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April 2016 ISSUE 95

— Serving Manitoba to BC , Yukon & NWT —

Bryson Insurance

Your Partner in Success

BY MAREK KRASUSKI

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ransportation companies are the backbone of the country; without them, the flow of goods and services would grind to a halt. Behind the success of these companies lies the drivers who transport freight across the country and continent. Without them there would be no carriers and no movement of freight. Indeed, the relationship between carrier and driver is reciprocal; each depends on the other for continuing success and growth in this competitive industry where wafer thin profits require effective management practices and trust.

Bryson Insurance is also a company that continues to build its success on the same values of effective management and trust. Opening in 1980 Bryson has, over the past three and a half decades, expanded its geographic reach and range of insurance services, building a reputation as Durham’s leading insurance brokerage firm.

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SPECIAL FEATURE

Drive Star Group of Companies Expands into Drive-a-way / Tow-a-way Services

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

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BRYSON INSURANCE

Premier Insurance Provider Builds Stellar Reputation Through Expert Advice to Clientele BRYSON >> extends in equal measure to its many clients in the fleet insurance portfolio and beyond. It has a highly trained department headed by Tammy McCarthy, Director of Transportation, who is as passionate about the industry and customer service as she is skilled.

Chief among Bryson’s objectives is to provide best service for best price.

To this end the transportation department works with its Carrier clients to recruit and retain the best drivers whose behaviour and driving histories significantly impact premiums. “Make no mistake,” McCarthy explains, “where the rubber meets the road can be a dangerous and unpredictable environment.

Experienced, qualified drivers with clean records demonstrate commitment to the profession. They have a skill set that ultimately leads to: improved safety performance, reduced accident severity and frequency, and fewer infractions. Good drivers also exhibit greater care toward equipment and maintenance. All of these impact a Carrier’s safety rating and claims history, which are significant considerations to the insurance company when determining premium.”

As good drivers reduce corporate expenses through lower premiums, those with less than stellar records negatively affect a carrier’s well being in many ways. Impaired corporate image, loss of business, damaging media coverage, legal costs, punitive charges, increased insurance rates, jeopardized operating authority, and lost profits present major impediments to corporate success. Worst still, “unsafe driving habits can put a Carrier out of business,” 4 April 2016

McCarthy says. Conversely, companies with a reputation for first rate personnel tend to attract first rate recruits, thereby enhancing overall retention leading to customer satisfaction and reduced expenses for training and recruitment since fewer drivers leave employers with drivercentred

reputations. Ultimately, profitability and safety are enhanced.

Tammy McCarthy encourages clients to invest in additional resources for hiring, training and loss prevention in order to enhance best practices which, if not adhered to through the course of business operations, may result in penalties from the Insurer. Carriers need to be aware of acceptable standards that Insurers look for in good drivers.

They include a minimum of three years’ verifiable driving experience in that licence class, less than three moving violations, no at-fault accidents in the past three years, and no criminal convictions.

For years the transportation industry has decried the shortage of drivers.

Many stakeholders in the recruitment segment, however, claim there is only a shortage of good

drivers. If the industry is indeed undergoing a shortage of good drivers, then companies need to implement an effective recruitment plan to attract the best from a diminished pool. To be sure,

ges,” she says. Incentives, too, should be considered to attract new hires, and McCarthy advises clients to be creative with additional perks/benefits, a guaranteed minimum wage to offset income i n -

(From Left to Right) Bert Bryson, Scott Bryson, Neil Bryson, Linda Colgan, Doug Bundock, Frank Beecroft. adequate compensation for a commensurate level of work is paramount, but so too are other considerations. Among them is attracting drivers with shared values. Customer service and respect for others sharing the road, for example, should be as important for drivers as for their employers. To this end Tammy McCarthy encourages companies to listen carefully and provide full disclosure to prospective recruits.

“Complete information should be provided so an informed decision can be made. Procurement staff should be clear on the qualities the Carrier wants to attract, and keep abreast of any policy chan-

stability, and rewards for meeting performance benchmarks.

Clearly, a well devised recruitment and retention drive should include a constructive orientation plan. “Effective onboarding should be a priority; this is the Carrier’s chance to start building a relationship of trust. The process needs to be much more robust than handing over a procedures binder and touring the terminal.

Give the driver the opportunity to get to know the staff he/she will be dealing with on a daily basis. Check-in regularly, and never underestimate the importance of the dispatcher-driver relationship. Effective dispatch-

ers who quickly respond to driver concerns and respect their judgment, are priceless,” advises McCarthy.

Indeed, two way interactions with drivers should extend to all levels of operations. Senior staff should communicate with drivers during meetings and encourage feed-

back.

Career development, too, should be a cornerstone to an effective program that will successfully recruit and retain drivers committed to excellence. This could include helping drivers transition from one sector to another, from dry van to reefer for example, establishing a mentorship program, and providing continuing education courses.

While recruitment is integral to carrier success, so too is the need to take corrective action with existing drivers. While telematics solutions go a long way in monitoring driver behaviour, it is human interaction that will rectify it. Diminished performance can be attributable to a number of factors, many of which can be effectively addressed through communication. McCarthy advises that management should

watch for low morale and offer solutions which could include counselling where needed, or targeted remedial training to improve professionalism.

And give credit where credit is due. Demonstrating support, acknowledging good performance, and providing plenty of feedback are hallmarks of an effective driver improvement strategy.

As with any relationship that is symbiotic, responsibility must flow in both directions to yield maximum benefit, and such a bold and fair minded approach calls for some degree of self reflection. Concludes Tammy McCarthy on the accountability of all stakeholders: “In the same way a single, poor driver can dramatically impact the future of an organization, so too can ineffective management. In transportation there is an undeniably strong correlation between safety, culture, and success. Ultimately, a positive and aligned working environment from top to bottom, which is fully committed to safety and overall wellbeing, is the best platform for long-term success.”

The competitive nature of commercial transportation demands that companies derive maximum value from every dollar spent, including every insurance dollar. At Bryson Insurance, value is reinforced by its professed commitment to service, loyalty, quality, support, and price. Maximize your insurance dollar by consulting with the experts at Bryson Insurance who, after more than 35 years in business, continue to provide reasoned judgment and cost effective solutions to their many clients.

Contact this premier company for a consultation at www.brysoninsurance.ca.

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“A BIRDSEYE VIEW”

Loss Prevention in a World of Cargo Theft

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argo theft is a problem that is growing in Ontario, and criminals are getting smarter and more organized. In fact, most cargo theft in the GTA has some ties to organized crime syndicates.

These organizations have the manpower and coordination to distribute these stolen goods on the street.

While at times it might seem like a losing battle, there are some concrete steps that you can take to make yourself a less desirable target and assist in your loss prevention efforts.

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1) P a p e r w o r k : M a n y thieves use paperwork to scope out potentially high-value loads. Drivers should always be wary in ensuring that paperwork is secured and can’t be viewed by the wandering eyes of potential thieves.

2) Fencing: Make sure your facility is fenced.

Ideally, chain link fence of nine gauge materials.

It’s surprising how many yards do not have fencing, and this lack creates easy access for thieves to get to your cargo.

3) Lighting: Adequate lighting is a HUGE factor in preventing loss. When parking and loading areas are well-lit, it’s a general deterrent to anyone who wants to get in, move around, and get out without being seen.

4) Access Control: Create a policy around controlling access in and out of your facility. Make sure that you have conditions for entry

and exit from the yard.

This will make it more difficult for thieves to have access to your cargo, and if they do happen to find a way in, difficult for them to get out with your cargo without being detected.

This exit policy should be enforced with all vehicles, not just trailers and trucks, as cargo can be stolen in smaller chunks in personal vehicles and moved out essentially unnoticed.

5) Vehicle Parking: Separate private vehicle parking from commercial parking and loading areas.

Cars parked near these areas can allow thieves closer proximity to your cargo without being seen.

Separating private vehicles from commercial vehicles makes it much more difficult for thieves to scope out loads and remain undetected.

6) G e t E v e r y o n e I n volved: Encourage your employees to question

those in your yard who they may not know. If someone has managed to infiltrate your facility under a false guise, when people confront them enough times asking them who they are and what their purpose is, they can quickly realize that they likely won’t have much success stealing from such an attentive facility.

7) Secure Remote Facilities: We can’t stress this enough. Remote facilities are huge targets because they are often unsupervised or lightly supervised.

Make sure remote facilities have fences, adequate lighting and camera surveillance.

8) Security and Surveillance: Having monitored security cameras not only acts as a deterrent to thieves, but recorded footage is used in court for prosecution. The best surveillance monitoring is pro-active, where

monitoring agents can use tools such as sirens or loudspeakers to deter thieves and prevent crime before it happens.

There are many more strategies you can employ to prevent loss due to cargo theft in your facility and elsewhere in your business.

Making sure you’ve covered these loss-prevention

basics will not only give you more peace of mind, but will positively reflect on your insurance score as well.

For more information about loss prevention and truck yard security, contact Birdseye Solutions at 888.414.6712, or visit our website at www.birdseye. ca.

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FACTORING

The Importance of Credit Searches

BY BRUCE SAYER

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rucking companies are constantly on the hunt for freight to keep their trucks full on outbound and back haul.

With today’s capabilities of online load boards, searching for cargo has never been easier; locate available freight to match your desired lanes, and secure the load before a competitor snatches it away. However, to do this without adequate risk management processes prior to committing your resources can be a costly mistake.

To be competitive you need to extend credit to your customers for the time it takes to get paid.

Extending credit is effectively loaning your own money to them. To protect your company’s financials, you need to mitigate risk and be reasonably sure you will get paid. The recommended business practice to best assure payment is to conduct a credit search on each new customer before you haul their first load.

Not every customer deserves the same credit terms. Startup companies with little credit history,

companies in transition and businesses under financial stress are potential credit risks to your trucking company. In order to secure new business opportunities you need to provide credit terms, but it is important to assess each case individually to determine the appropriate set of terms. This requires access to a variety of key tools, including credit score reports, credit references, financial statements, and personal credit reports on the business owner. Using one or more of these credit tools will provide you the credit information needed to make an informed decision.

Credit Score Reports: Credit reports are the ideal means of quickly assessing your potential customer’s financial status as it relates to your risk exposure.

These reports vary in detail and cost depending on your need. Typical costs range from $10.00 for a one page report to $1,000.00 for a detailed filing. The essential information required is Credit Score, Average Number of Days to Pay, and Risk Level. Some financial suppliers to the trucking in-

dustry provide online credit search tools. Look for a supplier that offers this capability as a free service.

Over a fairly short time, this can save your trucking company thousands of dollars in search fees and much, much more in bad debt avoidance.

Credit References: You may choose to check a customer’s credit reference yourself to avoid search fees. This option can be informative, but is not foolproof. Request a complete list of suppliers from your customer and call several to determine if any are owed money. Ask if payments are being made in a timely fashion and if there have been any issues. This process requires time and effort on your company’s administration to perform proper due diligence.

Financial Statements: If you are dealing with a large public company, their balance sheet can highlight the company’s ability to pay. The best indicator is their current ratio (current assets/current liabilities).

If the ratio is greater than 2 to 1, they are probably a safe customer to haul for. If less than 1 to 1, they

are a definite bad risk and should be discarded as a new source of revenue.

This is a good means to determine the financial health of the potential new customer, but does not indicate their willingness to pay. A credit score report is better suited to provide that determination.

Personal Credit Report: If the company you are investigating is new or is privately held, you may find it difficult to obtain a credit report, references or financial statements.

In such circumstances, it may be best to run a personal credit check on the company owner or CEO. A strong personal credit

history probably indicates a company that follows suit. If your review reveals a history of late bill payments and debt repayment avoidance, the likelihood of the company performing in a similar manner is very high.

However you choose to assess potential new business, you’ll want to do it with care in order to have confidence that your exposure to risk has been minimized. The time and money spent on risk management can pay large dividends for your company’s financial health. The competitive nature of load boards, time always being of the essence in securing

loads, should not blind you to the necessity of mitigating risk. Losing a load to a carrier who doesn’t eventually get paid is a “loss” well worth taking. Find a credit search tool that is expedient and cost effective as this is an ongoing exercise that should be performed systematically and consistently as part of your risk management strategy.

Accutrac Capital provides invoice factoring to trucking companies. We offer an online Credit Search tool as free service to the industry.

For more information, visit us online: www.accutraccapital.com or call toll free: 855.838.7575.

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DRIVE STAR GROUP OF COMPANIES

Drive Star Continues to Expand & Diversify

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amilton, Ontario based Drive Star International Inc. continues to expand its reach and range of services by opening new locations in both Canada and the USA while diversifying and entering the asset based transportation market.

Drive Star Shuttle Systems Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Drive Star International Inc. provides transportation and logistics services in the drive-a-way and tow-away markets as well as rail and “Ro” / “Ro” ocean service coordination for clients around the globe.

Drive Star Shuttle Systems Ltd. is opening its newest location in April 2016 on Britannia Road in Mississauga, Ontario.

“This new location is in the heart of the industrial and trucking sector and will allow us to better service those customers requiring local and regional deliveries within the GTA,” explains Drive Star Group President, Andrew G. Priest.

From this location Drive Star will also be extending

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its reach and expansion into the asset based transportation market through its purchase of company owned tractors which will be used for the relocation of trailers for a wide variety of clients, including rental and leasing companies, fleets, manufacturers, dealers and repair facilities.

Drive Star Shuttle Systems Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Drive Star Transportation Group Corp. which operates in the USA, has also expanded its US presence by purchasing 20 acres of land with offices and two shops in Niagara Falls, New York. This facility has 24 hour manned security, is fully fenced and lighted.

“We take cross border trade very seriously here at Drive Star,” says Priest, the company’s founder.

“As Canada’s only ‘P.I.P ‘ and ‘C-TPAT’ drive-a-way / tow-a-way company, we set the standard when it comes to truck, trailer and light duty vehicle deliveries internationally.”

In 1993, Drive Star was founded for the purpose of providing “drive-a-way”

services to the class 6, 7, and 8 truck markets, in both Canada and the United States. Today, more than twenty years after they began, they continue to provide premiere drivea-way and tow-a-way services continent wide.

“Drive Star differs from the competition in so many ways”, Priest proudly states. “Our company was built on the foundation of compliance and sound governance with the intent on placing the protection of our customers’ assets ahead of anything else. Drive Star is committed to ensuring NO customer will ever be placed in harm’s way while using our services.”

When using this company, know that they have the financial capacity, strength and insurance coverage to protect their customers and assets from both physical damage and liability claims. Their Risk Management & Loss Prevention Department works very closely with their broker, Marsh Canada, to place coverage that protects both the company and its customers.

“We have heard it all in our twenty plus years in this business,” Priest continued, “and it is very alarming. Far too many times have companies been left holding the proverbial bag. When a loss occurs and the company you’ve chosen to transport your vehicles doesn’t have sufficient coverage, or the financial capacity to write a cheque to cover the loss, you’re out of luck as most close up shop or walk away from what should be their responsibility. We take a lot of pride, ownership and responsibility in what we do here at Drive Star. It’s true that we’re not the cheapest option in town, but there’s far more to it than price alone when you truly evaluate the service, compliance and coverage you’re buying.”

A s C a n a d a ’s l a r g e s t drive-a-way company, Drive Star is now targeting the US market for future growth. “We have been very fortunate over the last twenty plus years here at home, and we look forward to continuing to expand and diversify here in Canada but, as we all

know, the largest market is south of the border,” added Priest.

Drive Star also offers a full range of services to complement its truck and trailer delivery businesses to and from the USA. “We want our customers’ experience to be as seamless and fluid as possible”, adds Priest. “We handle all aspects of the export and import process internally, including customs paperwork, RI and RIV processing, AES compliance along with ACE, PAPS and PARS. We even go so far as to pay the import GST on our customers’ behalf in order to facilitate a smooth border crossing.

Drive Star has also consciously broadened its range of services in Canada during the past few years by expanding into the Trade Show and Event Management Business.

“Historically we would simply pick up and deliver trucks, trailers and equipment to various trade shows and marketing events around the country and leave, however, has that ever changed,” Priest said.

The “Show Star” brand was created when it was determined that the market had very few options available for clients when it came to an “all in one” service for vehicle transportation, washing, set up, detailing, booth management and tear down.

Since its creation, Show Star has seen tremendous growth in this market and now services truck and trailer OEM’s, engine manufacturers and dealers.

“Drive Star is very proud of where we’ve been and excited about where we’re going,” says Priest, adding, “We will continue expanding our great customer relationships and building on the promise that ‘We will not ask for your business unless we can help improve it’.”

Visit their booth #5266 at Truck World, April 14 – 16, 2016 and join the Drive Star Glass Road Truckers in the company’s “Minute to Win It” game too!

For more information on Drive Star please visit www.drive-star.com or simply call 866.378.7827 for assistance.

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INSURANCE PRODUCTS

Multiple Insurance Options Call for Careful Scrutiny of Policies & Brokers

BY MAREK KRASUSKI

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egotiating insurance policies and premiums can be tricky business. There are numerous insurance brokerages vying for your hard earned cash, and choosing the right brokerage that will provide you with the right policy demands research and time to develop a relationship with a brokerage that best suits your needs. It is true that all insurance brokers are governed by the Registered Insurance Brokers Act and that they must comply with standards set out by the Registered Insurance Brokers of Ontario (RIBO), but that does not mean that all brokers are well versed in the complexities of transportation insurance or are familiar with all the ramifications.

Notes Linda Colgan, Senior Account Executive for Bryson Insurance, “When searching for a Broker I think it’s important to investigate the Broker’s depth of knowledge within the industry,”their reputation within the marketplace and presence.” Another critical aspect would be the working synergy between the carrier and the Broker.”

In addition, there are particular metrics a carrier can look for in making the right broker choice. Donny Cunha is Commercial Account Executive for Jones DesLauriers Insurance and offers this advice: “Carriers should be looking for Brokers that have access to all the markets and a captive product. They should find

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out where that Broker ranks in the Insurers office in terms of volume. They should be asking Brokers what their retention and closing ratios are. This illustrates that there must be a compelling reason for trucking companies to want to do business with this Broker and to remain a client.” Cunha adds that in his nearly 20 years’ experience in commercial trucking, only a handful of insurance brokers are trucking experts.

Michael Nituda, Transportation Specialist for Hallmark Insurance Brokers Ltd., confirms the importance of finding the right Broker. “While there are many insurance brokerages and insurance companies in the marketplace, few specialize in long haul, cross border transportation. With this in mind, it’s easy to find the insurance specialists for truckers at transportation trade shows and in specialty magazines. At the insurance level, claims expertise and risk management support are crucial.

At the brokerage level, those that are independent, meaning no outside financing from insurance companies, will typically be true advocates for their clients. Established brokers who specialize in trucking will have the market access to proven A-rated trucking insurance companies that have well-earned reputations,” he explained.

Brokers can be an invaluable source when reducing risk factors that lead to higher premiums.

Any changes to company structure should be done with the knowledge and advice of brokers who can help manage risk.

Tammy McCarthy, also of Bryson Insurance, is Director of Transportation.

She cautions clients to be aware of conditions which influence policies. “Carriers need to be aware of

acceptable standards that Insurers look for in good drivers. They include a minimum of three years’ verifiable driving experience in that licence class, less than three moving violations, no at-fault accidents in the past three years, and no criminal convictions.” (See the full profile of Bryson Insurance and more of Tammy’s comments in this edition.)

Donny Cunha of Jones DesLauriers adds that for carriers to sustain reasonable premiums and remain in good standing with their Insurer, they “…should be focused on Safety and Compliance.

Insurance companies put a lot of attention on this area. They should look at the use of Telematics as this will soon be a hot topic with Insurance Companies. They need to choose a Broker who can educate them with respect to new trends and what Underwriters focus on.”

The work doesn’t stop once the right insurance broker has been found.

Carriers are required to perform due diligence in all risk categories. Linda Colgan advises that “companies that manage their losses and adhere to the best practices in safety and compliance are a beacon to all Insurers.” To be sure, one best practice in reducing risk, and premiums, includes researching driving histories of new recruits. Check records and speak to previous employers to determine a driver’s previous behaviour. Do they take risks?

Are they respectful of other drivers? Do they work well with employees? Do they share similar values with the company?

Due diligence extends beyond driver checks, important as they are. Insurers will look at the lengths carriers will go to protect cargo and equipment. Are vehicles constantly monitored through satellite and

telematics technology? Are the truck yards videotaped and gated with security fences? Is equipment well secured, and is it well maintained?

What a carrier ships is as important as where they ship to. Freight type is subject to various exposure rates. High-end cargo is likely to have higher premiums. But even standard cargo which is highly combustible, for example, will attract elevated rates as well.

Carriers often make the mistake of focusing on the bottom line, that is premium costs only, without considering all ramifications of a policy.

Some cargo policies have time exclusions written into the contract whereby coverage is denied if cargo was stolen from dusk to dawn, for example. The general rule of thumb is the more exclusions, the lower the premium. But risk is much higher and can render a carrier liable for huge losses. A policy may have a cargo limit of, say $100,000. If there is a declared cargo valuation of $150,000 and the freight is stolen, the carrier could be liable for the $50,000 difference. This would be in addition to the payment of the deductible.

Policies can be like boutique shopping, tailored to each client’s specific needs. “The litany of exposures will range from A to Z,” Michael Nituda explains. “For most Canadians, reading an insurance policy cover to cover is like plucking out your eye lashes, one at a time.

We heavily rely on our insurance brokers and agents advising us of the insurance policy and its details. It’s truly up to the agent/broker to keep their clients up to date on policy changes, decisions on deductibles and policy limits, and make them aware of all policy exclusions.

Good brokers provide their

clients with their claims history and analysis on a consistent basis to help them manage their total cost of risk or TCOR.” Wording in contracts is everything, and carriers need to scrutinize carefully their contracts with shippers. One insurance broker reviewed a carrier’s contract in which “all owned goods” were insured. If the freight was stolen the shipment would not be insured as it was the shipper who owned the goods and not the carrier. Again, the importance of a knowledgeable broker cannot be overstated. Confirmed Dan McGuire, representative for HUB International Ontario Ltd., “A broker with knowledge can assist you in many areas such as claims, understanding your CVOR, advising if ministry information is correct, driver hiring processes, and driver retention programs. A good broker also understands what the Insurers are looking for and can help carriers reach that plateau,” he said, adding that a good broker will also find the best Insurer that matches a carrier’s operations.

Dan McGuire also draws attention to endorsements that should be presented to transportation companies.

Endorsements are essentially add-ons to an insurance policy. The purchase of transportation insurance begins like any other policy. The same policy is sold to ensure a private car, or taxi or tractor trailer. But it is the add-ons, or endorsements in insurance parlance, that substantially change the dynamics and complexity of the insurance policy. Loss ratios are one example where an operator or fleet owner may pay more because of a tarnished loss history. Ownership of the trailer being hauled will also affect endorsements, as will the type and value of commodities transport-

ed, delivery destination, driver experience, policies and procedures, and the extent of due diligence that the carrier has assumed in ensuring that foreseeable risks have been mitigated by taking precautionary measures.

Nonetheless, carriers need to include certain endorsements. Hallmark’s Michael Nituda says typical policies should have Automobile and Commercial General Liability, Cargo Liability, Contingent Cargo Liability, and Loss of Use, adding, “Some coverages fine tune the policy, such as; 21A/B Blanket Fleet Endorsement, Mechanical or Refrigeration Breakdown, and Profit Sharing.

The commodities hauled will certainly impact the property rate. Certain cargos can expose the insurer to pollution liability whereas others expose the trucking company to theft like meats, cheese and electronics. As losses are directly related to premium, an increase in the frequency and severity of these losses will certainly have an impact on the cost of insurance.”

Indeed, what you’re carrying as a transportation company is as important as where you’re carrying freight. If you’re a long haul carrier and moving high-end goods to Texas, you may have only a few Insurers to approach. Some states in the US are highly litigious and lawsuits proliferate, which renders carriers vulnerable to a higher rating category.

It may be hard to resist the temptation to deliver to high risk regions as contracts can be lucrative, but this is why consultation with a good broker is helpful in measuring potential profit against the cost of risk exposure.

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THEME SECTION MULTIPLE >> litigious environment in the US, companies with heavy US exposure are requiring higher limits of liability now than 20 years ago. Rewards are at an alltime high.”

A word about premiums.

Premiums are cyclical, though some cycles are longer than others. They are also determined by various considerations.

Dan McGuire of HUB International explains: “Many factors affect the industry’s

premiums such as: poor loss ratio, Insurers return in investment, appetite for specific industries, desired market share, dollar vs. foreign exchange, just to name a few.” They are also influenced by deductibles.

Generally, the lower the deductible, the higher the premium. If a claim for an accident is submitted in the amount of $2,000 and the deductible is $500, the carrier is obliged to pay the first $500 out of pocket and the insurer will cover the remaining $1,500. The cost

to the carrier is a higher premium. The converse is also true whereby higher deductibles bring lower monthly premiums. This could be a preferred option for companies with experienced, accident-free drivers who are less likely to be involved in accidents.

Insurance companies, too, need to compete in a market where clients are more informed and demand service excellence.

This, in addition to surviving in an industry with diminishing profit margins

caused by the substantial payouts on cargo theft which costs consumers and the economy about $5 billion annually. The prospect of high rewards and relatively low risk in this lucrative activity has made cargo theft the darling of criminal elements in Canada and far beyond. Amid higher expectations from clients and more claims, insurers are encouraged to invest in technology to better meet customer need and focus on customer loyalty.

In the final analysis insurance is serious business and calls for due diligence, careful consideration of various options best suited to a particular business, and open communication with a broker. There may be no magic pill to reduce insurance premiums. But a transportation insurance broker can make recommendations to improve company profile and intervene when something goes wrong. Concludes Dan McGuire,“ When an Insurer binds coverage

on a tractor trailer there is potentially millions of dollars on the line. ”The value of the equipment and cargo is small in comparison to a large bodily injury or accident benefit claim. ”These claims can take many years to close out and at extreme costs to the Insurers. I suggest searching for a broker with solid knowledge of the transportation sector and then the broker will know how to match their client up with the proper Insurer.”

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PALMER ATLANTIC INSURANCE LTD.

Celebrating 40 Years in Business

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almer Atlantic Insurance Ltd. is celebrating its 40th year in business. The brokerage was originally founded by Stephen Palmer in 1976 and began specializing in trucking insurance in 1980, as Safety Insurance. Stephen grew up in a trucking family as his father, Joe Palmer, was one of the founders and first Presidents of Day and Ross, based in Hartland, New Brunswick. After getting his Business Degree at the University of New Brunswick, Stephen decided to get into the insurance business, but his connection with the truck-

ing business helped shape his focus and direction.

Following a period of growth in the late 1990’s and 2000’s, The Safety Group formed as a consolidated group brand bringing the Atlantic and Ontario operations together. The Safety Group was widely recognized as the largest transportation insurance broker in Canada for the better part of a decade. In 2008 The Safety Group sold its Ontario operations and began focusing exclusively in Atlantic Canada.

In 2011 the company was re-branded to Palmer Atlantic and has since

expanded in Alberta and British Columbia. Current President and CEO, Joe Palmer, purchased the company in 2012 and continues to manage one of the largest transportation insurance books in Canada.

Joe began working with his father Stephen after completing his Business Degree at Acadia University and has 14 years’ experience working exclusively in trucking insurance. Over this time, Joe has helped develop multiple group captive insurance programs while building his business and has been recognized as one of the Top 30 Elite

Brokers in Canada in 2013, 2014 and 2015 taking the top rank in Atlantic Canada each of those years.

Today, Palmer Atlantic is a 100% commercial writer with 15 dedicated staff that specializes on specific business segments. In addition to their general commercial and group program business, they have one of the most experienced transportation and logistics teams in the marketplace, writing and servicing all types of trucking risks from owner-operators to large fleets. They are also the only broker in Atlantic Canada with a dedicated division

that specializes in alternative risk transfer and captive programs as well as a division that offers full service safety training and risk services to transportation companies across Canada and the United States.

The company is currently in the process of launching their new Specialty Products and Services Division that will provide their clients with enhanced safety, risk management and business resources. “We have developed a very unique proposition for clients over and above the insurance and risk services products we currently offer,” says

Joe. “This will further enhance the value to bring to our general commercial and transportation clients and continue to separate us from traditional brokers in the market. We’re very excited.”

Palmer Atlantic is widely considered one of the few premiere transportation brokers in Canada and is proud to have such strong roots in trucking and in Hartland, New Brunswick.

You can find out more about Palmer Atlantic’s products and services by visiting their website www. palmeratlantic.ca or by calling 800.267.8006.

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HALLMARK INSURANCE BROKERS LTD.

For Your People, Not Just Your Trucks

BY DEREK LACHAPELLE

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hether you haul freight, provide logistics, or transport people, insurance coverage and risk management services are essential to your business.

But you need to be alive to your role as both an employer as well as an operator.

From the operational perspective, a specialized trucking insurance broker will provide advice on placing insurance, reviewing loss runs, analysing claims and providing driver workshops to improve your bottom line. Risk assessment with regards to coverage, limits and exposures are

critical to protecting your business. You are likely quite familiar with these types of insurance brokerage services. However, the “people” side of your business can be enhanced by an experienced broker as well.

INSURANCE TO ATTRACT AND KEEP STAFF Attracting and retaining the best staff members is a business imperative.

Having a Group Home and Auto program can provide employees home and automobile premium discounts from 10-20%. Similarly, providing a Group Health Benefit plan will improve productivity of your workforce and significantly en-

hance your recruitment and retention efforts. Ask your insurance broker to outline a range of options and help you select the right Group plans.

Your Role as Employer Good Human Resources (“HR”) policies, procedures and practices can reduce your exposure to claims for damages from job applicants, current employees, ex-employees and retirees as well as ensure compliance with all relevant legislation.

Your broker can assist with the development and audit of your HR policies, provide expertise on your hiring, discipline and termination processes, and

provide linkage to legal and counselling professionals to reduce your risk in this area. They can also provide templates for specialized documents related to workplace violence, restrictive covenants, internet and social media policies and employment contracts.

Employee engagement is the key to client satisfaction, employee retention and a strong bottom line.

Ask for advice on how to foster and measure how well your staff members are connected to your business, its core values and your goals.

EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES COVERAGE

Terminating an employee from your organization can be nerve-racking, as well as potentially leading to unpredictable costs. As well as advising you on making a smooth transition or referring you to specialized legal expertise in complex situations, your broker can arrange Employment Practices Liability (“EPL”) coverage against claims by current, former or potential employees.

This can be added to Executive Risk and Directors & Officers Insurance, or purchased on its own.

One cannot completely eliminate the possibility of an EPL lawsuit. But a company with solid em-

ployment practices, including an up-to-date set of Policies and Procedures and Employment Contract language is in an excellent position to defend itself in the event of employment litigation for, among other things: discrimination (in hiring and employment), constructive dismissal, wrongful dismissal, harassment (including workplace or sexual), wrongful failure to employ or promote or breaches of OH&S legislation.

So next time they visit, invite your insurance broker to look at your office as well as your fleet to get the most from their expertise and advice.

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THEME SECTION

NEWMAN INSURANCE

Managing Risk Will Improve Your Bottom Line Unique Fuel Hauler’s Risk Management Program Can Prevent Accidents & Reduce Claims

BY LINDSEY FOSTER

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n today’s world, there are risks at every turn.

Crossing a street can be hazardous to our health, but most of us understand the basic risks in life and do what we can to avoid those that could potentially cause us harm. That said, Canadian businesses can never assume that individuals will simply understand the

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risks associated with their companies. They need to be proactive in order to identify all risks, put measures in place to prevent or reduce them, and minimize the impact if anything does occur.

A risk management plan is important for every company and critical for fuel hauling companies in Ontario. Many insurance companies won’t even

consider issuing policies unless there is evidence of documented and practiced risk-avoidance programs that comply with current government regulations and industry best practices. While many companies are already working to a set of standard procedures, they lack the time and resources to ‘put to paper’ what they are doing.

Peter Goyer, Transportation Insurance Specialist at Newman, Oliver and McCarten Insurance Brokers Ltd., works with clients to develop and formalize standard policies. Often times, he has helped companies create an employer’s manual that outlines policies, training programs, and how to document everything at the time of an

incident. Goyer describes how Newman’s innovative Risk Management Program helps prevent accidents and reduce claims.

“Just as you invest in changing your tires at certain mileage points to avoid unexpected downtimes, investing in a risk management program will pay dividends by gaining some control over insurance premiums, having fewer incidents, and better operations.”

Goyer says trucking firms often ask why they should spend time developing the policies and programs if they’re already insured. His answer is simple: “In the event of claims, you want to avoid any downtime associated with processing a claim because downtime costs you time, money, and profits.” Formalizing and following policies and then properly documenting all actions will greatly reduce the stress associated surrounding some claims. Think of it as a “what to do if?” manual. Once everything is in place our clients can move forward and concentrate on their dayto-day operations.

If you’re wondering the cost associated with Newman’s Risk Management Program, Goyer works with his clients to help them through adopting best practices as a courtesy. He says, “There are

risk management companies out there charging thousands of dollars to develop manuals and put systems in place. We don’t do that. This is part of the comprehensive service we offer our clients because lowering the risk of claims being filed is good for them, good for Newman, and good for the insurance company. It all becomes a win-win-win situation.”

In a sense, the program is like a marketing plan for fuel hauling companies that they can then use to promote themselves with insurance companies. Goyer explains that this approach demonstrates how the client is a responsible operator with policies and procedures in place to help minimize losses and lower risks.

The attractiveness of such an operator will help secure a better insurance coverage package.

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

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HUB INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE BROKERS & CONSULTANTS

Understanding the Insurance Process

BY DAN MCGUIRE

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hether you have a single unit, 5 units or 200 plus, the Insurance renewal process is very similar.

As an Insurance broker with 38 years’ experience and specializing in your industry, I have a great understanding of this process.

The intent of this article is to provide you with some information that will assist you in the securing of the best terms and conditions (TC) possible and doing so in a timely manner.

START EARLY I strongly suggest that you have your renewal information ready 100 days prior to renewal.

WHAT TO HAVE List of all power and trailers, list of all drivers with current dated abstracts as well as commercial vehicle driver record, last 4 IFTA reports as submitted to the Ministry, current dated claims history for past 5 years, list of commodities hauled – outgoing as well

as return loads. Current dated CVOR. Your chosen broker will also need to complete an application along with this information.

Possibly the most important item when renewing or starting Insurance is partnering with an experienced, transportation Insurance specialist that understands your industry and can assist/ guide you through this process.

If you start early enough you can survey brokers to see what knowledge they have and if they will be able to do the required job on your behalf.

Quality transportation Insurance brokers understand your industry and are able to bring their knowledge and skills to the underwriting process.

They have earned the trust of the Insurance industry. More importantly, they have earned the respect of the underwriters.

Those are the people that decide what TC your operation will be offered.

Insurance brokers will have a full submission of your information to present to the Insurance Company 60 to 90 days prior to renewal date.

That allows the underwriter to review and understand all aspects of your operations. Many phone calls and emails take place between broker and assigned underwriter.

A good Insurance broker will have a timeline in place with the under-

writer as to when they can expect to have the terms and conditions regarding your operations.

Depending on the size of your operation, the Insurance Company may also want to do a Loss Prevention and/or Inspection of your operations.

There are many items of underwriting that the underwriter will require to establish the terms and conditions they offer. No one item dictates the terms, however some are more important than

others.

Probably the most important will be your drivers. Quality professional drivers will be reflected in their abstracts, CVDR as well as the company CVOR, (poor drivers will cost you financially).

I suggest that you obtain a level 2 CVOR report every 6 months. That will allow you to view activities and monitor if there are problems and how to address them.

Keys to a clean CVOR again will be the drivers, equipment maintenance

and log infractions.

Once the Insurance Company has provided your broker with TC, your broker reviews coverages, limits as well as deductibles for accuracy.

Optional coverages, limits and deductibles could form part of this process.

The broker should be presenting TC from all of the markets that they approached on your behalf.

This presentation should be in writing and easy to understand. Demand the terms to be in writing as you need to know what

you are paying for.

Once you have met with your broker and decided which Insurer to partner with, the broker then binds coverages with that insurer.

As stated numerous times, partnering with a knowledgeable transportation broker will be the key to an efficient renewal process.

For more information call 800.463.4700, email Dan at dan .m cgu ir e @ hubinternational.com or visit our website at www. hubinternational.com.

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JONES DESLAURIERS INSURANCE MANAGEMENT INC.

Overcoming the Threat of Staged Accidents

BY DONNY CUNHA

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taged vehicle accidents are becoming more and more common as innocent motorists and commercial drivers are caught unaware and manipulated into road incidents.

These types of accidents are caused when someone has the intention of committing vehicle fraud and

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receiving a payout because of the incident. The costs of staged vehicle accidents are high. Your driving record could be blemished, costly claims can be levied on your insurance record, injuries and deaths can occur, your life is disrupted due to claims and repairs, and lastly, but not least, your insurance premiums can rise.

There are a number of ways that individuals stage accidents, most of which have been given colloquial nicknames by police because of how common they are: “Drive-down” – In this scam, you are attempting to merge when another driver gives you a signal to go ahead. Instead of letting you, however, they crash into your vehicle.

“Sideswipe” – You round a corner and drift slightly into a lane near you, at which point the fraudster steps on the gas and sideswipes your vehicle.

“T-bone” – This scam occurs when you cross an intersection and a driver on a side street accelerates and hits you. They then claim, often with planted witnesses, that you ran the light.

“Roll-back” – In this case, you are both stopped and, when you divert your attention for a moment and the driver in front of you sees an opening, they roll their car back into yours, making it seem like you hit them while not paying attention.

Protecting yourself from these types of scams is difficult, but not impossible.

Should you find yourself in a situation like this, call the police immediately. Report accidents to your insurance company, and do not settle for cash on the spot.

Be mindful when giving out personal information.

Photograph the vehicles and record as much information as possible (including names, addresses, and phone numbers). To help alleviate the risk of falling victim to a staged accident, drive defensively and avoid aggressive driving.

Be vigilant on the road and do not make the mistake of being caught unaware because of a phone call or text. One of the best ways to help overcome the potential threat of staged accidents, particularly for commercial drivers, is the installation of a dash cam.

Benefits of the installation of a dash cam are many. For one thing, these cameras are often small and unintrusive. They will not impede your vision and, more often than not, potential fraudsters are unaware of their presence.

The recording captures not only the incident itself, but also images of the face of the fraudster, possible injuries (or lack thereof), license plate numbers, and a variety of other things.

An example of a dash cam being a significant benefit to its user is the case of Raguruban Yogarajah in 2012. After being recorded on the dash cam of his victim committing a roll – back on Highway 401 in Toronto, Mr. Yogarajah was charged with fraud over $5,000, attempted

fraud, and public mischief.

The victim was found not at fault.

With occurrences of staged vehicle accidents growing in recent years, it is important that individuals, especially those working in commercial transportation or service industries, be aware not only of their existence.

Donny Cunha is an Account Executive at Jones DesLauriers Insurance specializing in Transportation & Logistics. Throughout his 15 years in the insurance industry, his niche specialization in Fleet insurance, vast transportation experience and trucking telematics expertise has served as a valuable asset to his clients.

Donny can be contacted at donnyc@jdimi.com or call 647.535.3367.

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BUSINESS INSURANCE MATTERS

Insurance From Its Beginnings in 1688 to Now

BY LINDA COLGAN

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he early beginnings of insurance started in a coffee house in 1688. Those of us in the industry are well aware that when Lloyd’s of London made the first insurance transaction it created history. Anyone who categorizes insurance as boring and mundane, I encourage you to look at the website for Lloyd’s of London. History is written in the pages of Lloyd’s and they remain a torch bearer and pillar to the insurance profession to this day.

Have you ever gone to the website of Lloyd’s?

Have you viewed the opening of the new location for Lloyd’s in 1957 (they since have relocated to a most spectacular building) by the Queen?

Have you viewed the losses caused by hurricanes, tornados, robberies on the Lloyd’s website? If that doesn’t capture your attention or make one appreciate the substance of insurance, then perhaps view the sinking ships (the Lutine’s bell still rings in

Lloyd’s today) or perhaps read the snippet on how Lloyd’s provided coverage for bombing raids performed by Zeppelins. How about reading the great Pearl Robbery? Interesting viewing and reading material and provides some appreciation for exposure, cost and risk.

Today it doesn’t sound as dramatic or interesting; however we have come a long way through the centuries. Who would have thought one would have to worry about drone insurance, better yet cyber risk.

Unfathomable when you think back to 1688. Even in the lifetime now, twenty years ago we would not have thought to worry about cyber risk on a national or global platform.

It is reality today.

Tr a n s p o r t a t i o n h a s evolved over the years.

When refrigeration units had blocks of ice at the front of the trailer to the state of the art cooling systems of today with (imagine that) lights that alert if there are any deficiencies!

Then think of flatbeds and years of hardship during winter when drivers endured climbing on top of loads to check the tarps – many falls and injuries trying to get up or down with the ice and snow.

Today we have the amazing roll tight systems that men of yesterday would have never dreamed of.

All these changes also transform the changes within the insurance in-

Lloyd’s of London Subscription Room in the early 19th century.

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dustry as well. The policies have to change with the times. With the introduction of new equipment also comes the increased values which affect insurance premiums. Elevating deductibles alleviate some of the increased cost in premiums, so the self-insured risk becomes greater. Cyber risks are no longer responding under a

CGL policy – they are written on individual policies.

Insurance that covers legal expenses to battle convictions that ultimately could affect your CVOR is now available. Cargo coverage that speaks to the issues of shippers’ contracts has evolved within the last 10 years and yes, with the erosion of the Canadian dollar compared to U.S.,

and the litigious impulses in the event of a claim, more and more the demand to increase liability limits alters the insurance landscape.

All we know is the world we live in will always be changing, striving to be better, faster and more economical. As we change insurance exposures change. Coverages

change, policies change.

That will never change.

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

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GOVERNMENT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

Four-Lane Leigh Road Interchange Complete

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he Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure has begun planning work to four-lane Highway 1 and to install a median barrier from the Leigh Road interchange to Goldstream Park, representing a further two kilometres of lane widening, announced Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Todd Stone.

This commitment was made as the minister announced that the Leigh Road interchange construction is now finished.

“With the completion of the Highway 1 access improvements at Leigh Road and Goldstream Avenue, we are now moving along to have the final piece of the Trans-Canada Highway in this area four-laned and divided between Goldstream Park and Victoria,” Stone said.

“These projects are improving safety for everyone who travels along this corridor and are part of more than $100 million that the Province has invested in Vancouver Island transportation in the last two years, with more to come.”

The ministry is undertaking planning work to fourlane and add median bar-

riers to approximately two kilometres of Highway 1 from the Leigh Road interchange to the Goldstream Park boundary, which is located about 500 metres north of the West Shore Parkway intersection. Design work for this future project is anticipated to be complete in 2017. The ministry will develop a timeline for construction and finalize a cost estimate as part of the planning process.

“These improvements to the Highway 1 corridor on southern Vancouver Island are key to keeping people and goods moving between island communities and making travel safer for commuters, residents, commercial drivers and tourists,” Comox Valley MLA Don McRae said.

The new southbound off-ramp at the Leigh Road interchange on Highway 1 with a southbound acceleration lane from the West Shore Parkway onto Highway 1 is safer, provides better traffic flow, and reduces traffic in residential and recreational areas. The interchange ramp opened to traffic on Nov. 28, 2015.

The acceleration lane opened to traffic on Dec. 11, 2015. Remaining work on the new cul-de-sac at Goldstream Avenue, rock stabilization, and fencing wrapped up at the end of February. This $5-million access improvement project was cost-shared between the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and the City of Langford.

“We are pleased to partner with the Provincial Government on the opening of

the Leigh Road southbound off-ramp, enabling residents and visitors better

access to our community,” City of Langford Mayor Stewart Young said.

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L-R: MLA Don McRae, Minister Todd Stone, Langford Mayor Stewart Young, Langford Fire Chief Bob Beckett

GOVERNMENT OF BC

Improvements Coming to Hwy 1

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$3.34-million contract has been awarded to Green Roads Recycling of Fernie to resurface two sections of highway east of Chase. This work will use innovative made-in-B.C. hot-in-place paving technology that produces 50% fewer greenhouse gas emissions as it reuses and recycles existing pavement material.

A 14-kilometre section of Trans-Canada Highway from Chase Creek Bridge east to Cruikshank Point, and approximately 18 kilometres of SquilaxAnglemont Road from the

north end of Squilax Bridge to the entrance to Scotch Creek Provincial Park will be resurfaced.

Since 1986, B.C. has used hot-in-place technology to rehabilitate pavement by treating the top 55 mm of asphalt resulting in a smoother, safer ride.

Work will begin this spring, with the both paving projects scheduled to be completed by the end of June. The resurfacing work on Trans-Canada Highway will result in single lane traffic, and motorists should check DriveBC for details.

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CROSS BORDER SERVICES

Cross Border Inspections Mean To Protect

BY DAWN TRUELL

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n March 1st, 2016, a Minnesota man pleaded guilty in a Winnipeg, Manitoba Court to child pornography and was sentenced to 2 1/2 years. Robert William Roske from Minnesota was found smuggling digital and video images on his electronic devices in his immediate possession, of child pornography.

Roske was attempting to enter Canada at the Sprague, Manitoba port and was luckily referred for secondary screening at which point he was

caught and arrested. CBSA further investigated and discovered 1,954 images and 389 video files, all of child pornography, in Roske’s possession. CBSA, RCMP and Police are really cracking down on this revolting criminal act. For the protection of all of our children; we thank all of these Officers.

While carrying a load of tomatoes, truck driver Wayne Douglas Rutherford, 63, from Colborne, Ontario, pleaded guilty to drug smuggling when he was caught crossing the Ambassador Bridge border into Canada with $6 million worth of cocaine and methamphetamine.

He had hidden the drugs in bricks within a false wall panel in the nose of his trailer. He had in his possession 47 kilograms of cocaine and 17 kilograms of methamphetamine and was convicted and charged with possession with the purpose

GOVERNMENT OF ALBERTA

Clear Road Ahead on Hwy 40

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inter driving can be challenging at the best of times. That’s why Alberta Transportation and Ledcor have opened a new salt/sand shed on Highway 40, south of Grande Prairie.

A surge in industry development along Highway 40 in recent years has resulted in a sharp increase in traffic volumes and a subsequent need for greater snow and ice control.

“The new salt/sand shed reduces travel times for sanding trucks between Grande Prairie and Grande Cache. This enhancement of winter roadway maintenance capacity on Highway 40 makes this section of highway safer for everyone.”

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Located 10 kilometres south of Kakwa River, the site of the new facility was once used as a gravel stockpile back before Highway 40 was paved in the early 1990s.

Each year, Alberta Transportation spends $350 million to ensure Alberta’s roads are maintained and kept safe as possible - that includes the deployment of more than 600 snowplows to clear more than 31,000 kilometres of provincial highway.

Alberta’s weather can change in a heartbeat.

When it comes to winter driving, we all have an important role to play in staying safe on our roads.

Drivers must adjust their driving to the road conditions and be prepared to stay off the roads when conditions aren’t safe.

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of trafficking. Rutherford had picked up the drugs in Sacramento, California after dropping a load of PVC pipes that had originated in Ontario, Canada.

From there they picked up a load of tomatoes that were destined for Montreal, Canada. During routine x-ray of the truck, the strange looking added

panel was found, and once opened the drugs were found inside. When Rutherford pleaded guilty, he admitted to being a drug trafficker and using his truck to carry drugs to and from USA and Canada.

On a recent Toronto bound flight incoming from Mexico, 188 kilograms of cocaine was

discovered. On January 17th, 2016, during a routine cargo screening at the Toronto Airport, Canada Border Services Agency Officers found and seized the cocaine that was hidden in two wooden crates bundled into 100 bricks.

The RCMP was called in for investigation and arrests.

If you suspect anything

suspicious or illegal please call either 911 or the CBSA Border Watch Toll-free Line at 1.888.502.9060.

For further information regarding Safety & Security Training, C-TPAT, FAST, PIP, TTP & CSA, please c o n t a c t D aw n Tr u e l l , Cross Border Services at: www.crossborderservices. org.

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FLEET MAINTENANCE & SERVICES

Fleet Maintenance – Your Protection from Financial Loss

BY ROB MACKAY

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ccording to Wikipedia, “insurance is a means of protection from financial loss.” It could be argued that regularly scheduled fleet maintenance is also a form of insurance, helping protect you from financial loss.

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tects your company, fleet, and drivers against accidents and liability claims, maintaining your fleet in accordance with equipment specifications helps protect the investment, including the cost of purchasing and the parts and labour spent maintaining it. A trained eye can easily spot neglected equipment at auction.

Plus, regularly scheduled fleet maintenance protects you in terms of insurance and DOT compliance.

When accidents occur, it’s not uncommon for the insurance company, DOT, and other authorities to request fleet maintenance records, or to perform audits. Having a proper fleet maintenance software system in place can help protect and save you and your staff from spending hours and even

days piecing fleet maintenance records together and proving due diligence.

This task can be an especially painful one if your fleet maintenance record keeping consists of a fleet maintenance spreadsheet, handwritten forms, and your accounting package.

Audits, especially insurance company audits, are becoming more and more frequent as the insurance industry reacts to the increased number of lawsuits in the United States related to driver and maintenance logging.

The insurance industry appears to be more focused on auditing smaller organizations, those that have between 25 and 250 pieces of equipment, and probably for good reason.

There are an estimated 750,000 trucking companies in Canada and the U.S.

Add Mexico and other industries such as construction and forestry, and private fleets, the number is staggering. This number is also why electronic logging legislation is back on the radar of lawmakers.

However, it is a common misconception that all electronic logging / satellite tracking systems handle fleet maintenance in accordance with insurance and DOT requirements. In fact, some providers of this technology don’t have a fleet maintenance software component at all. Others are not designed to make it easy to use, especially for small operators, or to be useful on the shop floor and back office.

I am not suggesting that these technologies don’t add value and have their place. They are great for

what they are designed to do: a means of direct communication between the equipment and you.

But, this technology is only part of the entire fleet management solution and it can only offer the protection for which it is used.

One thing is for certain: as our world becomes more and more integrated and networked, your insurance company and DOT will have increased reporting demands.

Whether you use a fleet maintenance spreadsheet or fleet maintenance software, the key to successfully keeping in compliance will be in keeping your fleet maintenance records current, organized, and complete.

Rob MacKay is President of Fleet Harmony – Affordable Cloud Fleet Management Software. Contact Rob at 844.527.6669, email robertm@fleetharmony. com or visit www.fleetharmony.com.

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IN THE NEWS

Future of Truck Service Part 2

BY MIKE WHALEN

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he industry needs parts a v a i l a b i l i t y, reduced wait-time, a high level of product support, and service expertise.”

Where are we today?

Multi-line Independent Parts Distributors with membership in a buying group such as Vipar and HDAFleetPride have been able to maintain a competitive edge for consumables like brakes, filters, belts & hoses.

OE Dealers that had the foresight became a heavy duty parts and service distributor that also sold trucks. The all-makes programs offered by their OEM now gave the truck dealer the ability to compete with their old supplier. Somebody said years ago that the independent aftermarket only exists because the OEM lets it.

Well, that’s changing at a rapid rate. As mentioned previously OE aftermarket parts market share now exceeds 60% While the world of parts distribution and retailing is changing, another evolution is taking place.

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for PM and general repairs – and to specialty service shops – for functions such as lube & oil changes, brake & undercarriage maintenance, as well as other procedures that require a highly focused degree of expertise.

Product and Service Specialists are now taking a high priority service function, like fuel component rebuilding, and offered the truck owner a much lower cost of repair.

The Association of Diesel Specialists were the first followed by wheel and rim, drive line, lube and filter, exhaust, hydraulic, reefer, etc. and focusing on the needs of that service specialty.

Independent Service Providers (ISP) came into being as they offered the fleet and owner operator a way to drop maintenance costs by off-loading the service responsibility to an ISP. Fleets realized that they were in the trucking business and not the repair business. In many cases the ISP was started by a key maintenance person from a large fleet who began business with the ex-employer as their first customer.

As well, many ISP’s have become the service associate of a major independent parts and compon-

ent distributor. Traction’s TruckPro program is a prime example.

By providing a service level equal or higher than the OE Dealer, access to all parts and components, and supported by the Right to Repair agreements to access electronic service data, the ISP can reduce maintenance costs for the truck owner large and small. And compete on a level playing field for the parts and service business. And, to make the market more interesting, we now see the multibranch auto parts marketers, such as CarQuest, following the example of UAP/NAPA and moving into the heavy duty parts markets.

Where do we go from here?

Vertical integration, where the OEM builds their own drive train components, from engine to axle, is beginning to become a reality in North America. Vertical integration has been the norm in Europe for many years. In fact, the North American truck OEM has been eyeing this way of building trucks for years.

Each truck manufacturer now manufacture their own engine and, if they don’t already do so, are adding transmissions

and axles to their manufacturing capabilities.

Daimler Trucks, owners of Freightliner, Western Star and Detroit Diesel, are assembling trucks using drivetrain components they produce in-house.

Volvo is following suit and MAC has always provided an integrated drive line.

Truck manufacturers believe they can build a truck that will last longer and provide better fuel economy if they control the manufacturing process from engine to axle, and keep manufacturing costs down. They have had experience doing this in Europe so it’s not new – just new to North America.

What happens with the parts and service side of the business?

We’re now coming full circle. The OEM dealer networks will compete head on with the independent distributor

that now has a service component.

The future will see the OE Dealer become a fullline parts and service provider while the independent side will become split between full-line distributors and a network of Specialty Parts and Service providers. Their customers, again, will be the end-users – fleets and owner operators – plus, the OE Dealer.

A two step pricing structure will re-emerge and the Specialty Parts & Service provider will become so efficient at their business they can provide the OE Dealer with a competitive wholesale price just as the members of the Association of Diesel Specialists (ADS) have done for years.

Also, we’ll see the growth of private brands developed by large distributors who can then source each part from

the low cost manufacturer keeping their selling prices down.

OE aftermarket parts brands, such as Freightliners’ Alliance Truck Parts, offered through their OE Dealer network, will keep prices competitive.

Other evolutions will see greater use of the internet to compare prices, life cycle costs and provide on-line technical training.

Internet partnerships with the parts manufacturer will offer a single site to place an order and select the dealer or distributor location to either pick up or have the part delivered. If not in stock at the selected location the part will be transferred from the dealer with stock to the location of choice.

The aftermarket is evolving and those that evolve with it will be here well in to the future.

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TREMCAR INC.

Tremcar Appoints New Now Offering Services Project Manager to All Tank Trademarks

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he President of Tremcar, Mr. Daniel Tremblay has nominated Mr. Harold Feagan Project Manager for Vacuum and Propane Truckmount / Bobtail & Trailer for Tremcar USA. He will work in developing vacuum and propane units for the company.

Mr. Feagan is a renowned engineer who worked for Acro Trailers the last five years developing vacuum and dump units. He also previously worked as a

Mechanical Engineer for Reyco Granning Suspensions. Interesting fact, he is an airplane pilot and flew for a commercial development company for 13 years!

Mr. Feagan obtained a degree in Engineering Physics and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the Missouri State University.

We welcome Mr. Feagan to the Tremcar family. We are confident that his experience will be a great addition to our engineering team.

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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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KEEPING YOUR VEHICLES CLEAN

Truck Washes on the Rise

BY JACK JACKSON

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s the industry is evolving and changing the trucking washing world seems to be moving the same way. We see more than ever the truck wash on the highways of North America are moving to a systemized wash protocol by purchasing automated equipment. The so called industry leader (not to be named here, but most of you know) claims washing by hand is the only way to wash a tractor trailer. Well, we can understand this logic

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for the tractor in North America where we have conventional tractors versus cab-over styles in Europe.

The cab-over style tractors are much easier to wash with an automated system as the dimensions are straight and flat with retractable mirrors.

Conventional tractors in North America have fixed mirrors, exposed rails, grills with smoke stacks protruding over and across the backs of the tractor. There are so many obstacles, indentations, protrusions and complications; nothing can wash these tractors simply without issues.

Most automated systems in North America can only wash the tractor with a “touchless” method of high pressure spraying, thus not really accomplishing the scrubbing required to clean the way most would expect.

Thus, most truck washes will put the old fashioned human on the task of cleaning the tractor with a pressure washer and a hand brush. In Europe, I have seen only advanced computer technology set up automatic systems to wash the cab-over. It is quite a sight of innovation that can only be accomplished with cab-over tractors, thus not possible in North America.

As for the trailer, there are many simple methods of automation that can accomplish the washing in less than 5 minutes, with minimal water and soap since the brushes do the cleaning. There is really no sense to put a trailer through the touchless wash or only pressure wash as the real dirt film is hardly removed. And to wash a trailer by hand makes very little sense when there are semiautomated systems avail-

able to easily accomplish a 5 minute wash for less than $25,000 versus 30 minutes by hand.

The world of washing continues to evolve with easy to use systems and machines to accomplish tasks that allow time, water and energy to be minimized, adding to the ecological and green direction the world wants to go.

Too often I hear, we just don’t wash anymore.

Mother Nature takes care of us by raining periodically and making us believe in a false sense of clean. Not really a progressive way to encourage longevity or pride, but in a society of throw away, temporary solutions, it’s not hard to see how that belief evolved. It’s only simple to see any vehicle that has not been washed.

How do you feel about that dirty delivery truck?

Jack Jackson is Presi-

dent of Awash Systems Corp. Email: jjackson@ awashystems.com or call 800.265.7405. Visit our

w e b s i t e w w w. aw a s h systems.com. North America’s leader in Fleet Washing Solutions.

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CANADIAN TRUCKING ALLIANCE [CTA]

Trucking Perspective on Trudeau-Obama Summit

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oronto, Ontario – Following their morning meeting on March 10th in Washington, Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and US President Barack Obama highlighted the need to continue to build on and accelerate the work of existing bilateral agreements to facilitate trade between the two countries, enhance security of the shared border and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

According to the Canadian Trucking Alliance, aside from some new processes there was little news that hadn’t been announced before. However, David Bradley, President of the alliance, says “any time you get the leaders of the two countries agreeing, even directionally, to cooperate on things like border efficiency and facilitation of low-risk traders, that is a good thing.”

“Whether it amounts to

anything remains to be seen. As always, the devil will be in the details.”

For example, the leaders say they “reinforced” their countries’ intentions to bring into force the Canada-US Agreement on Land, Rail, Marine and Air Transport Preclearance.

However, the only specific announcements related to an agreement in principle was to expand preclearance to the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and Quebec City’s Jean Lesage Airport as well as for rail service in Montreal and Vancouver. With regard to freight, all the leaders would say is they will “explore the conditions necessary for cargo preclearance and identify opportunities to pilot this approach.”

The major impediment to true pre-clearance, as opposed to pre-inspection or pre-screening (which still requires actual clearance on the US side, resulting in

two stops rather than one) has been the desire of the US Customs and Border Protection to retain full US legal powers on Canadian soil.

The Prime Minister and the President also announced both countries will fully implement a system to exchange basic biographic entry information at the land border – again something that was agreed to some time ago. This would expectedly mean the collection of ‘entry’ information into either Canada or the United States and would also serve as ‘exit’ information for the other country. While it is somewhat concerned this requirement is a further intrusion into the supply chain, CTA acknowledges that sharing entry data is a better alternative than previous U.S. proposals to have CBP agents stop every vehicle prior to exiting from the country. That

approach, says Bradley, “would have increased the risk of delays both entering and exiting the United States.” Legislation is needed in Canada before the information sharing agreement can be introduced.

The two leaders also committed to advancing regulatory cooperation between the two countries “to its next level” by forming a joint Canada-US group of senior officials, including, for the first time, officials from regulatory departments, which CTA presumes (given references to motor vehicle safety and “interoperable connected vehicles”) will include Transport Canada and the US Department of Transportation. The proposal would bring together a business, consumer expert group on regulatory cooperation and call upon all departments and agencies to “generate ambitious

short and medium term initiatives” and work plans by early summer.

In a joint statement on climate and energy, the leaders reaffirmed their commitment towards the finalization and implementation of a second phase of aligned greenhouse gas emission standards for post-2018 model year on-road heavy-duty vehicles. In his remarks following the meeting, the

Prime Minister stated that Canada will align with the United States on the Phase 2 standards. CTA is on record as saying that while it supports heavy vehicle GHG-reduction standards, that alignment should not mean that Canada simply adopts the US rules and should instead introduce a rule that specifically takes into consideration Canada’s unique operating conditions.

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MAXON LIFT CORP.

Maxon Announces Grand Opening of Galvanizing Facility

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anta Fe Springs, California – Maxon Lift Corporation, the leading manufacturer of truck and trailer liftgates in North America, officiated the grand opening of its newly built galvanizing facility on Monday, February 22nd with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Maxon has been spearheading the promotion of galvanizing as the ultimate solution for corrosion protection of liftgates.

The new facility will represent complete galvanizing in-house capabilities resulting in reduced lead times. Specifically built for galvanizing liftgates, the 27,000 square foot facility sits adjacent to the main factory and will allow for 100% quality control and unmatched output.

The galvanizing facility is expected to be fully

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operational by end of March 2016.

According to Brent Stratton, Co-President, “Maxon’s vision for an in-house galvanizing facility has been a long-term planned investment that has come to fruition. We are proud of this grand achievement and welcome our customers for future visits to our corporate headquarters in California and our manufacturing plant during the 2016 calendar year”.

ABOUT MAXON Maxon Lift Corp. was founded in 1957. That same year, owner Max Lugash invented the TukA-Way® liftgate, which remains the largest selling style of liftgate in North America. For more than fifty years, Maxon Lift Corp. has initiated and developed a variety of innovative products that have

become truck equipment industry benchmarks.

More company information can be obtained from

Maxon and local Maxon sales representatives at

800.227.4116 or www. maxonlift.com.

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From left to right: Raymundo Sidon, Denny Martin, Bill Moore, John Prahl, Mario Morga, Maxine Stratton, Casey Lugash, and Brent Stratton.

WOMEN IN TRUCKING

7th Annual “Salute to Women Behind the Wheel”

BY ELLEN VOIE

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lover, Wisconsin – Although the trucking industry continues to be a male dominated business, more women are becoming drivers, technicians, managers, and owners. The Women In Trucking Association’s mission is to encourage and support these pioneers and to help address the challenges they face as a minority.

The mission of the organization is to also celebrate the success of its members. The “Salute to

Women Behind the Wheel” is an annual ceremony to honor female drivers and recognize them for their service. Any female professional driver is welcome to attend and will be honored on Saturday, April 2, at the Mid-America Trucking Show at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

The celebration begins at 11:00 am on the second floor of the South Wing (rooms C201-204) with exhibitors, music, goodie bags for the female drivers, and the WIT signature chocolate fountain.

This year we’re adding a butterscotch fountain along with a huge tractortrailer-shaped cake.

Kari Rihm, President and CEO Rihm Kenworth and winner of the 2015 “Influential Woman in Trucking” Award, will address the group and honor the female drivers for their service. Rihm took over Rihm

Kenworth, a family-owned business since 1932, after the passing of her husband in 2010. Under her leadership, Rihm Kenworth has grown from three to five dealerships. They have also increased headcount by over 50 percent, been the Kenworth Truck Company Medium Duty Truck Dealer of the Year three out of the last five years, and have been certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise Network Council (WBENC) since 2011.

Rihm Kenworth is the only 100 percent womanowned Kenworth dealer in the United States. Rihm has been named a Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Magazine Family Business Honoree in 2013, received a National Association of Women-Owned Businesses local chapter Pioneer Award in 2014, and was honored with a 2015 nomination for American Truck Dealers Association

Dealer of the Year.

The attendees will pose for the annual group photo before numerous door prizes are drawn for the female professional drivers. This year’s top prize will be a $1,000 gift card, a $500 gift card, and five $100 gift cards.

In 2004, there was a women only truck convoy in Dronton, Netherlands that attracted 416 female professional drivers. The Women In Trucking Association would like to shatter this record at the 2016 Salute to Women Behind the Wheel, and will be awarding a plaque to the carrier with the most drivers in attendance.

Be sure to mark your calendar for this year’s Salute to Women Behind the Wheel. All female professional drivers are welcome to participate and need not be members of the organization. They can register at the WIT booth #40557

in the North Wing Lobby on Thursday and Friday, or rooms C201-C204 in the South Wing prior to the Salute. Family and friends, sponsors, and WIT members are encouraged to attend to help honor these women for their service to the trucking industry.

This year ’s sponsors of the event are: Gold: Walmart and XPO Logistics, Silver: Bennett International Group, Holland, Inc., J.B. Hunt Transport, and Total Transportation of Mississippi, LLC., Bronze: Great American Insurance Group/Trucking Division, Landstar, Pilot Plus, R&R Trucking, Inc., Ryder System, Inc., and TA-Petro, Copper: Acuity, Averitt Express, Heniff Transportation Systems, Prime Inc., Republic Services, and Trimac, Nickel: Brenny Transportation, Inc., Dart Transit, E.A. Dion, Rand McNally, TrucBrush, and Werner Enter-

prises.

Women In Trucking Association, Inc. is a nonprofit association established to encourage the employment of women in the trucking industry, promote their accomplishments and minimize obstacles faced by women working in the trucking industry. Membership is not limited to women, as 17 percent of its members are men who support the mission. Women In Trucking is supported by its members and the generosity of Gold Level Partners: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, Daimler Trucks North America, BMO Transportation Finance, Great Dane Trailers, J.B. Hunt Transport, Ryder System, Inc., U.S. Xpress and Walmart.

Follow WIT on Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn. For more information, visit www.womenintrucking. org or call 888.464.9482.

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ASK THE AXLE EXPERT

Importance of Leading King Pin Self-Steer Axle Caster Angle

BY RUDY WOSING

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aster angle” is the angle created between the center line of the king pin in relation to the center line of the tires.

This angle is set when the axle is mounted into the suspension at a specified ride height.

Even though this is set at the factory, there are certain changes of the trailer set up that can affect caster angle to move it either in a positive or negative operating condition. The optimum range for a leading king pin selfsteer axle is 0 to +3 DEGREES POSITIVE CASTER at the suspension’s specified ride height.

Ride heights that are not maintained to their specified height can either increase or decrease caster by 1 degree for every inch either lost or gained. The

VOLVO TRUCKS

Volvo Unveils New Logo

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olvo Trucks North America has introduced its new logo, a more contemporary Volvo iron mark, to North America. The new iron mark, which will be on all Volvo Trucks printed materials, web pages and dealer signage moving forward, features a more streamlined design, spotlighting the company’s dedication to innovation and quality.

The iron mark maintains the familiar symbol, but is less complex than the previous version. It also features the blue Volvo word mark across the bar in the center.

Volvo Trucks North America unveiled its redesigned logo to North America.

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“The Volvo iron mark is extremely recognizable and synonymous with quality and safety,” said Magnus Koeck, Volvo Trucks Vice President – Marketing and Brand Management. “The redesigned logo enables Volvo to be more closely aligned with the iron mark featured on our products, while also differentiating us from Volvo Cars.”

Seeking a strong image to represent its vehicles, Volvo began using the logo – the ancient chemical symbol for iron – in 1927. The iron mark has been redesigned through the years to reflect the ever-evolving transportation environment, while at the same time maintaining a strong link to Volvo’s heritage.

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

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same rule applies for the fifth wheel coupler height.

Tire diameters can also have an effect on caster angle as this allows for an increase or decrease in suspension ride heights.

If the self-steer axle caster measures more

than 2 degrees negative when tractor and trailer are properly coupled on level ground, castering or shopping cart effect (instability) can occur.

If caster gets beyond negative 7 degrees it will not turn, this is also true

for positive caster but it is much more forgiving.

Take note that all trailers are manufactured with specific fifth wheel coupler heights so check your fleet for tractor coupler heights as this can change the way your

trailer runs down the road.

For more information please call 519.485.2210 x. 1217 or send an email to rwosing@ingersollaxles.com or visit our website at www.imtcorporation.com.

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MASTER PROMOTIONS LTD.

Health & Safety in Focus for Conference Program

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bbotsford, British Columbia – TRUXPO, Western Canada’s largest trucking event, returns for its 2016 edition May 13th and 14th at Tradex in Abbotsford.

Presented in partnership with the British Columbia Trucking Association (BCTA), it is the only major motor transport industry show in the region that includes ALL facets of the industry.

TRUXPO 2016 will once again include an educational conference program. Organized by Safety Driven – Trucking Safety Council of BC, the speaker series will educate and inform with a focus on health and safety and will present informative and relevant industry information.

All conference sessions take place on Friday, May 13th: • 12:30 pm; Standard of Care, It Saves to Be Safe, Grant Aune, Advantage

Fleet Services Inc. Targeted at the professional truck driver who operates a heavy commercial vehicle. Hear Grant speak on key issues for today’s professional driver.

• 1:30 pm; I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead, Mike Harnett, SIX Safety Systems It’s not easy being a professional truck driver.

This session will help you understand the effects of fatigue as well as provide practical strategies to maximize energy and improve sleep.

• 2:30 pm; Simple Steps for a Longer, Healthier, Happier Life, Dr. Art Hister You’ve seen him on Global TV, now see him in person! Dr. Hister will tantalize you with simple steps anyone can and should take for optimum health.

Additional details including bios of the presenters are available on the show website: www.TRUXPO. com.

Along with the conference, TRUXPO 2016 will also feature Recruiting Here, connecting job seekers with hiring companies; the popular Show and Shine, featuring show and working trucks competing in a professionally judged Truck Beauty Pageant and sponsored by Pro-Trucker Magazine; and entertainment on the TRUXPO stage including Total Rewind Band with a tailgate party on Friday night at 7pm and Saturday afternoon at 2pm.

Additional stage entertainment will be announced in the coming weeks!

For the second time, the Pacific Heavy Equipment Show, BC’s Big Iron Showcase, will be co-located with TRUXPO. Combined, the two shows will completely take over the entire Tradex complex, inside and out. Details on this show are available at www.

PacificEquipmentShow. com.

Registration is now open.

For a limited time, visitors can pre-register for just $10 and fast-track their entrance to the show.

Registration is $20 at the door. Convenient online registration is available on the show website: www.

TRUXPO.com.

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VOCATIONAL

PREMIER CONCRETE PUMPING

Concrete Pumping Needs Just-In-Time Planning

BY MAREK KRASUSKI

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he concrete pumping business is not for the faint of heart.

Equipment is expensive, trucks are laden with lots of additional equipment, and any breakdowns may result in tens of thousands of lost dollars. Premier Concrete Pumping, a division of Orangeville Concrete Pumping Service Ltd., knows well the perils of the business. Practising for over 25 years, the company uses boom pumps which range from 31 to 63 meters with a horizontal reach of up to 180 feet and an output of up to 200 cubic meters per hour.

To keep breakdowns to a minimum, Premier carries a full suite of spare parts on each truck, ranging from wrenches, screwdrivers, hand tools, fan belts, pulleys, tensioners, as well as spare hydraulic, air and power steering hoses, fuses, and an assortment of fittings – all essential requirements to avert expensive oversights.

Eric Duiker, Professional Engineer at Premier Concrete Pumping, details

the risks involved in this just-in-time business. “The cost of a single breakdown can be as high as $30,000 by the time you include lost pipeline on the truck ($10,000-$15,000 for a set of pipes), lost concrete ($1,500/load), lost labour and the potential for a partially filled wall that needs to be removed and poured continuously at a later date. The total cost of all the spare parts and tools on all of our trucks combined is less than one worst case scenario breakdown, so it really is a no-brainer. And since most customers are a repeat customer, a breakdown can cost you indefinitely due to lost business,” he explained.

Duiker highlighted that planning is crucial to the successful execution of a job. If concrete does not show up on time, usually 2 hours or less from time of production to final placement, it expires and is rejected. Premier had just three breakdowns last year in a total of 3,500 pump jobs. Keys to minimizing breakdowns also include using the best available

products on the market.

Premier relies on Putzmeister concrete product lines and Mack Truck chassis to which pumps are mounted. Truck sizes are gauged by the reach of pumps and booms. A variety of booms are used, depending on project size and environment. Duiker explains: “A 31m 5 section truck is good for tight places where trees, wires and low ceilings for inside work are present. Our trucks with 36, 38 or 40m of reach are all 4 section booms (although some new models are available in this size with 5 section booms), and are the workhorse of most any fleet.”

Booms with a net reach of 98 to 108 ft. are ideal for subdivision foundations and most residential and light commercial projects.

Duiker says booms have five sections to keep the overall folded up length of the truck less; A 47m pump is on a tandem/tandem chassis, with 129’ of net reach, a 52m pump is on a tri/tri chassis with 148’ of net reach and weighs up to 105,000 lbs. Trucks in On-

tario max out at 63 or 65m in size (180’ of net reach), with weights just below the allowed Ontario maximum of 63,500 kilograms (approx. 140,000 lbs.)

To date, some vocational trucks, including pump trucks, fall under an exemption in the Highway Traffic Act. As such they do not require plates, safety stickers, log books, etc.

That is about to change.

“The MTO is removing the RMB (Road Building Machines) exemption. This is a huge change for our industry as the incremental cost of the changes could range from $12,000$18,000/year/truck,” Eric Duiker stressed. (See this section for details of new

requirements.)

Another of this industry’s challenges rise from the emergence of emissions regulations around DPF’s, SCR’s, urea and the regeneration cycles that many trucks require.

Pump truck operators spend much of their time outside trucks so warning lights go unnoticed. In Premier’s case this difficulty is largely dealt with through the Guard Dog system that comes with new Mack trucks. In the past, several trucks full of concrete have shut down and could only be restarted with the help of a dealer. In such cases the value of the concrete and pipes were lost.

Premier’s business is

typically centred on light commercial work such as condos and apartment buildings up to 35 stories, water treatment plant upgrades & new builds, and smaller bridges & infrastructure projects. About 40 percent is work on subdivision homes in the GTA. It services southern Ontario from Bowmanville in the east to Hamilton in the west, northward to Thornbury and Collingwood and east to Keswick. About 350 pumping trucks operate in Ontario, Duiker estimates.

For more information contact Erik Duiker at 519.942.3410, email sales@ premierpumping.ca or visit www.premierpumping. ca.

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EDITORIAL

Next Generation of Cummins Midrange Engines

BY GEORGE FULLERTON

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ummins Inc. took the opportunity at t h e N T E A Wo r k Truck Show in early March to introduce their 2017, B6.7 and L9 midrange engines. The new engines build on Cummins venerable legacy of performance and reliability for powering medium duty trucks. Cummins describes these two new offerings as the next chapter in a long line of diesel engines that have been proven in many applications all around the world. Over the past three decades Cummins has produced sixteen million midrange engines. That long track record has enabled Cummins to make constant refinements to their prod-

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ucts and introduce technical innovation to make their engines more reliable.

The B6.7 diesel engine is rated to produce between 200 and 325 horsepower and torque ranging from 520 lb-ft-to-750 lb-ft. Cummins B Series engines date back to the 6BT5.9 introduced in 1984. The new B6.7 boasts an increase in fuel economy, and is optimized for stop-and-go duty cycles. At 200 to 260 horsepower ratings, the B6.7 provides up to 7% over its predecessor model. In the 280 to 325 horsepower ratings the engines will provide a 5% increased fuel efficiency without sacrificing power.

Further fuel economy improvements are realized

with innovations like the Stop-Start system, now available on the 2017 B6.7.

This technology allows the engine to operate only when necessary, saving fuel while creating a quieter ride for the driver.

The 2017, L9 engine is offered in 260 to 380 horsepower ratings and torque d e l i v -

ered in the 720 lb-ft to 1250 lb-ft range. The 2017 L9 will lead its class with the highest power-to-weight ratio, offering optimized ratings for some of the toughest duty cycles. New for 2017 is a 350 horsepower/1150 lb-ft rating that maintains more power and torque across a wider rpm range, ideally suited for tough vocational duty cycles.

Cummins innovation has announced a Single Module (exhaust) after treatment for their medium duty engines, which combines the Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC), Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) and Selective Catalytic Reduction

(SCR) systems into a single canister. This MidRange system allows around seventy percent reduction in component space requirement and thirty percent reduction in weight compared to current after treatment systems. Optimized Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) dosing with the UL2 Urea Dosing System eliminates the need for engine coolant lines to and from the DEF injector, reducing complexity and making for easier serviceability.

The injector’s proprietary atomization nozzle minimizes the risk of deposit formation, and offers a freeze-robust design and improved reliability.

CUMMINS DATALINK Cummins Inc. has recent-

ly released their new INLINE 7, wired and wireless datalink adapter. INLINE 7 is the only adapter offering Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless connectivity, while providing a traditional USB connectivity.

The new INLINE 7 Data Link Adapter has a faster processor, more robust algorithms, larger memory buffers and more sophisticated filtering than previous models. The INLINE 7 is designed for compatibility with current and future mobile and PC applications.

INLINE 7 is designed to work with wide array of Cummins, OEM and third-party service and information tools, including INSITE, InPower, and PowerSpec.

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VOCATIONAL

EDITORIAL

Scanning the Vocational Market

BY MIKE WHALEN

International Truck HX Series Vocational Trucks “The design of our new HX Series is based on indepth discussions with leading users of severe service applications,” said Bill Kozek, President, Truck and Parts, Navistar, Inc. “Each of the four models in the series has been engineered to deliver unmatched performance for the most punishing jobs, while making operators more productive.”

International is taking orders for this vehicle immediately. The first vehicles will be delivered this spring.

HX Series Addresses A Full Range of Applications.

Four HX Series models will be offered, with both set-forward and set-back front axle models in either short or long hood, depending on the application.

Three models were unveiled at World of Concrete: The HX515 is a 115” BBC Set-forward Axle Straight Truck with primary vocations including concrete mixer, construction dump, refuse/roll-off and crane.

The HX615 is a 115” BBC Set-back Axle Truck or Tractor with primary vocations including construction dump, concrete mixer, platform stake/crane and refuse/roll-off.

The HX620 is a 120” BBC Set-back Axle Truck or Tractor with primary vocations including heavy haul tractor, construction dump

and platform stake/crane.

The fourth model, the HX520, is a 120” BBC Setforward Axle Truck or Tractor with primary vocations including heavy haul tractor, construction dump and platform stake/crane.

It will be formally unveiled at Truck World in Toronto in April.

The HX515 and the HX615 models are powered by Navistar® N13 engines, while the HX520 and HX620 models

offer the Cummins® ISX15 engine.

Each model in the HX Series delivers on four key principles of design: maximum strength and durability, driver productivity, bold styling and superior uptime.

“The HX Series combines aggressive styling, unstoppable capability and drivercentric features to appeal to vocational truck owners in a whole new way,” said Denny Mooney, Senior Vice President, Global Product Development, Navistar, Inc. “All you need to do is get behind the wheel of this truck and you will see that this is a major step forward in design, all with the driver in mind.”

Caterpillar Work Trucks Caterpillar Inc. recently announced it will begin

independently designing and manufacturing its vocational truck product family at its plant in Victoria, Texas. The plant, which opened in 2012, currently produces hydraulic excavators. Originally the CT Series was a collaboration between Caterpillar and Navistar.

“The on-highway vocational truck product family is important to our product line; customers like our trucks

and want to i nc lude them in their fleets in a variety of heavy duty applications such as dump trucks, mixers, haulers or one of the other configurations we offer,” said Chris Chadwick, Caterpillar’s Director of the Global OnHighway Truck Group. “To continue to provide the best solution for our customers, we will bring the design and manufacturing of this product into Caterpillar, and the production specifically to Victoria. Our updated strategy reaffirms our commitment to grow and develop our presence in the vocational truck industry moving forward.”

The latest vocational truck model from Cat is the CT681 with an integral front frame extension

option making it easy to mount to snowplows, hose reels, winches, hydraulic pumps and other attachments.

The CT681 is powered by the Cat CT13 engine that provides 365-430 bhp.

Standard is the Cat CX31 automatic transmission with six forward and one reverse speed. Options include a manual and Ultrashift transmission plus vocational trans-

mission built by Eaton.

CTEA Offers Support for the Body-Builder The truck builders support group, Canadian Transportation Equipment Association, located in St. Thomas, Ontario, provides regulation compliance assistance to the truck body builder. The following text explains the value proposition offered to over 500 members of the CTEA: “An essential component of the Association’s development of programs of most value to Members is our use of generic cooperative testing. The Association recognized that many small-volume manufacturers lacked the

engineering and/or financial capability to perform their own compliance testing to meet safety standards. In these situations it becomes advantageous for trade associations to perform what is known as cooperative testing.

Cooperative testing typically involves the development of a generic d e s i g n a n d t h e n per-

formance of the tests necessary to assure compliance with the applicable standard. Individual companies then take this information and use it to assist in their design development, CMVSS compliance analysis, and ultimately in the manufacture of compliant systems or components for their vehicles.

In this scenario manufacturers typically build specialty vehicles in their own local markets. Their project partners are generally not their direct competitors.

If a group of manufacturers is large enough, and willing to pool their resources, the result is a win-win situation. The costs of conducting the testing, creating supporting documentation (drawings,

specifications), etc. are divided by the number of participants. Compliance is assured at a reasonable cost.”

All final-stage truck and truck body builders must take responsibility for safety. With the assistance of CTEA all members are assured of meeting regulatory compliance. Read the complete document at www.ctea.com.

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

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 enhanced 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.

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TALLMAN GROUP

Tallman North American Dealer of the Year

BY NICOLA SHORTT

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isle, Illinois - International Truck recently honored Tallman Truck Centre in Ontario, Canada, as its North American Dealer of the Year at their Annual Dealer Meeting in Schaumburg, Illinois. In addition, International Truck named Carolina International Trucks in South Carolina

as its Medium Duty Dealer of the Year and Regional International in New York as its Parts and Service Dealer of the Year.

“These North American Dealer of the Year awards are given to the very best of an elite group of International dealers,” said Bill Kozek, President, Truck and Parts. “These awards recognize those dealers

that not only have exceeded sales performance goals but also have best demonstrated a commitment to providing industryleading uptime to their customers.”

“This award is a great honor for everyone at Tallman Truck Centre because it recognizes all the hard work and professionalism we bring to our custom-

ers,” said Kevin Tallman, President of Tallman Truck Centre.

Tallman Truck Centre earned top honor by growing both their truck and parts sales, investing over $25 million in their facilities in 2015 alone and significantly improving the speed by which they provide service in their shops.

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VOCATIONAL

GIBSONS BUILDING SUPPLIES (GBS)

GBS Sea Trucking since 1946

BY MIKE WHALEN

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he delivery of construction material to water access BC coastal locations is routine for a Gibsons, BC company. Gibsons Building Supplies (GBS) has been providing building material to the area since 1946. Dick Fitchett and Arthur Hill began by barging materials to the sunshine coast and soon found it necessary to have a small warehouse in Gibsons. With the advent of the BlackBall Ferry Service in 1952 to serve the growing area, the new company was able to move building material by truck. Their first truck was a 1974 Ford 8000.

In 1971 the company was purchased by Barrie and Marion from Marion’s father Dick Fitchett and Gibsons Building Supplies was established at its current location.

The Sechelt location was opened in 1984.

The growth of the greater Vancouver area population led to more vacation – and permanent

– residences and businesses moving to the Sunshine Coast. From Port Mellon to Egmont both permanent and seasonal residences increased in number. And many were water access only.

In order to thrive and grow the business Gibsons Building Supplies realized that a good part of the growth potential would come from supporting the booming cottage industry. This included both on the coastal mainland and the three islands, Gambier, Keats and Thormanby that were located along the Sunshine Coast.

Soon, water deliveries became routine for the Sunshine Coast company as they overcame the obstacles that presented themselves. Weather forecasts were not always accurate and many building sites were only accessible from a beach landing using a landing craft.

Many building sites were located in un-serviced lots along the waterfront. The building contractor would

have to rough-out a landing area and roadway to the building site. Loaded trucks then had to be ‘helped’ up to the site by a machine on the building site such as an excavator or loader. At the more difficult building sites a crane would be employed to lift the material off the truck and raised up to the building site.

Today Gibsons Building Supplies average 1 – 5 shipments per week to the islands. These are accomplished by transporting the loaded, HIAB equipped, GBS truck onto a barge originating in Sechelt and Gibsons. Building materials, ranging from roofing materials, siding, lumber, plywood, drywall, insulation, blocks and pavers, windows, doors, and septic systems all arrive by barge and truck. Aggregate products are delivered to the site by barging the gravel to the site either loose or in a dump truck. It’s worth noting that Sechelt is the home of Lehigh Materials, one of the world’s

largest open pit aggregate mines.

“Maintaining a positive image in the community is job 1 for the company”, says Dayton Point, the Gibsons Building Supplies manager responsible for ‘on time’ delivery of the materials ordered by the building contractor.

To accomplish this the company looks at each employee as part of the customer service team.

Each function is viewed as important as the next to ensure complete customer satisfaction. Maintaining a company culture that has virtually eliminated employee turnover illustrates that commitment.

A 2014 Western Star SF and Sterling Acterra van complete daily return trips from Vancouver to keep inventory levels necessary to fill orders on-time. There is competition on the Sunshine Coast. Contractors and DIY customers will only provide continued support if the product is available as required. “We will

do everything necessary to expedite back-orders but, with our inventory control system, this is an infrequent happening.” said Dayton when talking about the logistical support necessary to serve water access customers.

There are several barge companies that work in sync with GBS to transport the loaded trucks to the building sites. The barge and landing craft operator is usually selected by the contractor as they know the off-loading needs at the site and can choose a marine operator with the right craft to make the delivery.

GBS has six straight trucks, four equipped with HIAB truck cranes and two with roll-off capabilities, available to deliver

material to building sites both on the coast and on the islands. Drivers of these units are fully Crane Safe Certified and very experienced with delivery by water.

A recently installed GPS system gives the dispatcher a precise location of the truck should the customer want to know where the load is or, and most important, where the truck is in case of an emergency.

When asked about the main reason for the continued growth and success of Gibsons Building Supplies the answer always comes back to the working environment.

“We truly have an ‘opendoor’ team approach and there is no single person more important than the other”, says Dayton.

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TMTA SUDBURY

Off-Road Vehicle Segment Featured

BY MAREK KRASUSKI

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he Sudbury TMTA held its bi-monthly meeting at the Lexington Hotel (formerly Howard Johnson) on March 8 where members were presented with various topics in the Heavy Duty Equipment industry.

TMTA President, Stewart McBain, opened the proceedings, followed by several speakers who spoke on Tier 4 standards and related themes.

The Sudbury TMTA has undertaken significant changes in an effort to boost attendance and interest from industry stakeholders. One of the revisions is a shorter meeting with more information offered by several dynamic speakers that

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lends diversity to the meetings; this, in addition to a delicious meal provided by the Lexington Hotel.

First among the eveni n g ’s s p e a k e r s w a s Steve McVicar, Machine Sales Rep for Toromont Cat in Sudbury. Steve’s presentation of Tier 4 emissions essentially highlighted the latest in emission reductions and the lengths that CAT has gone to in meeting the new standards. These engines promise to deliver excellent performance with low operating costs while meeting tight environmental requirements that are compliant with the highest emission standards in various applications. CAT

engines are backed by a worldwide network of CAT dealers ready to support customer operations with technical assistance, service, parts, a n d w a r r a n t i e s . C AT emission solutions help track costs, fuel burn, and maintenance for more efficient use of equipment.

Scott Bolger of Nortrax then presented to attending members the latest developments in John Deere telematics.

J o h n D e e r e ’s s u i t e o f integrated technologies maximizes productivity and uptime while keeping operating costs lower. John Deere offers five technologies in its solutions package.

The JD Link Machine

Monitoring System manages multiple machines from one location. The telematics collects information such as engine hours and idle time. The Remote Diagnostics and Programming diagnosis machinery problems from afar and can update software remotely. The Machine Health Prognostics feature provides alerts and recommendations to increase machine availability and lowers operating costs.

Grade control options allow for greater control and improvement o f g r a d i n g e f f i c i e n c y, and Payload Weighing tracks the exact amount of cargo, thereby eliminating risk of overloads and maximizing carrying

capacity.

TMTA Publicity Officer, Wes Govier, concluded the evening with a brief presentation on changes to off-road vehicle regulations which will be passed in the near future.

Typically, certain heavy trucks involved in commercial operations such as road building were exempt from certain fees and taxes. This exemption is estimated to have cost $50 million per year in lost revenues.

In addition, a portion of revenues from fuel taxes will be dedicated to the establishment of two trust funds – one for the GTHA and the other for roads and bridges in the rest of the province. Both measures are supported

by the Ontario Trucking Association.

The Sudbury TMTA is a group of fleet maintenance professionals actively running light, medium, and heavy fleets in the province of Ontario and operating across Canada and the U.S. It now holds meetings on the second Tuesday of every second month from September to June at the Lexington Hotel on Brady Street.

Sponsors are encouraged to support these dinners and presentations which are unique opportunities to engage in one place with transportation fleet maintenance and distributors from Sudbury, Timmins, North Bay and Manitoulin Island.

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VOCATIONAL

EDITORIAL

Road-Building Machine Status Change

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he government of Ontario is going ahead with changes to the status of road-building machines (RBM) in the province. On February 29, the government introduced legislative amendments to the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) in support of an RBM status change.

The proposed amendments will amend the definition of RBMs to limit vehicles that are truly different from Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs). All other vehicles formerly considered as RBMs will be required to comply with HTA as a CMV. Other proposed amendments would add some additional restrictions and obligations to those vehicles that remain classified as RBMs under the new definition. This includes restricting speed to 40 km/h and requiring a slow moving vehicle

sign when operating on the road. Lastly, through the proposed amendments, the ministry would be authorized to make new regulations under the HTA to set out operating rules for vehicles that continue to be classified RBMs, such as requiring a valid driver’s licence when operating on the road.

The proposal is a combination of legislative and regulatory amendments.

The legislative element is a new definition for RBMs that sets out the nature of a RBM, such as: A self-propelled vehicle of a design commonly used in the construction or maintenance of highways

that belongs to a class of vehicle that has features or is being used as prescribed in regulation.

The regulatory provisions would build upon the legislation by providing some specific rules clarifying which vehicles are included in the RBM class and which vehicles are not. The addition of a regulatory authority will allow the ministry to more quickly modify the rules to respond to future trends in vehicle design.

EXAMPLES OF VEHICLE TYPES Vehicles that will continue to be RBMs: Any vehicle listed in the current definition including:

Asphalt spreaders, concrete paving or finishing machines, motor graders, rollers, tracker-dozers, motor scrapers; Tracked and wheeled tractors while equipped with mowers, pot-hole diggers, compactors, weed spraying equipment, snow blowers and snow plows, front-end loaders, back hoes or rock drills; Power shovels on tracks and drag lines on tracks. Rock trucks with restrictions on load carrying, Cranes not designed for highway operation, Street sweepers that are slow moving and built on a purpose built chassis.

Vehicles that will NO LONGER be considered

RBMs: Mobile cranes that do not meet previous requirements, Stone slingers.

Any vehicle built on a truck chassis designed for highway operation.

Once the definition is amended, vehicles that are currently RBMs will be broken down into two groups: 1. RBMs: Vehicles that meet the amended definition of a RBM in the HTA. These vehicles will remain exempt from many obligations under the HTA, including registration.

2. CMVs: Vehicles that do not meet the amended definition of a RBM in the HTA. These vehicles must comply with CMV requirements under the HTA. As a CMV, these vehicles will be required to comply with the following requirements under the HTA and Fuel Tax Act: Vehicle permits (licence

plates and registration), Driver’s licence, Safety inspections (daily, annual, and safety standards certificate), Commercial Vehicle Operators’ Registration (CVOR), Hours of Service (proposed deferral), Vehicle weights and dimensions (required for CMVs and RBMs), Drive Clean testing, Automobile insurance, and Fuel tax.

The government is currently accepting comments on the proposed legislative amendments. ORBA will be providing its comments on the proposal as it did previously in the fall of 2014.

Final approval of the proposed legislative changes is anticipated by summer 2016 with an implementation date of January 1, 2017.

If you have any questions, please contact Nadia Todorova (nadia@orba. org or 905.507.1107 ext.

225).

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NEW PRODUCTS & SERVICES

COTTER PIN SOLUTIONS INC.

Ultimate Solution for Eliminating Seized Clevis Pins

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otter Pin Solutions Inc. introduces the revolutionary AntiSeize Cotter Pin™ designed specifically to prevent a clevis pin from seizing to a slack adjuster bushing.

Seized clevis pins are a serious maintenance issue requiring significant mechanic time for removal and could result in damage to the slack adjuster if a torch or hammer is used to remove the clevis pin.

The Anti-Seize Cotter Pin™ eliminates brake binding and loss of brake force that is a direct result of seized clevis pins. With every brake application, the unique design holds the clevis pin through a portion

of the brake stroke forcing the slack adjuster bushing to rotate around the clevis pin. The result is a free moving clevis pin.

The new Anti-Seize Cotter Pin™ is a preventive maintenance device that will benefit small and large fleets because of its capability of keeping the clevis pin from seizing to the slack adjuster bushing.

Anti-Seize Cotter Pin™ Advantages: Every brake application prevents the clevis pin from seizing. It is maintenance free unlike costly greasable clevis pins. It eliminates brake binding and stress on slack adjuster components for longer life.

Improves productivity by eliminating mechanic’s time in removing seized clevis pins where often a hammer or a torch is the only option to release a seized pin. This stress and heat means potential damage to the slack adjuster internal working parts.

The Anti-Seize Cotter Pin™ is manufactured from STAINLESS STEEL 302 to reduce corrosion.

How the Anti-Seize Cotter Pin™ Works: The Anti-Seize Cotter Pin™ is designed to hold the clevis pin through the beginning portion of the stroke forcing the slack adjuster bushing to rotate around the clevis pin each

time the brake is applied.

As the pushrod travels to the end of the brake stroke, the resistance force of the slack adjuster becomes greater and temporarily traps the clevis pin to the slack adjuster. This forces the yoke to rotate on the clevis pin making sure that the clevis pin and the yoke do not seize.

Also the anti-seize cotter pin will keep itself from seizing to the inside of the clevis pin hole through tension reflection movement between the Anti-Seize Cotter Pin™ and the clevis pin hole Manufactured from durable stainless steel 302, the Anti-Seize Cotter Pin™

resists corrosion and is maintenance free. Costly greaseable clevis pins and stainless steel clevis pins can be eliminated and replaced by this inexpensive, easily installed product.

For more information please contact Jorge Goncalves at 519.429.3288, email Jorge@cotterpinsolutions.com or visit the website at www.cotterpinsolutions.com.

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MACK TRUCKS

Mack Expands Heavy-Duty AMT Range

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ndianapolis, Indiana – Mack Trucks is pleased to announce two new versions of its industryleading Mack® mDRIVE™ HD automated manual transmission (AMT). As the first truck manufacturer in North America to offer low reduction gear ratios in a proprietary automated manual transmission, Mack’s mDRIVE HD 13-speed and mDRIVE HD 14-speed meet the needs of an even wider range of customer applications with the power and performance that only a fully integrated powertrain can offer. Mack made the announcement at the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Available in direct or overdrive configurations, the new Mack mDRIVE HD 13-speed offers a low reduction gear ratio designed for easier starting on steep grades or when the truck is under heavy load. The Mack mDRIVE HD 14-speed, available only in an overdrive configuration, adds a second ultra-low-speed reduction gear designed for curb pouring applications or low-speed, heavy-haul

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maneuvering. Both transmissions offer up to four reverse gear ratios.

“We launched the original mDRIVE HD in response to customers looking for an AMT capable of withstanding tough vocational applications,” said John Walsh, Mack Vice President of Marketing.

“Now, with the mDRIVE HD 13 – and 14-speeds, we’re taking the next step and combining low-speed capabilities with the performance and productivity benefits of our groundbreaking AMT.” The new Mack mDRIVE HD models share their architecture with the standard mDRIVE HD, including reinforced internal components and the same gear ratios for the 12 forward speeds.

The addition of the low reduction and multispeed reverse gears is made possible by a short extension added to the front of the transmission case. Despite the additional capabilities, the new mDRIVE HD models are less than five inches

longer and only 90 pounds heavier than the standard mDRIVE HD, maintaining a weight advantage of nearly 150 pounds compared with automatic transmissions.

For the first time, customers will also now have the option to spec the mDRIVE HD in Mack Pinnacle™ models, including the new mDRIVE 13 – and 14-speed models. The new low reduction gears not only improve performance in off-road, heavy haul and construction applications, they enable as well the

use of a faster rear axle ratio to improve on-road fuel economy while maintaining startability.

“The mDRIVE HD is just as at home on the highway as it is on the job site,” said Stu Russoli, Mack Highway and Powertrain Products Marketing Manager. “Highway customers with challenging loads will appreciate the extra flexibility provided by the low reduction gear ratios.”

In addition to the two new models, all Mack mDRIVE transmissions, including the standard mDRIVE and

Mack Trucks introduced two new versions of its Mack mDRIVE HD automated manual transmission (AMT), the Mack mDRIVE 13 – and 14-speed AMTs. As the first truck manufacturer in North America to offer low reduction gear ratios in a proprietary automated manual transmission, Mack’s new transmissions meet the needs of an even wider range of customer applications.

mDRIVE HD, also received numerous updates for improved performance and durability. The transmissions are controlled by a redesigned gearbox control unit, while a new clutch with a larger torsional damper helps reduce driveline vibration.

Component wear monitors were also added to enable predictive maintenance.

Demonstrating confidence in the durability of its AMTs, Mack also extended warranty coverage on all mDRIVE transmissions and clutches used in heavy – or severe-duty applications. Warranty coverage now extends to 36 months with unlimited miles for heavyduty applications for both the mDRIVE and mDRIVE HD. For severe-duty applications, warranty coverage is extended to 12 months and unlimited miles for the mDRIVE, and 24 months, unlimited miles for the mDRIVE HD. The mDRIVE updates also included several improvements to power take-off (PTO) controls,

including new main cab harnesses for all mDRIVE models, a reinforced range housing to handle higher PTO bending torque and an all-new cab-mounted Body Builder Module. The Body Builder Module is customizable, with userconfigured software parameters to control engine speed and block reverse gears when the PTO is engaged. In addition, dual PTOs are now supported.

“PTOs are a critical component for many vocational customers,” said Curtis Dorwart, Mack Vocational Products Marketing Manager. “With the added functionality delivered by the new Body Builder Module and other improvements, we’re giving customers the tools they need to be successful in nearly any application.

Available exclusively with Mack’s MP® series engines, the Mack mDRIVE HD 13 – and 14-speed AMTs will be available for order in August on Mack Pinnacle, Granite® and Titan by Mack models.

Visit www.macktrucks. com or your local Mack Trucks dealer for more information.

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NEW PRODUCTS & SERVICES

REPSTAR AGENCIES INC. FUEL ADDITIVES & FUEL UPGRADERS

Try Before You Buy Program from Xp3 Canada

BY MARC PALUD

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p3’s try before you buy program enables owner operators and fleets to analyze and validate fuel savings on their own equipment, in real life operating conditions to see firsthand results before purchasing any product.

“Our try before you buy program guarantees a positive net return by reducing the total cost per kilometer travelled when using Xp3 treated fuel over non-treated fuel,”

guarantees Marc Palud, Master Distributor for Xp3 in Canada.

Qualifying fleets select 3-10 pieces of equipment to conduct testing with.

If the test results do not show a positive return on investment, the fleet does not pay for any product used in the trial period.

This is the only effective way a fleet can determine their measurable benefits, because every engine and operating environment produces different results and what works for one

fleet may provide a different result for another fleet.

The most common result fleets get is a gain of ½ a mile per gallon, which translates to several thousands of dollars saved per truck every year, after factoring the input cost of Xp3. Long term users have also measured less DEF consumption, less regen cycles, extended DPF filter life, better performance, easier starting, less black smoke and extra torque and horsepower as validated on the dyno.

The Xp3 try before you buy program is limited to qualifying fleets. Find out if your fleet qualifies by calling 800.507.4107.

For more information email Sales@Xp3Canada. com or visit our website www.Xp3.ca.

Xp3 is a multi-functional fuel upgrader that improves combustion, purifies fuels, cleans injectors, removes deposits, increases torque and horsepower for better throttle response and improved fuel economy.

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Marc Springer, Snortn’ Boar Transport

ROADPRO BRANDS

RoadPro® Family of Brands Launches NEW CB Microphone & Accessories

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almyra, Pennsylvania – RoadPro Family of Brands is dedicated to bringing the comforts of home to the road for professional drivers with on-the-go conveniences that keep them safe, comfortable, and connected. Continuing to deliver on this promise, RoadPro has expanded its portfolio of industry-leading CB communication devices in the form of new products from Wilson¨ and Astatic¨.

Astatic offers a full line

of CB microphones and accessories that deliver durability and high quality noise-canceling technology developed from years of proven experience in over-the-road communications. The new noise-canceling 4-pin microphone is available in rubberized black for superior comfort and unmatched durability.

Various accessories from Wilson round out the new CB product offering from RoadPro Family of Brands.

The unique line of anten-

nas and CB accessories from Wilson combines industry-leading innovation with expert technical support services to provide superior power and clear communication.

“The ability to stay clearly connected is a necessity when it comes to the lifestyle of the professional driver,” said Charles White, Vice President of Brands and Marketing, DAS Companies, Inc., the parent company of RoadPro Family of Brands. “These new prod-

ucts are sound additions to our CB offering, as they come from two of the most trusted brands in over-theroad communications.”

Astatic Noise-Canceling 4-pin CB Microphone, Rubberized Black: Noisecanceling technology, Universal 4-pin adaptors, Superior comfort – New! Smooth matte finish, unmatched durability – New! Rubberized protective coating & polyurethane coated screen.

New CB accessories from Wilson: 12-volt power

outlet with 2 USB Ports, 18’ co-phase cable with FME, 12-volt power plug with brass posts, 12’ extension cord with 12-volt socket and USB port, 12volt power outlet with phone holder, 2 USB ports, 3.4A output.

To learn more about the RoadPro Family of Brands, please visit www.RoadProBrands.com.

For more information about DAS Companies, please contact them at 717.964.3642 or online at www.DASinc.com.

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PACLEASE

PacLease Provides Online Safety Courses

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ellevue, Washington – PacLease has announced a new safety course program in partnership with J.J. Keller. The subscriptionbased program, called PacTrainer(TM), allows PacLease customers to take full advantage of more than 360 online courses and tutorials that aim to improve driving skills and compliance.

“We worked closely with J.J. Keller, which has been an industry leader in safety

and compliance for more than 60 years,” said Michelle Harry, PacLease’s Director of Marketing.

“The easy-to-use online program is accessible 24/7 and the interactive courses cover topics ranging from extreme weather driving, to speed and space management, and hours-of-service training. We offer a complete library of courses which provide our customers’ drivers with continuing education.”

PacTrainer offers safety compliance training on a variety of topics, including safe driving practices, hazmat, human resources and legal compliance, workplace safety, and construction.

In addition, Harry said that PacTrainer offers a video subscription service.

“With this, our customers have access to more than 100 full-length videos on a variety of safety topics.

The videos can be watched either in a classroom set-

ting or via remote viewing while drivers are at rest

stops. Most segments also come with an instructor’s

guide, classroom handouts and quizzes.”

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TIRES & WHEELS

TIRES & WHEELS

Free Insurance for Truckers? Maybe

BY JEFFREY PARKS RETREAD TIRE ASSOCIATION

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ere at the Retread Tire Association we talk to a lot of our friends in the trucking Industry and we get all kinds of requests. One thing we come across is the fact that today’s truckers need all the help they can get. Expenses, regulations, equipment and insurance are just a few of the realities these road warriors face.

Doing a Google search for “insurance help for truckers” brings up a huge array of Insurance companies aiming to sell you structured policies to meet your company’s needs.

But a similar search of “free insurance for truckers,” brings up only one solid link, which may or

may not be useful. So I began thinking about the real value of how an individual trucker can insure himself, at no cost, by taking some steps toward a healthier lifestyle.

The real value, and possible definition, of insurance, is to reduce risk on yourself, your property, your life, your family.

Truckers often get little exercise and eat fast foods that aren’t always conducive to good health.

They cut a few corners when they can to get lower prices for the equipment they need. A determined, dedicated trucker will push him or herself, sometimes a little too hard, to make that deadline to get the job done and get home to spend some quality time with the family. There is stress involved, and a hidden cost that sometimes catches up with you after a few years.

So if insurance is really just peace of mind at a price, then actions you can take for yourself and your own well-being will pay-off and cost you nothing. Think of it as your personal insurance plan, written and maintained by

you, and dole out as many free benefits to yourself as you can.

Here are a few examples: A little diet and exercise advice. According to the Center for Disease Control and NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety), “Truck drivers have a greater chance for many chronic diseases and health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, and obesity compared to U.S. adult workers. In 2012 the rate for nonfatal injuries in heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers was three times greater than the rate for U.S. adult workers.”

I’m only reporting this because we at the Retread Tire Association really care about you guys and want to see you around for the long haul. So, how can you help insure your well being, at no cost, to help make these statistics go by the wayside.

Of course, foregoing your own actual health insurance, which will cost you some cash, is not a great idea. But by making a few lifestyle changes you can bring those costs down.

Here’s a link to a great

MICHELIN

Auto Inflate Maintaining Optimal Tire Pressure

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reenville, South Carolina – Michelin Americas Truck Tires, a division of Michelin North America, Inc., has introduced MICHELIN Auto Inflate, powered by Halo.

MICHELIN Auto Inflate is an easy, wheel-mounted tire-management solution that allows fleets to automatically maintain optimal tire pressure. Leaky valve stems, extreme temperature changes and human error can all lead to underinflated tires and that results in costly downtime.

MICHELIN Auto Inflate, powered by Halo in association with Aperia Technol-

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ogies, Inc. (“Aperia”), can save fleets an estimated $2,400 per tractor-trailer annually by reducing tirerelated downtime events, extending tire life, improving fuel economy and increasing safety.

MICHELIN Auto Inflate utilizes automatic tire inflation technology to maintain the pressure on drive and trailer tires. Easy to retrofit on existing vehicles or as an add-on to new equipment, the device works with both duals and wide-base single tires. The compact, self-powered pump can be mounted to the hub in 10 minutes

using standard tools, no axle drilling required. With each wheel rotation, the device monitors and adjusts for low air pressure.

Virtually maintenancefree, the device can be factory-set to a specified target tire pressure. MICHELIN Auto Inflate is easily transferable to another vehicle. To sign up for MICHELIN Auto Inflate or for more information, call toll free 844.319.4AIR (844.319.4247), email mi chel in.autoinfl ate @ us.michelin.com or visit www.michelintruck.com/ autoinflate.

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site: https://www.naitusa. com/Health-and-Wellness. This is the National Association of Independent Truckers and they will help guide you to some insurance plans that are geared for you, the trucking industry, and perhaps they can give you a leg up on cutting some of your insurance costs.

Or how about this? The HealthyTrucker.net is a great website with insights on money, health and lifestyle. They have some incredibly useful info right here (https:// www.naitusa.com/Healthand-Wellness) that breaks down some simple, effective exercise routines that you can do as a trucker and a healthy human being.

Thirteen workouts for OTR truck drivers; that doesn’t sound too bad. What’s the worst that can happen?

You lose a few pounds and have some fun?

How can you ensure that

your road equipment is safe and healthy? For us at RTA that’s a no-brainer.

Take care of your tires.

That is the only piece of equipment that comes into contact with the road.

Insure their health by keeping them properly inflated.

Buy a calibrated tire gauge and check your tire pressure constantly.

You can ensure your tire costs are in check by buying good used retreaded tires from a reputable retreader. Call us at RTA (see below) and we will help you find one, or even arrange a free tour for you at a retreading plant so you can see for yourself the safety and benefits of running on retreads.

How about a different kind of road trip? Again, to insure your piece of mind, do you ever take yourself or your family on a road trip that works into your career, and most likely will be tax deductible? Go to a

trade show; attend a trucking expo in a city you’d like to visit. Here’s a great example. In New Orleans this April 19-21, RTA will be at the North American Tire and Retread Expo. It’s a great, fun show in New Orleans and truckers are very welcome. Registration for the event is FREE and includes a fantastic opening night party at the New Orleans House of Blues with an open bar, free food and great music. Just sign up online and get there.

These are a few ways you can insure yourself. With a bit of peace of mind and a little effort, you can keep on hauling (and enjoying your life) for many years to come.

If you give RTA a call at 831.646.5269, or email us at info@retreadtire.org, we will be glad to research and share any information about how retreads can benefit your trucking business.

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Palmer Atlantic Insurance & Risk Services . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 11 Polar Mobility Research Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 18, 28

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Quick Draw Tarps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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Reefer Sales & Services Toronto Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Repstar Agencies Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Road King Chrome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

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

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Wilson Instruments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Wilson Truck Lines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Windshield Cam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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Xan Systems Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

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Fleet Maintenance Software

Fleet Harmony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Fleet Safety

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Fuel Additives

Bennetts Power Service Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Fuel Economy Products

Fuel Upgraders & Enhancers

Repstar Agencies Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Bryson & Assoc. Insurance Brokers Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 4-5 Hallmark Insurance Brokers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 HUB International. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Jones DesLauriers Insurance & Mgmt Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Newman Insurance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Palmer Atlantic Insurance & Risk Services . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 11 Aird & Berlis, LLP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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Liftgates

Maxon Lift Corp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Lubricants

Shell Canada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Permits & Waivers

C.U.T.C. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Ontario Trucking News

Pressure Washers

Karcher Canada Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Reefer Sales & Service Ontario Trucking News

Reefer Sales & Services Toronto Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Ontario Trucking News

Refrigeration Systems

Polar Mobility Research Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Eastern Trucking News

Satellite Radio

Sirius XM Canada Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Tanker Leasing

Transcourt Tank Leasing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Ontario Trucking News

Tanker Manufacturing & Sales

Tremcar Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 23

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Tarps & Tarping Systems

Quick Draw Tarps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Ontario Trucking News

The Fuel Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Polar Mobility Research Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Tire Sales & Service

Benson Tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 TA Travel Centres Canada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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Theft Prevention Products Tire Pressure Monitoring

Shell Canada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Sirius XM Canada Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 TA Travel Centres Canada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 26 The Fuel Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 The Rosedale Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Traction Truck Parts & TruckPro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Transcourt Tank Leasing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 TransX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Tremcar Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 23 TRUXPO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 TVM Limited. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Accutrac Capital Solutions Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 7 Execucor Financial Limited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 J D Factors Corporation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 3, 55

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Western Trucking News

Insurance Brokers

Maxon Lift Corp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Minimizer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Newman Insurance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Ontario Trucking News

Factoring & Finance

Air Tabs LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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BTC Express. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Carmen Transportation Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Drive Star Shuttle Systems Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 Empire Transportation Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 G. Zavitz Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 HWT Limited. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 International Truckload Services Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 J-Line Transport Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Laidlaw Carriers Van GP Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 The Rosedale Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 TransX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 TVM Limited. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Wilson Truck Lines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Xan Systems Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

TA Travel Centres Canada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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Diesel Spec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Employment Opportunities

Karcher Canada Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Laidlaw Carriers Van GP Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Road King Chrome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

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FLO Components Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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J D Factors Corporation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 3, 55 J-Line Transport Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Jones DesLauriers Insurance & Mgmt Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Polar Mobility Research Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Wilson Instruments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Chrome & Detailing

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FBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Fleet Harmony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 FLO Components Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Accounting, Tax & Bookkeeping

Air Conditioning Sales & Service

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Diesel Spec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Domar Transmission Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Drive Star Shuttle Systems Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9

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C.U.T.C. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Carmen Transportation Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

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Abrams Towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Drive Star Shuttle Systems Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9

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Transmission Sales & Service

Domar Transmission Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Truck Exhaust Sales & Service

A & A Exhaust Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

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Minimizer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Traction Truck Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

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Ontario Trucking News

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

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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

BRITISH COLUMBIA

NEW BRUNSWICK

ONTARIO

DRUMHELLER

CHILLIWACK

SUSSEX

COURTLAND

Drum Diesel

Lickman Truck & Trailer Parts & Service Ltd.

McGibbon Diesel Ltd.

Herc’s Truck Service & Repair Ltd.

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

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

FORT SASKATCHEWAN

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

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 NOVA SCOTIA

Central Valley Truck Services

DIGBY

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

Fleetline Parts & Service Ltd. 211 Conway Road, Hwy 303 Digby, NS B0V 1A0 902.245.5833

Fort Truck Service Centre (Applecart Logistics Inc.)

PRINCE GEORGE

Total Truck Ltd.

HEBBVILLE

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

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

Mailmans’ Truck-Pro Centre Ltd.

GRANDE PRAIRIE

SMITHERS

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

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

15321 Highway 3 Hebbville, NS B4V 6X4 902.530.3580

NEW GLASGOW

Robby’s Tractor Trailer Services Ltd.

LA CRETE

MANITOBA

Schellenberg Heavy Equipment

4852 Plymouth Road New Glasgow, NS B2H 5C5 902.396.5585

BRANDON

TRURO

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

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

DAUPHIN

A.R.J. Heavy Truck & Trailer Repair

MEDICINE HAT

107053 PTH 20 Dauphin, MB R7N 2V3 204.638.0711

Hydraco Industries Ltd.

NEEPAWA

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

T.I.C. Parts & Service

PEACE RIVER

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

SUNDRE

220 Hwy 5 North Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Tel: 204.476.3809

TWO HILLS

Two Hills Auto & Industrial Supply Ltd. 4909 55th Avenue Two Hills, AB T0B 4K0 Tel: 780.657.3304 40 April 2016

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

BOURGET

J.B. Mobile Mechanic Inc

BRADFORD

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

FREDERICTON

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

BOLTON

DAB’s Repair Ltd.

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

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ONTARIO

WINNIPEG

NEW BRUNSWICK

TABER

102 Blakeney Drive Truro, NS B2N 6Z1 Tel: 902.895.0857

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

Partco Truck Parts & Service

Geeraert Mechanical Service

T&R Truck Repair Limited

Trius Inc. 70 Trius Drive Fredericton, NB E3B 5E3 506.459.2046

NAUWIGEWAUK

Smith’s Diesel 7 Birmingham Drive Nauwigewauk, NB E5N 6Z8 506.832.3249

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

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

ELMIRA

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

ESSEX

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

ONTARIO

OAKVILLE

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

OSHAWA

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

SUDBURY

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

THUNDER BAY

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Tractor Trailer Service

ETOBICOKE

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

OK Tire Truck Repair

TORONTO

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

Popular Tire Sales & Service

GOULAIS RIVER

VERNER

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.

CALEDONIA

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

Oneida Truck & Trailer

MISSISSAUGA

634 Fourth Line Caledonia, ON N3W 2B3 Toll Free: 800.654.6454 Tel: 905.765.5011

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

255 Claireport Crescent Toronto, ON M9W 6P7 416.679.1765

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

QUÉBEC

CHAMBLY

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

CHICOUTIMI

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

DANVILLE

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

DOLBEAU-MISTASSINI

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

DORVAL

Camion & Remorque H.K. Inc. 11255 A Côte de Liesse Dorval, QC H3P 1B1 514.633.0909

LASALLE

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

LAURIER-STATION

P.E.I.

Atelier Génytech Inc.

SUMMERSIDE

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

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

Atelier KGM Inc. 671 Avenue du Parc Amos, QC J9T 4M1 819.732.8105

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

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

LÉVIS

Rock Division Mécanique 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

ST-JACQUES

CAMBRIDGE

L.C.D. Entreprise Ltée

Combined Auto & Truck Repair

Pioneer Diesel 2008 Ltd.

Garage TGB/CF

460 Chemin Mont Farlagne Saint-Jacques, NB E7B 2X1 506.736.6310

201 Pinebush Road, Cambridge, ON N1R 7H8 Tel: 519.523.1413

Ressorts Rive-Sud Ltée

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

1570C Boulevard Montarville Boucherville, QC J4B 5Y3 450.641.1304

1000 Rue Piché, C.P. 742 Mont Joli, QC G5H 3Z2 418.775.9484

NEW LISKEARD

BOUCHERVILLE

MONT JOLI

TruckPro Locations

www.truckpro.ca

QUÉBEC

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

MONTRÉAL

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

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

NOTRE-DAME-DU-BONCONSEIL

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

QUÉBEC

Drolet Ressorts Inc. 1275 Rue de l’Ancienne Cartoucherie Québec, QC G1N 1X8 418.687

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

QUÉBEC

SASKATCHEWAN

SASKATCHEWAN

SASKATCHEWAN

SAINT-JANVIER

BATTLEFORD

REGINA

SWIFT CURRENT

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

SAINT-JEAN-SUR-RICHELIEU

Atelier de Soudure et Suspension St-Jean Inc. 795 Ch. du Grand-Bernier Nord Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC J3B 8H7 450.349.5893

SAINT-ANDRÉ-AVELLIN

Garage Benoit Trudeau Inc. 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

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

HUMBOLDT

Prairie Diesel Inc.

Golden West Trailer & Equipment Ltd.

SAINT-ROMUALD

Ressorts d’Auto et Camion Rock Inc.

MOOSE JAW

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

Finning

Finning

2360 Pasqua Street Regina, SK S4P 3A8 Tel: 306.545.3311

2635 North Service Road West Swift Current, SK S9H 5L4

SASKATOON

306.773.3240

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

TISDALE

TruckPro Yorkton 537 Broadway Street East Yorkton, ON S3N 2W7

Finning

Tel: 306.782.4313

Highway 3 West Tisdale, SK S0E 1T0

YUKON

AG-Line International Limited

Tel: 306.873.2613

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

WEYBURN

Southern Industrial & Truck Ltd.

3502 11th Street West Saskatoon, SK S7M 1K7 Tel: 306.382.3550

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

Finning

YORKTON

WHITEHORSE

Kulan Mechanical 7 Laberge Road Whitehorse, YK Y1A 5Z3 Tel: 867.393.4581

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

300 Monseigneur Desranleau Sorel-Tracy, QC J3P 7Y6 450.742.

600 Boulevard Teminscamingue, C.P. 1082 Rouyn-Noranda, QC J9Y 0G4 819.764.ROCK (3271) 819.762.NAPA (0955)

Finning

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

Garage TGB/CF

ROUYN-NORANDA

ESTEVAN

Saint-Laurent Suspensions Inc.

640 Boulevard Armand Thériault Rivière-du-Loup, QC G5R 1V2 418.868.0320

Centre du ressort Lamarche Inc

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

210 8th Avenue Humboldt, SK S0K 2A0 l: 306.682.2900

SAINT-LAURENT

Mécanique Générale MPC Rive-Sud Inc.

RIVIÈRE-DU-LOUP

Finning

SASKATCHEWAN

STANSTEAD-EST

Mécanique et Soudure MF Inc. 270 Chemin McIntyre Stanstead-Est, QC J0B 3E0 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 April 2016 41

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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:

••• S.E.T.I. Inc. Service, Experience, Technology, Innovation!

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

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

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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

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

Road King Chrome & Detailing

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

“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 42 April 2016

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

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

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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

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.

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

Kee Human Resources “Your Goals Are Our Priority.”

6950 Kenderry Gate Mississauga, ON L5T 2S7 Toll Free: 800.661.0377 Tel: 905.670.3426 Fax: 905.670.3436 recruit@keehumanresources.com www.keehumanresources.com E-CIGARETTES

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

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

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

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

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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

FACTORING, FINANCE & FOREIGN EXCHANGE

F.B. Feeney Hardware “Serving the industrial and trucking aftermarket since 1952.”

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

J D Factors

Liquid Capital Midwest Corp.

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

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

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COMPLIANCE SERVICES

Beka Lube Products Inc.

“Changing the way you train since 1985.

Canada’s leading provider of TDG Training & Services”

Execucor Financial Limited

ALBERTA

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

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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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

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

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

INSURANCE BROKERS

Jones Deslauriers Insurance Management Inc. 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

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Newman Insurance Providing innovative insurance solutions &

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

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

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

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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Talk to one of Newman’s dedicated Transportation Insurance

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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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

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

truckingchannel@siriusxm.ca www.siriusxm.ca/rebate100 TARPS & TARPING SYSTEMS

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

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

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 REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS

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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 trucking industry for over 20 years.“

4975 8th Concession Road, RR 3 Maidstone, ON N0R 1K0

One of Canada’s leading Trucking

Toll Free: 800.266.8277

Insurance and Risk Services Brokers,

Tel: 519.737.6169

specializing in coverage for local and long

Fax: 519.737.6205

haul fleets and owner-operators. Check

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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

Salvatore Insurance Brokers Ltd.

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Palmer Atlantic Insurance Ltd.

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Package policies for both local and long haul fleets.

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ON-BOARD TRUCK SCALES

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PERMITS & SERVICES

Specialists to get the right coverage at a

Canadian Insurance Brokers Inc.

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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.

unparalleled risk management support.

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

PERMITS & LICENCING DRUG COLLECTION

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

Transportation Insurance

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Bryson & Associates Insurance Brokers Ltd.

LUBRICANTS

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

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.

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

Polar Mobility (Doran) The Doran Tire Pressure Monitoring System continuously monitors tire 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 April 2016 43

TOWING SERVICES

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

TRAILER MANUFACTURERS [ TANKERS ]

TRANSPORT COMPANIES

TRUCK & TRAILER REPAIRS

TRUCK EQUIPMENT

Bedard Tankers Inc.

The Rosedale Group

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

Just minutes off Hwy 401 @ Exit 526.

Fort Garry Industries

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

••• Fort Garry Industries Proud distributors of Lode-King, Midland Manufacturing, Arctic Manufacturing, Landoll, Float King and more.

Abrams Towing “Service Across Ontario” 24 Hour Heavy Towing

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

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

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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

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

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“As a transportation & warehousing

TransX Limited 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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Transcourt Tank Leasing Toll Free: 866.934.5744 Contacts:

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

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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

provides TransX with the ability to respond customers & an everchanging economy, &

records in the industry.”

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

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ONTARIO & EASTERN CANADA Tony Jelicic tjelicic@transcourt.com

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

We are a family owned transportation business specializing in temperature

85 Pondhollow Road Sudbury, ON P3E 6C1

controlled and dry freight loads

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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established in and successfully growing

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

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since 2003.

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

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

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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 44 April 2016

International Truckload Services Inc.

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

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

Kee Training Academy “Your Goals Are Our Priority.”

6950 Kenderry Gate, Mississauga, ON L5T 2S7 Toll Free: 800.661.0377 Tel: 905.670.3426 Fax: 905.670.3436 recruit@keehumanresources.com www. keehumanresources.com

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

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

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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

Fort Garry Industries

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

Xan Systems Inc.

Gobbo Towing & Recovery Ltd.

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

EDMONTON

Kevin Quick kquick@transcourt.com TRANSPORT COMPANIES

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

Excellent prices with the industry’s best warranties.

TRUCK PARTS & SUPPLIES

Quality Collision Centre

TRUCK DELIVERY

WESTERN CANADA

TRUCK EXHAUST SALES & SERVICE

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effectively & creatively to the needs of our

TransX has one of the best performance

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

M.T.T. Repair Services Inc.

“The strength & commitment of our people

is the primary reason why, year after year,

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

TRUCK LIGHTING & ACCESSORIES

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 LIGHTING & ACCESSORIES

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

GRANDE PRAIRIE

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

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

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

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

TRUCK PARTS & SUPPLIES

TRUCK PARTS & SUPPLIES

MANITOBA

SASKATCHEWAN ALBERTA

WINNIPEG

SASKATOON

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

Fort Garry Industries 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

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MISSISSAUGA

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

Eastern Ontario / Western Quebec’s largest group of independent truck dealerships, has built a reputation as durable as the brands that we sell and lease.

The Surgenor Truck Group includes two Truck Centres, one in Ottawa, & one in Kingston, as well as five service affiliates (Belleville, Pembroke, Gatineau, & 2 in Cornwall) as well as on-call 24/7 for roadside

TRUCK TIRE SALES & SERVICE

Over 100 Truck Tire Service Centres Across Canada.

ALBERTA

TRUCK TRANSMISSIONS, DIFFERENTIALS & PTO’S

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

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

Kingston, ON K7M 9H2

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.

Toll Free: 877.548.1101

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

Tel: 613.548.1100 Fax: 613.548.4990 Mike.Gallant@SurgenorTruck.com www.surgenortruck.com TRUCK TIRE SALES & SERVICE

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

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

Your Complete Driveline Service Center.

Authorized Allison Overhaul & Maintenance Dealer. Large Inventory of the Most Popular Clutches, Transmissions & Differentials.

Factory-Trained Rebuilders & 9 Service Bays.

13 Anderson Blvd.

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

Benson Tire offering over 15 locations equipped with

Gerry’s Truck Centre “Your Complete Transportation Business Partner.”

C & R Transmission Service Ltd.

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The largest Goodyear dealer in Ontario, 24 hour emergency service vehicles to handle all of your tire needs.

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

CALGARY

TRUCK WASH SYSTEMS

Awash Systems Corp.

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

2211 Brant Street, P.O. Box 20070 Burlington, ON L7P 0A4 Toll Free: 800.265.7405 Tel: 905.662.2662 Fax: 888.407.9498 info@awashsystems.com www.awashsystems.com USED OIL FURNACE SALES & SERVICE

EDMONTON

261 Binnington Court

Minimizer

TRUCK TRANSMISSIONS, DIFFERENTIALS & PTO’S

Ontario Regional Office

assistance, & parts delivery.

REGINA

Fort Garry Industries

Surgenor Truck Group

providing regularly scheduled maintenance

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 SALES, LEASING, PARTS & SERVICE

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

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 ONTARIO V

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

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

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SECTION FRANÇAISE

AVENIR DU CAMIONNAGE

Un avenir prometteur s’annonce pour le cammionage, grâce à ses bases solides PAR MAREK KRASUSKI

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l est difficile de prédire ce à quoi l’industrie du camionnage ressemblera d’ici 10 ou 20 ans, surtout étant donné la vitesse à laquelle se développe la technologie.

Mais les défis d’aujourd’hui nous donnent au moins une idée de la direction que l’industrie va emprunter.

Prenez la sécurité par exemple. Les concepteurs d’aujourd’hui sont en train de mettre en place des technologies qui minimisent les risques et réduisent les couts. Les systèmes de communication inter-véhicules sont déjà en opération, permettant essentiellement à deux conducteurs conduisant en tandem de communiquer.

Ces systèmes contrôlent à la fois le freinage et l’accélération tandis que les conducteurs tiennent le volant. Les détecteurs radar avancés peuvent identifier des obstacles à 800 pieds en avant du premier camion et vont enclencher les freins immédiatement dans les deux camions pour prévenir tout risque. Les détecteurs peuvent détecter les obstacles beaucoup plus au loin et plus vite que les humains.

Le temps de réaction d’un conducteur est de 1 à 2 secondes; par contre, le temps de réaction des détecteurs automatiques est de seulement un centième de seconde. Un écran télévisé monté sur le pare-brise du camion en tête de file affiche la distance à laquelle se trouve le second camion. Le système, parait-il, économise de l’essence en plaçant les camions plus près les uns derrière les autres, réduisant ainsi la trainée.

Qui plus est, des camions autonomes (sans conducteurs) sont en train d’être testés par Freightliner/ Daimler, Volvo, et Peterbilt. Le plus grand attrait des camions autonomes sont la solution qu’ils pré-

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sentent à la pénurie chronique de conducteurs, et les réductions de coûts en main d’œuvre qu’ils promettent. Avec une population vieillissante, des heures de règles de service, et la réticence de conducteurs potentiels à l’idée de vivre longtemps loin de chez eux, les camions autonomes pourraient être une solution, mais peutêtre pas une panacée. Il y a plusieurs différents niveaux de camions autonomes, le niveau 4 étant complètement autonome et ne requérant aucun conducteur. Jusqu’à présent, les fabricants en Amérique du nord hésitent à produire des camions complètement autonomes. A leur place, ils optent plutôt pour des modèles de niveau 3, ou des camions à autonomie limitée. Ceux-ci requièrent un conducteur qui peut donner le contrôle du camion au système automatique, mais dont il est attendu qu’il reprenne le contrôle du camion quand cela est nécessaire.

Cette réticence à adopter les véhicules pleinement autonomes est due à la complexité des vraies situations de conduite.

Les logiciels ne sont pas performants au point de pouvoir prendre en compte toutes les variables. Un conducteur, par exemple, peut juger plus facilement le danger que présente un enfant s’engageant en plein trafic. Mais ceci pourrait aussi changer avec des télématiques plus intuitives.

Donc, si les camions pleinement autonomes ne seront pas disponibles dans le futur immédiat, quelles solutions les camions semi-autonomes de niveau 3 offrent-ils au problème de la pénurie de conducteurs? Au moins, ils rendent la profession plus accessible à une nouvelle génération de recrues potentielles plus sélectives. Les véhicules semi-autonomes rendent

cet emploi plus attrayant en réduisant le stress de la conduite, et en diminuant la monotonie des longues périodes de conduite. Au lieu de toujours se concentrer sur la route, les conducteurs pourraient travailler sur leurs ordinateurs ou lire jusqu’à ce qu’ils doivent reprendre le contrôle du camion. Des études ont montré que les conducteurs sont plus frais et dispos sous ces conditions de travail. De plus, beaucoup de jeunes conducteurs pourraient être attirés à la profession par la sécurité que promettent ces camions.

Alors que la technologie devient plus performante, les malfaiteurs, eux-aussi, font des progrès. Les attaques informatiques ont couté $445 milliards à l’économie mondiale, et l’industrie du transport est très visée par ces assauts.

Les experts affirment que la variété des technologies utilisées par l’industrie du camionnage la rend très vulnérable. Des protocoles de sécurité plus efficaces sont requis pour dissuader les attaques. Ceci implique qu’il faut entrainer les employés pour être plus compétents et conscients vis-àvis de la sécurité, employer des logiciels antivirus contrôlés de manière centralisée, utiliser des plans de récupération, et vérifier toujours s’il y a des failles dans le système.

Les conceptions de cabines sont en train de changer aussi avec des nouveaux sièges, paramètres de visibilité, et interfaces de conduite.

De nouveaux éléments aideront une petite mais croissante minorité au sein de l’industrie: les femmes. A peu près 5 pourcent des conducteurs de camion aujourd’hui sont des femmes, mais des efforts de recrutement proactifs et des attitudes plus progressives rendent l’industrie plus attrayante aux femmes. Sans aucun

doute, les femmes ellesmêmes vont transformer l’industrie, car elles exigent plus de temps pour rester à la maison, des places de stationnement plus sécuritaires, plus d’arrêts de repos, et des cabines plus sécuritaires et ergonomiques.

La consolidation du fret est aussi à l’actualité dans l’industrie. Afin de réduire les couts de transport, les expéditeurs cherchent à partager les entrepôts et les capacités de remorques pour les produits à destination commune. Un analyste affirme que maximiser les chargements peut réduire les couts de distribution jusqu’à 35 pourcent et soustraire suffisamment de camions à la route pour réduire de manière dramatique les émissions de carbone. Cette stratégie, que l’on appelle de « distribution collaborative, » n’est qu’une maigre consolation pour les transporteurs essayant de se creuser des bénéfices dans une industrie compétitive, mais le nombre d’acteurs se faisant la compétition pour la même part du marché pourrait chuter alors que les banques s’attaquent aux transporteurs inefficaces qui, jusqu’à présent, ont été épargnés, mais seulement parce que la valeur de leur capital ne valait pas la peine qu’on y touche.

Les carénages et jupes aérodynamiques aujourd’hui offrent 7 pourcent de réduction en consommation d’essence sur les véhicules roulant à 55 miles par heure. Ils sont composés de maints dispositifs: lourds parechocs avants, traitement de carrosserie de cabine, dispositifs pour réduire les interstices entre tracteur et remorque, et boites de carrosserie latérales qui réduisent la trainée de jusqu’à 10 pourcent et servent à stocker de l’équipement. Des déflecteurs de vent montés sur

le toit et des carénages sur les réservoirs de carburant entre les essieux directeurs et de conduite sont des contributeurs importants aux économies d’essence.

On s’attend à l’avenir à des revêtements hyperhydrophobes qui réduiront l’accumulation d’eau et de glace sur les remorques.

Jusqu’à présent, les dispositifs aérodynamiques ont été surtout des produits d’après-marché qui ont dissuadé les propriétaires d’acheter ces ajouts en plus des véhicules déjà chers, mains ils deviendront prochainement des options EOM aussi.

La recherche et le développement continue dans l’industrie des pneus tandis que les fabricants cherchent à réduire la surface contact entre le pneu et la route, accumulant ainsi des économies d’essence de 6 pourcent.

Jeffrey Parks et Harvey Brodsky du Retread Tire Association en Californie ont décrit dans les termes suivants les plus récentes avancées : «Les nouveaux fabricants de pneus cherchent à mettre sur le marché toutes sortes de différents types de pneus sans air. Pour les pneus actuels à air sous pression, nous avons fait des percées avec des systèmes de surveillance de pression pneumatique plus précis et des applications pour smartphone qui peuvent être utilisées pour surveiller la pression des pneus aussi fréquemment qu’on le souhaite.»

L’industrie du rechapage de pneus est aussi en train d’adopter de nouvelles technologies pour améliorer la qualité de leurs produits, affirment Parks et Brodsky. «Nous constatons des avancées dans l’industrie du caoutchouc, de la composition chimique et la fabrication des pneus à la manière par laquelle on recycle nos ressources en caoutchouc.

Notre avenir dans le trans-

port dépend d’une prise de conscience vis-à-vis du rechapage et du recyclage si nous espérons avoir un impact positif sur notre environnement, et l’industrie du rechapage est le fer de lance de cette initiative.

De plus, nous avons fait des percées en matière de tests non-destructifs pour pneus et carcasses, de cisaillement, et de technologie à rayons X. Nous envisageons un avenir où il y aura des façons plus simples et plus efficaces d’analyser et d’inspecter les carcasses de pneus pour préparer et appliquer les méthodes de rechapage au sein de l’industrie du rechapage, et permettant ainsi à l’industrie de sensibiliser le public et les consommateurs non seulement au rechapage pour camions commerciaux, mais aussi au rechapages pour véhicules privés.»

Déjà l’industrie a fait beaucoup de progrès avec ses innovations en matière de pneus gonflables et systèmes de surveillance de pneus, notamment par les applications qui permettent de vérifier la pression des pneus à tout moment.

La télématique est un segment de l’industrie où les innovations vont sans doute poursuivre leur rythme déjà accéléré. La technologie GPS est capable de fournir tellement plus d’informations en temps réel qu’il n’était possible dans le passé.

Les outils électroniques antivol, les rapports électroniques sur le temps de marche passé au ralenti, les rapports sur la consommation d’essence, les modules de transbordement qui surveillent les livraisons de fret, les dispositifs de localisation, et les systèmes de surveillance de comportement de conduite ont grandement rationalisés le flux d’information.

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SECTION FRANÇAISE

POLARIS TRANSPORTATION GROUP

Polaris étend la zone de service de 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’expansion de son service garanti de transport de chargements partiels (LTL) Priorité Plus. Au départ, ce service procurait la livraison garantie (avant midi le lendemain) entre la région métropolitaine de Toronto, Chicago et New York. Les nouvelles villes qui viennent de s’ajouter à l’horaire sont le résultat direct de l’immense succès de cette initiative et de la demande accrue des cli-

ents qui utilisent le service garanti de transport en chargements partiels.

Le service Priorité Plus de Polaris englobe désormais Boston, au Massachusetts, et trois grands centres urbains en Ohio : Cleveland, Columbus et Cincinnati.

La livraison garantie avant midi et la livraison avant 17 h sont offertes entre la région métropolitaine de Toronto et l’ensemble des six itinéraires privilégiés aux États-Unis (Chicago, New York, Boston, Cleveland, Columbus et Cincinnati).

Le vice-président directeur et chef de l’Exploitation Dave Cox affirme : «L’ajout d’un plus grand nombre d’itinéraires privilégiés a toujours fait partie de notre stratégie à long terme.

Nous avons beaucoup travaillé à mettre au point chacune des nouvelles destinations privilégiées de notre service LTL. Nous avons agi avec diligence et raffiné nos activités pour arriver à garantir notre service avec la plus grande confiance. Nous continuerons graduellement à étendre ce service

garanti de transport de chargements partiels entre Toronto et les grandes destinations américaines atteignables à l’intérieur des limites de temps garanties.»

Ces destinations transfrontalières additionnelles offrent désormais un plus grand choix et plus de souplesse aux clients de Polaris. Dave Bush, vice-président, Processus d’affaires, ajoute : «Je suis très satisfait de la nouvelle approche de collaboration adoptée par notre équipe en vue d’offrir ce nouveau

service garanti de transport de chargements partiels, Priorité Plus. Les clients ont très bien accueilli ce service qui représente sans aucun doute une corde de plus à notre arc et qui augmente encore davantage notre présence sur le marché du transport transfrontalier de chargements partiels.»

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

Fondée en 1994, Polaris Transportation est surtout

connue pour son service de transport planifié de chargements partiels entre le Canada et les ÉtatsUnis et elle se spécialise en transport de marchandises sèches. L’une des principales valeurs de l’entreprise consiste à faciliter la vie des membres de la collectivité du transport de marchandises en ajoutant des services et en tirant profit des avancées technologiques. Pour plus de renseignements sur Polaris consultez son site Web à www.polaristransport. com.

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Des élèves laissent leur marque dans la construction du nouveau pont Champlain

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ontréal, Québec – Le député Pablo Rodriguez, secrétaire parlementaire du ministre de l’Infrastructure et des Collectivités, était accompagné aujourd’hui d’élèves du primaire de Verdun, pour présenter officiellement « Thor la fourmi », le tout dernier membre de l’équipe de construction du nouveau pont Champlain.

Comme une fourmi, Thor peut porter une charge

représentant plusieurs fois son propre poids. Dans ce cas-ci, le transporteur récemment nommé mettra en place les bases de béton du pont, qui pèsent 650 tonnes, construites sur la jetée ouest près de L’Îledes-Soeurs.

Le nom du transporteur a été proposé par trois élèves: Alex L’Écuyer (11 ans), Joey Lapierre (10 ans) et Arthémy Vandalovski (11 ans) dans le cadre d’un concours ouvert aux par-

ticipants de Toujours ensemble, une organisation sans but lucratif qui offre un soutien académique, financier et social aux jeunes de l’arrondissement Verdun à Montréal.

Le projet de corridor du nouveau pont Champlain est l’un des projets d’infrastructure les plus importants en Amérique du Nord. En plus du nouveau pont Champlain, le projet de corridor comprend la construction du

nouveau pont de L’Île-desSœurs et la réfection et l’élargissement de la partie fédérale de l’autoroute 15.

Le projet est un partenariat public-privé entre le gouvernement du Canada et le Groupe Signature sur le Saint-Laurent.

Citations « C’était un grand plaisir pour moi de rencontrer les jeunes et brillants esprits derrière le nom de Thor la fourmi. Ce nom convient parfaitement à cette

machine impressionnante qui servira à soulever les pièces les plus lourdes du pont. Je suis certain que ces jeunes ont aussi très hâte de voir Thor la fourmi en action au cours des prochains mois alors que le nouveau pont Champlain prendra forme dans le paysage montréalais. » – Pablo Rodriguez, secrétaire parlementaire du ministre de l’Infrastructure et des Collectivités et député d’Honoré-Mercier

« Je suis très heureuse que nos jeunes aient pu être exposés à ce grand projet d’infrastructure qui se construit dans notre communauté. Ils ont participé au concours avec beaucoup d’enthousiasme et plus d’une centaine de noms ont été proposés pour le super transporteur qui s’appellera désormais, Thor la Fourmi. » – Mme Bineta Ba, directrice générale de Toujours ensemble

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GOUVERNEMENT DE L’ÎLE-DU-PRINCE-ÉDOUARD

La Journée Internationale de la Femme

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a Journée Internationale de la Femme est un temps de célébration et de réflexion pour tous, a déclaré Paula Biggar, ministre des Transports, de l’Infrastructure et de l’Énergie et ministre responsable de la Situation de la femme. « Au Canada, le thème

choisi pour la Journée Internationale de la Femme de cette année est Outillées pour l’égalité, a fait savoir la ministre Biggar. Nous avons réalisé de grands progrès à l’Îledu-Prince-Édouard, mais il reste encore beaucoup à faire. » C’est dans cet esprit que

la ministre Biggar exhorte les administrations, les entreprises et les organisations à se pencher sur leur propre situation et à évaluer leur niveau de parité hommes-femmes. « Notre gouvernement tient à ce que le leadership soit assuré par des Insulaires de toutes origines,

a souligné la ministre.

J’incite donc les femmes de l’Île à consulter le site Web de Contribuons à l’Î.-P.-É. pour prendre connaissance des postes vacants au sein de nos organismes, conseils et commissions. Je les encourage également à profiter de toute occasion leur

permettant d’assumer un rôle de leadership dans leur collectivité. » Contribuons à l’Î.-P.É. invite les Insulaires à se joindre à l’un des 70 organismes, conseils et commissions (OCC) gouvernementaux. On encourage tous les Insulaires à explorer les moyens

qui leur permettraient de contribuer à la vie publique de leur province. Il y aura bientôt des postes vacants au sein du Conseil consultatif sur la situation de la femme, du Conseil des normes d’emploi et du Conseil de commercialisation de l’Î.-P.-É., entre autres.

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déplacements des piétons et véhicules avoisinants, et d’ajuster la vitesse du véhicule en conséquence.

Les nouvelles technologies de cartographie anticiper-

ont les pentes et vallées sur les routes et ajusteront le comportement du camion en conséquence. Les véhicules, eux-aussi, seront capables de fournir des

recommandations répondant aux préférences du conducteur, par exemple en matière d’hôtels et de restaurants.

Qu’il s’agisse de pneus

ou de télématique, de recrutement ingénieux ou de consolidation de fret, ou encore de carénages ou de prédictions, l’industrie du futur proche ne res-

semblera en rien à celle du passé récent, grâce à des innovations qui étaient à peine concevables pour les précédentes générations.

dra sans doute encore plus intuitive grâce à des logarithmes complexes capables de prédire les

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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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BTC EXPRESS

BTC Expansion of Flatbed Division & New Hires

BY MAREK KRASUSKI

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TC Express has earned the reputation of achieving the gold standard in the delivery of fresh and frozen cargo with state of the art reefers, vans and flatbeds. On-time deliveries are virtually assured by the use of late model tractors for short and long hauls, and for the quality drivers the company relies on for premium service. The recruitment of good drivers calls for due diligence, and BTC Express undertakes rigorous practices to ensure the best are brought into the company fold. Each hire is carefully interviewed to ensure they have the experience, driving history, and caring attitude consistent with the company’s culture. “After all,” the company confirms, “our drivers are in front of our customers daily and are ambassadors of the BTC Express brand.”

Due to the ascending service level and the growing list of satisfied customers, BTC Express is undergoing another expansion which includes a flatbed division and the hiring of another 20 drivers to meet the delivery demands of its clientele.

Wi t h a 2 5 - p l u s y e a r history in commercial transportation, this premier delivery company has extended its reach of truckload freight to We s t e r n C a n a d a a n d throughout North America using skilled and

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experienced single and team drivers and owner operators. During this period, BTC Express has learned a thing or two about customer satisfaction, particularly in the niche market of perishable food commodities where it has earned the admiration of its clients through the development of long-term partnerships, and understanding the specific demands of each customer’s supply chain requirements. This includes providing critical shipment data to help clients more efficiently manage their own businesses.

That same level of respect extends to all members of its fleet – support staff, drivers, and owner operators. BTC Express takes seriously its responsibility to provide ongoing training, a fact demonstrated by its industry-leading CVOR rating. Standing beside quality training is a detailed maintenance and repair program to ensure that all units run smoothly and on time.

To this end BTC Express has at its Brantford Head Office location a 5 bay facility to ensure equipment remains in top condition.

This is administered by a service manager who oversees every step of the maintenance process.

Scrupulous attention to both customer and employee need is a major distinguishing feature of BTC Express. The corporate culture is always welcoming, setting it apart

as a firm that promotes a family atmosphere, evidenced immediately on walking through the door.

Indeed, it takes special care knowing driver and customer needs are met.

Thanks to a robust and extensive relationship with company drivers and brokerage operations, BTC Express, with its add-

ed capacity of a flatbed division and new hires, offers comprehensive coverage across Canadian and US markets. A high service level makes life easier for BTC customers as fewer carriers mean that clients can save time and reduce overall costs through the streamlining of their supply chain re-

quirements.

Customers have also come to rely on BTC Express for the delivery of meat, vegetables and other perishables thanks to reefer units that are constantly monitored by both drivers and remotely from the company headquarters in Brantford, Ontario. This

ensures that temperature requirements are strictly maintained throughout the delivery cycle.

To survey the full measure of products and services offered by this premier specialist in the delivery of perishable foods and other commodities, please visit www.btcexpress.ca, or call 800.784.5774.

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From the

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

Perks of Trucking

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ruckers have a lot of challenges.

Pressure to deliver cargo on time, responsibility for loads, dealing with other drivers who may not follow the rules of the road, a growing list of regulations with which to comply, demands from dispatchers and employers, and time away from home are some of the occupational hazards that come with the job. But for as many deficits that come with the profession, there are benefits too. Here is what some drivers said they like about the job.

MARK THERRIEN drives for Muskoka Delivery Services. “It’s nice to be by myself with no one bothering me. I meet all kinds of people and most of them are nice. The scenery is beautiful and there’s lots of freedom. Trucks are also essential to the economy and without them no one would own anything.”

ROGER SPIELMANN is retired. “I’ve spent seventeen years in the trucking industry and it has been quite an enjoyable experience. I’ve had the opportunity to see this beautiful country first-hand and I’ve met so many people over the years with interesting stories and lives. I’ve made many friends in the trucking community and my experiences have enriched my life.”

PETER SCHULZ drives for Livingston International based in Concord, ON. “There’s certainly the pay cheque to be happy about.

But there’s also the travel and seeing new places.

Being free and not having someone looking over my shoulder is really great.

There’s a lot to be said for the freedom. I just came from the Sault and I’m off to Ottawa, so I get to see a lot of the country.”

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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CAREERS

TRANSPORT FOR CHRIST

Safety In Him

BY CHAPLAIN LEN REIMER

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ur highways are decorated with many units all prettied up. I find it interesting to watch trucks come in and out of the Truck Plaza at night, or watch them cruise down the road.

Each truck has its own

identity and often reflects much about the owner or the driver. Usually these trucks are well kept on the inside, the housekeeping is immaculate, and drivers in sock feet or house slippers.

These trucks reflect pride, satisfaction and success in what they do. Very importantly, they are noticed wherever they go.

We find verses in scripture that give the Christian or believer pretty clear direction. In Matthew 5: 14, we find the Lord Himself using these words “You are the light of the world. A city situated on a hill cannot be hidden.” The word “light” when used as a noun, speaks of brightness. We understand the Lord to say that if we profess to

HEALTHY LIVING

Canadian Maple Syrup

BY BRENDA RICKER

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ure maple syrup is a signature product of our great country. Canada produces 71% of the world’s pure maple syrup. Maple syrup has long been part of Canada’s cultural fabric. It is a very healthy alternate to sugar. Not only is it a treat and sweetener that everyone can use, it has nutritional value as well.

P ure mapl e syrup i s evaporated tree sap and so contains many health nutrients, and the syrup is a 100% natural food.

It contains minerals like manganese, zinc, low sodium, calcium and numerous trace minerals that the body requires.

Some of the vitamins it contains are niacin, B2, B5, B6, folic acid, and vitamin A (imagine, it is even good for your eyes).

There are more than 20 compounds found that are important to human health. The University of Rhode Island researchers inform us that the

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antioxidants in the syrup have anti-diabetic and antibacterial properties.

This is good news for anyone who is diabetic.

Maple syrup can be used in place of sugar in coffee or tea, on cereals both cold and cooked, shakes, smoothies, glazing vegetables, fruit salads, salad dressings, pancakes, & waffles. Your imagination is the limit.

It is one of the most versatile sweeteners, so don’t deny yourself this healthy sweetener.

Imagine fried bananas in butter and glazing the pan with maple syrup. How about maple French toast or maple syrup barbecue sauce for the upcoming barbecue season? Jazz up a cocktail instead of using simple syrup. Here is a link with some great recipes, www.purecanadamaple.com/maplesyrup-recipes.

I can be reached at health_you_deserve@yahoo.ca.

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know Him as Saviour, Lord and King, we are to shine brightly for Him. In order to be bright for Jesus we need to speak frequently and bravely for Him. In so doing we bring brightness into this messed up sinful, darkened world.

The Bible has further information in John 8:12.

Jesus spoke to them again,

saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.” In John 14: 6 we find, Jesus told them, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.

No one comes to the Father except through Me.” As Christians we are called to be bright lights for Jesus, so we encourage

others to trust and walk with Jesus and no longer walk in darkness. Our life can change from darkness on the way to Hades, to that of brightness, forgiven on our way to heaven, a place where there is no sickness, pain or sorrow.

Friends, I realize this is not a popular message, but please take a moment

to consider the options.

Our world is in bad shape.

I was asked some time ago, “How much longer can this go on?“ We have no guarantee of time, day, week or even year. He’ll come as a thief in the night.

The important point is to have right policy. Come on gang; let’s turn them safety lights on.

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HEALTHY TRUCKER

Should I Take a Multivitamin?

BY ANDREA MORLEY

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ith the large amount of supplements and vitamins on the market, people often ask if they should be taking a multivitamin. This is a great question, and really shows that someone is ready to control their health and make the best decision they can.

Unfortunately I can’t give you a perfectly clear answer, but I can help you make an informed choice for yourself.

Of course, it is always best to strive to get all of our nutrients from real food sources, but with depleted nutrients in food and hectic lifestyles, it’s really difficult to do this. For drivers, this is especially important as they typically rely either on the small amount of food

they can bring in their truck (which can limit variety) or on food available in truck stops. Of all the populations that could benefit from a multivitamin, truckers are near the top of the list. However, this won’t apply to every driver as some are able to incorporate a variety of healthy foods into their diets on a daily basis. I told you it’s not a clear answer, didn’t I? First, I recommend everyone ask their doctor to do a more thorough blood test at their next physical to determine if their nutrition needs are being met. If not, they will be able to tell you if you should supplement with a single vitamin, like B12 or vitamin D, or if a multivitamin would be best.

So why doesn’t everyone just take a multivitamin to make sure they are covered? Our bodies have specific requirements for each vitamin and mineral, and if we pass these requirements by too much, we exactly store or “bank” the extra amounts. Our body then has to work to eliminate them, but with some specific nutrients it can cause vitamin toxicity if we reach very high

amounts.

A way around this is to buy vitamins that tell you to take more than 1 per day. This means that each pill has a smaller amount of each nutrient in it rather than 100% of your daily requirements. By taking just 1 pill out of the 2 or even 4 they recommend, you are just “topping up” your vitamin levels and

not overdoing it. You could also take your multivitamin every other day, or on days where you know your diet is lacking.

Next we have to look at the issue of vitamin quality. If you’re going to take one, it’s important to buy the highest quality you can, as poor quality vitamins aren’t readily absorbed by our bodies. If

the vitamins aren’t being absorbed, we’re just going to excrete them, making for very little health benefits and some expensive pee.

Instead of just going to the pharmacy and picking the first one you see, try stopping in at a natural health store (every mall has one) and talk to the staff about your options.

In summary, get as many

nutrients from real food as you can by incorporating 2 more servings of fruits and veggies per day to start.

Then talk to your doctor or nutritionist about your needs, and if you think a single vitamin or multivitamin may be right for you, make sure you find a high quality option and take only as much as you need!

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ANNOUNCEMENT

Trans-West Receives National Fleet Safety Award

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as Vegas, Nevada – Lachine, Quebec,based Trans-West was honoured by The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) with it’s prestigious National Fleet Safety Awards.

Guy Roy, Director of the Risk Management Department explains, ”This award is based on the number of recordable accidents per million of miles performed by the company.’

Trans-West Logistics were audited for its 3rd place last year and again

this year for its 2nd place.

Although most of the credit for this achievement goes to the drivers, it is also confirming the strength of the security program in place at Trans-West Logistics.”

Trans-West started in 1987 as a refrigerated Trucking Company with team drivers who move loads from the east coast of Canada to the West coast of the USA. In the last decade, Trans-West has expanded and evolved into a Logistics Company.

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EDITORIAL

Reader/Driver Offers Solutions to “Tired Driver” Dangers

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e at Woodward Publishing welcome opinions from drivers, fleets, shippers and all members of the transportation industry who have something to say. In this issue one driver, who wishes to remain anonymous, shares his ideas on how to reduce risk of tired drivers on the road.

Here are several cost effective ways to enhance road safety by reducing the incidence of tired truckers: 1) Make Load Brokers, Shippers & Receivers accountable by giving them the exact same fines and CSA penalties as drivers and trucking companies when their loads are involved in serious overhour log book violations, including overweight and over-height infractions.

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problems while creating three revenue streams for the government without increasing frivolous expenses for trucks. Expenses that do not address root causes of problems actually exacerbate them.

Time to make all partners in the commercial transportation equation accountable for their actions.

2) Ensure there is enough safe parking available. I have learned that in high traffic areas you better find a truck stop by 7 pm.

It seems more and more states/ jurisdictions are planting steel posts on shoulders of rest areas at ramps where trucks park in overflow situations. I personally would never park in such a loud & dangerous place. I couldn’t sleep. But this is safer than drivers driving tired or asleep behind the wheel.

Instead of wasting money on planting steel poles to prevent tired drivers from parking and sleeping, how about investing in more parking places in high volume areas? The solution can be as inexpensive as hiring a bulldozer to level and harden dirt nearby.

Parking on unpaved dirt is better than forcing drivers to hunt for parking when tired.

3) Help save the small independent mom & pop truck stops. They help provide a safe parking solution. We need their parking facilities.

4) Shore Power has been available for yachts & aircraft for decades! Why not have it available at all truck stops? Encouragements such as tax incentives may go some distance in getting electrical outlets installed at all parking spaces. Can

we not have such technology on modern trucks to ensure that drivers get a comfortable sleep without idling, without wasting fuel & without needlessly contributing to global warming and pollution?

5) Every builder knows trees around a house save heating in winter & cooling in the summer. Why do truck stops in the hottest and coldest places have no trees around their parking lots? Is it a ploy by oil companies combined with no shore power to ensure more fuel sales? The byproduct is needless pollution & global warming, in addition to an uncomfortable or nonexistent sleep.

6) FAA rules have strict guidelines as to where pilots can sleep. It must be a quality hotel, temperature controlled, clean and quiet facility. A truck stop would

not make the grade. They need to improve. Alongside better truck stops are modifications to backup warning devices. The loud shrieking of alarms need on/off switches. During the day in traffic or near pedestrians they are safe.

However at 3am in the morning when everyone is asleep they wake all the drivers in the vicinity when someone backs in.

How safe is this? In addition, moron drivers that drive around in a truck stop with their super loud Harley Davidson style Jake brakes on, need to be fined for waking drivers up and disturbing the peace. Many jurisdictions have made them illegal. They need to be outlawed in truck stops where drivers are trying to sleep.

7) Resolve kinks in ELDs and allow greater toler-

ance for drivers and companies willing to voluntarily experiment with them.

Using an ELD allows drivers to only safely drive approximately 10 hours per day, unless they want to risk getting tickets for misjudging by as little as 5 minutes if they are not parked by 11 hours on the dot. There must be greater tolerance. If, for example, a reefer or loud & smelly animal hauler pulls up next to the driver and disturbs their sleep, they cannot legally move to a quieter location in the truck stop.

Must they be forced to have a sleepless night to satisfy the ELD despite the fact that they did not & could not sleep at all?

Submit your ideas and suggestions to Woodward Publishing. We’ll be happy to have your views shared with our readers.

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