tight locations, customers may order an optional 19-inch by 36inch stationary or sliding window on the back of the sleeper, while also choosing to add two 19-inch by 12-inch outboard windows to go with the larger

window. Some additional options include LED marker lights, extreme temperature insulation, premium speakers, side extenders, and stainless steel sunvisor.

Kenworth is the driver’s truck. See what drivers are saying at www.kenworth. com/drivers.

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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make use of the new app to better inform the public, as an extension of our traf-

fic safety messaging to all Albertans.”

Superintendent Ian Law-

son, K Division Traffic Services, Royal Canadian Mounted Police

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SECURITY – “A BIRDSEYE VIEW”

Truck Yard Security Basics

BY MIKE GRABOVICA

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argo theft is a 5 billion dollar a year problem and costs half the Canadian population more than double its health care bill. How could we let this problem get this far out of control?

There are various answers to this question depending on who you ask, but if law alone is not enough to stop this problem from developing, what can the trucking community do to protect itself?

The following are characteristics of a yard that

is “ripe for picking”. If your facility resembles anything as described below, this article should be a wakeup call, as you are probably being targeted right now!

Here are the top four reasons why, and where, truck yard vulnerabilities lead to cargo theft.

Gate Control: No matter how safe you think your neighborhood is, you will rarely leave your home’s front door unlocked. It’s not that you feel like you will be robbed immediately, it’s just that unknown visitors should knock before entering. Truck yards with unattended gates are not much safer than yards with no gates at all. Driving though a gate requires little effort for most trucks, especially if stolen and attached to a trailer full of hot goods. Make sure you have eyes on your gate at all times and that everyone knows you do too.

Lighting: Thieves run

from light like insects. The very thought of having someone even potentially recognize them is enough to have them reconsider their theft attempt. Since there are hundreds of dark parking lots to choose from in the GTA alone – the risk of stealing from a well-lit yard is deemed unnecessary to most bandits.

Camera Coverage: Outdoor night vision HD cameras used to cost tens of thousands of dollars just a decade ago. Surveillance technology has come down significantly in price over the years, and for as long as you have someone to watch them in real-time, cameras are a great investment. Not only will you detect and deter trespassers, but you will also save a bundle on “trailer mystery damage”. Link your cameras to your dispatch room TV for maximum benefit, especially on those busy

days. Visibility is key and reduces your chance of theft immensely.

Speakers: Having a 300watt stadium voice can be both empowering and fun – while extremely frightening to trespassers! If you ever want to see a person break the world record for the 100-meter dash, install massive loudspeakers, connect them to your dispatcher microphone, and yell “Get the *#!@ off my property!” Not only will

you potentially deafen the once-brave soul, but you will also get to keep your expensive cargo. Loudspeakers are also a great way to remind drivers that slippers are not allowed, and that PPE rules apply.

Diligent safety personnel can also use loudspeakers to remind drivers to complete their circle checks.

With over 500 trailer loads stolen last year, 2016 is poised to be another record year for cargo

theft. The majority of carriers forecast expansion and additional need for secured parking spaces.

To prevent being victimized, make sure that the parking facility you choose for your inventory considers security as their top priority.

For more information, give us a call at 888.414.6712, email us at info@birdseye.ca, or visit our website at www. birdseye.ca.

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ISUZU COMMERCIAL TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.

Isuzu Celebrates RecordBreaking 2015

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naheim, California - Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc., distributor of America’s best-selling low cab forward trucks, is pleased to announce that it shattered two longstanding sales records in 2015 - for the highest parts sales and for sales of Isuzu commercial trucks.

Isuzu dealers retailed 20,725 Isuzu trucks to customers in 2015 - a record for Isuzu trucks in the United States. This record included a whopping 10.5 percent gain in Isuzu NSeries sales versus 2014.

This outpaced Isuzu’s competitive set in Class 3 through 5 commercial vehicles. Calendar-year registrations of Class 3 through 5 vehicles through October 2015, the latest month for which figures are available, were up only 5 percent, less than half the N-Series pace.

Meanwhile, Isuzu sold 5.5 percent more parts in the U.S. than it did in 2014, representing the most parts ever sold. “After celebrating the 30th anniversary of Isuzu trucks here in 2014, what better

way to start our fourth decade in the United States market than with record-breaking sales?” asked Shaun C. Skinner, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Isuzu Commercial Truck of America.

“Thanks to the strength of our product, the loyalty of our customers and the dedication of our dealers, we expect to be setting more records for many years to come,” Skinner said.

For more information, call 866.441.9638 or visit www.isuzucv.com.

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KEEPING YOUR VEHICLES CLEAN

Facts of Washing Trucks – Water Usage

BY JACK JACKSON

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or this month of washing information, let us discuss the effects of water on washing. There are many variables to look at when

washing a vehicle that most do not consider. I would estimate that by far, most washing of trucks and trailers is done by hand. Many feel this is the most economical way to wash. It only requires a hose, a bucket and a brush. Maybe there can be a pressure washer to remove the heavy grime or for the lazy that don’t want to scrub.

There are many factors for washing that you may not have considered for the cost and use of water.

Example 1 is using 100

feet of hose: ½” hose @ 40PSI = 6 gallons per minute, ¾” hose @ 40PSI = 18 gallons per minute.

Do you know what size hose you are using in your wash bay?

Example 2 is 100 feet of hose at 30 minutes of washing: ½” hose @ 40PSI = 180 gallons of water, ¾” hose @ 40PSI = 540 gallons of water. Do you know how long your team is using the water to wash?

Example 3 is cost per wash - Toronto water @ $3.20 per cubic metre (264 gallons): ½” hose @ 40PSI

CANADIAN TRUCKING ALLIANCE [CTA]

Feds Commitment to e-Logs

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he Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) says officials from Transport Minister Marc Garneau’s office have confirmed media reports suggesting the new government is moving forward to replace current requirements for truck drivers to complete paper log books with a mandate that trucks be equipped with Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) as the standard mechanism for monitoring, auditing and enforcing compliance with national hours of service regulations.

In addition, it was confirmed that a new manufacturing standard will be introduced to require that all new heavy trucks sold in Canada be equipped with an Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system.

CTA, which is a federation of the provincial trucking associations, representing over 4,500 trucking companies nationally, welcomes confirmation of both initiatives.

ELDs are devices used to track, collect and record data on a truck driver’s hours of service. The federal hours of service regulation, which is designed to combat driver fatigue, is arguably the most important element of the National

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Safety Code for Trucks.

ESC systems help protect against truck rollovers and other loss of control incidents by automatically engaging the engine retarder and applying a truck’s brakes even before the driver is aware of the need for increased stability.

While Transport Canada cannot give a firm date for introduction of the regulations at this time, it is expected to align implementation as closely as possible to the timetable for similar measures in the U.S. - late 2017 or early 2018.

Now that it has the commitment of the federal government, the industry is calling upon the provinces to implement an identical ELD mandate for those trucking operations that come under provincial jurisdiction. Under the Canadian constitution the federal government has jurisdiction over extra-provincial trucking operations (i.e., those that cross provincial and/or international borders) while the provincial governments are responsible for intraprovincial trucking operations (those that operate solely within a province).

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= 180 gallons of water = $2.18 cost of water per wash, ¾” hose @ 40PSI = 540 gallons of water = $6.55 cost of water per wash.

Now add labour, chemicals and materials to the cost per wash and it can

become much more than first thought or planned.

There are many automated methods that can reduce the cost per wash, cost of water usage and amount of labor required.

All these automated methods also ensure a quality

wash every time.

Jack Jackson is President of Awash Systems Corp.

Email: jjackson@awashystems.com or call 1-800265-7405. Visit our website www.awashsystems.com.

North America’s leader in Fleet Washing Solutions.

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CROSS BORDER SERVICES

The Importance of Safety Inspections

BY DAWN TRUELL

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n the Transportation Industry we have all been told about the importance of conducting our safety inspections, pre-trip and post-trip.

These safety inspections are mandatory for both our driver logs for the MTO and DOT requirements, as well as those of us who are part of the C-TPAT, FAST, PIP and CSA Programs. But are we all actually doing this every single day prior to every single load that we deliver? Somewhere I think the importance of safety has been lost.

Recently an innocent passenger vehicle driving along the highway 400 near King City, Ontario, January 27, 2015, 9:20 AM, was struck by two flying loose commercial truck tires. The gentleman driving that vehicle was killed when the two tires hit the windshield shattering it to bits and collapsing the roof of his vehicle. Unfortunately the truck driver, carrying a load of lumber, continued for 2 kilometers before stopping to real-

ize what had just happened. The 69-year-old, Paul Koenderman, from Burlington, Ontario, former CEO of Aecon Group Inc., was airlifted to a Toronto hospital where he died from his injuries sustained when the two 200 lb. truck tires came loose from the commercial truck body and hit his GMC Yukon.

The amount of truck tires coming loose from the truck bodies whilst driving has increased from 2010, and in fact just last year in 2015 there were 127 incidents of these detached wheels, just in Ontario. With the new Operation Wheel Check that was launched in Ontario in December 2015, the requirements are getting more strict and to enforce this action the fines are getting steeper, ranging from $2,000 for minor infractions to $50,000 for wheel separation. Daily inspections are an absolute liability law by the MTO which requires companies to do specific specialized training for the technicians that are involved in the wheel installations.

Ministry enforcement with on-road inspections by specially trained police officers has become the norm and their eyes are peeled for those operators failing to do their proper inspections. Just since December 2015 there have been 1,800 trucks and 10,000 wheels inspected by the ministry.

Cutting corners for truck safety inspections seems like a good time-saving idea when one is in a hurry to make a shipment as time is money in our JIT (just in time) era. However, we must remember that lives are far more important here than monetary gains. After all, what are we working for everyday? Money to support

our lives and our families!

Think about everyone else’s families out there that we could potentially be putting in danger by not performing our daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections properly.

It shouldn’t have to take someone’s life to remind us how important these safety inspections truly are. The trucking com-

pany involved in this unfortunate accident stated that their last inspection on this truck was done January 22 and that their standard practice is to only inspect the trucks once per week; according to MTO standards you must inspect your truck daily for safety of the vehicle, including its tires.

Please conduct your daily safety inspections and help save lives.

For further information regarding Safety & S e c u r i t y Tr a i n i n g , C-TPAT, FAST, PIP, TTP & CSA, please contact Dawn Truell, Cross Border Services at www. crossborderservices.ca or email dawntruell@gmail. com.

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ASK THE AXLE EXPERT

Maintenance Crucial for Safety & Efficiency

BY RUDY WOSING

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roper axle maintenance is crucial for a reliable and safe vehicle. A trailer running 24/7 will take its toll on any part of a truck from the glove box to bolts and bearings. While there are a lot of factors to axle wear and tear, the fact remains that it is crucial to properly look after your axles and running gear to ensure years of safe and efficient hauling. Most of the time the most import-

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ant things turn out to be the most simple. The first thing that can be done is the easiest and quickest which is a visual inspection. Take a look at your suspension and axles for any visible damage or strange wear patterns.

You would be surprised what you can find even if the vehicle is running just as good as ever.

If an obvious problem is spotted make sure to tighten, repair or replace any parts to the OEM specification. After all, who knows how to take better care of your expensive gear than the men and women that made them in the first place?

For things like oil lubricated wheel ends, the oil should be changed at least every 100,000 miles or once a year whichever comes first. The oil level should also be inspected every drive, a quick job that could save

you big headaches down the road, and remember to always allow a few minutes after adding the oil so it can settle to the required level of 500 ml.

Even though most truck or trailer manufacturers align the axles prior to delivery, it is highly recommended that the align-

ment is checked regularly.

Here are a few tips to keep your rig running well and you safely. Do not exceed the capacity of your truck’s running gear, it will seriously degrade the life of components and you might end up running on completely worn parts in the time

it would have taken for them to be just halfway through their life cycle. It is also very important to make sure the ride height is correct. If the hitch is too high or too low the axles may be unevenly loaded and can result in improper weight distribution.

And remember, every mechanical component needs to be inspected regularly.

For more information please call 519.650.0303, or send an email to rwosing@imtcorporation.com or visit our website at w w w. i m t c o r p o r a t i o n . com.

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ANNOUNCEMENT

Tremcar Offers Services to All Tank Trademarks!

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remcar Inc. opened several service centres across Canada and the USA. It is important to know that Tremcar offers tank services, parts and pieces, certification and maintenance to all tank trademarks!

When we opened our new service centre in Edmonton people posed the

question, do you only service Tremcar Units? The answer is no. Our personnel are trained to work with all types of tanks, especially those circulating in the area. Whether it is petroleum, chemical, dry bulk, crude or milk tanks - a Tremcar or not, we have the expertise to service you.

Tremcar also has a considerable leasing and used tank fleet inventory in which not all tanks are Tremcars. Considering the company takes trade-ins, we do not discriminate the tank origins!

To better serve you, Tremcar has two service centres situated in the province of Québec; Saint-Jean-sur-

Richelieu and Lévis, two service centres in Ontario; London and Toronto, two service centres in Saskatchewan; Saskatoon and Weyburn and one service centre in Edmonton, Alberta. In the United States, Tremcar tank service operations are offered in Haverhill, Massachusetts and in Strasburg, Ohio.

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FLEET MAINTENANCE & MANAGEMENT

The Impact of a Plunging Canadian Dollar on Fleet Maintenance

BY ROB MACKAY

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ue to the falling price of oil and natural resources, the value of the Canadian dollar continues to drop compared to its U.S. counterpart. With so much of the Canadian economy dependent on oil and natural resources, the impact will be felt across all industry sectors. Experts also say we should not assume

that the price of oil is going to change any time soon while OPEC and non-OPEC oil producers square off for control of the global energy market.

WHAT CAN WE EXPECT? While the global economy is struggling, the economy of our largest trading partner, the United States, has actually grown over the past 12 months and is expected to lead the world in growth again this year.

Companies geared to tap into this market should see an increase of opportunities as Canadian exports to the U.S. become cheaper.

Domestically, Canadianmade products and services should become more competitive. However, while the cost of fuel stays low, the cost of parts, and pretty much everything else will remain high.

HOW WILL FLEET

MAINTENANCE BE IMPACTED? As an operator of a commercial fleet of vehicles, you are still obligated by the department of transportation and your insurance company to prove due diligence on driver safety and your fleet maintenance.

In fact, with the recent Walmart lawsuit, some U.S. lawmakers are pushing for even more regulation and reporting requirements. If this comes to pass, Canada will have little choice but to follow suit, resulting in even more administration and paperwork for your fleet and driver safety staff.

WHAT CAN YOU DO? How you manage your fleet during slow times can be critical. Don’t make any rash plans without good information and a solid fleet management plan.

Monitor your fleet manage-

ment procedures closely.

Look for opportunities to streamline and accomplish more with less.

Invest in tools in your shop that can save you time and money in the long run.

Fleet maintenance software is a tool that can help save time and money. In fact, the best time to implement fleet maintenance software is during slow times when operational changes are more easily managed.

Watch your costs, especially parts. Almost all parts carry some form of warranty, even if is only 30 days. It is estimated that .5% of all part warranty claims are missed because they are not tracked. Most of these are low cost items that accumulate over time and can bleed you slowly of your money. However, without fleet maintenance

software, tracking parts warranty using a fleet maintenance spreadsheet or your accounting packages can be difficult and time consuming.

Protect your investment.

If you need to remove units from active-service, perform not only an out-ofservice maintenance, but schedule periodic inspections, and compile a list of back-in-service maintenance tasks. Keeping good records of units coming in and out of service will

mean fewer questions from DOT and insurance auditors.

Finally, if you need help with your fleet management plan, don’t be afraid to ask for help.

Rob MacKay is President of Fleet Harmony Inc., Canada’s first and only fleet maintenance software for the Cloud.

Contact Rob at 844.527.6669, email robertm@fleetharmony.com or visit www.fleetharmony. com.

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NEW PRODUCTS & SERVICES

BREAKING 11

Quick Draw Tarpaulin Systems Exceeds Expectations

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e have been pulling an aluminum flatbed trailer covered with a Quick Draw Tarpaulin System for approximately three years. The modular design is of premium quality and is very easy to operate. The tensioning mechanism is arguably the best in the industry.

The durability of the Quick Draw Tarpaulin System has exceeded our expectations-withstanding multiple, punishing tests of all sorts of situations.

To this day it has a ‘likenew’ condition and has required minimal maintenance. Many systems

exceed a life expectancy of 10-years.

Quick Draw Tarpaulin Systems offer laser printing capabilities that turn any trailer into an affordable and effective rolling billboard, providing a revenue-generating opportunity with which to capitalize.

When the time came for us to select a supplier for our Breaking11 rig, without hesitation we turned to Quick Draw Tarpaulin Systems.

In working with the aerodynamic concept of our tractor/trailer, the staff at Quick Draw Tarpaulin Systems thought

outside the box and bent over backwards to produce a system that varied in height with a significant arch at the top. The system also opens in the middle, which when mounted to our low-ride trailer pro-

vides us with the ability to transport freight with a height of as much as 108”.

The contour of our tractor/trailer, primarily the arched roof of our tarp system, will contribute to our overall fuel savings by

0.3 to 0.5 mpg.

Features of the Quick Draw Tarpaulin System include: - Modular Construction - Track & Wheel Design - Front Tensioning - High-strength Aerody-

namic Headboard - Self Sealing - Requires No Bungee Cords or Cables - Rear Brace & Bow Design - D i v e r s e Ti e D o w n Accommodations.

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VOLVO TRUCKS

Volvo New Battery-Powered Parking Cooler

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olvo Trucks North America on February 18 introduced a battery-powered parking cooler as a factoryinstalled option for its VNM 630, VNL 630, VNL 670, VNL 730 and VNL 780 sleeper models. The battery-powered parking cooler allows drivers to keep the cab and sleeper comfortable without idling the engine, provid-

ing the most environmentally friendly and efficient solution for maintaining comfort while parked.

Power comes from the combined energy of the truck starting batteries paired with four AGM deep cycle batteries located in the in-frame battery box.

The Volvo parking cooler is TMC approved and rated to keep the sleeper comfortable at 74 degrees

Volvo Trucks North America on February 18 introduced a battery-powered parking cooler as a factory-installed option, providing the most environmentally friendly and efficient solution for maintaining comfort while parked. The parking cooler is available on Volvo VNM 630, VNL 630, VNL 670, VNL 730 and VNL 780 sleeper models.

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Fahrenheit for up to 10 hours, even during the heat of the day. The system is ideal for long haul drivers who run their trucks at least six hours, then park for their required break. Smart energy management software is also included and protects the engine’s starting batteries from being run down.

The Volvo parking cooler is operated by an automatic thermostat that controls both the air conditioning and heat if the truck is equipped with the optional cab parking heater. The thermostat allows the driver to simply set one temperature plus the fan speed to maintain optimal cab comfort. And, as a factory-installed option, the Volvo battery-powered parking cooler is fully integrated with the sleeper duct work. For service and maintenance requirements, the parking cooler and its components are easily accessible through convenient service panels.

The Volvo battery-powered parking cooler is factory installed at Volvo’s New River Valley plant,

Dublin, Virginia, where all Volvo truck models for North America are assembled, and is covered by a three-year warranty.

A Volvo VNL 670 model equipped with the new battery-powered parking cooler will be on display in Volvo booth No.

1410 at the Technology & Maintenance Council’s 2016 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition, which is taking place February 26 to March 4 at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Additional information may

also be found at www. volvotrucks.us.com, or by visiting your local Volvo Trucks dealer.

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

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POLARIS TRANSPORTATION GROUP

Introducing Polaris Priority Plus

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o l a r i s Tr a n s p o r tation Group is pleased to announce the addition of a new premium LTL service offering - Priority Plus. This service provides guaranteed delivery by noon the next day from the Greater Toronto Area, to Chicago and New York City. This latest offering paired with their overnight, end of day service, is the next step in providing Polaris customers with a full suite of transit time options.

EVP and COO Dave Cox

states, “We’ve been adding key members to our team to facilitate greater growth and heightened service with our Cross Border LTL activity. This enhanced service has been running in a test mode for weeks.

We are very comfortable guaranteeing the Polaris Priority Plus LTL Service on these two lanes…and there are more lanes to come!”

Now, Polaris customers have greater choice and flexibility with these popular Cross Border des-

tinations. Dave Cox adds, “We’ve been running overnight on these lanes since we started over 20 years ago. Recently, we’ve made significant improvements our customers can benefit from. We’re excited to offer Chicago and New York City as the inaugural lanes with our Polaris Priority Plus LTL Service”.

For further details contact a Polaris Transportation Group customer care representative today! 800.409.2269 extn.

1710.

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STABILITY PADS

Stability Pads Maximize Comfort & Safety

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hether you’re camping or operating heavy equipment you can now, quite literally, level the field with extra safe and efficient Stability Pads.

When it comes to safety don’t settle for mediocrity.

Instead, opt for the best, most advanced and most reliable solutions. That’s precisely what we offer you with our stateof-the-art RV Leveling Pads, Crane Outrigger Pads and Jack Pads.

Keeping in mind the safety and comfort of our traditional clients, RV enthusiasts, we have engineered advanced RV Leveling Pads, Crane Outrigger Pads and Jack Pads, each noted for reliability and the provision of robust solutions that offer peace of mind, now as much for heavy equipment operators as for our traditional camper client base.

Given the 21st century demand for safety and comfort, we discarded wooden plates and other substandard products in favor of powerful, highquality load RV Leveling Pads, Crane Outrigger Pads and Jack Pads designed to address multiple needs. Stability Pads stabilize ground conditions, prevent the sticking of

jacks and outriggers, and increase the stability and safety of any excursion or project.

In order to avoid common problems associated with conventional pads, we have built our premium pads with a high strength UHMWPE material. The result is a durable product with an easy to

clean non-stick, scent free surface that is resistant to corrosion and chemicals.

Comfort-friendly, with excellent noise and vibration absorption properties, Stability Pads deliver super compression strength with only 15% of the weight of steel pads and the capacity of compressive loads up to one million pounds and 15,000 pounds per square foot. These pads are also lightweight without compromising strength, while flexible enough to bend but not break even under extreme loads.

Additional features and benefits include: maximum performance in

subzero temperatures and more cost efficient than steel or aluminum, reduced downtime, lower maintenance costs, and safer than wood-based pads.

We have also designed our Crane Outrigger Pads to be multi-purpose and suitable for Bucket Trucks, Mobile Cranes, Off Road High-lift Jack Trailer Jacks, Truck Mounted Cranes, RV Jacks Industrial and All-terrain Cranes, Aerial Lifts, as well as motor home models such as RVs, Camping Trailers, Stabilizer Jacks and Truck Campers.

Stability Pads are also great supporting devices on uneven ground surfaces and used at events such as music festivals.

As you can see, we spared no effort to bring you the best and most advanced solutions for your comfort; stability and safety, which together stand alongside maximum enjoyment. And to make them absolutely perfect, we’ve made them affordable as well.

Get ready to bring your comfort and safety into the 21st century.

Call us at 403.720.6229 or email Quinn Cook, quinnc@stabilitypads.com and we will send you a quote within 24 hours.

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RAM MOUNTS

Ruggedized iOS Device Cases

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as Vegas, Nevada (Consumer Electronics Show - CES 2016) - On January 6th, 2016, RAM Mounts introduced the availability of IntelliSkin™ for the entire lineup of current Apple tablets and phones from the iPhone 6 to the iPad Pro. IntelliSkin is a protective device case that

features an integrated power connector compatible with any GDS™ charging dock.

The line of IntelliSkin for iOS will be available for iPhone 6/6s, iPhone 6+/6s+, iPad Air, iPad Mini and iPad Pro. Learn more about RAM Mounts and GDS technology at www.rammount. com.

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TIRES & WHEELS

TIRES & WHEELS

Looking Ahead to Smarter and Better Roads

BY JEFFREY PARKS

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ccording to an article in Automotive News this month, the US Army will be running a test convoy of at least 4 autonomous, self-driving trucks down Interstate 69 in Michigan this summer. The vehicles will be transmitting their location and speed to roadside transponders, which will communicate back to the rigs with road and traffic condition information.

This is just one in a series of studies and tech advancements which are exploring the viability of driverless trucks and smaller vehicles on our highway systems.

When we think of our trucking industry as a family, of women and men who make a living by piloting cargo from one end of the continent to another in order to pay their bills and raise their children, this kind of news can be unsettling. The inevitability of driverless vehicles seems assured with major investments from Google, Mercedes Benz, Uber and many other companies exploring the best way to get safe, autonomous vehicles systematized and on the road.

The future, as they say, is inevitable, and the way we project our ideas forward is by trial and error. But there

isn’t much room for error when we’re talking about vehicles that run alongside us on the roadways, with no human pilot to make critical decisions in dangerous situations. We can easily imagine smart roads with intelligent vehicles on closed tracks, but it’s harder to wrap our minds around sharing the lanes in a world of random roads with pilotless cars and trucks.

Twenty years from now we’ll be living in a time where such a thing may be commonplace, but the first steps to achieving that goal may be rocky ones. We have tracked vehicles, trains, mass transit,

subways, etc. all capable of transporting goods across country, yet we still need the immediacy of a wheeled trucking system that is standard, reliable and a benefit to an economy that must provide jobs to our citizens.

Should we fear a future where the trucking industry has to accommodate a new set of road rules, based on the need to keep pace with technology?

Probably not, yet the next few years will see a vast increase in the building of such a future.

We’re looking forward to changes in our road surfaces themselves. Development is advancing

rapidly on photovoltaic pavement, which can collect solar energy to feed back into its system. We see applications in the works using this technology not just on roads, but also on parking lots, foot paths, driveways, city streets.

The last days of long stretches of passive asphalt may be upon us. Why have thousands of miles of non-reactive road surfaces when we could be outfitting them with smart, solar powered road markings?

Why not enable roads that provide automatic charging of electric vehicles, or surfaces that can react to weather conditions and

protect from frost and melt ice and snow?

Speculating about our transportation future reminds me of the quote by playwright George Bernard Shaw who said, “You see things; and you say, ‘Why?’ But I dream things that never were; and I say, ‘Why not?’”

At RTA, our eyes are on the future of tire retreading, repair and our rubber industries. If you give us a call at 831-646-5269, or email us at info@retreadtire.org, we will be glad to research and share any information about your future with retreads and how they can benefit your trucking business.

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DANA HOLDING CORPORATION

Help Owners Optimize Tire Performance

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aumee, Ohio – Dana Holding Corporation (NYSE: DAN) has published a new white paper for the commercial-trucking industry that presents optimized tire pressure as a solution to prevent blowouts and other tire events, improve fuel economy, and reduce operating costs.

Titled “Optimized TirePressure Management,” the paper is free and may be downloaded at danacv. com/optimizedtirepressure.

Authored by Jason Sidders, Engineering Manager for advanced chassis control systems at Dana, it describes the benefits of an optimized tire-pressure management system that not only monitors pressure for all tires on a linehaul tractor, but has the capability to automatically adjust that pressure, inflating or deflating as needed for optimal driving conditions.

The paper also describes the advantages and disadvantages of currently available tire-pressure monitoring systems. Recently proposed Phase 2 standards from the U.S. Environmental Protection

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Agency (EPA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) support the need for more technological options to help manufacturers further reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase fuel efficiency, including systems such as Dana’s optimized tire-pressure technology. These agencies specifically identify the need for optimized tire pressure in order to maximize the efficiency of low-rolling-resistance tires and also recognize the benefits of automatic tire inflation versus monitoronly systems.

Dana has been a longstanding leader in tirepressure optimization, with decades of experience engineering tire-pressure management technology for the U.S. military.

Building on this expertise, Dana’s tire-pressure optimization system overcomes the significant challenges that other systems for linehaul trucks do not currently address.

Dana’s system eliminates dependence on the malfunction indicator lamp to alert the driver to potential problems, freeing

the driver from making judgment calls that could affect safety and efficiency.

Additionally, drivers can spend more time on the road and less time stopping to check the pressure of each tire. The system will adjust tire pressure as needed and record each occurrence, alerting maintenance personnel to examine seemingly minor issues and address larger problems before a major failure occurs.

Available in 2017, Dana’s system is optimized for use with 6x4, 6x2, and 4x2 configurations. The first integrated system of its kind, the technology will be installed at the OEM level and is compatible with J1587 and J1939 SAE communication protocols.

Overall savings will vary from fleet to fleet depending on a variety of factors, including the number of miles driven annually and truck configuration, along with average fuel prices, service expenses, and tirereplacement costs.

Visitors to the Technology & Maintenance Council’s 2016 Annual Meeting, which takes place Feb. 29 through March 3 in Nash-

ville, Tennessee, can get a printed copy of this white

paper and learn more about Dana’s optimized

tire-pressure management system in booth 710.

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

Include your company in the directory by contacting Barb Woodward by phone at 613.476.2247, fax at 613.476.9967 or email at Barb@woodwardpublishing.com. Visit us online at www.woodwardpublishing.com.

ACCOUNTING, TAX & BOOKKEEPING

AUTOMATED LUBRICATION SYSTEMS

CLEANING & DETAILING

COMPLIANCE SERVICES

DRIVER SERVICES, RECRUITMENT & EMPLOYMENT

FACTORING, FINANCE & FOREIGN EXCHANGE

Danatec Educational Services Ltd. Account & Records Management Bookkeeping For Your Business & Personal Finances

Toll Free: 888.644.2333

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FBC

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

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:

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Niagara Service & Supply Ltd.

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Wilson Instruments Ltd.

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

Roadking Chrome & Detailing

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

IMT Corporation Through Ingersoll Axles, we design, engineer and manufacture a complete line of versatile, lightweight and superior performing axle and braking systems as well as suspensions and specialty tools for a one stop shop for our customers in the global transportation industry.

And we pioneered Smart Steer™ Axle technology – the only self-steering axle that combines unmatched stability, customization, braking and load-carrying capabilities.

5 Cherry Blossom Road, Suite 1 Cambridge, ON N3H 4R7 Tel: 519.650.0303 Fax: 519.485.2163 cwanklin@imtcorporation.com www.imtcorporation.com CHROME ACCESSORIES

AUTOMATED LUBRICATION SYSTEMS

“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 24 March 2016

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CLUTCH PRODUCTS

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

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

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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

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 E-CIGARETTES

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

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

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

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.

COMPLIANCE SERVICES

Beka Lube Products Inc.

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.”

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Service, Experience, Technology, Innovation!

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

Road King Chrome & Detailing

“Changing the way you train since 1985.

Canada’s leading provider of TDG Training & 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

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

Liquid Capital Midwest Corp.

King’s Vape Shop Starter Kits • E-Juice • Supplies • “Kick Your Ash” Located in the Roadking Truck Stop Calgary VAPE SHOP OPEN 7 DAYS 4949 Barlow Tr. S.E. Calgary, AB T2B 3B5 Tel: 403.276.7555 www.roadkingchrome.com FACTORING, FINANCE & FOREIGN EXCHANGE

leasing.”

176 Seacliff Drive West Leamington, ON N8H 3Y5 Toll Free: 877.653.9426 Tel: 519.419.5044 Fax: 855.295.6605 riacobelli@liquidcapitalcorp.com www.liquidcapitalmidwest.com FASTENERS, FITTINGS, HOSE & SHOP MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES

Accutrac Capital Solutions Inc. “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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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

“Same-day and weekend funding, customized personal service, equipment

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 www.feeneyhardware.com

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ALBERTA

Execucor Financial Limited We are one of the oldest lease brokerage firms in Canada. We have been providing financial solutions that work for businesses, large and small, from Coast to Coast since 1983.

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

2 Director Court, Unit 102 Woodbridge, ON L4L 3Z5 Toll Free: 888.393.2826 Tel: 416.498.5017 ext 213 Toll Free Fax: 877.498.6165 eric.knight@execucor.com www.execucor.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

Baird MacGregor Insurance Brokers LP

At Baird MacGregor you are under our shield of protection. We are known throughout the business community for our commitment to acountabilty, consistency, innovation and excellence in all that we do. We have specialized in providing cost-effective insurance and unique risk management solutions since 1979.

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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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 FIRED HEATERS

Bryson & Associates Insurance Brokers Ltd. “It’s not what you pay: it’s what your GET for what you pay.

Transportation, Logistics, Cargo, Fleet Safety Management Services & Bonds.”

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

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Canadian Insurance Brokers Inc. Polar Mobility (Climate Control Systems) Fuel Fired Heaters for pick-up trucks to Class 8 Trucks.

We can help with your Environmental Responsibility, increase your profits by decreasing your Carbon Footprint and reduce Fuel & Maintenance Costs.

7860-62 Street S.E., Calgary, AB T2C 5K2 Toll Free: 800.309.8155 Tel Calgary: 403.279.3633 Tel Edmonton: 780.465.5068 Tel Red Deer: 403.340.3166 info@polarmobility.com www.polarmobility.com FUEL UPGRADERS & ENHANCERS

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!

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

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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

HUB International Ontario Ltd. Transportation Insurance

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

INSURANCE BROKERS

LUBRICANTS

Jones Deslauriers Insurance Management Inc. Transportation Insurance Broker/Advisor™

2375 Skymark Avenue Mississauga, ON L4W 1Y6 Toll Free: 877.232.9996 Tel: 416.240.5695 Fax: 416.259.7178 donnyc@jdimi.com www.jdimi.com

Newman Insurance Providing innovative insurance solutions & unparalleled risk management support.

Talk to one of Newman’s dedicated Transportation Insurance Specialists to get the right coverage at a competitive price.

62 Dundas Street West Belleville, ON K8P 1A3 Toll Free: 800.653.1924 Tel: 613.968.6705 Fax: 613.968.9437 info@newmaninsurance.ca www.newmaninsurance.ca

RP Oil Limited RP Oil Limited is a distributor of automotive and industrial lubricants. As an independently owned and operated company we’ve been aggressively servicing southern and central Ontario for over 40 years giving us the experience and know-how to keep your vehicle running smoothly.

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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Total Canada Inc. One of Canada’s leading Trucking Insurance and Risk Services Brokers, specializing in coverage for local and long haul fleets and owner-operators. Check out our website to learn more about how we can help you today!

538 Main Street, Unit 1 Hartland, NB E7P 2N5 Toll Free: 800.267.8006 Tel: 506.375.7500 Fax: 506.375.4232 jpalmer@palmeratlantic.ca www.palmeratlantic.ca

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

CARDINAL 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

“It takes knowledge & experience to keep a truck on the road. Use our experience to help drive your company to success.

Call one of our trucking insurance specialists today.”

1 Pinehill Drive, Suite 2 Lower Sackville, NS B4C 1N4 Toll Free: 866.865.0025 Tel: 902.865.0025 Fax: 902.865.5343 christinas@salvatoreinsurance.ca www.salvatoreinsurance.ca

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

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

ON-BOARD TRUCK SCALES

REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS

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

Package policies for both local and long haul fleets.

120 South Town Centre Blvd.

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

Polar Mobility (Kingtec) Affordable refrigeration alternative for the Small to Medium Business. Proven Grade Materials and Technology with Nation Wide Coverage.

7860-62 Street S.E., Calgary, AB T2C 5K2 Toll Free: 800.309.8155 Tel Calgary: 403.279.3633 Tel Edmonton: 780.465.5068 Tel Red Deer: 403.340.3166 info@polarmobility.com www.polarmobility.com RUST PREVENTIVE PRODUCTS

B105, 2634 – 45th Avenue Calgary, AB T2B 3M1 Tel: 403.720.6229 Fax: 403. 720.6226 quinnc@stabilitypads.com www.stabilitypads.com

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

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Quick Draw Tarpaulin Systems “Quick Draw Tarpaulin Systems are a premium quality rolling tarp system for flatbed trucks & trailers, serving the

4975 8th Concession Road, RR 3 Maidstone, ON N0R 1K0 Toll Free: 800.266.8277 Tel: 519.737.6169 Fax: 519.737.6205 sales-qd@quickdrawtarps.com www.quickdrawtarps.com TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS

Polar Mobility (Doran) The Doran Tire Pressure Monitoring System continuously monitors tire

Stability Pads We are committed to offering quality RV stabilizer jack pads, crane outrigger pads and multi-functional stability pads while ensuring everyone access to a safe and affordable product.

We offer solutions for avid RV’ers and campers, heavy equipment owners and operators looking to improve the safety and stability of any project or endeavor.

TARPS & TARPING SYSTEMS

trucking industry for over 20 years.“ V

OUTRIGGER PADS

$100.00 Mail-in Rebate.

400-135 Liberty Street Toronto, ON M6K 1A7 Toll Free: 888.539.7474 truckingchannel@siriusxm.ca www.siriusxm.ca/rebate100

WOODSTOCK

220, av Lafleur Lasalle, QC H8R 4C7 Toll Free: 800.463.3955 Tel: 514.595.7579 Fax: 514.367.5767 www.total-canada.ca

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

Sirius XM Canada Inc. Double the Savings with 3 Months Free +

MISSISSAUGA

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Salvatore Insurance Brokers Ltd.

SATELLITE RADIO

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

PERMITS & SERVICES

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Palmer Atlantic Insurance Ltd.

PERMITS & LICENCING DRUG COLLECTION

pressure and temperature data with simple installation, programming and operation. It has a multiple built-in alert setting which provides warnings against

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

FastLeak™ events, driving on low tire pressures and high temperatures.

7860-62 Street S.E., Calgary, AB T2C 5K2 Toll Free: 800.309.8155 Tel Calgary: 403.279.3633 Tel Edmonton: 780.465.5068 Tel Red Deer: 403.340.3166 info@polarmobility.com www.polarmobility.com March 2016 25

TOWING SERVICES

TRAILER MANUFACTURERS [ TANKERS ]

Bedard Tankers Inc. A Towing Service Ltd. Servicing GTA, Ontario and USA A company you can count on!

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

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

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

Abrams Towing

Fort Garry Industries

“Service Across Ontario” 24 Hour Heavy Towing

Proud distributors of Lode-King, Midland

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

Landoll, Float King and more.

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

P. O. Box 126 Trenton ON K8V 5R2 Toll Free: 800.551.6151 Tel: 613.394.4924 Fax: 613.394.2428 action@reach.net www.actiontowingtrenton.ca

Manufacturing, Arctic Manufacturing,

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

85 Pondhollow Road Sudbury, ON P3E 6C1

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

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The Rosedale Group “As a transportation & 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: 855.721.3962 Tel: 905.670.0057 ext 4612 Fax: 844.314.5953 recruiting@rosedale.ca www.rosedalegroup.ca

TRUCK & TRAILER REPAIRS

M.T.T. Repair Services Inc. 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 TRUCK CUSTOMIZING

TransX Limited “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.”

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

Quality Collision Centre Quality Collision Centre has been providing superior collision & body work for heavy trucks, trailers & cars since 1979.

When you bring your vehicle in to Quality Collision Centre, you can be assured of timely turnaround, expert repairs & complete satisfaction.

12 Clarke Blvd.

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

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

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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.

Transcourt Tank Leasing

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

Toll Free: 866.934.5744 Contacts:

ONTARIO & EASTERN CANADA Tony Jelicic tjelicic@transcourt.com

WESTERN CANADA Kevin Quick kquick@transcourt.com TRANSPORT COMPANIES

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Kee Training Academy “Your Goals Are Our Priority.”

TRUCK & TRAILER REPAIRS

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 TRUCK EQUIPMENT

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

1 Towns Road Etobicoke, ON M8Z 1A1 Toll Free: 866.616.6379 Tel: 416.255.4443 Fax: 416.252.2558 dankbw@hotmail.com 26 March 2016

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

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

Just minutes off Hwy 401 @ Exit 526.

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

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

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

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

CALGARY

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

EDMONTON

Fort Garry Industries

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

GRANDE PRAIRIE

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

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

TRUCK PARTS & SUPPLIES

ALBERTA

A & A Exhaust Systems

TRUCK LIGHTING & ACCESSORIES

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

TRUCK EXHAUST SALES & SERVICE

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Gobbo Towing & Recovery Ltd.

TRANSPORT COMPANIES

Grote Industries, Co. Known for innovation, ethical business practices, and a strong commitment to providing quality products and service, Grote Industries is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and marketers of vehicle lighting and safety systems.

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

••• SWS Safety Warning Systems Canada’s Go-To Manufacturer, for Amber Beacons, Minibars, Traffic Directors and Backup Alarms for the past 45+ years.

Exellent prices with the industry’s best warranties.

7695 Blackburn Parkway, Niagara Falls, ON L2H 0A6 Toll Free: 877.357.0222 Tel: 905.357.0222 Fax: 905.357.9122 sales@swscanada.com www.swscanada.com

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 MANITOBA

BRANDON

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

WINNIPEG

Fort Garry Industries 2525 Inkster Blvd.

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

MISSISSAUGA

Fort Garry Industries

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

TRUCK PARTS & SUPPLIES

ONTARIO

SUDBURY

Fort Garry Industries Toll Free: 866.328.7725 Tel: 705.222.1042 sudbury@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 ALBERTA

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

TRUCK PARTS & SUPPLIES

Maximum Powertrain We specialize in rebuilding ALL makes of High Quality Differentials, Transmissions, Mid-Range and Steering Gears. We offer competitive price on all units sold. We have ALL ratios and models in stock!

Fast, Honest and Reliable Service!

We pick up and deliver!

575 Keele Street Toronto, ON M6N 3E4 Tel: 647.629.8035 Fax: 289.752.4565 maximumpowertrain@gmail.com www.maximumpowertrain.com

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

Surgenor Truck Group group of independent truck dealerships, has

Over 100 Truck Tire Service

built a reputation as durable as the brands

Centres Across Canada.

that we sell and lease. The Surgenor Truck Group includes two Truck Centres, one in

500 Minimizer Way S.E. Blooming Prairie, MN 55917 Toll Free: 800.248.3855 Tel: 507.583.2112 Fax: 507.583.7540 info@minimizer.com www.minimizer.com TRUCK SALES, LEASING, PARTS & SERVICE

Ottawa, & one in Kingston, as well as five service affiliates (Belleville, Pembroke,

Toll Free: 800.465.0618

Gatineau, & 2 in Cornwall) providing regularly

Tel: 905.564.5171

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

Fax: 905.564.5175

ALBERTA

CALGARY 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

delivery.

LHardy@oktire.com

EDMONTON

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

www.oktire.com

14811-116th Avenue Edmonton, AB T5M 3E8 Toll Free: 800.661.8825 Tel: 780.452.6933 Fax: 780.455.8612 sales@gearcentregroup.com www.gearcentre.com

TRUCK TRANSMISSIONS, DIFFERENTIALS & PTO’S

ONTARIO

TRUCK TIRE SALES & SERVICE

V

C & R Transmission Service Ltd. Your Complete Driveline Service Center.

Authorized Allison Overhaul & Maintenance

Benson Tire The largest Goodyear dealer in Ontario,

“Your Complete Transportation Business Partner.”

520 Abilene Drive Mississauga, ON L5T 2H7

offering over 15 locations equipped with

Gerry’s Truck Centre

TRUCK TRANSMISSIONS, DIFFERENTIALS & PTO’S

Dealer. Large Inventory of the Most Popular Clutches, Transmissions & Differentials.

Factory-Trained Rebuilders & 9 Service

24 hour emergency service vehicles to

Bays.

handle all of your tire needs.

13 Anderson Blvd.

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

TRUCK WASH SYSTEMS

Awash Systems Corp.

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

Ontario Regional Office

24/7 for roadside assistance, & parts

Minimizer Minimizer has been in business for over 30 years. If it’s on/in a heavy duty truck and can be made of polymers, Minimizer is the brand most trusted.

We have the only lifetime guarantee in the industry with products proven where it matters most - on trucks & trailers.

TRUCK TIRE SALES & SERVICE

Eastern Ontario / Western Quebec’s largest

scheduled maintenance as well as on-call

SASKATOON

Fort Garry Industries

TRUCK SALES, LEASING, PARTS & SERVICE

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

MISSISSAUGA #3, 7337 Pacific Circle Mississauga, ON L5T 1V1 Toll Free: 844.564.8998 Tel: 905.564.8998 Fax: 905.564.5449 sales@gearcentregroup.com www.gearcentre.com

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 USED OIL FURNACE SALES & SERVICE

De-On Supply Inc. DSI is the world’s largest distributor and service provider for CLEAN BURN, the largest selling used oil furnace / boiler manufacturer.

CLEAN BURN stands head and shoulders above the competition, due to its innovative technology and quality manufacturing.

R.R.#1, 1595 Lobsinger Line Waterloo, ON N2J 4G8 Toll Free: 800.824.4115 Toll Free Fax: 888.626.7843 info@deonsupply.com www.deonsupply.com VEHICLE DELIVERY

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

Compass Vehicle Delivery Inc.

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

FREIGHTLINER TRUCKS

Freightliner Inspiration Truck Wins 2015 GOOD DESIGN Award

P

ortland, Oregon The Freightliner Inspiration Truck - the first licensed autonomous commercial truck to drive on a public highway in the United States - has won a prestigious GOOD DESIGN™ award.

Founded in Chicago and organized by The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design in cooperation with the European Centre for Architecture, Art, Design

and Urban Studies, GOOD DESIGN is one of the oldest and most recognized programs for design excellence.

The Freightliner Inspiration Truck was one of several thousand submissions from the world’s leading manufacturers and industrial and graphic design firms. For the 2015 awards, more than 900 new products and graphic designs were selected from over 38 countries

and representing some of the world’s most visionary companies.

“The unveiling of the Freightliner Inspiration Truck was not only a triumph in technology breakthroughs, but also an impressive achievement in design,” said Mary Aufdemberg, Director of Product Marketing for Freightliner Trucks. “The GOOD DESIGN award is a great recognition for the many people who contributed

to taking this truck from concept to reality.”

Unveiled in May 2015 at the Hoover Dam, the Freightliner Inspiration Truck is a realistic vision of the future in trucking. It combines the latest technological developments already deployed in today’s on-highway trucks with new breakthroughs in safety and connectivity.

For more information go to www.FreightlinerInspiration.com.

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SECTION FRANÇAISE

MEILLEURES ET PIRES ROUTES

Un exposé sur les routes du Canada PAR MAREK KRASUSKI

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e gouvernement canadien, sous la direction du premier ministre Justin Trudeau, a promit de doubler ses investissements en infrastructure afin de moderniser le pays et d’améliorer l’économie. Les investissements monteront des 65 milliards de dollars actuels à 125 milliards au cours des dix prochaines années. Une partie de ces fonds sera investie dans la construction de routes, ponts, voies de transport, ports, et passages frontaliers. Selon le premier ministre, « le gouvernement a la responsabilité d’agir de manière décisive et pour le bien public. La croissance économique de Canada a été possible grâce à des projets de construction ambitieux.

Nous devons en lancer des nouveaux si nous voulons transformer nos systèmes de transports et de transit, créer des communautés plus agréables à vivre, et s’assurer que nous nous adaptions au réchauffement climatique. » Ceci est une bonne nouvelle pour le secteur du transport, notamment pour les conducteurs commerciaux qui doivent emprunter à la fois les meilleures routes dans ce pays et des autoroutes sorties tout droit de l’enfer, et qui sont tristement connues pour leurs mauvaises conditions de conduite, mauvaise visibilité, et dangerosité.

Selon Transport Canada, quelqu’un au Canada meurt toutes les quatre heures dans des accidents routiers ; la majorité d’entre eux sur des routes où la limite de vitesse dépasse 60 km/heure.

Définir les « meilleures » et « pires » routes n’est pas facile. Les autoroutes comme la 401, par exemple, sont bien entretenues, plates, et droites, mais ont mauvaise réputation pour leur nombre élevé d’accidents. Le tronçon autoroutier reliant London à la frontière est surnom-

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mé « l’allée du carnage » en raison des nombreux accidents mortels et carambolages, surtout causés par des plaques de verglas invisibles. D’autres tronçons peuvent être angoissants pour les conducteurs en raison des vents forts et des bourrasques de neige dans des zones proches de grandes étendues d’eau ou à forte densité de circulation de camions. Des segments de la QEW, notamment près de la péninsule du Niagara, peuvent être dangereux à cause de vents forts et de fortes tombées de neige.

En direction du Nord, l’autoroute 69 a subi d’énormes améliorations, et elle contient désormais quatre voies clairement démarquées pour la plupart du chemin allant à Sudbury. Certains segments sont encore en construction, alors les conducteurs sont priés de ralentir en approchant des segments en question.

L’autoroute 144 allant vers le Nord de Sudbury à Timmins a acquis une mauvaise réputation pour ses virages serrés flanqués de rochers, ses voies étroites, et son manque d’accotements. Un agent du MTO a insisté qu’elle répond à toutes les exigences gouvernementales, mais quiconque a conduit dessus en connait bien les dangers. Le tronçon de 80 kilomètres liant le hameau de Gogama à l’autoroute 101 a été considérablement amélioré ces dernières années. Le goudron neuf et les quelques voies de dépassement rendent la traversée de cette région sauvage beaucoup plus agréable et sécuritaire.

Le portrait n’est pas aussi flatteur pour la ville de Timmins, par contre, selon la liste de la CAA, (Association canadienne des automobilistes), sur les 10 pires routes de 2015.

Timmins était première sur la liste, parce qu’elle comprend trois des pires routes en Ontario, quoique

les routes en question, Boulevard Algonquin Est, Boulevard Algonquin Ouest, et Riverside Drive (une extension de Algonquin), soient des routes municipales et non des autoroutes. Inversement, plusieurs des sections sur la 144 Sud allant de Gogama à Cartier, au nord de Sudbury, sont depuis plusieurs mois l’objet de de travaux. Les conditions de surface peuvent être ici dangereuses.

Beaucoup de requêtes ont été faites auprès du gouvernement fédéral et celui de l’Ontario pour élargir l’autoroute 17 de Ottawa à North Bay, en raison des nombreuses collisions mortelles et de la densification de la circulation de camions le long de ce tronçon de la transcanadienne. Plus à l’ouest, entre St. Marie et Wawa, cette même autoroute est connue autant pour ses panoramas époustouflants donnant sur le lac Supérieur que pour ses violentes tempêtes hivernales.

En Saskatchewan, l’autoroute 354 près de la communauté de Dilke s’est distinguée en 2015 par sa réputation de pire route de la province. Elle a acquis cette sombre renommée en raison de ses routes étroites, lézardées, truffées de nids de poules, mal signalisées, dépourvues d’accotements convenables, et donc bien dangereuses.

La route provinciale 280 a remporté la médaille d’or en 2015 dans le palmarès des pires routes du CAA dans la province du Manitoba. Cette route est pourtant considérée comme une bouée de sauvetage pour les habitants du nord de la province. D’autres sources considèrent qu’une certaine section de l’autoroute 11 dans l’est du Manitoba est presque aussi mauvaise. Un tronçon de 50 kilomètres entre le Lac du Bonnet et Traverse Bay est dangereuse aussi, ayant eu 5 collisions mortelles à son

compte en 2014.

L’autoroute 63 en Alberta allant à Fort McMurray et desservant l’industrie des sables bitumineux présente un cocktail de verglas et tempêtes de neige menaçants pour les conducteurs. Les rapports indiquent que l’ingrédient fatal est l’impatience des conducteurs, pressés de quitter la circulation industrielle lente et chargée de machines et d’équipement lourd. Les tentatives de dépassement sur cette autoroute à deux voies ont causées d’innombrables collisions frontales, à tel point que les ouvriers travaillant dans les sables bitumineux, du moins jusqu’aux plus récentes vagues de licenciement, refusaient de conduire sur l’autoroute durant les jours de changements de quarts. Vingt-deux personnes sont mortes sur cette autoroute et plus de 250 ont été blessées. Il y a actuellement des travaux en cours pour doubler les voies sur la 63.

Les autoroutes de la Colombie-Britannique, avec leurs cols, terrains accidentés, et influences océaniques peuvent être hardies pour les noninitiés. L’autoroute Coquihalla allant de Hope à Merritt relie la partie inférieure de la ColombieBritannique continentale à la vallée de l’Okanagan.

Emprunter les passages de montagne rend la conduite très risquée à cause des chutes de neiges des sommets. Le défi est différent sur l’autoroute 3 allant de Hope à Princeton ou les bocages, virages et le manque de rambardes peuvent angoisser les conducteurs. Une autre route allant vers l’intérieur de la province, qui était d’ailleurs la seule avant la construction de la Coquihalla, est l’autoroute 1, célèbre en raison de ses éboulements et de ses chemins raides qui forcent les camions à grimper les collines à train d’escargot.

La route allant de Tibbit à Contwoyto est connue

comme étant l’une des routes les plus dangereuses au monde. Mesurant quelques 600 kilomètres, cette route hivernale est construite surtout sur des lacs gelés, ce qui représente un vrai danger pour les tracteurs-remorqueurs, certains desquels sont tombés à travers la glace. Dans le climat en plein réchauffement d’aujourd’hui, les routes d’hivers du Canada, qui ont servi d’artères vitales pour l’acheminement d’approvisionnements pour les communautés isolées au nord, sont fortement menacées. Suite à la récente conférence sur le climat à Paris, les dirigeants autochtones font pression sur les gouvernements pour qu’ils s’attaquent au problème des chemins de glace périlleux, qui ne sont plus capables de supporter le poids des camions comme ils l’étaient jadis. Tandis que les chemins de glace deviennent une chose du passé, les communautés autochtones font pression sur les gouvernements pour des infrastructures de transport plus permanentes. Charlie Angus, député pour la circonscription de TimminsJames Bay, affirme que le gouvernement va devoir se charger dans les meilleurs délais d’établir un réseau routier reliant les communautés éloignées maintenant que le réchauffement climatique a fait de cette affaire une priorité.

Selon la CAA, l’autoroute 40, qui longe la côte nord du St. Laurent au Québec a été identifiée comme l’une des pires autoroutes du pays, surtout en raison de son état de délabrement, qui est tellement grave que certaines sections de la route se sont effondrées.

L’est du Canada a lui aussi beaucoup de mauvaises routes, notamment la Nouvelle-Écosse qui compte 3 des 10 pires routes de la région Atlantique du Canada. Les

routes en question sont Gillis Point Road, dans la région de Washabuck Centre, Marble Mountain Road, dans la région de River Denys, and Terradore Lane dans la région de Hammonds Plains.

Aucune route de l’Île du Prince Édouard n’a figuré dans le classement des pires routes de la CAA, mais il en est autrement pour Terre-Neuve. Plusieurs des routes à TerreNeuve présentent des nids de poules et des ornières boueuses. La route 480, aussi connue sous le nom du « sentier des caribous » près de Burgeo, est en haut de la liste des pires routes de la province. La route 434 est classée sixième pire route de la région atlantique du Canada. Le Nouveau-Brunswick n’a pas été épargné par la CAA non plus. Charters Settlement Road a été classé deuxième pire route de la région atlantique du Canada. La route 616 à Keswick Ridge et la route 105 à Mactaquac est aussi citée comme l’une des pires routes de la région.

Plus de 900,000 kilomètres de routes et d’autoroutes fournissent un réseau de transport reliant les unes aux autres les villes de ce pays.

Il n’est pas surprenant que certains tronçons de ce gigantesque réseau se délabrent. Selon le Conseil des ministres responsables des transports et de la sécurité routière, la dédensification de la circulation et l’amélioration des conditions routières et autoroutières pourraient prévenir autant que 250 morts et 16,000 blessures non-mortelles par année.

La CAA participer à une initiative pour exercer de la pression sur les gouvernements pour qu’ils améliorent les routes et autoroutes dont la CAA estime qu’ils sont dégradés.

Bien qu’il y ait encore beaucoup d’améliorations nécessaires à effectuer sur les routes canadiennes, il ROUTES >>

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TRANSCORE LINK LOGISTICS

Les volumes de frets canadiens de TransCore ont vu leur première augmentation en quatre mois

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oronto, Ontario Suivant le déclin des volumes de chargements durant les quatre derniers mois, les volumes de chargements de TransCore Link Logistics pour les chargements canadiens et transfrontaliers ont amorcé une reprise en janvier 2016.

Les volumes en glissement mensuel ont été de 12 pour cent supérieur à ceux de décembre dernier. Malgré cela, en comparaison avec le même mois l’an passé, les volumes de charge-

ments sont en baisse de 28 pour cent comparés à janvier 2015.

Tendance : L’indice des prix de frets a démontré des hauts et des bas consécutifs durant le mois de janvier pour les trois dernières années. Comparé à décembre de l’année dernière, janvier 2016 a été supérieur à décembre 2015?; janvier 2015 a été inférieur à décembre 2014, une année qui a battu des records, et janvier 2014 a été supérieur à décembre 2013.

Les chargements trans-

frontaliers partant du Canada ont baissé de 18 pour cent, tandis que les chargements entrant au Canada ont chuté de 33 pour cent en glissement annuel. Ces volumes ont compté en moyenne pour 72 pour cent du total des données présentées par les clients de Loadlink établis au Canada.

Les volumes de chargements intra-Canada ont représenté 23 pour cent des volumes totaux et ont baissé de 25 pour cent en glissement annuel.

Les équipements affichés étaient inférieurs à ceux affichés en décembre 2015, ce qui a restreint la capacité de 5 pour cent en glissement mensuel?; cependant, ces affichages étaient supérieurs en glissement annuel, de 28 pour cent en comparaison avec janvier 2015. Le ratio des équipements à acheminer a connu une légère baisse, passant de 3,73 au mois de décembre 2015 à 3,18.

En glissement annuel, ce ratio a augmenté par rapport à celui de 1,79

en janvier 2015, ce qui représente une variation de 78 pour cent.

L’indice de fret canadien de TransCore mesure avec précision les mouvements de fret et d’équipements d’environ 5?500 entreprises de camionnage et courtiers de fret au Canada, et comprend toutes les données nationales, transfrontalières et interétatiques présentées par les clients de Loadlink.

Les taux au comptant d’endroits spécifiques relatifs au chargement de camions peuvent être

accédés depuis l’outil de classement des charges de camions Rate Index de TransCore, et les données historiques en temps réel des chargements des camions et des volumes de chargement, ainsi que les ratios d’endroits spécifiques, peuvent être accédés depuis le Posting Index de TransCore.

Vous trouverez plus d’informations sur TransCore Link Logistics sur le site www.transcore.ca, @loadlink sur Twitter, sur YouTube et sur LinkedIn.

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GOUVERNEMENT DE L’ÎLE-DU-PRINCE-ÉDOUARD

Le gouvernement cherche à contrer l’érosion de la chaussée à Souris

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e gouvernement provincial a récemment présenté au conseil municipal de Souris les plans de travaux qui permettraient de protéger la chaussée de l’érosion causée par la mer, a annoncé Paula Biggar, ministre des Transports, de l’Infrastructure et de l’Énergie. « La chaussée de Souris est un tronçon essentiel de notre réseau routier; c’est pourquoi le gouvernement propose de prendre des mesures écoresponsables pour la protéger, de dire la ministre Biggar. Ces précautions sont d’autant plus importantes pour nos infrastructures essentielles compte tenu des changements climatiques qui augmentent la fré-

quence des tempêtes violentes. » Les mesures proposées pour contrer l’érosion comprennent la construction d’un mur de 220 mètres. Le mur serait fait de pruche, un bois qui offre une résistance naturelle à la pourriture, puis recouvert d’une couche de grès. Le système de dunes adjacent ne serait pas directement touché par la construction du mur.

Les plans ont été conçus avec l’appui d’experts en la matière, dont un océanographe qui connaît bien le mouvement du sable et de l’eau dans la région de Souris.

Selon la ministre Biggar, les travaux proposés permettront d’atténuer les répercussions des

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sureté pour les conducteurs. Plus d’autoroutes comprennent désormais quatre voies (l’autoroute 69 est un bon exemple), souvent avec des terrespleins pour réduire les collisions frontales. Des voies supplémentaires ont été ajoutées à plu-

y a déjà eu beaucoup de progrès. Les 30 dernières années ont vu beaucoup d’améliorations des surfaces routières et des mesures de sécurité, ce qui s’est traduit par des gains de confort et de

tempêtes et des changements climatiques sur l’une des voies principales

menant vers l’est de l’Îledu-Prince-Édouard, et ce, d’une manière financière-

ment responsable.

Avec l’appui de la collectivité, la construction

de l’ouvrage longitudinal pourrait commencer avant le printemps.

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POLARIS TRANSPORTATION GROUP

Lancement de Polaris Priorité Plus

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a société Polaris Tr a n s p o r t a t i o n Group est heureuse d’annoncer l’ajout d’un nouveau service garanti de transport de chargements partiels (LTL) - Priorité Plus.

Ce service procure la livraison garantie avant midi le lendemain à partir de la région métropolitaine de Toronto à destination de Chicago et New York.

Cette toute nouvelle offre de Polaris, combinée à son service de livraison le lendemain et à son service

de livraison en fin de la journée, est l’étape de plus qui procure aux clients de Polaris un choix complet de temps de transit.

Dave Cox, vice-président exécutif et chef de l’Exploitation, déclare : «Nous avons ajouté des membres importants à notre équipe pour faciliter une croissance plus rapide et un service amélioré dans notre secteur du transport de chargements partiels.

Ce service accru fait l’objet de tests depuis des se-

maines. Nous sommes désormais parfaitement en mesure de garantir le service Priorité Plus de Polaris sur ces deux trajets... et nous avons l’intention d’ajouter d’autres trajets à notre offre!»

Désormais, les clients de Polaris ont plus de choix et de souplesse pour ces destinations transfrontalières.

Dave Cox ajoute : «Nous faisons la livraison le lendemain sur ces trajets depuis la fondation de notre entreprise, il y a plus de 20 ans.

Nous avons récemment apporté d’importantes améliorations dont nos clients pourront profiter.

Nous sommes très fiers de proposer Chicago et New York parmi les trajets inauguraux de notre service de transport de chargements partiels Priorité Plus de Polaris.»

Pour plus d’information, communiquez avec le Service à la clientèle de Polaris Transportation Group dès aujourd’hui à 800.409.2269, poste 1710.

sieurs autoroutes à voies doubles pour permettre des dépassements plus sécuritaires. Transport Canada affirme que plus de rambardes ont été ajoutées sur les virages pour empêcher les conducteurs de virer hors des autoroutes, ainsi que des

accotements pavés pour réduire le risque de perte de contrôle du véhicule.

Des bandes rugueuses ces bandes ondulées sur le côté des voies autoroutières - font vibrer les véhicules quand ils roulent dessus, alertant ainsi les conducteurs fa-

tigués ou inattentifs qu’ils s’apprêtent à quitter la route. Le remplacement de carrefours sur les autoroutes par des rondspoints a aussi réduit le nombre de collisions de 60 à 70 pourcent, affirme Transport Canada.

Bien que le Canada

multiplie ses améliorations d’infrastructure, les Canadiens devraient se souvenir qu’ils sont responsables de leur propre bien-être, et de celui des autres, et qu’ils doivent conduire de manière responsable et en tenant compte des conditions routières.

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Welcome to our complimentary Truck Stop Directory. We want to help truckers and travellers find the nearest truck stop on route to their destination. For details on how you can list your truck stop, call Barb Woodward at 613.476.2247 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 4949 Barlow Trail SE Calgary, AB T2B 3B5 Tel: 403.569.6251 Fax: 403.235.5095 www.roadking.ca

LEDUC

RoadKing Travel Centre Strathcona Inc. 26 Strathmoor Drive Sherwood Park, AB T8H 2B6 Tel: 780.417.9400 Fax: 780.417.9449

STRATHMORE

Open 8 am – 5 pm Mon – Fri, lubes & propane, 24hr cardlock, regular, diesel & diesel mark.

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

BRITISH COLUMBIA

CHILLIWACK

Petro Pass

Jepson Petroleum Ltd. Box 1408, Golden, BC V0A 1H0 Tel: 250.344.6161 Fax: 250.344.2232 ladine@jepsonpetro.com

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

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

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

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

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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

SICAMOUS

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

MANITOBA

BRANDON

Petro Canada Southcoast Petroleum Ltd. 10178 Nordel Court, Delta, BC Tel: 604.581.3835 Fax: 604.581.3850 nordel@southcoastpetro.ca Canopy, fax, photocopier, nearby gov’t scale, restaurant & ATM.

Drivers’ lounge & game room, convenience store, showers, laundry facilities, internet services, showers, parking & CAT scale.

Petro Canada – Petro Pass 500 Oak Point Highway Winnipeg, MB Tel: 204.949.7292 Fax: 204.949.7295

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

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

MONCTON

Antrim Truck Stop

Petro Canada

Dogwood Valley Husky Services

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

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

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

BELLEVILLE

Tobique One Stop Petro Canada – Petro Pass

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

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

WINNIPEG

OSOYOOS

Nisku Truck Stop

TRURO HEIGHTS

Truro Heights Circle K

HOPE

Calgary Husky Travel Centre

NOVA SCOTIA

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

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

SALISBURY

NEW BRUNSWICK

AULAC

Salisbury Big Stop

Aulac Big Stop Circle K

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

170 Aulac Road Aulac, NB E4L 2X2 Tel: 506.536.1339 Fax: 506.536.0579 aulac@eastlink.ca Open 24-7, full-service islands, drivers’ lounge, restaurant, convenience store, showers, laundry facilities, parking & CAT scale.

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.

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

10 Acre Truck Stop 902 Wallbridge Loyalist Road Belleville, ON K8N 5A2 Tel: 613.966.7017 Fax: 613.962.4495 or Office at 613.966.4740 jtombs@gmail.com www.10acre.com Restaurant & Store: Mon-Fri 6 am – 11 pm, Sat 7-8 pm, Sun 7-10 pm, convenience store, hair salon, drug testing, showers, parking, Esso Card Lock & Retail Diesel, Wifi & Fax, laundry facilities & CAT Scale.

BELLEVILLE

WAASIS

Lincoln Big Stop Circle K 415 Nevers Rd. Waasis, NB E3B 9E1 Tel: 506.446.4444 Driver Fax: 506.446.4455 bigstop_bluecanoe@yahoo.ca Open 24-7, Irving FP Solution I – 24, drivers’ lounge, restaurant, convenience store, showers, laundry facilities, free overnight parking.

Ultramar 25 Bellevue Dr., Hwy 401 Exit 538 (rear of Ultramar Service Station) Belleville, ON K8N 4Z5 Tel: 613.771.1755

WOODSTOCK

Open 24 hrs, lunch counter, convenience store, washrooms, showers,short–time parking & drivers’ lounge.

Murray’s Truck Stop

CARDINAL

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

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.

ONTARIO, EASTERN

ONTARIO, EASTERN

ONTARIO, NORTHERN

DESERONTO

SPENCERVILLE

SUDBURY

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

Sudbury Petro Pass 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

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.

TIMMINS

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

Kingston Husky Truck Stop

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

OTTAWA

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

WAUBAUSHENE

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

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

NAIRN CENTRE

Jeremy’s Truck Stop & Country Restaurant

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

NORTH BAY

ONTARIO, WESTERN

ONTARIO, WESTERN

SASKATCHEWAN

DRUMBO

LONDON

ESTEVAN

Trucker’s Haven

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

FORT ERIE

Open 24 hrs, 6 days, full-service islands, drivers’ lounge, restaurant, convenience store, ATM, internet services, showers, garage on premises & parking

PORT HOPE

Ultramar

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

HAMILTON

Marshall Truck & Trailer Repair & Truck Stop

336 Kenora Avenue Hamilton, ON L8E 2W2 Tel: 905.561.4712 Fax: 905.561.7757 wayne@marshalltruck.com Web: www.marshalltruck.com

Open 24-7 for cardlock, open 7 am – 12 am Mon – Fri, 7 am – 5 pm Sat, closed Sunday, full-service islands, drivers’ lounge, restaurant, showers & parking

KITCHENER

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

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.

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

REGINA

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

Husky Bulk Sales 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.

WINDSOR

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

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

SASKATOON

Windsor Husky Travel Centre Hwy 401 Exit 14, Tecumseh, ON Tel: 519.737.6401 www.myhusky.ca

WOODSTOCK

BEAMSVILLE

Petro Canada – Petro Pass 402 – 51st Street East Saskatoon, SK

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

Tel: 306.934.6766

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.

LEAMINGTON

Ultramar

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

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

Fax: 306.668.6110 rainbow@sasktel.net Drivers’ lounge, convenience store, laundry facilities, ATM, showers, scale & parking.

SWIFT CURRENT

QUEBEC

BELMONT

MONTREAL

Bay Truck Stop

Ultramar

Flying M Truck Stop

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

Johnny’s Gas Bar

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

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

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

Husky Travel Centre Irving 24

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

Open 24-7, restaurant, convenience store & laundry facilities.

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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From the

Driver’s Seat BY: MAREK KRASUSKI marek@woodwardpublishing.com

Future of Trucking

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side from famous seers like Nostradamus, few of us have crystal balls to illuminate the future. But we can make calculated predictions based on the past. Innovations in trucking have been nothing short of momentous, bringing us to the point that self driving trucks are already under development. In looking into their own crystal balls, here is what some drivers had to say about the future of trucking.

M A RT I N W H I T T E N drives for Laidlaw based in Sudbury: “There will be newer technologies and a younger driver force as a lot of veteran drivers will retire or move onto other things. Driving won’t get any easier either. The driving public are taking more chances and doing silly things. We will carry on doing what we are doing.

There may be driverless trucks but I can’t see that coming anytime soon.

There’s just too much in the way of safety to take a chance on solely automatic driverless trucks.”

JOHN TRAYNOR drives for Gardewine: “Everyone is worried about automatic logs. I was an owner operator for almost 20 years.

Many O/Os are thinking that the implementation of electronic logs is going to eliminate the owner operators. As far as making money in the future is concerned, they will be able to continue to make money, like today, as long as they run their businesses efficiently and manage their time properly. There’s lots of money to be made, and today big companies are practically offering the keys to the city to get drivers on board.”

JEFF DALE is a former Owner Operator: “Who knows what trucking will look like in 20 years’ time.

When I started as a much younger man trucks were pretty straightforward machines. Today, with telematics, aerodynamic fairings, tire monitoring systems and self driving trucks on the radar, it’s hard to predict what trucking will look like when my grandchildren are old enough to drive. Regulations today are pretty overwhelming as well and they restrict the movement of drivers too much. If this keeps up I’m not sure if anyone will want the job if overregulation continues.”

MIKE MCDONOUGH is a retired driver: “Driving was much simpler in my day. There are so many regulations today that overburden the driver, so the driver shortage comes as no surprise to me. The pace of technology seems to be progressing so fast that it’s hard to predict what trucking will look like 20 years from now."

••• If you have any questions or concerns, contact me at marek@woodwardpublishing.com. If you would like to voice your opinion about the question of the month please send me an email.

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MACK TRUCKS

Somerset Township Wins Battle Against Winter with Mack

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reensboro, North Carolina - In its never-ending battle against Old Man Winter, Somerset Township, Pennsylvania just gained a major advantage: a unique Mack® Granite® snow plow model outfitted with all-wheel drive that can handle nearly anything winter can throw at it. The truck is the latest demonstration of Mack’s application excellence.

“Application excellence describes how Mack works closely with our customers to engineer products that not only meet their needs, but also boost their productivity and performance,” said Curtis Dorwart, Mack Vocational Products Marketing Manager. “It’s something we’ve been doing for over a century.”

Located just over an hour southeast of Pittsburgh,

Pennsylvania, Somerset Township maintains 123 miles of roads that must be plowed after each snowstorm. The Township needed a truck that could handle the hills, twists and turns of its roads in addition to the snow, but wasn’t finding any solutions.

While Mack Granite models typically come in any number of more typical configurations, Somerset Township required something more exotic.

Originally built as a 4x2, the Township spec’d a factory-installed all-wheel drive system and 11-foot front snow plow, along with an aluminum dump body and salt spreader.

The Granite model is powered by a Mack MP8® engine with 455 horsepower.

This unique configuration is standard fare for

the Township, which has five similarly spec’d trucks from other manufacturers.

But when the time came to order their next truck, the options were limited.

“When we began the process of ordering a new truck, it quickly became clear that we wouldn’t be able to do what we had in the past,” said Randy Beistel, Somerset Township Supervisor. “Mack stepped up to the plate. We worked closely with our local Mack dealer, Legacy Truck Center, and we built the truck we needed.”

Legacy Truck Center Sales Associate Kent Lalley worked closely with the Township and was able to take their desired specs and quickly develop a solution through Mack’s Customer Adaptation Center (CAC), which handles assembling custom spec’d

Somerset Township, Pennsylvania turned to Mack Trucks when they needed a uniquely spec’d snow plow. Working together, Mack responded with a powerful, all-wheel-drive Mack Granite model built to tackle winter’s toughest challenges.

Mack models.

“Despite all of the unique features on this truck, it went together rather easily,” said Lalley. “The pre-build assistance and production turn-around time from Mack’s CAC was impressive.”

Somerset Township took delivery of their Mack Granite model in late 2015, and the truck is now in service and receiving rave reviews.

“The Granite’s sloped hood gives our drivers much better visibility com-

pared to the competitor trucks, said Beistel. “The drivers also tell us the performance and power is awesome.”

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

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CAREERS

WOMEN IN TRUCKING

What is the Value of the Women in Trucking Association?

BY ELLEN VOIE

M

argaret Mead once said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”

Women In Trucking Association (WIT) started with a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens who were focused on increasing the percentage of women employed in the trucking industry. In the eight years since its inception, the organization is successfully moving its mission forward.

For many women, the need for a dedicated organization to attract female drivers, mechanics, safety directors, leaders, and more makes sense.

Others scratch their heads and ask why we need “special treatment” for women in the trucking industry.

All we’re asking for is a level playing field.

According to the department of labor, women comprise 44 percent of fulltime workers in the labor force. Women make up 52 percent of management in all occupations.

However, in the trucking industry, only six percent of the driver population is comprised of women.

Additionally, women make up only 21 percent of transportation, storage and distribution managers, and 18 percent of supervisors of transportation and material handling workers.

Recently, we released our WIT Index which tracked both female board members and female executives at the fifteen publicly traded trucking companies. Ten of these companies had NO women executives and seven had no women serving on their boards of directors. Compare this to the 19 percent of director positions held by women outside of the industry.

If you feel these numbers are unacceptable, then I urge you to join Women In Trucking and support our efforts to increase the percentage of female drivers, supervisors, directors, and executives.

How are we accomplishing this mission? The first

Join us for the largest celebration of Women Behind the Wheel at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, KY. Save the date and plan on becoming a part of history as the Women In Trucking Association recognizes the years of service of professional female drivers. There will be music, refreshments, prizes, goodie bags and the big event of the day, a photo of all women drivers.

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step is to measure the current state of the industry.

The University of Memphis, under the direction of Dr. Stephanie Ivey, is completing a survey of the top 100 for hire and private carriers and recording the percentage of female drivers and managers. We’ll release this information later this year.

Our second goal is to address reasons why women aren’t fairly represented in these roles. We’ve conducted extensive research on what women look for in a company as well as what they want in a career.

We’ve released our driver recruiting guide, which explains what women look for in an ad and what values attract women to a company, as well as where to find potential female drivers.

For drivers, we have

made significant strides in truck cab design and ergonomics through the efforts of Ryder and the truck manufacturers. From seats, to steps to the dash and the sleeper berth, changes are being made to accommodate a greater range of body shapes and sizes.

Safety is an area of concern for all drivers, but more appreciably for women who might be more vulnerable on the road. We’ve challenged manufacturers to include safety alarms in the cab to alert a sleeping driver of an intruder. We also teach women (and men) techniques to stay safe in a truck stop and on the road. We work with the truck stop industry to create a safer environment for all drivers. Our antiharassment employment

guide provides carriers with a resource to address harassment between drivers in team or training situations.

To attract women into leadership roles, we arm companies with facts and data regarding hiring, promoting, and retaining women in management.

Becoming aware of unconscious bias in hiring and promoting women occurs in male dominated environments by both men and women. For example, studies have shown that women are often promoted based on their accomplishments and men are often promoted for their potential. Education is the tool to address these concerns and Women In Trucking Association’s goal is to be the resource to increase diversity and attract more women.

Our biggest challenge is the image the industry has of being too masculine for women. We’re breaking that stereotype with our Girl Scout (Guide) Transportation patch, children’s activity book, and school appropriate literature.

Women In Trucking is not an association for women; it’s a group of men and women who care ABOUT more diversity in transportation.

If you are a member, we thank you for your support.

If you haven’t joined yet, we invite you to visit www. womenintrucking.org and join us, this small group of thoughtful, committed citizens who are changing the world!

Ellen Voie CAE, is Presid e n t / C E O o f Wo m e n In Trucking and can be reached at Ellen@WomenInTrucking.org.

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Traction Locations www.traction.ca

ALBERTA

BROOKS

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

CALGARY

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

EDMONTON

ALBERTA

BRITISH COLUMBIA

MANITOBA

ONTARIO

PEACE RIVER

KAMLOOPS

WINNIPEG

MISSISSAUGA

Peace Truck & Trailer Ltd. 9103 – 75th Street Peace River, AB T8S 1T2 Tel: 780.624.8655

RED DEER

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

Traction Head Office

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE

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

NAPA #6260

EDMONTON NORTH WEST

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

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

Safari Manufacturing Inc. (Partco Truck Parts)

Traction

EDMONTON SOUTH

Traction

3404 – 78th Avenue Edmonton South, AB T6B 2X9 Tel: 780.465.8010

EDSON

NAPA Auto Parts 4657A

SUNDRE

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

HIGH PRAIRIE

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

HINTON

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

LLOYDMINSTER

Truck Zone Inc.

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

MEDICINE HAT

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

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

NAPA Traction

Pelican Automotive

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

BRITISH COLUMBIA

Traction

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

WABASCA

FORT MCMURRAY

GRANDE PRAIRIE

KELOWNA

Central Valley Truck Service Ltd.

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

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

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

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

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

4833 – 2nd Avenue Edson, AB T7E 1T8 Tel: 780.712.4152

Paramount Parts Inc.

Premium Truck & Trailer

BURNS LAKE

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

CHETWYND

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

QUESNEL

SMITHERS

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

SQUAMISH

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

SURREY

Trailine Trailer Parts Ltd.

CHILLIWACK

10304A – 120th Street Surrey, BC V3V 4G1 Tel: 604.582.4888

Lickman Truck & Trailer Parts & Services Ltd.

Bow Valley Machine

Bay 31B – 43915 Industrial Way Chilliwack, BC V2R 3A4 Tel: 604.793.9611

COURTENAY

Taurus Heavy Duty Ventures Ltd 2703A Kilpatrick Avenue Courtenay, BC V9N 6P4 Tel: 250.871.

FORT NELSON

TERRACE 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 MANITOBA

BRANDON

Napa Auto Parts

Traction Brandon

5320 – 49 th Avenue Ft Nelson, BC V0C 1R0 Tel: 250.774.2783

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

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

YELLOWKNIFE

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

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

MITCHELL

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

ONTARIO

NEW LISKEARD

BANCROFT

Pioneer Diesel 2008 Ltd.

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

LONDON

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

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

SASKATCHEWAN

MEADOW LAKE

Unified Auto Parts Inc. 807 – 1st Avenue West Meadow Lake, SK S9X 1Y4 Tel: 306.236.4800

MOOSE JAW

Golden West Trailer & Equipment Ltd. 1802 Stadacona Street West Moose Jaw, SK S6H 4N8 Tel: 306.692.7402

NIPAWIN

Paramount Parts (Nipawin) Inc. 811 Nipawin Road East Nipawin, SK S0E 1E0 Tel: 306.862.9881

NORTH BAY

PRINCE ALBERT

Service 1 Mufflers & More

Unified Auto Parts Inc.

400 D Kirkpatrick Street North Bay, ON P1B 8G5 Tel: 705.497.0404

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

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

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

SUDBURY

YORKTON

Sudbury Truck & Trailer Inc.

Traction Yorkton

510 Whissell Avenue Sudbury, ON P3B 2Z3 Tel: 705.673.3613

537 Broadway Street East Yorkton, SK S3N 2W7 Tel: 306.782.4313

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

MARKHAM

WINDSOR

Traction

Traction

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

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 NW Edmonton, AB T5M 2R8 Tel: 780.451.0225

FORT MCMURRAY

BRITISH COLUMBIA

DIGBY

ESSEX

Fleetline Parts & Service Ltd.

Ken Lapain & Sons Ltd

Tractor Trailer Service

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

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

Bay 31 – 43915 Industrial Way Chilliwack, BC V2R 3A4 Toll Free: 877.772.6255 Tel: 604.793.9660

FORT NELSON

Gearheads Truck repair 5204 46th Avenue Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0 250.774.4327

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.

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

LA CRETE

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

LLOYDMINSTER

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

MEDICINE HAT

Hydraco Industries Ltd. 2111 – 9 Avenue SW Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8M9 Tel: 403.526.2244 th

PEACE RIVER

PRINCE GEORGE 9122 Rock Island Road Prince George, BC V2N 5T4 Tel: 250.564.6763

SMITHERS

Smithers Parts & Service (2005) Ltd. 3465 Victoria Drive Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Tel: 250.847.4287

Total Works Truck Equipment 501 Middleton Avenue Brandon, MB R7C 1A8 Tel: 204.728.3821

DAUPHIN

A.R.J. Heavy Truck & Trailer Repair 107053 PTH 20 Dauphin, MB R7N 2V3 204.638.0711

NEEPAWA

T.I.C. Parts & Service 220 Hwy 5 North Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Tel: 204.476.3809

WINNIPEG

SUNDRE

NEW BRUNSWICK

5911 B – 50th Avenue Taber, AB T1G 1W7 Tel: 403.223.8744

TWO HILLS

Two Hills Auto & Industrial Supply Ltd. 4909 55th Avenue Two Hills, AB T0B 4K0 Tel: 780.657.3304 36 March 2016

NEW GLASGOW

Robby’s Tractor Trailer Services Ltd.

4852 Plymouth Road New Glasgow, NS B2H 5C5 902.396.5585

TRURO

T&R Truck Repair Limited 102 Blakeney Drive Truro, NS B2N 6Z1 Tel: 902.895.0857 ONTARIO

BOLTON

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

BOURGET

1891 Chemin Russell Road Bourget, ON K0A 1E0 Tel: 613.487.4171

2126 Logan Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2R 0J2 Tel: 204.694.2390

TABER

15321 Highway 3 Hebbville, NS B4V 6X4 902.530.3580

J.B. Mobile Mechanic Inc

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

Geeraert Mechanical Service

HEBBVILLE

Mailmans’ Truck-Pro Centre Ltd.

BRANDON

DAB’s Repair Ltd.

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

211 Conway Road, Hwy 303 Digby, NS B0V 1A0 902.245.5833

MANITOBA

Peace Truck & Trailer Ltd.

Partco Truck Parts & Service

ONTARIO

CHILLIWACK

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

GRANDE PRAIRIE

ONTARIO

Lickman Truck & Trailer Parts & Service Ltd.

Mobster Mechanical Inc.

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

NOVA SCOTIA

ST-JACQUES

L.C.D. Entreprise Ltée 460 Chemin Mont Farlagne Saint-Jacques, NB E7B 2X1 506.736.6310

SUSSEX

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

TRACADIE-SHEILA

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

BRADFORD

Smartway

3475 Hwy 88, RR 1 Bradford, ON L3Z 2A4 Tel: 905.775.6700

BRAMPTON

PGL Truck Centre Ltd. 110 Rutherford Road South Brampton, ON L6W 3J5 905.451.8115

CALEDONIA

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

CAMBRIDGE

Combined Auto & Truck Repair 201 Pinebush Road, Cambridge, ON N1R 7H8 Tel: 519.523.1413

COURTLAND

Herc’s Truck Service & Repair Ltd. 50 County Road 13 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

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

HAMILTON

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

HANOVER

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

HEARST

Serge G & D Repair Inc. 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

Quickfix Truck Trailer Repairs 6191 Atlantic Drive Mississauga, ON L5T 1N7 Tel: 905.696.6888

NEW LISKEARD

Pioneer Diesel 2008 Ltd.

VERNER

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

OSHAWA 840 Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa, ON L1H 8A9 Tel: 905.721.2788

SUDBURY

Sudbury Truck & Trailer Centre Inc.

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

510 Whissell Avenue Sudbury, ON P3B 2Z3 Toll Free: 800.461.4023 Tel: 705.673.3613

2051 Rue Lapierre LaSalle, QC H8N 1B1 514.365.8176

SUMMERSIDE

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

ALMA

Suspension Turcotte Alma Inc. 970 Avenue Bombardier Alma, QC G8B 2V8 418.668.4501

AMOS

125 Rue Olivier Laurier-Station, QC G0S 1N0 418.728.4242

LAVAL

Ressorts Industriels Inc./ Centre de Camion C.T. CAM Inc. 3850 Boulevard Leman Laval, QC H7E 1A1 450.661.5157

LES COTEAUX

Potvin Mécanik Inc. 329 Montée du Comté Les Coteaux, QC J7X 1A8 450.267.0166

Atelier KGM Inc.

LÉVIS

671 Avenue du Parc Amos, QC J9T 4M1 819.732.8105

Rock Division Mécanique

ANJOU

Les Pros du Camion 7887 Rue Grenache, Porte 39 Anjou, QC H1J 1C4 514.643.3037

BAIE-COMEAU

Équipements Industriels BDL (Baie-Comeau) Inc. 27 Rue William Dobell Baie-Comeau, QC G4Z 1T6 418.296.3334

BOUCHERVILLE

Ressorts Rive-Sud Ltée 1570C Boulevard Montarville Boucherville, QC J4B 5Y3 450.641.1304

CHAMBLY

CHICOUTIMI

Quality Truck Repair Inc.

LASALLE

Ressorts LaSalle Inc.

LAURIER-STATION

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

11255 A Côte de Liesse Dorval, QC H3P 1B1 514.633.0909

Atelier Génytech Inc.

Atelier Spécialisé GES Inc.

OAKVILLE

DORVAL

Camion & Remorque H.K. Inc.

P.E.I.

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

ELMIRA

Thur Heavy Truck & Trailer Repair

THUNDER BAY

QUÉBEC

3000 Boulevard Industriel Chambly, QC J3L 4X3 514.815.3114

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

DANVILLE

90 rue Jacques-Nau Lévis, QC G6V 9J4 418.833.9494

MANIWAKI

Ressorts Gendron 259 Boulevard Desjardins Maniwaki, QC J9E 2E4 819.449.1611

MATAGAMI

Services R.M. 2000 Inc. 3125-A Boul. Industriel, C.P 1000 Matagami, QC J0Y 2A0 819.739.2000

MONT JOLI

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

MONT-LAURIER

Les Ateliers de Réparation B & R Ltée 354 Boulevard des Ruisseaux Mont-Laurier, QC J9L 0H6 819.623.2457

MONT-SAINT-HILAIRE

Marick Diesel Inc. 849 Chemin Benoît Mont-Saint-Hilaire, QC J3G 4S6 Tel : 450.714.0633

Services Mécaniques R.S.C.

MONTRÉAL

1436 Route 116 Danville, QC J0A 1A0 819.839.2444

Ressorts Montréal-Nord Ltée

DOLBEAU-MISTASSINI

8065 Henri-Bourassa Est Montréal, QC H1E 2Z3 514.643.1121 —

Centre de Pièces Industrielles Mistassini

Ressorts Universel Inc.

280 Rue de Quen Dolbeau-Mistassini, QC G8L 5N1 418.276.1212

11500 55ème Avenue Montréal, QC H1E 2K1 514.648.0820

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QUÉBEC

QUÉBEC

QUÉBEC

SASKATCHEWAN

SASKATCHEWAN

NOTRE-DAME-DU-BONCONSEIL

SAINT-ANDRÉ-AVELLIN

SAINT-ROMUALD

STANSTEAD-EST

HUMBOLDT

Garage Benoit Trudeau Inc.

SWIFT CURRENT

Ressorts d’Auto et Camion Rock Inc.

Mécanique et Soudure MF Inc.

Prairie Diesel Inc.

270 Chemin McIntyre Stanstead-Est, QC J0B 3E0

210 8th Avenue Humboldt, SK S0K 2A0 l: 306.682.2900

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

QUÉBEC

Edgar Blondeau Inc. 2490 Avenue Dalton Québec, QC G1P 3X1 800.463.4762 418.651.6880

QUÉBEC

Suspension Illimitée Inc. 1000 Avenue Galibois Québec, QC G1M 3M7 418.681.2226

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

SAINT-EUSTACHE

Ressorts Juteau Inc 216 Rue Poirier #6 Saint-Eustache, QC J7R 6B1 450.472.2340

SAINT-GEORGES

Kevin Busque Inc. 3200 95ième Rue St-Georges, QC G6A 1K8 418.226.0721

SAINT-JANVIER

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

SAINT-JEAN-SUR-RICHELIEU

RIVIÈRE-DU-LOUP

Atelier de Soudure et Suspension St-Jean Inc.

640 Boulevard Armand Thériault Rivière-du-Loup, QC G5R 1V2 418.868.0320

795 Ch. du Grand-Bernier Nord Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC J3B 8H7 450.349.5893

Garage TGB/CF

ROUYN-NORANDA

Centre du ressort Lamarche Inc 600 Boulevard Teminscamingue, C.P. 1082 Rouyn-Noranda, QC J9Y 0G4 819.764.ROCK (3271) 819.762.NAPA (0955)

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

SENNETERRE

Garage Alain Bernier 112 Route 113 Nord Senneterre, QC J0Y 2M0 819.737.4275

SEPT-ÎLES

Centre du Camion Pelletier (Sept-Îles) Inc. 374 Avenue Jolliet Sept-Îles, QC G4R 2B2 418.962.5225

SOREL-TRACY

819.876.7997 TROIS-RIVIÈRES

Garage M. St-Yves 8560 Boulevard Parent Trois-Rivières, QC G9A 5E1 819.374.1122

VAUDREUIL-DORION

Mécamobile Inc. 950 Rue Valois, Suite 160, Vaudreuil-Dorion, QC J7V 8P2 450.218.0790

YAMACHICHE

Garage M. St-Yves 211 Rue St-Anne Yamachiche, QC G0X 3L0 819.296.2122 SASKATCHEWAN

BATTLEFORD

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

MOOSE JAW

306.773.3240

Golden West Trailer & Equipment Ltd.

TISDALE

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

Highway 3 West Tisdale, SK S0E 1T0

REGINA

Finning 2360 Pasqua Street Regina, SK S4P 3A8 Tel: 306.545.3311

SASKATOON

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

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

ESTEVAN

Saint-Laurent Suspensions Inc.

Mécanique Générale MPC Rive-Sud Inc.

Finning

Finning

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

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

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

3502 11th Street West Saskatoon, SK S7M 1K7 Tel: 306.382.3550

SAINT-LAURENT

Finning 2635 North Service Road West Swift Current, SK S9H 5L4

Finning

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 5Z3 Tel: 867.393.4581

MACK TRUCKS

Born Ready to Serve as “Official Hauler of NASCAR”

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aytona Beach, Florida - Mack Trucks and NASCAR on February 16 announced a multi-year agreement designating Mack as the “Official Hauler of NASCAR®.”

Mack made the announcement during N A S C A R ’s D AY T O N A 500 media day event. As part of the agreement, Mack provided a fleet of custom-designed Mack® Pinnacle™ sleeper models spec’d to answer the challenges of the grueling NASCAR schedule.

“Mack and NASCAR are two fundamentally American brands, and we

couldn’t be more excited to join forces and serve as the ‘Official Hauler of NASCAR,’” said John Walsh, Mack Vice President of Marketing. “This partnership enables us to get Mack, our trucks and our technology in front of millions of NASCAR fans, a significant number of whom are part of the transportation industry.”

Throughout the 36race, 10-month long season, NASCAR haulers travel thousands of miles between race locations, delivering tons of critical technology and equipment to help ensure a successful race

weekend. NASCAR’s fleet of Mack Pinnacle models embarked on its inaugural journey to NASCAR’s s e a s o n - o p e n i n g r a c e, the DAYTONA 500, at Daytona International Speedway in Florida. “ T h e M a c k Tr u c k s brand has been a part of American culture for more than a century and is globally recognized for manufacturing a best-inclass product,” said Steve Phelps, NASCAR Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer.

“The custom-designed Pinnacle models are masterfully engineered and we are proud that they

will lead the NASCAR convoy to the track each race weekend.”

With its legendary Mack toughness, the Mack Pinnacle sleeper model is built for any challenge the open road can throw at it. Each of NASCAR’s custom-spec’d Pinnacle models is equipped with Mack’s 13-liter MP8® engine that delivers 505 horsepower. The trucks are also outfitted with the game-changing Mack mDRIVE™ automated manual transmission that helps boost fuel efficiency and productivity without sacrificing performance. The Pin-

nacle model, like all Mack trucks sold in North America, is built in the U.S.A. The fleet is also armed with Mack GuardDog® Connect, a telematics system that brings the right blend of technology and people together to maximize uptime. Acting as an onboard pit crew, GuardDog Connect proactively monitors critical fault codes that could shut a truck down.

When a potential issue is detected, GuardDog Connect automatically notifies Mack OneCall™ agents at the 24/7 Mack Uptime Center, as well as

the driver and designated fleet contact. An action plan for repairs, a check for available parts at the nearest service center and detailed repair instructions are also completed all while the truck is still on the road.

Support for the fleet of Pinnacle models will be led by Transource Truck & Trailer Center, a Mack dealer with seven locations across North Carolina. Mack partnered with Transource in providing the trucks.

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

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CAREERS

LANDSTAR

Landstar Among TCA’s Top 20 Best Fleets

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or the fifth consecutive year, Landstar is among the “Top 20 Best Fleets to Drive For” according to the latest survey conducted by Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) and CarriersEdge.

The nomination process began in 2015, with transportation companies evaluated in a variety of categories including professional development op-

portunities, career path/ advancement opportunities, annual turnover rate and their fleet safety record.

TCA and CarriersEdge interviewed nominees’ representatives and executives about their c o m p a n y ’s d i r e c t i o n , policies and programs.

Those comments were compared to a selection of each fleet’s drivers or

owner-operators surveyed and then incorporated into the fleet’s final score.

“Landstar’s owner-operators help make Landstar an industry leader by providing excellence in safety and service. We are proud that the owner-operators leased to Landstar feel they have freedom, opportunity and the support services they need to successfully run their own businesses,” said Landstar Executive Vice President of Capacity Development Rocco Davanzo.

This is the eighth year of the survey which is open to all U.S. and Canadian fleets that operate 10 or more trucks. To be considered, fleets must be nominated by one of their drivers, either a company driver or an owner-

ANNOUNCEMENT

Mack Receives Prestigious Award

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reensboro, North Carolina – Superior Carriers, a division of Superior Bulk Logistics, awarded Mack Trucks its President’s Supplier Excellence Award, the only external award given by the company on an annual basis.

Superior Carriers based in Oak Brook, Illinois, offers bulk transportation services to the NAFTA region by providing hazardous and non-hazardous liquid and dry bulk logistics management services and the transportation of various products ranging from commodity chemicals to volatile missile propellants.

Each year, Superior Carriers chooses one supplier to recognize, and Mack was selected for going above and beyond in terms of service levels in multiple areas including professional sales advice, technical assistance, operational field support, strategy part-

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nership planning and social media collaboration.

“We are pleased to recognize Mack Trucks as a top vendor of choice, and we look forward to many more years ahead of our mutually beneficial relationship,” said Brian Nowak, President of Superior Carriers.

Superior Carriers also credits the outstanding support of M&K Truck Centers and the Mack dealer network as instrumental in the overall success of the fleet.

Superior Carriers operates 700 tractors, including more than 200 Mack® Pinnacle™ sleeper models, many of which are equipped with the Mack mDRIVE™ automated manual transmission to help boost fuel efficiency and productivity without sacrificing performance.

The Pinnacle model, like all Mack trucks sold in North America, is built in the U.S.A.

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

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operator.

The 20 finalists will be divided by size and two

overall winners will be announced during TCA’s Annual Convention,

March 6-9 at the Wynn Las Vegas Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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CAREERS

HEALTHY TRUCKER

The Future of Health in Trucking

BY ANDREA MORLEY

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n recent years, health and fitness have moved up on everyone’s priority lists, including in the world of trucking. People are now seeing the effects of years of poor nutrition and exercise habits, and are starting to educate themselves about better food choices and how to make them. As we know, this is especially important in trucking where many drivers tend to lead an inactive lifestyle, fueling themselves with fast, convenient foods due to their long hours on the road.

We have already witnessed countless drivers take control of their health, trading pounds and pill bottles for muscles and a clean bill of health. Fleets have caught on to the trend too, implementing driver wellness programs, hosting driver meetings and delivering healthy options, and offering support and encouragement to those looking to get healthy.

Truck stops have started carrying a variety of healthy snacks, including nuts, protein bars, and yogurt, and more meals

with vegetables and lean protein.

The problem? Many drivers are still uneducated in the area of nutrition and fitness, and many simply don’t realize how important it is that they make a change. It’s not exactly their fault, though, as truck stops are still packed with unhealthy food, and it tends to be cheaper and arguably better tasting than the healthier options.

Fitness centers in truck stops are rare, and many drivers aren’t comfortable working out beside their truck in a truck stop parking lot.

This simply isn’t good enough. If we don’t keep progressing and health in the industry remains unchanged, we can expect drivers to continue to die far too early. Fleets will continue to pay the price of drivers being unhappy and unhealthy, with staff taking more sick days and being at risk of losing their license. Families of drivers will continue to suffer emotionally and financially as their loved ones fall ill, lose income, and lose their lives before their time. We also know this lifestyle can compromise their safety behind the wheel, which is the ultimate risk to the driver, fleet, supply chain, and public.

With that being said, we’re still seeing change, and we can expect that things will only get better as time passes.

Here’s what we can do to help the industry continue

to get healthier: Drivers can first, and most importantly, educate themselves. This includes learning more about the state of their own health by asking questions at their next doctor’s appointment, and learning more about healthy eating and exercises they can do on the road. Then, they must make the choice to change on an individual

level, and set an example for their coworkers and younger drivers. They can also encourage truck stops to stock even more healthy foods at affordable prices by “voting with their dollars” and buying the healthy options that are available.

Fleets can continue to support drivers and staff by implementing wellness

programs and committees. This can even include sourcing group discounts on nation-wide gym memberships and fitness equipment they can take in the truck. They can also incorporate health & wellness education into their orientation process to ensure all new hires have knowledge and support around how to stay healthy on the road.

Finally, truck stops can continue looking into ways to keep drivers happy, healthy, and fed. Anything from offering healthy options to areas designated for working out will contribute to healthier, happier, and ultimately safer drivers.

Now ask yourself, are you going to be a part of the change?

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Cruciferous are a family of vegetables that include cauliflower, cabbage, garden cress, bok choy, broccoli, brussels sprouts and similar green leaf vegetables. They are high in vitamin C and soluble fiber and contain multiple nutrients and phytochemicals.

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CAREERS

HEALTH & FITNESS

The Hidden Benefits of Family Meals

BY DR. GEORGE I. TRAITSES

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itting down to the table for a family m e a l i s n ’t w h a t it used to be, and evidence suggests the consequences are frightening, and not just from a nutritional perspective. In fact, children are significantly more likely to engage in a variety of unhealthy behaviors when the family meal isn’t a regular occurrence in their home.

Here are just some of the benefits you can provide your children by ensuring your family comes together regularly at the dinner table, according to the American College of Pediatricians: Less Sex / Drugs / Alcohol: OK, let’s start with the big ones. Children / teens who participate in regular family meals are less likely to use drugs, alcohol and nicotine, and less likely to engage in sexual activity. They’re

also less likely to have friends who participate in the above risky behaviors.

Now aren’t those great reasons to make sure the family gets together at the dinner table as often as possible?

Academics: Teens who enjoy frequent family dinners (at least three times a week) are more likely to achieve better grades in school compared to teens who sit down for a family meal two times or less per week.

Communication: Family meals provide an opportunity for conversation / communication, enhancing language development and vocabulary, while allowing for discussion and debate, which can improve family relations and foster critical thinking / speaking skills.

Structure: Who wouldn’t feel great knowing that on most days they can come together with their family

TRANSPORT FOR CHRIST

Why the Cross?

BY CHAPLAIN LEN REIMER

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he cross is said to be an execution device, a very brutal procedure. So why would Jesus have ended up there?

He met six different juries in one night because they had trouble finding a reason to crucify Him. Finally, they found an accusation that would stick, “Do You claim to be the Son of God”? To which Jesus responded and said, “YES.” That was considered blasphemy punishable by death.

He never claimed to be a religious leader or some special man of God. Instead He claimed to BE GOD. He had come to this world for various reasons. Some of them were to help and heal people, but the very special reason was to pay for sins, and that meant He had to go by the way of the cross and pay for our sins.

The cross tells us sin has been “crossed out” and

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dealt with. The cross tells us what a Holy God thinks about our sinful nature, and it had to be judged. Someone had to be punished for our sin. It was either to be us or a substitute. The cross gave us our substitute: Jesus Christ who died in our place.

Somewhat like going into the court room and saying to the judge, “I’ll take the charge of the accused.”

While on the cross Jesus said, “Father forgive them because they know not what they are doing”, (Luke 2:34). The Roman army officer realized that something extraordinary had happened and said, “Truly this was the son of God!” (Mark15:39).

We can attend church regularly, yet if we refuse to accept the cross, we will be shut out of heaven. You and I cannot get to heaven except through the door shaped like a cross. Have a blessed Easter.

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at a set place and time?

Family meals give children structure, making them feel secure and safe, while allowing parents to monitor and address their children’s moods in a consistent environment.

Less Stress: Research suggests frequent family meals reduce emotional stress and contribute to

higher overall satisfaction with life compared to teens who experience fewer family meals.

Heard Enough? In our hectic, technology-driven world, families have plenty of times to do things apart (or at least disengaged from one another). Make family meals a priority – as you can

tell from the above list of benefits, it is well worth the effort. Talk to your chiropractor for more information.

For more information on health and safety please visit www.toyourhealth.com and the Ontario Chiropractic Association web site at www.chiropractic.on.ca

or call 877.327.2273. Dr. George I. Traitses of Infinite Health practices traditional chiropractic, advanced nutrition and anti-aging therapy and has been serving the Toronto and Markham communities since 1981.

You can reach him at 416.499.5656 or www. infinite-health.com.

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CAREERS

HEALTHY LIVING

How Are You Progressing With Making Meals In Your Slow Cooker?

BY BRENDA RICKER

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aking most of your own meals will do many things for you. Not only will it save you money but will improve your health.

Here are some of the health benefits: Good nutrients to help build a healthy body. Much less fat, reducing the desire to have a sleep after you eat at a truck stop or fast food outlet. Adding seeds, nuts and grains will make your digestive track work much better with eliminations. Eating raw vegetables and fruit will give you enzymes to help with good digestion, thus eliminating heart burn.

Good food gives you good energy. Drinking water and tea helps flush your system, ridding your body of unwanted toxins.

It makes good sense to try making your own meals.

Probably you haven’t noticed the price of good produce, but believe me, when you see the price of a cauliflower at $7.00 or a couple of chicken breasts at $13.00, it should stop you in your tracks. Seeing these prices can make a person who is trying to eat a healthy, wholesome

diet feel discouraged and frustrated.

Instead of expensive produce, opt for items such as broccoli, cabbage and brussel sprouts. Swap your baby carrots with large bagged carrots; you can find a deal for $1.99 per 5 lbs. You can also get a bag of 3 lb onions for as little as $1.69 which gives you about 8 onions – more than a weeks’ worth.

Fruit – apples, grapefruits, oranges, and bananas – are relatively inexpensive year round and remain your best value. Berries always seem expensive, fresh berries are on for $2.50 per 200g. No deal there. If you choose to use canned, make sure you run your veggies under water to rinse out the excess sodium that is used for preserving.

As for seeds like chia, or nuts, almond and hazelnut, prices are at an all-time high. Replace these with alternatives such as peanuts, sunflower, pumpkin or flax hearts or seeds to reduce the cost while maintaining similar nutritional value. Add them to your oatmeal, or mix into your yogurt. They have that same crunchy nutty flavour but at a much lower price.

Meat is at an all-time high. A number of substitutes in place of meat can reduce your consumption.

Pulses are part of the legume family and refer to a family of dried items such as beans, lentils and chickpeas. Pulses are a great

source of protein and fibre, and are low in fat. An easy way to incorporate pulses are replacing half of your meat with them, or opting for more vegetarian meals throughout the week.

Another great way to reduce cost is minimize waste. Keep the stems of

your broccoli and the ends of your celery and make homemade stock. Plan your meals ahead of time, make a list, it sounds old fashioned but eliminates mindless shopping while strolling the aisles. This way you know what you are getting to purchase and

may be less likely to stray from that list. If your produce begins to look wilted or unappetizing, throw it in a stir-fry or add it to a stew or soup. The best before dates are more of an indicator of quality and not necessarily safety.

Be grateful for our lush

availability of international foods and be kind to your wallet.

If you have some ideas about cooking in your truck, please let me know and I can share it in the column. I can be reached at health_you_deserve@ yahoo.ca.

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Legumes are a family of dried items such as beans, lentils and chickpeas. They are a great source of protein and fibre, and are low in fat.

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CAREERS

LEGAL MATTERS

Trying To Pull A Fast One? Think Again!

BY JAYCEN OLAVARIO

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have heard this a few times in court: “I’m here for my friend because he/she is sick and cannot attend”. To which the Prosecutor will often reply: “Did your friend give you any instructions on how he/she would like you to proceed?” Some do have instructions to ask for a new date, which may or may not be granted by the Justice of the Peace at his discretion. Some also have instructions to resolve the matter and these are the ones I tend to believe to

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be telling the truth about the “friend is sick” excuse.

The Court and the Prosecutor don’t always have the time or the resources to verify the excuses given to them - new job, sick, family emergency, can’t take a day off, etc. The court will more often than not give the attendee the benefit of the doubt and proceed without the defendant present or adjourn the matter. That’s all fine and dandy. If you are a friend of the defendant and he/she cannot attend for whatever reason, the court will hear you out.

We all know that we must not lie in court, that making false claims and false statements can get us in trouble. As I said, it is hard to determine who is lying or not about their excuses for not being able to attend Traffic Court and the Court does not always have the time and resources to verify the excuses.

Luckily for the Court they have the police officers on their side. No, the officers will not make a call to verify the excuse nor will they go to the defendant’s house or workplace to verify the excuse either.

Sometimes, the Court just gets a break.

Not too long ago, in one of the Ontario Provincial Offences Courts, a “friend” of a defendant who was fighting a Speeding ticket appeared in Court for the matter. I don’t know the rate of speed but I would assume that it was in the higher range. He checked in and talked with the Prosecutor about a possible resolution. After failing to work out a resolution with the Prosecutor, he asked for a new date so the “sick with flu” defendant could attend. This was put on record in front of the Justice. He gave his name on record and asked for a new date for

his friend. Meanwhile, the officer who charged the defendant was in the body of the Court, listening and looking at the defendant’s “friend” intently as he spoke in front of the Justice. The adjournment was granted.

The defendant’s friend went out of the courtroom with the officer following him. I think you all know where this is going. The

officer confronted “the friend,” verified his identification and guess what?

The “friend” was not a friend after all but the Defendant himself. The officer recognized him and listened to him lie in front of the Justice. He had been charged with two counts of Obstructing Justice and one count of Personating with Intent. Oh, and by the way, he still needs to deal

with the speeding ticket.

So there you go…Learn from the mistakes of this guy. He already tried to pull a fast one on the road speeding and got caught.

He then also tried to pull a fast one in Court and was once again caught, by the same officer no less. Think Again!

If you want a link to this story, email me at jaycen@ ottlegal.com.

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PHILLIPS INDUSTRIES

Cold Weather Air Line Failures

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anta Fe Springs, California - The December issue of the Phillips Industries monthly newsletter, Qwik Tech Tips, tackles cold weather related air line failures. Phillips explains the causes of these failures, how safety is impacted, and the associated damage to the air lines. The newsletter offers solutions

and ideas to minimize the problems.

If temperatures are too cold and drop below a coiled air line’s working temperature, the air lines can lose their ability to stretch, as well as to recoil.

Without this stretching capability, force is applied to the gladhands and can separate or even completely

pull away, causing loss of air pressure to the braking system. Additionally, inflexibility in air lines causes kinking which can block air flow to the braking system.

The December issue of the Qwik Tech Tips, along with all archived issues, can be viewed and downloaded at www.phillipsqwiktechtips. com.

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