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BY Marek krasuski
The province of Ontario is the first across this country to introduce a new health and safety awareness training that will apply to every
worker in the province. The progressive legislation comes in the wake of widespread lack of knowledge regarding health and safety issues and, more specif-ically, a tragedy on Christmas Eve in 2009 when five construction workers fell 12 floors from a suspended scaffold at a building in northwest Toronto. Four of the five died. Following the incident an investigative panel comprising representatives from organized labour, em-ployers and the academic community studied existing laws regulating health and safety in Ontario, and in late 2010, released a report with 46 recommendations, one of which was mandatory health and safety awareness training for Ontario workers. From July 1, 2014 onward, all workers across the entire employment spectrum will require health and safety awareness training in order to work legally in this province.
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25a Drive Back in Time
40Traction-Truckpro
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8Theme: Fuel economy products
4spotlight on…
18New products &
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20Tires & Wheels
26products & services Directory
32Truck stop Directory
36employment
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YOW Canada Responds to Mandatory Health & Safety Training for All Ontario Workers
The Ministry of Labour (MOL) is working on pro-viding resources to On-tario employers/workers to deal with the major influx of training required across the province. At this time, however, those resources are relatively limited due to the lack of the functionality and effectiveness to properly train all Ontario work-ers who require it. In re-sponse, training compan-ies have stepped up to the plate to assist.
For many in the trans-portation, construction and industrial sectors of the economy, YOW Canada has become syn-onymous with exceptional online education, provid-ing quality occupational health and safety training and materials to aid all Canadians with safety compliance.
Since incorporating in 2001, YOW Canada has trained tens of thousands of workers across this nation’s broad economic spectrum. Early on, the company established a strong footprint in the training industry with the delivery of WHMIS (Work-place Hazardous Materi-als Information System) and TDG (Transportation of Dangerous Goods), two flagship programs that to this day remain high-demand products.
A distinguished premier educational provider and outstanding corporate citizen, YOW Canada is, in addition to designing courses that meet the recent spike in demand for compulsory health and safety awareness train-ing, offering training that exceeds the legislative requirements set out by the Province of Ontario.
Don Hoddinott is spokes-person and Director of Business Development for YOW Canada who recently explained how
the company’s training courses are structured so as to align with the gov-ernment’s specific focus on small business and vulnerable workers. “This training program was the result of six months of re-search and development to guarantee that it satis-fies the requirements set out by the Ontario Min-istry of Labour. No matter what industry you work in, this training is mandatory in Ontario.”
Companies that pur-chase these government-mandated courses from YOW Canada will benefit from their affordability. Continues Don, “As with all of our Health and Safe-ty courses, we offer the training at an extremely cost-effective price. You can take the training for less than $10.00 per per-son and it is recognized for a ‘lifetime’. For larger companies, even better ‘quantity discounts’ are provided. Until February 28th, 2014 the training is being provided at a sub-stantially reduced intro-ductory price of $5.00/person,” he said.
Fea tu res o f YOW’s training program, which go above and beyond the Ministry of Labour’s (MOL’s) requirements, include: 24/7 online train-ing on any computer with an internet connection, complete tracking ca-pabilities for employers through an Administra-tion site to ensure em-ployee certification and to monitor learner progress, and secure servers that continuously save course progress and quiz scores. Employees can also log in and out of the training courses as many times as they need to so trainees do not have to complete their training in one ses-sion. Further, certificates are emailed immediate-ly following successful completion of the course, and YOW’s friendly and
bilingual customer ser-vice reps are available by phone or email to answer questions and assist with problems.
YOW Canada ’s on-line course is designed to provide workers and supervisors with a gen-eral awareness of their rights and responsibilities under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. “Upon completion,” Don Hoddinott notes, “trainees will be familiar with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and know the rights and responsibilities of Employers, Supervisors and Workers. Learners will understand the role of the worker within the Internal Responsibility System, be informed re-garding the right to know, the right to participate and the right to refuse - and to understand how those rights are implemented.”
In addition, workers and supervisors will be aware of health and safety meas-ures within the workplace, including workplace vio-lence policies, hazard reporting, Joint Health and Safety Committees, WHMIS, personal protect-ive equipment training and use. They will also become familiar with the various internal and exter-nal sources of health and safety information. This course is intended to be the first step to injury and illness prevention within the workplace and is a starting point for training all workers.
YOW Canada has al-ready launched two online courses to address the full regulatory requirements across the province: a Worker version and a Supervisor version. The ‘Worker version” is ap-proximately 1 hour long while the “Supervisor ver-sion” is approximately 1.25 hours long. Since the training is delivered ‘online’ it can be done entirely at the trainee’s
convenience.The importance of the
health and safety aware-ness training cannot be overstated. If a Ministry of Labour (MOL) inspector walks into any workplace after the new regulation is in force on July 1, 2014, the employer will be re-quired to show that work-ers and supervisors have successfully completed the training.
Workplace safety and training has been evolv-ing over many decades, though the most recent turning point in wide-spread implementation was the tragic incident on Christmas Eve, 2009. Despite the tight timeline required to train nearly 7
million Ontario workers by July of this year, YOW Canada has developed ro-bust and relevant course content that goes above and beyond minimum requirements and is de-livered promptly through online training.
Indeed, this tradition of excellence in education delivery extends to all of YOW Canada’s qual-ity occupational health and safety training and materials. In addition to the previously-mentioned flagship programs, WHMIS and TDG, the company has since added more courses to its workplace training product line. Fall Protection, Confined Spaces Awareness, and
Workplace Violence & Harassment programs are in demand for the same reasons that customers have enjoyed TDG and WHMIS training. Now, new clients obliged to undertake the mandated health and safety training, known at YOW Canada as the ‘Health and Safety Awareness for Workers’ program, can expect to receive the same level of training excellence, delivered online, as any other courses which have earned YOW Canada its reputation as a leader in education, training, and materials.
For more information, contact www.yowcanada.com.V
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THeMe: esCalaTe iNTerNaTiONal
Save Fuel & the Environment with Start FEED
Perfected in Italy over the course of 20 years of research
and development, the Start FEED (Fuel Efficiency and Emissions Device) is a pat-ented invention originally designed to help engines meet EPA/CARB and Euro-pean emissions standards for the reduction of pol-lutants. As a by-product of its operation our unit improves your fuel effi-ciency, boosts engine per-f o r m a n c e and prolongs en-gine life. Our Start FEED has been shown to reduce harmful emissions by up to 70% and cut your fuel costs by as much as 15%.
HOW iT WOrks
The Start FEED dischar-ges a high-voltage, low amp electric current into the diesel fuel as it flows through the fuel line prior to entering the engine.
This current is applied at a patented frequency and wavelength which “cracks” the longer-chain hydrocarbon molecules into shorter, lighter and more volatile molecules at ambient temperature. The increase in shorter-chain hydrocarbons in the fuel mix causes it to burn more completely and efficiently
in the engine. This gener-ates higher energy output and a cleaner burn from the same amount of fuel. This process increases the vehicle’s fuel efficiency, reduces emissions, pro-vides more power, gives faster acceleration and the engine runs smoother and
quieter.A driver of a 2007 Inter-
national 9200i C-13 Cater-pillar remarked, “At first I was extremely sceptical, but now that I have the unit, you’d have to pay me to take it off!”
HOW DO i geT ONe?
Our unit has been in-dependently tested and approved for sale all over
the world. Try the Start FEED today risk free
by taking ad-vantage of our 30 day
money back guar-antee. We guarantee you will be satisfied with the results of our unit or sim-ply return the unit to us and get your money back. It takes approximately 1 hour to install and is fully warranted.
For more information about the Start FEED “cracking” unit or to learn more about our company,
contact Craig Walters, Director of Business De-velopment at our toll free
number 1-888-532-3475 or send an email to [email protected].
To place an order, visit our website at www.startfuel-savings.com.V
sTarT FeeD “cracking” unit
pHH arval
PHH Arval Committed to Alternative Fuels for Fleets
Sparks, Maryland – PHH Arval , a leading global fleet
management services pro-vider, has expanded its alternative fuel capabilities through an agreement with VNG.CO, a creator of a compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling network. The agreement will sup-port PHH fleets integrat-ing light-duty natural gas vehicles (NGVs) into their operations.
Across the nation fleet operators can take advan-tage of NGVs to save up to 40 percent on fuel costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20-25 percent, while enjoying the utility and functional-ity of gasoline and diesel vehicles. VNG co-locates compressed natural gas fueling equipment within existing gasoline stations convenient to fleet routes at no cost to the fleet oper-
ator. VNG takes respon-sibility for the ownership and operation of the CNG fueling facilities.
B o b S a n d l e r , Vi c e President, Enterprise Con-sulting and Analytics, PHH Arval, said that this offer-ing from PHH Arval and VNG can be a decision-maker when selecting fleet vehicles. “Lack of station availability is often cited for not making the switch to CNG vehicles – which are more environmentally friendly and considerably cheaper to refuel, than their gasoline and diesel counterparts. That won’t be the reason anymore.”
For more in forma-tion about PHH Arval, v i s i t www.phharva l .com, LinkedIn, Twitter or call 800-ONLY-PHH, 800.665.9744.
For more in forma-tion about VNG.CO,visit the company’s website
at www.vng.co or call 610.709.5500.V
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CrOss BOrDer serviCes
Biggest Drug Smuggling Tunnel Ever Found
BY DaWN Truell
Have you heard about this drug smuggling tun-
nel equipped with elec-
tricity, ventilation and a rail system that connects San Diego, California to Tijuana, Mexico? The exact length has not been revealed but the Mexican media reported that it’s near the Tijuana airport, and runs about 25 miles or 36 kilometres with a reported depth of 35 feet. Imagine the amount of hours and people it would have taken to dig that!
The tunnel is amaz-ingly complex and is even equipped with rail tracks stretching the en-tire length, push carts,
ventilation systems, light-ing and electronically controlled steel doors. The cost of this tunnel would have been in the millions. During the dis-covery more than eight tons of marijuana, 325 pounds of cocaine and 22 tons of various drugs were found inside. To date, there have been 75 such secret tunnels found. In San Diego, Otay Mesa to be exact, there are warehouses that re-ceive and store these drugs. We sure don’t hear that in the news!
Since discovery, this highly sophisticated tun-nel has been shut down. The persons arrested so far face 10 years in prison for drug trafficking. That doesn’t seem enough of a sentence to me, people get life in prison for less severe crimes than this.
For information re-garding all cross border initiatives, C-TPAT, PIP, FAST, CSA please con-
tact Dawn Truell of Cross Border Services 905-973-
9136, [email protected], www.crossborder-
services.org www.c-tpat-certified.com.V
ONTariO TruCkiNg assOCiaTiON (OTa)
US Requirement to Carry Medical Docs Doesn’t Apply to Canadian Licence Holders
The Federal Mo-tor Carrier Safety Administration’s
( FMCSA) recen t an-nouncement that com-mercial drivers are re-quired to possess medical certificates for another year, does NOT apply to commercial drivers’ licences issued by Can-adian provinces, CTA has confirmed.
The news that FMCSA will require drivers to pos-sess their medical certifi-cates for another year has caused some confusion for Canadian fleets and insurers.
CTA has since clarified with FMCSA that this an-nouncement does not im-pact the holders of com-mercial drivers’ licences, issued by Canadian juris-
dictions.Commercial drivers’ li-
cences issued by Can-adian jurisdictions are already proof of medical fitness as per the Canada-US Medical Reciprocity Agreement, negating the need for drivers to carry a separate medical cer-tificate in addition to their licence. In other words, Canadian jurisdictions do not issue commer-cial licences until drivers have submitted their med-ical information and it is verified by the licensing issuing authority in each Canadian jurisdiction.
The details of this agree-ment are spelled out in Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation 391.41 (a)(1)(i) and have been in place since March 30,
1999.Commercial drivers with
Canadian issued drivers licences who are not med-ically qualified to operate in the US will have a code “W” indicator on their li-cence and abstracts.
The announcement by FMCSA is only applicable to holders of State-issued commercial drivers’ li-cences. States were ori-ginally given until Janu-ary 30, 2014 by FMCSA to adopt essentially the same model as that fol-lowed by Canadian juris-dictions for vetting med-ical information before issuing driver’s licences, however many have fallen behind schedule - hence the extension until Janu-ary 30, 2015, announced by FMCSA.V
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Three Business Reasons for Using Factoring for Your Trucking BusinessBY BruCe saYer
Owners of trucking and transporta-tion companies
include factoring as part of their financing toolkit to overcome cash flow issues and increase their ability to operate at peak capacity. Factoring is commonly used in the industry and is an ideal solution to solve a wide number of cash flow challenges.
The Challenge of Finding Cash to Meet Operating Expenses
Even the most success-ful trucking companies go through periods where their outgoing cash require-ments exceed cash-on-hand. That’s especially true for transportation com-panies that offer extended credit terms to their cus-tomers for large lucrative contracts. When you have to invest the manpower and resources upfront to deliver your services, it’s often tough to wait 30-60 days for an invoice to be paid. In the interim, you still need to make payroll, pay for fuel and maintenance, and the dozen other day-to-day expenses needed to keep your trucks rolling.
Factoring your freight bills provides immediate cash to pay operating ex-penses. And, if you utilize unique products such as “Factoring Line of Credit”, you can draw on funds only when you need them (and pay factoring fees only on funds drawn).
The Challenge of Manag-ing a Wide Variety of Credit Terms
One of the key strategies for keeping your cash flow healthy is tightly manag-ing your invoicing and accounts receivable. Every trucking business owner will tell you that large or small, your trucking com-pany will deal with a num-ber of difficult accounts. In fact, the larger your company becomes, the more likely you’ll deal with large lucrative customers who demand extended payment terms. And, often those payment terms will differ from customer to customer. What results is a roller coaster ride of cash flow that can be difficult to predict and track even if all customers pay you within their agreed upon term. The water becomes even muddier when you add to
the mix those customers who pay late.
Factoring your trucking invoices evens out cash flow, making it predictable and immediate. You issue your invoices and receive cash within 24 hours. The factoring company then manages your receivables and waits to be paid by your customer. Not only does factoring create im-
mediate cash, it also re-duces the administrative time, headaches and costs of chasing after receiv-ables.
The Challenge of Manag-ing Through Growth and Transition
Any trucking business owner who’s experienced rapid growth or gone through a significant busi-ness transition will tell
you that rapid growth and transition eat cash flow for breakfast. Unfortu-nately, these exciting and often turbulent times for your business are when traditional financers, like banks, smell risk and re-treat like turtles into their shells.
Factoring companies, however, take a complete-ly different view of high
growth companies and trucking businesses in tran-sition. As long as you deal with creditworthy custom-ers, you can qualify for fac-toring for the cash needed to finance your trucking company’s growth, or to see it through its time of transition.
For more information about factoring, visit www.accutraccapital.com.V
ONTariO TruCkiNg assOCiaTiON (OTa)
“iBanks” Way to Deal with Canada’s Aging Infrastructure?
Canada needs to find new ways of repairing, building
and financing the country’s aging infrastructure, ac-cording to a report released by the Van Horne Institute.
The conclusions in the report are based on feed-back from a six-city series of roundtables held ear-lier this year on Canada’s transportation policies for the 21st century.
“Most Canadians instinct-ively know that an efficient, reliable and safe infrastruc-
ture is the ‘great enabler’ of our national, provincial and municipal economies,” said Peter Wallis, President and CEO of the Van Horne Institute.
One of the main subjects covered by the paper is whether Canada should follow other countries in creating infrastructure banks (“iBanks”) to pro-vide another tool of fund-ing mechanisms for future infrastructure projects.
“How we price infrastruc-ture in Canada was dis-
cussed in every city. There was a clear consensus that continued reliance on unpredictable and ‘lumpy’ government assistance alone for funding infra-structure was not an op-tion,” Wallis said. “Most participants agreed that new funding models will, more and more, have to rely on some form of tol-ling or real-time, dynamic, variable pricing to generate stable, localized revenue streams.”
“Moving Canadians from
roads that have historic-ally been ‘free goods’ or moving from massively-subsidized urban tran-sit systems towards new pricing mechanisms that encourage more efficient use of infrastructure in Canada will take consider-able political, business and bureaucratic leadership,” Wallis claimed.
The Van Horne Insti-tute will be releasing an-other paper on the issue of “iBanks” later this month.V
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THeMe: Fuel eCONOMY prODuCTs
An Overview of Fuel Economy Products
BY Marek krasuski
Fuel economy prod-ucts continue to dominate industry
discourse, particularly in light of the never end-ing spate of requirements imposed by regulators calling for further reduc-tions. It can be difficult to sift through all the prom-ises made by various pro-viders, but the potential savings make the effort worthwhile in the long run. Fuel additives are arguably the most conten-tious products that draw heated debate on both sides on the fuel-savings spectrum. Proponents say that, in addition to fuel economy, high per-formance fuel additives may, for example, provide excellent cold start per-formance, increase cetane counts, improve fuel com-bustion, and add lubricity.
On the other side are voices like the U.S. Federal Trade Commission which cautions against gas-sav-ing claims promised by oil and gas additives. It discounts claims by ad-vertisers which boast up to 25 percent in fuel savings. These results come from Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) research showing that of more than 100 gas-saving devices tested, none significantly improved mileage. Glow-ing testimonials about gas-saving products by satisfied customers fail to mention contributing conditions that increase savings, such as road and weather conditions, driving behaviour, traffic, and possible tune-ups. Some technicians say the benefits of additives are
limited, though most en-dorse additives that re-move water. These may not rack up savings, but they are crucial in remov-ing condensation which if left unchecked can block fuel lines.
Aerodynamic add-ons have become important features in the attempt to achieve better yields. Smart Truck is one com-pany that promises an average of 8.5 percent fuel economy with its Undertray system. Sev-eral components work in tandem to redirect air flow more efficiently, thereby
reducing a e r o d y -namic drag.
Airtabs is another com-pany which has been mak-ing a name for itself by reducing drag at critical points, namely at the trac-tor trailer gap and the rear of the trailer. Ron Davidson, President of Aeroserve Technologies, maker or Airtabs in the Ottawa region, says the Airtabs break up the air flow into counter rotat-ing vortices, thereby dis-persing the energy more evenly. These devices are peeled and easily attached to targeted areas and re-quire no hinges, brack-ets or other attachments. Mounted on both tractors and trailers at the crucial drag production points, Airtabs will reduce tur-bulence, improve vehicle stability, and reduce drag by changing the direction of the dominant wind flow pattern. Airtab installation requires one man hour per unit. Notes the company website: “Airtabs™ reduce drag at the trailer rear by changing the dominant flow pattern from vertical to horizontal. Airtabs™ change the airflow from the alternating formation of large vertical eddies to a line of dozens of small
vigorous horizontal ones. This reduces vehicle sway, improves stability in gusty cross wind conditions and increases fuel economy.” There are 24 Airtabs down each side of the trailer - 3 Airtabs for every linear foot.
Other methods of enhan-cing fuel economy deal with adjusting the par-ameters of ECMs in order to align with the specific applications of a truck. Bully Dog is one company that has established itself as a premier provider of this service. The secret to the Bully Dog Pro-
g r a m - mer’s success is the ability to fine tune the Engine Control Module (ECM). Identical engines coming off an assembly line are estab-lished with preset, wide parameters to accommo-date the multiple applica-tions for each new build. In other words, one good file on one truck is created, then copied and pasted to each additional engine. Even though the trucks are identical, the ECMs have different char-acteristics. W h i l e factory tun ing w o r k s f i n e , t r u c k s d o n o t r u n to maximum ef-ficiency because of these stan-dardized par-ameters - an essential limita- t ion since manufacturers can-not take the time to write custom tuning programs for each unit. The Pro-grammer addresses this limitation by making 50 adjustments to the ECM in order to reduce fuel consumption, increase engine power, improve
torque, and burn fuel at hotter temperatures, thus reconfiguring healthier engines that also generate less exhaust particulate than stock tuning engines.
Bully Dog has had to deal with other contend-ers in the marketplace. Diesel Spec, according to Peter Friesen of Advanced Tuneups Sales and Ser-vice, has been expanding its market share in Can-ada due principally to its lower cost. “Diesel Spec is a lower cost alternative because adjustments are geared directly into the
ECM. There is no tun-er to buy
w h i c h probably ac-counts for the biggest differ-ence in pricing. The ECM program-ming is complet-ed in 2 hours and as little as half an hour.” Fuel savings reportedly range from 5 to 25 percent. Notes Diesel Spec: “ A f u e l economy of 1 MPG
on a truck t h a t i s driven
200,000 km per year will save you $12,000.00 per year in fuel. If you have a fleet of 10 trucks, you will save $120,000 per year.”
Another form of fuel enhancement is being promoted by the BC-based Empire Hydrogen Energy Systems. (Other companies use the same technology with varying
results.) Small amounts of hydrogen and oxygen are piped into the intake of the engine. The effect maximizes the combus-tion process by activat-ing every molecule in the diesel so it burns more completely. Normally the majority of energy in the fuel is directed as heat in the engine exhaust and through cylinder walls. The Empire Hydroxy Fuel Enhancement System ™ can be installed on any internal combustion en-gine which burns gasoline, diesel fuel or propane. It produces hydrogen and oxygen from water on demand by electrolysis. The hydrogen, which has a much higher flame speed than gasoline or diesel vapour, acts as a catalyst, causing the fuel
to burn faster, cleaner and more complete-
ly. This results in cleaner exhaust
emissions, im-proved gas
m i l e a g e and in-
creased
power.Other prod-
ucts such as Econo Boost provided by BD Diesel Per-
formance improve fuel economy by
injecting fuel e a r l i e r i n
the com-b u s t i o n process. The main feature of
this prod-uct is the big
improvement in fuel economy for highway tractors - of course the more miles you put on, the quicker you get your money back to under-write the purchase price. Improving fuel economy through efficiency by start-ing the injection cycle a few degrees earlier in the compression cycle, with the engine up to operat-
ing temperature, results in a longer fuel burn as the piston is driven down on a power stroke. The extra time results in a cleaner burn in the com-bustion cylinder, a depar-ture from un-burnt fuel which typically causes a delayed burn to occur in the exhaust manifold, demonstrated by high ex-haust and coolant tem-peratures. No extra fuel needs to be added! The new Econo-Boost timing module picks up engine data from the cam timing and engine rpm and then communicates with the ECM on the injection tim-ing process. Easy plug-in installation takes up to an hour to complete.
Reduced rolling resist-ance continues to play a dominant role in fuel reduction. Transitioning to single wide tires im-proves fuel efficiency and weight carrying capacity. Reducing drive tires to one on each side from the conventional two reduces the weight by half and diminishes rolling resist-ance. Some companies have endorsed the single wide tires, lauding them for their fuel economy, absence of tire failure, and better rolling resist-ance. But nothing beats common sense, and most industry reps still claim that common sense pro-cedures such as proper tire inflation and sensible driving practices go a long way in increasing yields.
Sifting through the myr-iad alternatives of fuel sav-ing technologies can be daunting for operators to choose wisely. To this end Natural Resources Canada introduced the Fleet Ef-ficiency Tool (FET) which helps owners and oper-ators determine energy savings and measure im-pacts. Training packages and tools are available to help operators and fleets learn about energy effi-ciency and driving to im-prove fuel economy. More information is available at www.nrcan.gc.ca.V
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keepiNg YOur veHiCles CleaN
Washing Your Vehicles & Road Salt…What Happens?
BY JaCk JaCksON
It has been a long held struggle with trucks and trailers to elimin-
ate or prevent salt from corroding important com-ponents of their vehicles. But what does this really mean in terms of life ex-pectancy?
According to a recent survey across North Amer-ica in the bus industry, there were some stun-ning results. In the survey 81% of the respondents
encountered salt on their roads, and 19% did not encounter any salt on their roads:
The average retirement age of a bus exposed to salt is 14.1 years; the aver-age life span for the same vehicle without salt is 18.3 years. This is an average of almost 25% longer drive life!
What does this mean? By applying the same formula to all vehicles, we can conclude that fleet vehicles would enjoy an extended life span of 25 percent. Indeed, washing trucks extends life and promotes a clean corporate image driving the highways.
How to wash and elimin-ate salt all depends on the methods you are willing to invest in. Here is an overview of some of those methods:
Mobile Spray company
in your yard – Do they remove that fine film of salt that is beginning to oxidize on your metal? It is better than nothing, but not the preferred method. Also, most of the time the back door of the trailer is not accessible, thus the most visible part of the truck exposed to traffic is the dirtiest!
puBliC WasH
These are the profession-al companies you drive to where a variety of methods are used.
TOuCHless
This may be a bit bet-ter than the mobile com-pany, but this approach still leaves a film
BrusH
Mechanical or by hand will remove that film. But consider how much does it cost to send a driver, pay for fuel and invest in the time to do this?
YOur OWN WasH BaY
Here you can determine your needs, your cost and your equipment to meet the standards of the image you want to project and ex-tend the life of your trucks. It’s not as expensive as you may think to have a wash bay or convert an area to wash automatically. Water restrictions and costs are
minimized with low cost water recycle systems that are available.
In a recent meeting with a large truck company, the Operations Manager com-mented: “Years ago we washed every week, now it is once a month. Our trail-ers are now lasting 5 years less. I guarantee the owner didn’t put the savings aside
from less washing to buy more trailers.”
How do you wash your trucks today? Can you do better? For more in-formation contact Jack Jackson, President of Awash Systems Corp. at 800.265.7405 or visit www.awashsystems.com to help solve your washing issues.V
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gps sYsTeMs
Drive Safe With RoadWatchSS,Early Warning SystemBY DiaNe sHirCHeNkO
Safety concerns by drivers of all types of vehicles have
generated an interest in early warning detection of road surface conditions – especially surface condi-tions that are invisible to the human eye such as black ice.
The mere mention of the words “Black Ice” and what it potentially repre-sents can send shudders down the back of even the most seasoned driver.
This invisible demon waits to manifest itself until the conditions are just right and every winter is one of the primary contribut-ing factors in fatal and
non-fatal motor vehicle accidents. How can you fight something you can’t see? How can you protect yourself from this invisible enemy? RoadWatchSS sur-face and air temperature’s monitoring system – that’s how.
The RoadWatchSS sys-tem features the most technologically advanced early warning system in the industry. It uses pas-sive infrared sensing tech-nology to constantly meas-ure and report actual road
surface temperatures. Our new state-of-the-art sys-tem continuously monitors and displays air and road temperature to a digital monitor mounted on the instrument panel and is designed to give drivers advance notice of poten-tial road freezing before problems arise.
Arm yourself with the knowledge to run your routes as safely as pos-sible. Being aware the very moment a road surface hits freezing temperatures
will increase safety and allow you to operate your vehicle according to ac-tual road conditions. For added convenience, Road-WatchSS comes in both
Celsius and Fahrenheit versions.
C a l l D i C A N a t 866.884.7569 or email [email protected] for more information.V
greaT DaNe
Great Dane Welcomes New Dealership in Montreal
Savannah, Geor-gia - Great Dane is pleased to an-
nounce the addition of Great Dane of Montreal to its Canadian distribution network.
“I’m very happy to an-nounce the opening of our newest dealer location in Canada,” said Chris Ham-mond, VP of Dealer and International Sales for Great Dane. “Great Dane of Montreal is the trailer sales division of Remorques St-Henri Inc., which has recently positioned itself as the largest trailer repair facility in Eastern Can-ada. The addition of our industry-leading trailer product line is a natural fit, and we are thrilled that customers in the area will be able to benefit from Great Dane of Montreal’s proven expertise and in-dustry knowledge.”
With a team of 70 trained service technicians and 24 service trucks, Great Dane of Montreal’s new facil-ity is spacious at 65,000 square feet, with 26 ser-vice bays and two drive-thrus. The parts depart-ment is 18,000 square feet, which includes a parts showroom that includes
over $800,000 worth of trailer parts for all trailer brands. The dealership is fully equipped to provide superior service to cus-tomers in the area through its new location’s size and expert staff.
The company provides full-service on trailers in-cluding maintenance, air systems, welding, modifi-cations and bodywork.
“Great Dane is the pre-mier brand in the trailer in-dustry, and we’re pleased to offer this level of quality to our customers,” com-mented Michel Larocque, President, from Great Dane of Montreal. “We’re excited about entering the new year with this op-portunity to join the Great Dane network as a step forward for us and our customers.”
Great Dane of Montreal Location
Located at 8000 St-Pat-rick Street in Montreal, Quebec, the sales, parts, and service offices are open from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The offices can be reached at 514-363-0000.
Great Dane, a manufac-turer of dry van, refriger-ated and platform trailers,
has long been regarded as the industry leader in tech-nology, innovation and quality. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, and has additional corporate offices in Sa-vannah, Georgia, with manufacturing plants and a parts distribution cen-ter strategically-located
throughout the United States. Great Dane’s net-work of company-owned branches and full-line in-dependent dealers and parts-only independent dealers offer distribution points for both trailers and aftermarket parts across North and South Amer-ica. Great Dane can be
accessed online at www.greatdanetrailers.com.
The company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Johnson Refrigerated Truck Bodies, acquired in 2010, is the in-novator and manufacturer of custom fiberglass, spe-cialized refrigerated truck bodies and trailers that range from eight to 36-ft.
in length. With headquar-ters in Rice Lake, Wiscon-sin, markets include dairy, meat, frozen food, keg beer, live poultry, vend-ing products, flowers and plants, and ice. Johnson Refrigerated Truck Bodies can be accessed online at www.johnsontruckbodies.com.V
12 FeBruarY 2014
keNWOrTH
Front Air Disc Brakes Standard on Kenworth Class 8 Trucks
Kirkland, Washing-ton – Kenworth Truck Company is
pleased to announce it will make Bendix™ ADB22X™
front air disc brakes stan-dard on Kenworth Class 8 tractors and trucks.
The Bendix ADB22X air disc brakes have a two-pin
floating caliper design that provides a more stringent overall dimension accur-acy and consistent force distribution. According to Bendix, the ADB22X de-sign also significantly re-
d u c e s
brake fade w i t h n o d e g r a d a -tion of stopping power. Bendix re-cently marked the production of its 500,000th ADB22X air disc brake.
“We’ve offered Bendix air disc brakes as an op-tion on our Class 8 trucks previously. Customers ap-preciate their superior performance, car-like feel, ease of maintenance, and light weight design, while they also exceed the feder-al government’s RSD (re-duced stopping distance) requirements,” said Kurt Swihart, Kenworth Mar-
keting Director. “These benefits are so compelling that Kenworth decided to make air disc brakes standard on Kenworth Class 8 trucks. For addi-tional weight savings, the
air disc brakes a l s o
come standard with an aluminum hub and splined disc rotor as-sembly.”
For more information about Bendix ADB22X air disc brakes, contact your Kenworth dealer or visit Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake at www.foundation-brakes.com.
Kenworth’s Internet home page is at www.ken-worth.com. Kenworth is a PACCAR company.V
kriska HOlDiNgs liMiTeD
Kriska Selects International Telematics to Provide Real-Time Cold Chain Security
Toronto, Ontario – Kriska Holdings Limited (Kriska)
and International Tele-matics Corporation (ITC) announced the signing of a hardware and servi-ces agreement to equip Kriska’s entire fleet of refrigerated trailers with the ibright® refrigerated telematics system. Reefer Sales & Service is the lar-gest dealer of the ibright® product in Canada, and will facilitate the installa-tion and ongoing support across the Kriska fleet in the first quarter of 2014.
“We have heard loud and clear from our food and pharmaceutical cus-tomers that cold chain security – both from a temperature abuse and tampering perspective – is of paramount concern,” said Mark Seymour, CEO of Kriska. “The ibright® platform will allow our employees and our cus-tomers to see in real-time not only where their freight is, but also the current and past temper-ature history of the load, when and where the trail-er was open, the health of the reefer including
fuel levels, as well as an ability to remotely make changes to the reefer settings. We believe this added level of safety and security is appropriate given the tremendous importance of protecting the North American cold chain.”
“ Internat ional Tele-matics is delighted to have been selected by Kriska to provide their re-frigerated telematics plat-form”, said Craig Marris, President North Amer-ica. “This was a com-petitive selection pro-cess. Their long-standing, trusting relationship with Reefer Sales and Service, coupled with the award winning platform design, gave Kriska the confi-dence in selecting our companies to deliver this industry changing tech-nology, as has numerous others in North America.”
“We are extremely ex-cited to continue provid-ing value-added servi-ces and products to our customers,” notes Brad Otsuka, Business De-velopment Manager at Reefer Sales and Service. “Kriska has been a very
important transport re-frigeration customer for a long time and the ibright® telematics system is a natural extension of our core product line, able to monitor truck and trailer reefers as well as heaters. Customers like Kriska are recognizing the benefit of choosing an indus-try leading telematics product delivered and supported by their reefer dealer, giving them a competitive edge in cold chain compliance, cus-tomer satisfaction, and increased operational efficiencies positively af-fecting the bottom line.”
aBOuT kriska
Founded in 1978, the Kriska Group of Compan-
ies is a privately held, family owned Canadian corporation. A thirteen-time consecutive win-ner of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies, to-day Kriska is a premiere asset-based provider of both dry and temperature controlled transporta-tion serving Canada and the United States. As a recognized early adapter of technology, Kriska is well positioned to help its customers achieve continuous improvement in their supply chains. For more information about Kriska please visit www.kriska.com.aBOuT iNTerNaTiONal
TeleMaTiCs COrp.
International Telematics
is a privately owned full-service telematics com-pany founded in 2003. The company provides the industry- leading ibright® solution: a com-prehensive telematic suite combining state-of-the-art, compact mod-ular hardware, scalable secure software and an attractive and visually engaging user interface. International Telematics has a global freight and logistics clientele cover-ing the United States, Canada, and Australasia. Headquartered in New York City, International Telematics also has of-fices in Auckland, New Zealand and Melbourne, Australia.
aBOuT reeFer sales &
serviCe
Reefer Sales and Service is the exclusive dealer for International Telematics and Carr ier Transic-old for Ontario and the Maritimes. Established in 1989, Reefer Sales is now celebrating their 25th year in business providing leading solutions to the temperature controlled transportation industry. In addition to shops pro-viding installations and service in Mississauga, Stoney Creek and Monc-ton as well as a network of sub-dealers throughout Ontario, they supply 24/7 emergency mobile repair support to their extensive customer base.V
FeBruarY 2014 13
HealTH iNsuraNCe MaTTers
Taxation & Benefits
BY liNa DeMeDeirOs
The taxation of bene-fits is dependent on the golden rule of
‘pay now or pay later.’ The taxability or deductibility is dependent on how you pay for the benefits.
In fact, many benefits such as Disability, Health,
Dental and Life Insurance plans are subject to tax depending on the way you pay for them. In general, if you pay for the benefits out of net taxable income (after tax) income, they are considered tax free.
If a company provides you the benefit as part of your salary the benefits are taxable or paid out of your company earnings. As an owner operator they are paid out of your gross revenues and are taxable unless you pay from your personal after tax income.
As a rule, the only tax deductible benefits are those purchased by your company who is registered
as the policy holder. These expenses include Business Overhead Expense and are tax deductible after you collect the benefit. Health & Dental premiums and Out of Province coverage are dealt with the same way.
If you purchase life insur-ance for yourself and pay for it via your company, the same applies. If you deduct the premiums as a busi-ness expense it is actually a taxable advantage equal to the amount of the benefit you will be collecting. If the life insurance policy has in-vestments, they are subject to either capital gains or interest tax. For example,
if you have a life insurance policy with a $250,000 benefit and you had paid $50,000 in premiums over the years, the only por-tion that is taxable is the amount you paid for that policy plus the investment proceeds. In this example, approximately $199,000 of tax free benefits is left. If you always paid for the policy out of your personal bank account it is 100% tax free.
If it is mandatory for you to have Workplace Safety & Insurance Board cover-age as an employee of a company, this expense forms part of your com-pensation. As an Owner
Operator this expense is 100% deductible until you collect the benefits.
If you have a group long term disability plan paid by your employer, this benefit is taxable upon collecting the benefit. If you paid the group premiums out of your paycheque with after tax money, it is 100% tax free. The same applies to Owner Operators. If you pay 100% of the expense from your after tax income it is 100% tax free unless being paid by a corpora-tion and written off as a business expense, in which case it becomes a taxable benefit.
We highly recommend
that our clients always pay for their own disability insurance premiums to avoid the taxation, espe-cially when cash flow is so important to meet the increased costs associated with healing.
If you are looking for opportunities to recover health care costs for 2013, consider a health care spending account or health care trust to help you re-cover your net taxable dollar and reduce your net taxable income.
For more information on this article contact us directly or visit us at www.lmdinsurance.ca. Happy Trucking!V
CaraT CaNaDa
Tankut Karahan Appointed President of Carat Canada
Toronto, Ontario - Annette Warring, President of Aegis
Media Canada, is pleased to announce the appoint-ment of Tankut Karahan (“TK”) as President of Carat Canada, effective immedi-ately.
In h is new ro le o f
President, Karahan will be responsible for driving forward strategy and con-tinue growing Carat Can-ada’s product offering and innovation. He will work closely with Ody Giroux, President of Carat Mont-real, to materialize Carat’s mission of creating better business value through a diversified media solutions offer across the country.
“Carat has an inspir-ing vision, a performance driven culture, strong val-ues and a cutting-edge understanding of how media is redefining cli-ents’ businesses,” men-tioned Karahan, who has spanned an over two dec-ade career in marketing
both in EMEA and North America.
Karahan is a veteran of the advertising industry with more than 18 years of integrated experience ad-vising blue chip companies such as GM, The Coca-Cola Company, Nestlé, L’Oréal, Unilever, Master-Card, Georgia Pacific, Turk-ish Airlines, HSBC, Gillette and Goodyear Tires. Most recently, he was at the helm of MacLaren McCann Canada as Vice President, General Manager.
“TK is the right president for our market and brand,” said Annette Warring. “He understands the dynamics of successfully driving a global brand while lever-
aging on local talents, re-sources and opportunities. I am very excited to have him guide Carat to even
greater heights to become the largest and most influ-ential media agency in the country. TK has the right
leadership, expertise and energy to ensure we con-tinue growing and remain on top of our game.”V
Tankut karahan (“Tk”) is
appointed president of Carat
Canada
14 FeBruarY 2014
legal MaTTers
I’m Guilty, Why Would I Fight?
BY Mark reYNOlDs
Potent ia l c l i en ts often ask the ques-tion: “What’s the
point in contesting my ticket? I’m guilty.” The answer to that is, “you’re not guilty yet”.
W h e n s o m e o n e i s charged with an offence i t ’s no longer about whether you committed the offence or not. It’s
about evidence. When an officer lays a charge it is the officer’s responsibility to provide sufficient evi-dence to the prosecution, in order for the prosecutor to proceed. If sufficient evidence is not available, the charge cannot go ahead in court. The court can only convict you of an offence if the prosecution presents evidence beyond a reasonable doubt of your guilt.
A competent paralegal, will always request a copy of the prosecution’s evidence prior to your trial date. This is done so that the paralegal can review the evidence and determine if a strong case
against you exists or not. If the evidence is completely insufficient, the paralegal will point this out to the prosecutor and the pros-ecutor will withdraw the charge based on a lack of evidence where there is little or no reasonable prospect of a conviction. This happens more often than most people would think.
The main reason a de-fendant retains legal rep-resentation, is for that per-son’s expertise in analys-ing the officer’s evidence. In fact it is not uncommon for a client to believe they are guilty of an offence when in fact the evidence clearly shows that not
to be the case. This is one of the main reasons that I rarely attend “first attendance” meetings with a prosecutor. All too often at these meetings the prosecutor is asking a defendant to plead guilty to the offence with which they were charged or to a reduced charge, without either the prosecutor or the defendant having had the opportunity to deter-mine if a case exists that would result in a convic-tion.
Before you decide to plead guilty to an offence, it is important to seek legal advice. The vast majority of paralegals in Ontario offer, at the very least, a
free consultation.A guilty plea does not
usually end when you pay your fine. It is often followed by increased in-surance premiums (or in serious matters, cancella-tion of your policy), and for professional drivers, these convictions can seriously
impact their ability to earn a living.
Mark Reynolds is a for-mer Ministry of Transpor-tation Officer, Truck Driver and Enforcement Coordin-ator and can be con-tacted at 416.221.6888 or [email protected]
BusiNess iNsuraNCe MaTTers
Non-Commercial Vehicles in United StatesBY liNDa COlgaN
When travelling in the United Sta tes non-
commercial vehicles are not held to the same min-imum liability limits that we are familiar with here in Ontario. For a non-commercial vehicle the minimum policy limits could range from $10,000 to $25,000 depending on the State where the vehicle is licensed.
If the policy limits of the third party are ex-hausted, where will the gap between damages and the repairs of your vehicle be placed? Yes, on your own insurance
policy. The scenario is even more demanding of your policy if more than one vehicle is involved and the limits of the non-commercial policy with minimum State limits has to respond to damages of multiple vehicles.
Depending on your loss ratio and frequency of the loss performance of your company, having a not-at-fault loss could have an adverse effect on your premiums if your policy has to respond to a large loss. Better still, if there is a profit sharing en-dorsement on your policy this claim could prohibit the entitlement based on
the overall loss ratio of your insurance policy. If a claim occurs in the United States with an uninsured party or a party driving a vehicle that has minimum State limits, the possibility of recovery is remote.
It is good practice to educate office managers, safety and compliance and any other staff re-sponsible for handling internal claims. If any questions arise as to how your policy could be af-fected, contact your Insur-ance Broker.
Linda has been a trans-portation insurance Brok-er since 1986 and is cur-rently Senior Account
Executive with Bryson & Associates Insurance
Brokers Inc. To contact Linda call 416.809.3103
or email [email protected]
16 FeBruarY 2014
TMTa suDBurY
Sudbury TMTA Launches Into New YearBY Marek krasuski
The Sudbury Chap-ter of the Trans-portation Main-
tenance and Technology Association (TMTA) held its first meeting of the New Year at the Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel on January 9th, during which time TMTA president, Stewart McBain, opened the meeting and wel-comed everyone back. This month, McBain de-livered the Safety Tips ta lk which, f i t t ingly, addressed solutions to
cold weather challenges. Driver should take a brief rest when tired, he said, and advised drivers to drive defensively. This includes not engaging cruise control on poor roads as this can affect traction. He added that vehicle lights and wind-shields should always be clean, a fresh supply of windshield washer fluid always on hand, and that sunglasses and visors should be used on bright days when the sun’s glare from the snow can cre-
ate a blinding effect on roadways.
He also advised those in attendance to heed ad-vice from manufacturers about the use of anti-gel products in engine builds since 2010 as these prod-ucts may alter emissions. In-line heaters are an al-ternative way to prevent fuel from gelling. McBain also suggested that ex-tra clothing and candles should be on hand in the event of breakdown dur-ing the winter months, and that attention be paid
to air compressor main-tenance.
Following dinner, Mor-gan Walker from Groupe STFC, the evening’s spon-sor, delivered a presenta-tion on the wide range of Prolab products avail-able through his company. Prolab products include rust proofing treatments, compressors, greases, lu-bricants and engine treat-ments, to name just a few. Prolab advises against low priced lubricants and addi-tives which ultimately cost more in repairs, premature wear, early devaluation of equipment and com-promised fuel consump-tion. Superior products, conversely, provide a good
return on investment. For example, Prolab says that some fleets have seen a decrease in fuel con-sumption by 13.2 percent over a three year period, saving one company over $54,000; this in addition to associated benefits such as reduced maintenance costs, lower labour costs, longer parts life, and re-duction in emissions and downtime.
Prolab also has de-veloped eco-products which contribute to re-ductions in GHG emis-sions. More information is available on the company website, www.prolab-technologies.com.
The Sudbury TMTA is a
group of fleet maintenance professionals actively run-ning light, medium, and heavy fleets in the prov-ince of Ontario and oper-ating across Canada and the U.S. It holds monthly meetings on the second Thursday of each month from September to June at the award winning How-ard Johnson Plaza Hotel. Sponsors are encouraged to support the monthly dinner meetings. These are unique opportunities to engage in one place with transportation fleet maintenance and distribu-tors from Sudbury, Tim-mins, North Bay, Mani-toulin Island and points between.V
CaNaDiaN TruCkiNg alliaNCe (CTa)
Common Sense Approach to Application of New ACI AMPS Penalties
CBSA’s Advanced Commercial Infor-mation (ACI) will
require mandatory com-pliance with electronic manifest from highway carr iers sometime in 2014. Six months after the mandatory eManifest date, CBSA will begin to issue zero-rated AMPS penalties to highway car-riers, and six months after that, full penalty amounts will be issued. The period of zero rated AMPS is to give industry an oppor-tunity to make the neces-sary corrections to pro-cedures and preventative mechanisms to ensure reduced risk of exposure to AMPS penalties.
With the advent of these new ACI penalties, CTA called on CBSA to apply a common sense ap-proach consistent with the intent for AMPS to be corrective and not puni-tive in nature. CBSA has responded with what ap-pears to be a reasonable approach to the introduc-tion of these new penal-
ties. The responsibility for the issuance of AMPS will be limited to one core group within CBSA, thus increasing the op-portunity to work with CBSA. CTA is pleased that the centralization of the issuance of AMPS will facilitate dialogue around what constitutes a fair and corrective approach to the penalties and their structure.
(A power point presen-tation outlining the new ACI AMPS, rationale and amounts is available by contacting CTA).
CBSA has further indi-cated a willingness to assist carriers in reaching out to their customers to understand the informa-tion requirements. Often carriers rely on their cus-tomers to provide ship-ment information and incorrect or incomplete information can leave carriers vulnerable to AMPS penalties. Com-mon issues already being seen by CBSA include:
•Accurate address in-
formation such as Street, Drive, Boulevard, Avenue
•Directional informa-tion for street address (ie. North, South, East, West)
•Clear commodity de-scription
CTA has hosted several webinars to help educate the highway carrier com-munity on the application, description and penalty amounts. However car-riers wishing to engage CBSA in an outreach we-binar or conference call for their customers are encouraged to contact Helene Porter of CBSA at [email protected]
FeBruarY 2014 17
Carrier TraNsiCOlD
CARB Level 3+ Verified Emissions System
Athens, Georgia - The new optional engine emissions
system (EES) from Car-rier Transicold, capable of reducing diesel par-ticulate mass from trailer refrigeration unit exhaust by more than 98 percent, has received conditional verification from the Cali-fornia Air Resources Board (CARB). Carrier Transic-old helps improve global transport and shipping of temperature-controlled cargoes with a complete line of equipment for re-frigerated trucks, trailers and containers, and is a part of UTC Building & In-dustrial Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).
The Carrier Transicold
EES is the first OEM-de-veloped CARB level 3+ verified diesel emissions control (VDEC) device for trailer refrigeration units that can be included with initial purchase or added later for users who do not initially require it. A Level 3+ VDEC device reduces particulate emissions in accordance with CARB’s ultra-low emissions re-quirement for transport refrigeration units, also known as ULETRU, while also reducing nitrogen oxides.
“Carrier Transicold’s latest trailer refrigeration unit engines are already certified for ‘evergreen’ compl iance with the 2013 EPA Tier 4 standard for engines less than 25
horsepower, allowing for indefinite use throughout North America, except in California,” said David Kiefer, Director of Market-ing and Product Manage-ment, Carrier Transic-old. “In California, CARB uniquely requires that a VDEC strategy be applied to units in this horsepower class for use in the state beyond the initial seven years.”
“CARB conditional verifi-cation validates the oper-ation and effectiveness of the EES in Carrier’s 2013 Tier 4 refrigeration units,” Kiefer said. “This is a ma-jor milestone. It is the first and biggest step toward offering a broader array of CARB-compliant options to our customers.”
The EES is condition-ally verified for use with Carrier Transicold’s new Tier 4-compliant designs, which include the X4™ Series single-temperature models 7500 and 7300, and the hybrid Vector™ 8500 single-temperature and Vector 8600MT multi-temperature units. In the current phase of the verifi-cation process, these Car-rier Transicold units may be factory-equipped with the EES, and the EES can be installed on previously purchased units with up to 3,000 hours of engine operation.
“In accordance with CARB protocols, testing on aged trailer unit engines will continue into 2014 to verify EES performance
on engines with far more hours of service, so as to eliminate the 3,000-hour provision,” Kiefer said.
Although trailer refriger-ation units can be speci-fied with the EES at the time of initial purchase, Carrier Transicold de-signed the system for ease of installation as a retrofit, since many users will not require it immediately.
For more information
about Carrier Transicold units that can take ad-vantage of the new engine emissions system, turn to the experts within the Carrier Transicold dealer network or visit www.carrier.com/ecoforward.
Visit www.transicold.carrier.com for more in fo rmat ion . Fo l low Carrier on Twitter: @CarrierGreen.V
TallMaN TruCk CeNTre
Tallman Truck Centre Now Offering Cobra Trailers
Mississauga, On-tario – Tallman Truck Centre
Limited is pleased to an-nounce it has entered into an agreement to distribute Cobra Aluminum Dump Trailers in Ontario. Cobra Trailers will be available for sale at all Tallman Dealership locations.
“This distribution agree-ment with Cobra Trail-
ers will allow us to en-ter into the Trailer Sales business in Ontario. This deal is consistent with our strategy of becoming a “one-stop shop” for our Customers. We are excited and fortunate to partner with one of the best trailer Manufacturers in the In-dustry, and look forward to delivering high quality aluminum dump trailers
to all our construction customers throughout On-tario”, says Tallman Truck Centre President Kevin Tallman.
Cobra® Trailer Manufac-turing Inc. President, Craig Cadenhead is “excited to be aligned with Tallman Truck Centre Ltd., Includ-ing all of their convenient locations covering On-tario. This will continue
to further the ability of customers to receive the very best customer service including sales of in stock inventory along with the very best customer service for repair and parts that Tallman Truck Centre’s have always been so well known for.”
For inquiries regarding the Cobra Trailer prod-uct lineup, contact Rick
Kader; Director of Sales and Marketing at Tallman Truck Centre Limited at 613.546.3336 or email
[email protected] Cobra Trailer Manu-
facturing website at www.haultec.com.V
MeriTOr WaBCO
OnLane Innovative Lane Departure Warning System
Troy, Michigan - Meritor WABCO, a leader in the in-
tegration of safety and efficiency technology for the North American com-mercial vehicle industry, announced a new option for OnLane™, its innova-tive lane departure warn-ing system that enhances OnLane with the ability to record and save videos of critical safety events. The new video safety option is available now.
Meritor WABCO’s On-Lane, powered wi th
SafeTraK technology by Takata, is a vision-based lane departure warning system. It is designed to monitor road markings and the vehicle’s position in the lane. The system delivers distinct audible warnings to the driver encouraging the use of turn signals, if the vehicle leaves its lane uninten-tionally. In addition, On-Lane is equipped with the industry’s only driver alertness warning (DAW) feature which detects er-ratic or degraded driving
based on lane weaving and provides a warning to the driver. This unique DAW safety innovation helps drivers stay aware of dangerous driving situa-tions caused by fatigue or distraction.
Meritor WABCO’s new video-capturing feature is triggered by critical events, such as sudden decelera-tion. When a critical safety event occurs, the system will capture forward-looking color video of the scene ahead for the 10 seconds before – and five
seconds after – the start of the event. The enhanced OnLane system automatic-ally stores the 20 most recent videos. The videos can be downloaded manu-ally using Meritor WAB-CO’s TOOLBOX™ 11.0 diagnostic software. The video download function is included with the purchase of TOOLBOX 11.0.
The Federal Motor Car-rier Safety Association (FMCSA) is promoting vol-untary adoption of lane departure warning sys-tems to trucking fleets to
encourage safe driving be-haviors, mitigate accidents and reduce the number of crashes. Commercial vehicle collisions involving property damage can cost fleets up to $197,000 per occurrence, while those resulting in fatalities can cost up to $1.2 million.
As reported by the Amer-ican Trucking Associa-tions, 80 to 90 percent of truck-related accidents with cars are attributed to the other vehicle, and as a result, video documenta-tion can strongly support
potential related litigation.OnLane’s industry-exclu-
sive one-box solution al-lows for quick and simple installation coupled with outstanding reliability. Vehicle alerts and warn-ings can be transmitted to fleet management sys-tems through a telematics system. OnLane also can be equipped as a retrofit solution to existing fleet vehicles, in addition to OEM line build.
For more information, visit www.meritorwabco.com.V
18 FeBruarY 2014
NeW prODuCTs & serviCes
CaNaDiaN TarpauliN MaNuFaCTurers
“Guaranteed to Go the Distance”BY CurTis CHapMaN
Canadian Tarpau-lin Manufacturers (CTM) is a leading
manufacturer and innov-ator in the tarpaulin and protective covering in-dustry. The company has grown and evolved since its inception in 1980 and now offers a wide variety of stock and custom made products for use in the
trucking/transportation sector. The company’s products are primarily marketed through whole-sale and direct channels to retailers throughout Canada and the mid-west-ern United States. CTM’s mission is to exceed cus-tomer expectations and be recognized as the leader in the protective cover-ing industry by adopting
best in class construction practices, constant in-novation, process refine-ment and the use of best quality fabrics. Simply put, CTM’s products are always “Guaranteed to Go the Distance”.
CTM’s trucking product line includes Arctic Shield Winter Fronts and Belly Pads, Bug Screens, Oil Pan Covers, Versatile Flatbed Trailer Covers and a wide assortment of Trucking Accessories.
Arctic Shield Winter Fronts and Belly Pads have been used by truckers for many years to keep en-gines warm and to maxi-mize fuel mileage. CTM’s winter fronts are made in Canada and are available in an attractive padded design. They are form fit-ted for a perfect fit and are available in custom colours to match any truck colour. The Arctic Shield Belly Pads are made of heavy weight canvas, all 4 sides have triple-ply reinforcing hems that are
double-stitched through-out, and are regarded as the most durable belly pads on the market. Due to their popularity, CTM will be taking pre-
b o o k -ing or-ders for next winter effective immedi-ately. Don’t miss out, order your Arctic Shield Winter Fronts and Belly Pads to-day and save.
If you want to keep your load clean and dry, then CTM Versatile Flatbed Trailer Covers are for you. Custom made covers can be manufactured to your specifications. Stock sizes
of CTM’s economical Se-lect brand or the Premium brand are also avail-
a b l e and ready for same day ship-p i n g . A
key feature includes heavy
gauge D-Rings with re-inforced abrasion resist-ant PVC coated belting. Another quality feature is the webbing reinforced hem around the entire bottom edge.
We have extensive lines of quality fabrics to choose from in weights from 8 oz. to 18 oz.
Our knowledgeable
Sales Staff would be pleased to recommend the fabric best suited for your
s p e c i f i c r e -quirements.
CTM stocks a full line of truck-
ing accessories including over dimensional signs, mechanic seat covers, corner protectors, tarp straps, load straps, chains, binders and tarp repair kits. No matter your truck-ing needs CTM is always ready to serve.
Located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canadian Tarpaulin Manufacturers is well situated to ship anywhere in Canada. To enquire about CTM products and services call 888.226.8277, email [email protected] or visit www.cantarp.com.V
TiTaN Trailers
New Grain Unibody Hopper Trailer with More Payload
Woodstock, On-ta r io – The latest innova-
tion from the fertile minds of Titan engineering is a hopper trailer that sheds more than 2000 lbs. from the weight of previous trailers, offering operators the potential to earn dra-matic increases in their profit-per-load.
uNiBODY
CONsTruCTiON
Unibody brings together Titan’s signature THIN-WALL™ extruded alum-inum body and a new modular hopper design. In true unibody fashion, the outer skin welded to the internal hopper structure achieves uniform strength and resilience through-out the trailer, while dis-carding the weight of the traditional chassis. The efficient design allows Ti-tan to prebuild its hopper
sections and simplify final assembly with the THIN-WALL™ body. Its centre section is a key point of the trailer’s strength. It acts as a 3 ft. high sup-port beam that eliminates the need for heavy cross-members.
Further weight reduc-tions were achieved with an aluminum 5th wheel assembly and landing gear. By eliminating cross-members from the design, Titan was able to set the hoppers lower in the body and reduce the overall height of the trailers. With both the 4-axle and 5-axle units that were at the Ti-tan display in the recent Outdoor Farm Show in Woodstock, Ontario, the sidewalls are now 6 inches lower than previous mod-els. The unibody feature provides better visibility into the trailer while be-
ing top loaded. As well, the trailers actually sit lower than the roof of the trucks, so there’s less wind drag and as a result, less fuel is consumed on the highway.DeTails FOr sTreNgTH
& prODuCTiviTY
Conversations with farm customers suggested more ideas that could be incor-porated into the new hop-per design. The rear door opens and closes hydraul-ically with no gearbox to service. A redesigned top sill is now integrated into a one-piece extrusion with the top sidewall extrusion. The top rail has also been rounded to minimize wear on tarps.HigH-liFT suspeNsiON
sYsTeM sTaNDarD
The hopper trailers also take advantage of an-other Titan innovation to smooth out the bumps
and rolls of travelling over farm lanes and fields. Paramax high-lift steering axle suspensions, intro-duced by Titan in 2011, provide a full 10” (254 mm) of lift to avoid damage to the trailer and extend tire life on rough terrain while providing a 30o turn radius on the road. SPIF compliant Paramax systems are specified as standard equipment on
all Titan unibody hoppers.expaNDiNg THe liNe-up
The first 4-axle and 5-axle models of the unibody hopper trailer will operate in Ontario, Quebec, New York and Michigan, and are recom-mended for a wide range of bulk farm materials including corn and grains, soy beans, sand, whole grains and meals. These units will soon be followed
by new models including 6-axle and 7-axle trailers for Ontario and Quebec as well as tridem and B-Train models for use throughout North America.
For more information about Titan Trailers, vis-it the Titan web site at www.titantrailers.com or contact Sandy Kloep-fer at 519.688.4826 or email [email protected]
a new line of agricultural hopper trailers from Titan Trailers introduces a unique unibody
design that increases overall strength while increasing load capacity by more than 2,000 lbs.
CTM’s trucking product line includes arctic shield Winter
Fronts and Belly pads, Bug screens, Oil pan Covers,
versatile Flatbed Trailer Covers and a wide assortment of
Trucking accessories.
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NeW prODuCTs & serviCes
eDiTOrial
Importance of Proper Truck Tire Repairs
BY HarveY BrODskY
The proper way to repair a tire is to take the tire off
the wheel and make a permanent repair from the inside. There are no exceptions!
Consider the following scenario. A driver has a new drive tire installed
on a truck, possibly an 11R22.5 or a 295/80R22.5, both popular sizes, and likely priced in excess of $500 Canadian. While traveling down the high-way less than 100 miles from home base the drive tire picks up a large nail that has fallen off the truck ahead of it.
A few minutes later the driver notices something wrong in the way his truck is handling. He pulls off the highway and discovers that the left front drive tire is nearly flat. He knows the right thing is not continue down the highway with one grossly underinflated tire, aware that if he does so he will ruin the tire and possibly damage the other tire next to it on the dual
wheel position. He also knows it could be unsafe because he might not be able to handle the truck as easily as when all the tires are functioning properly.
The driver does the right thing and calls for help. Since his truck has a spare (unfortunately not very common on 18-wheelers) he only needs a service truck to change the dam-aged tire and install the spare so he can continue on his way. About an hour later he’s back in action with the damaged tire in the area under the trailer where the spare is nor-mally kept.
The next day, after re-turning to home base, he takes it to his local tire dealer who informs him
that he was lucky as it was only a nail puncture. The dealer states, “The damage was in the center of the tread area and not near the sidewall, so we can easily put in a plug and have you on your way in less than 15 minutes. It will only cost you a few bucks.”
Whoa! Something smells bad with what the tire dealer told him. The truck-er decides to visit another tire dealer just down the road. Luckily he did! The second tire dealer has well trained staff who knows that the only way to properly repair a tire is from the inside and not simply by putting in a plug. The first thing the second tire dealer does is
carefully inspect the dam-aged tire to be certain it is repairable. Luckily, it is. He removes the nail and has the damaged area properly prepared for the plug and patch that will be installed into the tire from the in-side. The cost is somewhat more than “just a few bucks”, but a whole lot less than the cost of a new tire. More importantly, the properly repaired tire is put back into full use to live out its normal first life and remains suitable for successive retreads.
By being smart enough to do the right thing, the trucker saved hundreds of dollars and possibly saved lives. Improperly repaired tires do come apart and when they fail on the road
they can result in a catas-trophic accident.
The moral of the story is, “Don’t be a moron. Do the right thing because there is never a right time to do the wrong thing and never a wrong time to do the right thing.”
For more information about proper truck tire repairing visit any of the following web sites at www.31inc.com, www.elgi t read.com, www.premacanada.ca, or www.tech-international.com. Each company is a mem-ber of the Retread Tire As-sociation. They are all very reputable companies who are available to answer any questions you may have about making proper tire repairs.V
New R244 Rib-Type All-Position Steer Radial Tire
Na s h v i l l e , Te n -nessee - Bridg-estone Commer-
cial Solutions is pleased to announce the launch of the Bridgestone R244 All-Position Steer Radial Tire. The new tire meets the demands of dump t rucks and concre te mixer truck fleets which spend a higher percent-age of their miles in on-highway use. Designed with a wide base ribbed steer pattern, the tire performs well both on-
and off-highway with-out sacrificing the trac-tion needed on rougher roads.
Additional features of the Bridgestone R244 include:
Rib-type pattern to help deliver a smoother ride;
w i d e
b a s e d e s i g n a l l o w s vehicle to haul more,
Spec ia l t read com-pounds to provide resist-ance to irregular wear, extending life and re-ducing cost per mile,
Sidewall protector ribs to protect the casing from curbing damage, plus cuts and abrasions. If one side wears away, simply flip the tire over for con-tinued protection.
To learn more, visit www.bridgestonetruck-tires.com.V
Cost Saving Ultra-Modern Trailer Tire
Hanover, Germany - As the first rep-resentative of a
completely new truck tire generation for the goods sector, the Continental EcoPlus HT3 trailer tire is set to take its place on the international commercial vehicle stage. The new premium tire for trailers and semitrailers has been developed for maximum cost-efficiency with greater fuel efficiency and long service life. With its tread compound optimized for rolling resistance and the unique Continental casing concept, the Continental EcoPlus HT3 trailer tire also boasts excellent wet grip and driving safety.
The Conti EcoPlus HT3 is the vanguard of a completely new truck tire family which Contin-ental will launch in 2014. The first to market in the Generation 3 tire range for goods transport from the German pre-mium manufac-turer has been
developed with a clear focus on maximum ef-ficiency on the trailer axle. Significant savings in fuel consumption is one of the most important factors for successfully navigating to-day’s competitive market. With trailer tires contribut-ing around 60 percent of the overall rolling resist-ance, the optimal tire on the trailer plays a crucial role and contributes to the efficiency of the whole vehicle.
For the Conti EcoPlus HT3, Continental de-veloped a new, especially fuel-efficient tread design, which provides a low
void contact area with four longitudinal grooves and the Fuel Saving Edge. The rolling resistance of the trailer tires was re-duced, for the size 385/55 R 22.5, by over 25 percent compared to its predeces-sor. This earns the Conti EcoPlus HT3 the highest EU label rating A for fuel efficiency.
The specially designed tread pattern for use on haulage vehicles is one of the key factors for success on the road. The pyramid-shaped triangular bars in the base of the tread grooves stabilize the new Conti EcoPlus HT3 against flexing in the tread. Closed
ribs providing a wide contact area and a
circumferential, continuous shoul-der guarantee optimal straight line stability and prevent distor-tion especially for demanding maneuvering tasks typical for trailers.
The t read compound is
optimized for rolling resist-ance in a two-layer con-struction which provides first-class performance. The cap compound of the tread ensures optimal con-tact with the road surface for long service life, while the special compound of the tread base on the
four-layer triangular belt casing reduces the heat generation in the crown for maximum reduction in rolling resistance. With a rolling noise of just 69 dB(A), the Conti EcoPlus HT3 trailer tire is also one of the quietest tires in the truck sector. Like all tires
in the Continental Genera-tion 3 truck tire range, the Conti EcoPlus HT3 trailer tire has a retreadable and regroovable premium cas-ing with steel cord chafer enhanced beads and the patented AirKeep® inner liner to prevent gradual loss of inflation pressure.V
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Tires & WHeels
Route périphérique sur la rive sud du fleuve Fraser est ouvert
Delta, Colombie-B r i t a n n i q u e - La route péri-
phérique sur la rive sud du fleuve Fraser, d’une valeur de 1,26 milliard de dollars, a été inaugurée à Delta, en Colombie-Britannique.
L’honorab le Ker ry -Lynne Findlay, ministre du Revenu national, au nom de l’honorable Lisa Raitt, ministre des Transports, ainsi que M. Todd Stone, ministre des Transports et de l’Infrastructure de la Colombie-Britannique, ont souligné la réalisa-tion de la route à quatre voies de 40 kilomètres, qui offrira une plus grande
sécurité aux usagers, tout en améliorant l’efficacité du transport des biens exportés vers la région de l’Asie-Pacifique.
La route périphérique commence à la hauteur de l’échangeur de High-way 17 et de Deltaport Way. Sur son trajet, elle relie les municipalités de Delta et de Surrey, et, le long de la rive sud du fleuve Fraser, dessert les cinq passages principaux au-dessus du fleuve, ce qui procure une économie de temps aux automobilistes et permet plus d’options de déplacements.
Le tronçon est de la route périphérique sur la rive
sud du fleuve Fraser, qui s’étend de l’intersection de Highway 1 et de la 176th Street jusqu’à la 136th Street, à Surrey, a été inauguré en nov-embre 2012. Le reste de la route, soit de la 136th Street, à Surrey, jusqu’à Deltaport Way, à Delta, sera ouvert à la circulation à partir d’aujourd’hui.
Les faits en brefLe gouvernement du
Canada a versé jusqu’à 365 millions de dollars dans ce projet, à partir du Fond d’infrastructure de transport de la Porte et du Corridor de l’Asie-Pacifique. Ce programme
a été conçu pour accroître la compétitivité, l’efficacité et la capacité du réseau de transport du Canada, de façon à faciliter le com-merce international avec la région de l’Asie-Paci-fique.
Cette route jouera un rôle essentiel en ce qui a trait à la capacité croissante du Canada à soutenir les échanges commerciaux avec la région de l’Asie-Pacifique. En effet, la route périphérique constitue un corridor ininterrompu qui donne accès aux installa-tions portuaires, aux gares de triage et aux zones industrielles du Grand Vancouver.
La route périphérique contribuera à rendre plus sécuritaires les autres routes de la région, car il y aura moins de croise-ments entre la voie ferrée et la route.
Il y aura moins de con-gestion routière entre les ponts Port Mann, Pattullo et Alex Fraser ainsi que le tunnel George Massey, car la route périphérique offre une autre option pour les automobilistes se dépla-çant entre Langley, Surrey, Delta et la gare maritime Tsawwassen.
La nouvelle route per-mettra de réduire la circu-lation de camions dans les rues résidentielles, car elle
donne accès à plusieurs installations de transport, comme le terminal à con-teneurs de Deltaport, Sea-span International Inc., la gare de triage intermodale du CN, la gare maritime Tsawwassen et de nom-breuses autres zones in-dustrielles.
La route multipliera les débouchés économiques et commerciaux, et créera 7 000 emplois à long terme à Delta et à Surrey, grâce à de plus grandes pos-sibilités de développe-ment industriel le long du corridor. La construction de la route a entraîné la création de plus de 4 000 emplois.V
Prochaines étapes du projet du nouveau pont pour le Saint-Laurent
Montréal, Québec - L’honorable Denis Lebe l ,
ministre de l’Infrastructure, des Collectivités et des Affaires intergouverne-mentales et ministre de l’Agence de développe-ment économique du Can-ada pour les régions du Québec, était à Montréal aujourd’hui pour annoncer les prochaines étapes du projet du nouveau pont pour le Saint-Laurent après la récente réalisa-tion du dossier d’affaires.
Le dossier d’affaires comprend de rigoureuses
analyses financières et techniques du projet et se penche sur divers modèles d’approvisionnement pour déterminer si des avan-tages, notamment des économies, pourraient découler d’un partenariat public-privé. Le dossier d’affaires atteste qu’un partenariat public-privé constitue le moyen le plus rentable de réaliser le projet tout en respectant l’échéancier accéléré.
L e p r o c e s s u s d’approvis ionnement commencera par la diffu-sion d’une demande de
qualification, au printemps 2014, en vue de la mise en service du nouveau pont pour le Saint-Laurent d’ici 2018.
La conception finale du nouveau pont ne sera déterminée qu’après l’achèvement du proces-sus d’approvisionnement. Cela dit, le pont répondra à des normes de qualité élevées et comprendra six voies de circulation, un corridor réservé au train léger et une piste multifon-ctionnelle.
les FaiTs eN BreF
Le 5 octobre 2011, le
gouvernement du Canada a annoncé qu’il construi-rait un nouveau pont pour remplacer le pont Cham-plain.
Ce pont est l’un des plus achalandés au Canada. Chaque année, des mar-chandises internationales d’une valeur de 20 mil-liards de dollars y transi-tent. Il s’agit d’un corridor crucial pour l’économie régionale et pour le Can-ada tout entier.
La construction du nou-veau pont pour le Saint-Laurent commencera en 2015. Le nouveau pont
sera ouvert à la circula-tion d’ici 2018 et le projet de corridor sera terminé d’ici 2020.
CiTaTiONs
« Je suis heureux d’avoir atteint cette étape im-portante du projet du nou-veau pont pour le Saint-Laurent. »
L’honorable Denis Lebel, Ministre de l’Infrastructure, des Collectivités et des Affaires intergouverne-mentales et ministre de l’Agence de développe-ment économique du Can-ada pour les régions du Québec
« Nous livrerons un pont qui sera non seulement une solution à long terme, mais qui sera aussi sécuri-taire, fiable, construit de manière responsable, selon les échéanciers et au meilleur coût, et qui répondra aux attentes des Montréalais. »
L’honorable Denis LebelM i n i s t r e d e
l’Infrastructure, des Col-lectivités et des Affaires intergouvernementales et ministre de l’Agence de développement économ-ique du Canada pour les régions du Québec.V
Ouverture officielle du prolongement de la route de contournement de Conception Bay South
Co n c e p t i o n B a y S o u t h , ( Te r r e -Neuve-et-Labra-
dor) - L’honorable Nick McGrath, ministre des Transports et des Tra-vaux publics, a souligné la fin des travaux de con-struction en inaugurant le prolongement de la route de contournement de Conception Bay South.
Le projet de 25,3 millions de dollars s’étend de Le-gion Road à Seal Cove sur une distance de 5,6 kilo-mètres. Le gouvernement provincial y a consacré
18,8 millions de dollars et le gouvernement du Can-ada a versé 6,5 millions de dollars par l’entremise du Fonds canadien sur l’infrastructure straté-gique.
les FaiTs eN BreF
Le budget de 2013 du gouvernement provincial intitulé A Sound Plan, A Secure Future prévoit un financement des infra-structures de plus de 866 millions de dollars. Cet apport financier aidera à dynamiser l’activité économique et à générer
l’équivalent de 5 330 an-nées-personnes d’emploi.
D a n s l e c a d r e d u Fonds canad ien su r l’infrastructure straté-gique doté d’un budget de 4 milliards de dol-lars, le gouvernement du Canada collabore avec les gouvernements prov-inciaux, territoriaux et municipaux, ainsi qu’avec le secteur privé, afin de répondre aux besoins en matière d’infrastructure s t ratégique au pays . Le Fonds canadien sur l’infrastructure straté-
gique vient appuyer des projets d’infrastructure stratégique de grande e n v e r g u r e e n v u e d’améliorer la qualité de vie et de stimuler la crois-sance durable.
CiTaTiONs
« Ce nouveau tronçon de route permettra de réduire la congestion en plus d’améliorer la sécurité routière, tant pour les Terre-Neuviens que pour les voyageurs. Notre gouvernement est fier d’appuyer des projets d’infrastructure comme
celui-ci qui créent des emplois et st imulent l’économie locale. »
L’honorable Rob Moore, Minis t re régional de Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador et ministre d’État (Agence de promotion économ-ique du Canada atlan-tique).
« La route de contour-nement de Conception Bay South est un élé-ment très important de l’infrastructure routière qui permettra d’améliorer grandement la circula-tion dans la région. Le
débit de circulation sur la presqu’île Avalon a augmenté considérable-ment au cours des der-nières années en raison de la très forte crois-sance économique. Le gouvernement provincial continue d’investir dans l’infrastructure afin de stimuler davantage la croissance dans toutes les régions de la province. »
L’honorable Nick Mc-Grath, Ministre des Trans-ports et des Travaux pub-lics de Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador.V
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seCTiON FraNçaise
COMMuNiCaTiONs eT OrDiNaTeurs De BOrD
Les dispositifs de communication intégrés minimisent les risques, augmentent la sûreté, et réduisent les coûts de transportpar Marek krasuski
Les dispositifs de c o m m u n i c a t i o n sont devenus une
part ie essent ie l le de l’industrie du transport, à tel point qu’il est difficile de croire que l’industrie ait survécu sans logiciels de gestion de flotte ou or-dinateurs de bord et out-ils semblables destinés traquer la sécurité des biens, les mouvements de véhicules, le statut des livraisons et le comporte-ment de conduite des conducteurs. En raison de l’augmentation des contrôles qui régulent leur utilisation, on con-tinue à perfectionner ces logiciels pour réduire le temps que le conducteur doit passer à interagir avec l’équipement de bord.
Il y a plusieurs années, par exemple, la Feder-al Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) commença à imposer des pénalités aux conducteurs qui envoient des textes en conduisant. Selon la FMCSA, « les recherches lancées par la FMCSA montrent que les événe-ments de sécurité critiques (i.e., une collision, une collision évitée, une dévia-tion non-intentionnelle de voie) sont 23,2 fois plus fréquents chez les conducteurs de véhicules commerciaux qui envoient des SMS en conduisant que chez ceux qui s’en abstiennent. » Cette plus importante vulnérabilité aux accidents devrait mo-tiver les conducteurs à s’abstenir d’envoyer des textes. Avec un peu de chance, les conducteurs de véhicules non com-merciaux adopteront aussi un comportement plus prudent, car plusieurs ne comprennent toujours pas qu’il est dangereux de conduire et d’être sur son cellulaire en même temps.
Ainsi, plusieurs entre-prises perfectionnent leurs
logiciels non seulement pour mieux s’imposer dans le marché du trans-port, mais aussi pour mini-miser le temps que les conducteurs passent à utiliser la technologie qui les entoure. Après tout, les écrans munis de lumières clignotantes et qui lancent des alertes peuvent être aussi distrayants que les cellulaires.
A cette fin, PeopleNet Canada, un fournisseur d’ordinateurs de bord et de communication pour flottes de transport, a conçu des programmes qui limitent ce temps d’utilisation pendant que le véhicule est en mouve-ment. Les logiciels de ges-tion de flotte ont des outils de localisation, de mes-sagerie, de calcul de la performance des conduc-teurs, de sécurité, de con-formité aux règlements et d’entretien qui aident à gérer les opérations quotidiennes. PeopleNet rapporte que ceux qui font usage de leurs logiciels de gestion affichent une performance qui excède la norme nationale de 58,4%, connaissent 43,8% moins d’incidents lorsque les véhicules sont hors-service et 64,8% moins d’infractions aux règle-ments de circulation. De plus, sa technologie de marque Blue.2 peut réduire de cinq heures le temps d’entraînement des conducteurs. Pour plus d’informations sur les produits de PeopleNet, visitez www.peopleneton-line.com.
Complete Innovations, est une autre entreprise qui se distingue dans le marché par sa gamme complète de ressources de traque. Elle offre le produit Fleet Complete, lui-même un ensemble de trois produits: Fleet Track-er (traqueur de flotte), Asset Tracker (traqueur de biens) et Action Tracker (traqueur d’actions). Tous
trois fonctionnent sur la plateforme logicielle Fleet Complete et opèrent sur un système « dans les nuages. » Fleet Tracker mesure des données telles que la durée du temps d’oisiveté, de conduite hors-route, et l’agressivité de la conduite (freinage violent et virages serrés). Asset Tracker surveille l’emplacement et le statut des biens précieux, et Action Tracker simplifie les rapports de transport en automatisant, entre autres, la mise à jour des carnets de route des con-ducteurs avec son logiciel conforme aux normes du département de transport américain. (Voyez la pre-mière de couverture pour plus d’information).
Celliutrak est un au-tre fournisseur qui of-f re des solut ions de gestion de flotte, et qui fournit à la fois des sys-tèmes de récupération d’informations téléma-tiques et des technologies antivol. Conformément aux engagements qu’elle avait pris, l’entreprise fournit désormais une pleine gamme d’outils de surveillance et de sécurité, qui font usage d’une tech-nologie militaire conçue pour les opérations de re-cherche et de sauvetage et adaptée aux besoins civils. Sa technologie antivol est équipée d’une fonc-tion coupe-moteur qui est activée si le système de traque détecte des mouve-ments de camion non-autorisés. Dans une telle situation, le gérant de la flotte de l’entreprise peut éteindre le moteur à dis-tance à partir d’un ordina-teur ou Smartphone une fois le véhicule à l’arrêt. De la même façon, des claviers et des cartes de sécurité intégrés dotés de codes d’identification, chacun correspondant à un conducteur, ne permettent l’accès aux camions qu’aux conduc-
teurs autorisés. À moins que les bonnes données ne soient entrées, le véhicule ne démarrera pas. Plus d’information est disponible sur le site de l’entreprise, www.cel-lutrak.ca.
Malgré les nombreux avantages que présentent les ordinateurs de bord qui permettent l’usage de logiciels aussi puissants, on se montre récalcitrant à adopter la technologie au sein de l’industrie, même si elle permet de faciliter les opérations, d’évaluer le statut des camions et livraisons, et de fournir une vision d’ensemble des activités quotidiennes d’un transporteur, en-traînant de ce fait des avantages considérables. Certaines entreprises ont tendance à opérer de fa-çon archaïque, et sont à l’aise avec des systèmes dépassés. Par exemple, il y a quelques années, quand les États-Unis intro-duisirent le manifeste ACE -environnement commer-cial automatisé- une réti-cence s’était manifestée face aux régulations, qui étaient entrées en vigueur afin d’améliorer la sécurité aux frontières. Ceci était dû aux nouvelles exi-gences aux frontières, qui imposaient aux entrepris-es d’envoyer l’information concernant leurs charge-ments avant que leurs camions n’arrivent aux frontières.
Les conducteurs sont, eux aussi , rét icents , car nombre d’entre eux n’aiment pas l’excessive surveillance de leurs ac-tions. Un conducteur a noté : « la technologie a mis un anneau autour du nez des conducteurs, ce que le gouvernement sou-haite et ce qu’il approuve. Si quelqu’un m’avait dit il y a quelques années que le camionnage serait où il en est maintenant, j’en aurais ri. C’est dommage que les entreprises dépensent une
fortune sur l’équipement et le personnel juste pour micro-gérer leurs conduc-teurs. »
Cette réticence à adopter les logiciels de surveil-lance s’explique aussi par la perception qu’ont cer-tains de leur rentabilité. Plus de 60 pourcent des entreprises de camion-nage sont considérées comme de petites entre-prises, et nombre d’entre elles croient ces logiciels hors de leur portée fi-nancière. Cependant, aujourd’hui, ce n’est pas le cas. Les fournisseurs ciblent désormais les pe-tites entreprises en louant des alternatives avec des pa iements mensue ls faibles, ce qui rend ces produits plus accessibles.
Typiquement, les ordina-teurs de bord sont rac-cordés à des programmes d’expédition qui traquent la position de chaque camion dans une flotte. De la même façon, les outils de traque surveil-lent les livraisons et les véhicules, et gèrent le carburant, fournissent des heures de services au-tomatisées, de l’IFTA, des scans, de la navigation, de la surveillance de per-formance, et des rapports d’évènements critiques. Les mesures de sécurité en gardiennage virtuel sont aussi largement répandues. Ces mesures de sécurités permettent aux clients de tracer des zones virtuelles autour d’aires ciblées, comme des édifices, des installa-tions d’accostage, ou des hangars de flottes. Péné-trer dans un périmètre délimité virtuellement déclenchera un avertisse-ment à l’utilisateur qui peut surveiller l’activité du camion avec un ordina-teur ou un appareil à con-nexion internet mobile.
Shaw Tracking fournit des logiciels d’heures de service automatisées, d’IFTA, de scans, de navi-
gation, de surveillance de performance avec gestion de carburant et rapport sur les évènements cri-tiques - des solutions qui améliorent la sécurité, la conformité et le ren-dement financier. Voir www.shawtracking.ca.
Omnitracs, un autre intervenant important, offre des logiciels, des plates-formes et des technologies intuitives, comme par exemple des outils pour la sécurité et la conformité, la rétention des conducteurs, la traque par GPS des flottes, et des logiciels pour l’entretien des flottes. Celles-ci aident à résoudre des problèmes de flotte standard et à atteindre les objectifs de gestion de flotte. Pour plus d’informations, contactez www.omnitracs.com.
Bien que les ordina-teurs et les dispositifs de communications sem-blables opèrent de façon efficace et réduisent les coûts pour les opérateurs, les experts nous mettent en garde : la technologie seule n’élimine pas les risques ; plutôt, elle sert à augmenter la sécurité, du moment que tous les utilisateurs, y compris les conducteurs, continuent à travailler de manière responsable. Quand les freins à systèmes anti-blocage sont apparus, par exemple, de nombreux conducteurs crurent que les véhicules s’arrêteraient plus vite, et donc se mirent en danger en conduisant plus vite et en réduisant leur distance de frein-age. On peut souhaiter, à mesure que les nou-velles technologies seront intégrées, non seulement dans les opérations des entreprises, mais aussi dans les mentalités de leurs utilisateurs, qu’elles seront vues comme un complément à un com-portement responsable et sécuritaire, plutôt qu’un substitut.V
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phone: 877.225.2232, fax: 613.476.9248, or email: [email protected]
Don’t Limit This 1949BY WeNDY MOrgaN-MCBriDe
As February comes into focus many of us are looking
forward to spring and all it has to offer, including those long-missed cruise nights and the time that once again will be avail-able in the back of a pickup truck. For others it is a time to look to the future as husband and wife as couples plan their weddings and all that entails in making the per-fect day. This 1949 Chevy pickup has been part of a few such events with the marriage of friends and family. Bud’s son, Rob
and wife Melissa, were one of the first to start the wedding march with this truck. Jeff & Jessica Delahunt are another of those lucky couples. Jeff, a truck driver for Erb has had the honor of driving this truck for the past few years, owned by Bud and Jane Hamilton. Jeff loves going to all the classic shows with his best friends and his buddy Bud. I am think-ing this must mean there are some pretty happy memories to be had by all three of these couples because of this 50th an-niversary Corvette blue and custom cream two-
tone truck with orange and yellow pinstripes that set it apart. It’s sure to attract attention to those occupying it.
Owners Bud and Jane don’t limit the use of the truck to just shows and weddings. They were proud to escort their nephew Kyle when he graduated from grade school to high school, driving him from the old and dropping him off at the new place of learning. I am sure he got some surprised looks from his friends. The one event Bud is most proud of was when he was able to take part in the ‘Make a Wish’
program and help a young man get his. Josh Taylor, the recipient of Bud’s kindness, dreams to own his own clas-sic truck, so with help from friends in their home town of Ottawa they took Josh on an Antique Truck Tour. Bud ex-plained with obvious pr ide in how they drove around to cruise shows in the truck. “It was a real treat for Josh, you couldn’t slap the smile off his face. Both Jane and I took that project to heart and look forward to doing it again if the opportunity arises.”
The half ton truck spor ts a cus tom built chassis which supports the 350 Camaro engine, straying from its original flat 8, the
700-R4 high perform-ance transmission. The truck features modi f ied power door poppers, giv-ing it a classic look with a modern edge. Look closely, for you won’t find any door handles. The inter-ior has been painted black and the seats have beautiful black leather.
Apart f rom some functional changes to
the 1949s, the 1948-1949 Chevrolet truck was similar to the 1947 model, and in fact Chevy’s 1948 trucks were nearly identical to the ‘47s. To make more leg room for center passengers in 3100s and 3600s models, the gear-shift lever migrated from the floor to the steering column, and the park-ing brake was activated by a pedal operated by the driver’s left foot, as on Buicks. At midyear, inside-door-handle ac-tion was reversed: You now pulled up to open the door.
“I joke and say its nickname should be ‘money pit’ since on average it uses about 15L/KM. But it isn’t really. Like owning any classic it needs its regular maintenance. All it needed for the safety was a new set of tires since I purchased it as is just over 5 years ago”, Bud stated add-ing, “I did have the mural painted in the box of the two Howling Wolves, and a friend had a mini remote truck painted to match this truck. It cost me $28,000.00 when I purchased the pickup in the Niagara Falls area, but has since been appraised at $74,000. Not a bad investment.”
The truck travels to all shows and has never been trail-ered since Bud and Jane have owned it. “We do well at shows, taking a lot of people’s choice and best in show, and it has won mul-tiple awards over the last 5 years. It is just fun, fun, fun to drive and show and we love seeing the enjoyment when people stop to check it out.” Says Bud, “When we are not cruising around
town for our taxi business during the warmer months we are on the road showing both trucks off. Our 1935 Ford Pickup gets the kids ex-cited.”
Watch for a feature here on the 1935 later this year, you will be just as pleased with this baby as I was in shooting the pictures of it. Follow my articles
on the fan page on FACEBOOK where you can find more pictures of this truck as well as past articles. Have a great February and don’t for-get to get the chocolates and flowers for the 14th. Happy Valentine’s to all and stay safe, till next month enjoy!V
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accounting, tax & bookkeeping
Account & RecoRds MAnAgeMent
Bookkeeping For YourBusiness & Personal Finances
Toll Free: 888.644.2333
• • •
tRuckeRsBookkeeping.coM
Helping Truckers Professionally Manage the Bookkeeping and Tax Accounting-Side of Trucking. Visit www.truckersbookkeeping.com.
Markham, ONToll Free: 888.456.6504
Tel: [email protected]
www.truckersbookkeeping.com
• • •
tRuckeRsBooks, inc.Cut your Bookkeeping and Tax Services Cost with the
TruckersBooks Software. Easy-to-use Spreadsheet Bookkeeping Management System Software for Truckers. No Bookkeeping
Experience Needed. Save up to $600 per Year in service fees.
Toll Free: 888.456.6504Tel: 905.477.7773
• • •air brake instructor
support
FReinMeisteR gRoup inc.6 Farnham CrescentLondon, ON N6K 1K1
Tel: [email protected]
air conditioning & Heating: sales & service
niAgARA seRvice & supply ltd.150 South Service Road
Stoney Creek, ON L8E 3H6Toll Free: 800.268.5076
Tel: [email protected]
air conditioning & Heating: sales & service
Wilson instRuMents ltd.43 Crowe Bay Heights, R. R. 2
Campbellford, ON K0L 1L0Toll Free: 877.467.4440
Tel: 705.653.2403Fax: 705.653.5560
automated lubrication systems
BekA luBe pRoducts inc.“Technology you can rely on.”
2830 Argentia Road, Unit 9Mississauga, ON L5N 8G4Toll Free: 888.862.7461
Tel: 905.821.1050Fax: 905.858.0597
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Flo coMponents ltd.“For Total Lube Solutions,
Go With the FLO!”50 Admiral Blvd.
Mississauga, ON L5T 2W1Tel: 905.671.2355
Toll Free: 800.668.5458Fax: 905.671.2358
[email protected] www.flocomponents.com
Components by:
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s.e.t.i. iMpoRts inc.81 Tremaine Road
Milton, ON L9T 2W8Tel: 905.878.7161Fax: 905.878.7730
[email protected] orwww.seti-imports.com
bookkeeping software
tRuckeRsBooks, inc.Cut your Bookkeeping and Tax Services Cost with the
TruckersBooks Software. Easy-to-use Spreadsheet Bookkeeping Management System Software for Truckers. No Bookkeeping
Experience Needed. Save up to $600 per Year in service fees.
Toll Free: 888.456.6504Tel: 905.477.7773
cargo control products
MoveR’s equipMent & supplies6176 Atlantic Drive
Mississauga, ON L5T 1W2Toll Free: 800.668.3773
Tel: 905.670.4488Fax: [email protected]
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 3E9Tel: 416.745.9220
Alt. Tel: 416.742.0003Fax: 416.759.5890
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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.
81 Northline RoadToronto, ON M4B 3E9
Toll Free: 800.677.9038Tel: 416.759.2245Fax: 416.759.5890
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Resurfacing all types of flywheels and repairing lugs. A good line of clutch related components including clutch brakes, clutch
forks, drive lugs, release bearings, pilot bushings/bearings, master/slave cylinders, flywheels and
alignment tools.
compliance services
cRoss BoRdeR seRvicesC-TPAT, FAST, PIP, CSA, SCAC,
MC, DOT, CVOR, NEXUS, Bonding, Training Programs & Seminars.
Dawn Truell, B.B.A., B.A. Psy1450 Headon Road, PO Box 93005
Burlington, ON L7M 4A3Tel: 905.973.9136
www.c-tpat-certified.com
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dAnAtec educAtionAl seRvices ltd.“Changing the way you train
since 1985. Canada’s leading TDG Training & Services.”
201-11450 29th Street SECalgary, AB T2Z 3V5
Toll Free: 800.465.3366Tel: 403.232.6950Fax: [email protected]
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icc the coMpliAnce centeR inc.Dangerous Goods Supplies &
Services.205 Matheson Blvd. East, Unit 7
Mississauga, ON L4Z 1X8Toll Free: 888.977.4834
Tel: 905.890.7228Fax: 905.890.7070
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itR cAnAdA inc.P. O. Box 402, 140 Market Drive
Milton, ON L9T 4Y9Toll Free: 888.812.0099
Tel: 905.693.0660Fax: 905.693.0332
computer services & software
contRAst logistics soFtWAReRATE-N-ROLL© is a family of
costing and pricing products for the trucking and logistics industry.
451 Donegal Street, Apt. 3Peterborough, ON K9H 4L7
Tel: [email protected]
www.ratenroll.com
dpf cleaning
dpF cleAning speciAlists
Clean and Care of your DPF is our only business with replacement of
popular part numbers.5325 Outer Drive
Windsor, ON N9A 6J3Toll Free: 877.373.2580
Tel: 519.737.6005Fax: 519.737.0005
driver services, recruitment & employment
dRAkkAR huMAn ResouRces
6303 Airport Road, Suite 100Mississauga, ON L4V 1R8Toll Free: 877.372.5527
Tel: 905.795.1397Fax: 905.795.1391
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kee huMAn ResouRces
“Your Goals Are Our Priority.”6760 Davand Drive, Unit 9Mississauga, ON L5T 2L9Toll Free: 800.661.0377
Tel: 905.670.3426Fax: 905.670.3436
factoring, finance & foreign excHange
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 EastOrillia, ON L3V 1V5
Toll Free: 866.531.2615Toll Free Fax: 866.531.2651
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J d FActoRs
315 Matheson Blvd. EastMississauga, ON L4Z 1X8Toll Free: 800.263.0664
Tel: 905.501.5000Fax: 905.501.0395
factoring, finance & foreign excHange
liquid cApitAl MidWest coRp.“Large Account Service” to small
fleet & start-up companies.”176 Seacliff Drive West
Leamington, ON N8H 3Y5Toll Free: 877.653.9426
Tel: 519.419.5044Fax: 519.326.4047
fasteners, fittings, Hose & sHop maintenance
supplies
F.B. Feeney hARdWARe
“Serving the industrial and trucking aftermarket since 1952.”
7515 Kimbel Street Mississauga, ON L5S 1A7Toll Free: 800.363.0639
Tel: 416.750.4610Other Tel: 905.405.1275
Fax: [email protected]
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 5Mississauga, ON L5T 1L7
Tel: 905.677.5088Fax: 905.677.4917
fuel additives & lubricants
Bennetts poWeR seRvice
pRoducts
P. O. Box 51016, RPO Tyndall ParkWinnipeg, MB R2X 3C6Toll Free: 877.778.4440
Tel: 204.694.1777Fax: 204.633.0133
fuel economy products
diesel spec inc.1570 Richardson StreetMontreal, QC H3K 1G3
Tel: 514.932.0060Fax: 514.932.9741
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The PrOducts & services directOry is your direct route to professional companies serving your local trucking market across Canada.include your company in the directory by contacting Barb Woodward by phone at 877.225.2232, fax at 613.476.9248
or email at [email protected]. visit us online at www.woodwardpublishing.com.
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.
3100 Underhill Avenue
Burnaby, BC V5A 3C6
Tel: 604.420.4331
Fax: 604.420.4137
www.bluewatergroup.ca
gps systems
Ac gloBAl systeMs
AC Global Systems provides fleet
owners the tools they need to get
the maximum efficiency out of their
mobile assets. Using GPS fleet
management our typical customer
saves 20% on their annual fuel
costs.
2795 Highway Drive
Trail, BC V1R 2T1
Toll Free: 877.364.2333, ext 14
Fax: 250.483.6493
www.acglobalsystems.com
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dicAn instRuMents cAnAdA inc.1100 Burloak Drive, Ste. 300
Burlington, ON L7L 6B2
Toll Free: 866.884.7569
Tel: 905.937.9652
Fax: 905.938.7405
www.dicaninc.com
insurance brokers
BAiRd MAcgRegoR insuRAnce BRokeRs lp
825 Queen Street East
Toronto, ON M4M 1H8
Toll Free: 800.263.3030
Tel: 416.778.8000
Fax: 416.778.4492
www.bairdmacgregor.com
insurance brokers
BRyson & AssociAtes insuRAnce BRokeRs ltd.
Bryson Insurance & Financial Services Ltd.
“For All Your Trucking Insurance Needs. Transportation Insurance,
Fleet Safety Management Services, Bonds, Health, Drug, Dental, Life & Disability Insurance. Same Day
Quotes up to 10 units.”Toll Free: 800.661.5196
Fax: [email protected]
www.brysoninsurance.ca
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cAnAdiAn insuRAnce BRokeRs inc.1 Eglinton Ave. East, Suite 415
Toronto, ON M4P 3Z1Tel: 416.486.0951Fax: 416.489.5311
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dAlton tiMMis insuRAnce gRoupThe Perfect Fit for your trucking
insurance needs.35 Stone Church RoadAncaster, ON L9K 1S5
Toll Free: 888.385.8466Tel: 905.648.3922Fax: 905.648.2640
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dAlton tiMMis insuRAnce gRoup“The Perfect Fit for your trucking
insurance needs.”6715-8th Street NECalgary, AB T2E 7H7
Toll Free: 866.472.0721Tel: 403.241.2288Fax: 866.399.3177
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eRB And eRB
insuRAnce BRokeRs ltd.What you want to protect the most.
We protect the best!30 Queen Street NorthKitchener, ON N2H 6N2Toll Free: 800.265.2634
Tel: 519.579.4270Fax: 519.741.1977
[email protected] or [email protected]
insurance brokers
hAllMARk insuRAnce BRokeRs ltd.
“The Transit Authority”10 Konrad Crescent
Markham, ON, L3R 8T7Toll Free: 800.492.4070
Tel: 905.475.4070Fax: 905.944.0273
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huB inteRnAtionAl ontARio ltd.Transportation Insurance
33 Princess Street, Suite 501Leamington, ON N8H 5C5Toll Free: 800.463.4700
Tel: 519.326.9339Fax: 519.326.0128
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Jones deslAuRieRs insuRAnce MAnAgeMent inc.
Transportation InsuranceBroker/Advisor
2150 Islington AvenueToronto, ON M9P 3V4
Toll Free: 877.232.9996Tel: 416.521.6713Fax: 416.259.7178
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tRuchoice
div. oF lMd insuRAnceAlternative Coverage to WSIB,
Group Benefits Consultants, Life, Investments, Travel.
2550 Matheson Blvd. EastSuite #130
Mississauga, ON L4W 4C1Toll Free: 800.236.5810
Tel: 416.748.9994Cell: 416.704.0870
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the cg & B gRoup inc.Package policies for both local and
long haul fleets.120 South Town Centre Blvd.
Markham, ON L6G 1C3Toll Free: 800.267.6670
Tel: 905.479.6670Fax: [email protected]
lubricants
noco luBRicAnts lp“Best Service, Best Value,
Best Quality.”2 Bradpenn Road
Toronto, ON M8Z 5S9Toll Free: 800.414.6626
Tel: 416.232.6626Fax: [email protected]
www.noco.ca
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Rp oil liMited1111 Burns Street E. Unit 3
Whitby, ON L1N 6A6Toll Free: 800.335.6623
Tel: 905.666.2313Fax: 905.666.2761
lubricants (syntHetic)
sinWAl enteRpRises inc.5656 Bell Harbour Drive
Mississauga, ON L5M 5J3Toll Free: 866.326.7645
Tel: 416.520.5527Fax: 905.814.1802
mattresses (cab & domestic)
MAcdAvid Wellness solutions inc.
MacDavid Wellness Solutions Inc. produces the Gel Master line of products. Having drivers’ health & wellness in mind, our product
line includes mattresses, mattress toppers, seating & cushions.27 Casebridge Court, Unit 3
Toronto, ON M1B 4Y4Tel: 416.282.4435
oil furnace sales& service
de-on supply inc.1595 Lobsinger Line, R. R. #1
Waterloo, ON N2J 4G8Toll Free: 800.824.4115
Fax: [email protected]
on-board truck scales
vulcAn on-BoARd scAles#11-1642 Langan AvenuePort Coquitlam BC V3C 1K5
Toll Free: 800.663.0854Tel: 604.944.1481Fax: 604.944.1482
www.vulcanscales.com
permits & services
730 peRMit seRvicesBox 755, 2085 Shanly Road
Cardinal, ON K0E 1E0Toll Free: 800.410.4754
Tel: 613.657.1244Fax: 613.657.1453
• • •c.u.t.c. inc.
1295 Crois CarolLaval, QC H7W 1G3
Toll Free: 866.927.8294Tel: 450.687.8294Fax: 450.687.6963
pressure wasHers
cAn-cleAn pRessuRe WAsheRs6790 Davand Drive, Units 13 & 14
Mississauga, ON L5T 2G5Toll Free: 888.568.8001
Tel: 905.568.4868Fax: 905.565.8821
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hotsy pRessuRe WAsheRsPressure Washers, Parts
Washers, Parts, Accessories and Biodegradable Detergents.
16712-118th AvenueEdmonton, AB T5V 1P7Toll Free: 800.328.1555
Tel: 780.451.4521Fax: 780.451.1616
rust preventive products
coRRosion contRolcoAtings ltd.
“Exclusive Canadian distributor of Tectyl® industrial RustPreventive Products.”106 Colborne Street
P.O. Box 1088Walkerton, ON N0G 2V0Toll Free: 800.934.7771
Fax: [email protected]
www.cc-coatings.com
rust preventive products
kRoWn coRpoRAte
35 Magnum DriveSchomberg, ON L0G 1T0Toll Free: 800.267.5744
Tel: 905.939.8750Fax: [email protected]
tarps & tarping systems
cRAMARo tARpAulin systeMs
Cramaro, for all your tarping needs.206 Arvin Avenue
Stoney Creek, ON L8E 2L8Toll Free: 800.565.8277
Tel: 905.662.2757Fax: 905.662.4811
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loAd coveRing solutions ltd.“Keeping You Covered”5499 Harvester Road
Burlington, ON L7L 5V4Toll Free: 800.465.8277
Tel: 905.335.2012Fax: 905.335.8499
www.loadcoveringsolutions.com
tire balancing
counteRAct BAlAncing BeAds
13029 – 8th LineGeorgetown, ON L7G 4S4Toll Free: 800.572.8952
Tel: 905.873.3339Fax: 905.873.3088
tire pressure monitoring systems (tpms)
hAWksheAd systeMs inc.Real-time pressure & temperature readings; wireless to the driver’s
seat; for semi-trucks, trailers, RV’s & more. Alarms for deflation &
temperatures.10381 Parkwood DriveRosedale, BC V0X 1X0
Toll Free: 888.321.TPMSFax: 888.909.9857
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towing services
A toWing seRvice ltd.Servicing GTA, Ontario and USAA company you can count on!
185 Bartley DriveToronto, ON M4A 1E6
Toll Free: 800.773.7952Tel: 416.656.4000Fax: 416.656.3065
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stellAR RoAdside AssistAnce ltd.185 Bartley Drive
Toronto, ON M4A 1E6We offer service to your light & medium duty vehicles in most
areas of Ontario, 24/7.Simply dial...
Toll Free: 855.424.2300Tel: 416.424.2300Fax: 416.424.2303
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ABRAMs toWing“Service Across Ontario”24 Hour Heavy Towing
Toll Free: 888.667.5438Tel: 416.398.2500www.abrams.ca
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Action AutoMotive,toWing & RecoveRy
“Meeting Your Service Needs in Eastern Ontario with a Mobile
Mechanic on staff to assist you while on the road.”
P. O. Box 126Trenton ON K8V 5R2
Toll Free: 800.551.6151Tel: 613.394.4924Fax: [email protected]
www.actiontowing.com
towing services
goBBo toWing & RecoveRy ltd.85 Pondhollow RoadSudbury, ON P3E 6C1
shop5238 Hwy. 69 South
Sudbury, ON P3E 4N1Toll Free: 800.261.4252
Tel: 705.523.2341Fax: 705.523.2817
towing services
J p toWing seRvice & stoRAge ltdWe are a family run business
offering services such as Battery Boost, Fuel Delivery and Winching
including Heavy, Flatbed, Float Towing and Light Duty. Available 24
hours a day, 7 days a week.11 Glen Scarlett RoadToronto, ON M6N 1P5
Toll Free: 866.527.8225Tel: 416.203.9300Fax: 416.203.9303
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k.B.W. toWingKBW Truck Transfer ServiceHeavy & Medium Towing,
Flatbed Specialists.1 Towns Road
Etobicoke, ON M8Z 1A1Toll Free: 866.616.6379
Tel: 416.255.4443Fax: 416.252.2558
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pAt RogeRs toWing24 Hour Emergency Service
Kingston, ONToll Free: 888.221.3672
Tel: 613.384.2572www.PatRogersTowing.com
trailer manufacturers[ tankers ]
BedARd tAnkeRs inc.Leader in Dry Bulk, Liquid,
Liquefied Compressed Gas & Cryogenic Road Tanker Trailers.
5785 Place TurcotMontreal, QC H4C 1V9
Tel: 514.937.1670Fax: 514.937.2190
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tReMcAR inc.Canada’s largest cargo tank and tank-trailer manufacturer for the
transportation of a large variety of dry and liquid products.790 Montrichard Avenue
St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC J2X 5G4Toll Free: 800.363.2158
Tel: 450.347.7822Fax: 450.347.8372
trailer sales, leasing, rentals & service
cAMBRidge tRuck & tRAileR ltd.Cambridge Truck and Trailer has
been a family-owned and operated business for more than 40 years.Serving clients throughout Ontario we have built our loyal customer
base on value, reliability and commitment to get the job done.
690 Fountain Street NorthCambridge, ON N3H 4R7Toll Free: 800.267.7371
Tel: 519.653.7371Fax: 519.653.4037
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FoRt gARRy industRies
Proud distributors for Lode-King, Midland Manufacturing, Arctic Manufacturing, Landoll, CMIC Container Chassis and more.
[email protected]/trailers
trailer sales, leasing, rentals & service
gtA tRAileR RentAls inc.HeAD office – 36 Cardico Drive
Gormley, ON L0H 1G0Toll Free: 866.482.5311
Fax: [email protected]
www.gtatrailer.com
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sMARtWAy tRAileR RentAls
2891 Sideroad 10Bradford, ON L3Z 2A4
Toll Free: 888.747.7667Tel: 905.775.6700Fax: 905.775.7250
transportcompanies
AtlAntis tRAnspoRtAtion seRvices inc.P.O. Box 6001,
6500 Silver Dart Drive,Toronto AMF, ON L5P 1B2Toll Free: 800.387.7717
Tel: 905.672.5171Fax: 905.672.7652
transportcompanies
cARMen tRAnspoRtAtion gRoup3700 Weston Road
Toronto, ON M9L 2Z4Toll Free: 866.857.5166
Tel: 416.667.9700Fax: 416.667.8272
www.carmentransportationgroup.com
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eRB gRoup oF coMpAniesRefrigerated Transportation
Specialists.290 Hamilton Road
New Hamburg, ON N3A 1A2Toll Free: 800.665.2653
Tel: 519.662.2710Fax: [email protected]
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hAnM tRAnspoRtAtion MAnAgeMent seRvices ltd.Modern equipment for your
refrigerated transportation needs.3701 Chesswood Drive, Suite 322
North York, ON M3J 2P6Toll Free: 888.473.5557
Tel: 416.787.3213Fax: 416.787.6819
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inteRnAtionAl tRuckloAd seRvices inc.
107 Bellevue Drive, Box 1450Belleville, ON K8N 5J1
Toll Free: 800.267.1888Tel: 613.961.5144
Fax: 613.961.1255 or888.485.6487
Call Karen at 905.212.9898English or Punjabi
Call Monty at 800.267.1888 or 613.961.5144 extn [email protected]
www.itstruck.ca
• • •
lAndstAR systeMs inc.Landstar - The Freedom to Run
your Business Your Way.13410 Sutton Park Drive South
Jacksonville, FL 32224Toll Free 800.435.4010
Tel: 855.549.0707Fax: 800.774.2347
transportcompanies
stAR vAn systeMs10 Kerivan Court,
Stoney Creek, ON L8E 5P6Toll Free: 800.263.4884
Fax: [email protected]
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the RosdAle gRoup6845 Invader Crescent
Mississauga, ON L5T 2B7Toll Free: 877.588.0057
Tel: 905.670.0057Fax: 905.696.4630
transportation training
transportation training kee tRAining AcAdeMy
“Your Goals Are Our Priority.”6760 Davand Drive, Unit 9Mississauga, ON L5T 2L9Toll Free: 800.661.0377
Tel: 905.670.3426Toll Free Fax: 866.329.5331
Fax: [email protected]
• • •
Alpine tRuck dRiveR tRAining
Contact: Jack Lochand595 Middlefield Road, Unit 10
Scarborough, ON M1V 3S2Toll Free: 855.869.1222
Tel: 416.869.1222Fax: 416.869.0222
info@alpinetruckdrivertraining.comwww.alpinetruckdrivertraining.com
coMMeRciAl heAvy equipMent tRAining ltd.
Contact: Dwight Nelson2421 Cawthra Road
Mississauga, ON L5A 2W7Toll Free: 800.297.4322
Tel: 416.456.2438Fax: 905.281.9637
[email protected] tRAining AcAdeMy
- BARRie
Contact: Read Conley orDiane Austin
49 Truman RoadBarrie, ON L4N 8Y7
Toll Free: 866.446.0057Tel: 705.719.2419Fax: 705.719.2438
transportation training
cRossRoAds tRAining AcAdeMy - Belleville
Contact: Al Dykstra53 Grills Road
Belleville, ON K8N 4Z5Toll Free: 888.771.1495
Tel: 613.771.1495Fax: 613.771.1495
www.crossroadstrainingacademy.com
cRossRoAds tRAining AcAdeMy - kingston
Contact: Robert Barclay1525 Centennial DriveKingston, ON K7L 4V2
Toll Free: 888.282.6605Tel: 613.389.6000Fax: 613.389.1998
www.crossroadstrainingacademy.com
cRossRoAds tRAining AcAdeMy ottAWA
Contact: Brian Adams or Erica Kelly2020 Bantree Street, Suite 200
Ottawa, ON K1B 5A4Toll Free: 866.529.1113
Tel: 613.742.7499Fax: 613.742.7899
cRossRoAds tRuck tRAining AcAdeMy - sMiths FAlls
Contact: Brian Adams/Erica Kelly10 - 12 Maple Avenue
Smiths Falls, ON K7A 1Z5Toll Free: 866.529.1113
Tel: 613.742.7499Fax: [email protected]
www.crossroadstrainingacademy.com
dAnBRo tRuck tRAining
Contact: Brent Nantais or Krista Gray
505 Kenora Ave., Bldg. 1, Unit 1Hamilton, ON L8E 3P2
Toll Free: 800.273.5867Tel: 905.575.7606Fax: 905.388.6699
[email protected] or [email protected]
FRiendly tRuck dRiving schoolContact: Thiru or Dhas Mahalingam
850 Tapscott Road, Unit 9Scarborough, ON M1X 1N4
Toll Free: 855.414.3837Tel: 416.291.9075Fax: 416.291.1144
gReAteR ottAWA tRuck tRAiningContact: Shahram Dowlatshahi
5 Caesar AvenueOttawa, ON K2G 0A8
Toll Free: 877.468.8229Tel: 613.727.4688Fax: 613.727.5997
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transportation training
JAy’s pRoFessionAl tRuck tRAining centRe
Contact: Jay Pootha or Chandrika Fernando
589 Middlefield Road, Unit 11Scarborough, ON M1V 4Y6
Toll Free: 877.611.1511Tel: 416.299.9638Fax: 416.609.9814
kiM RichARdson tRAnspoRtAtion speciAlists inc.
Contact: Roxanne Wilkieson172 Argyle Street N., Upper Level
Caledonia, ON N3W 2J7Toll Free: 800.771.8171
Tel: 905.765.3445Fax: [email protected]
kiM RichARdson tRAnspoRtAtion speciAlists inc.
Contact: Roxanne Wilkieson634 Ireland Road
Simcoe, ON N3Y 4K8Toll Free: 800.771.8171
Tel: 519.426.8260 ext. 232Fax: [email protected]
ModeRn tRAining ontARioContact: Kathy Korakas
308 Kenora AvenueHamilton, ON L8E 2W2Toll Free: 866.443.7483
Tel: 905.573.9675Fax: 905.573.6425
noRtheRn AcAdeMy oF tRAnspoRtAtion tRAining
Contact: Brian Pattison25 Vagnini Court
Lively, ON P3Y 1K8Toll Free: 800.719.9334
Tel: 705.692.9222Fax: 705.692.9256
noRthstAR tRuck dRiving schoolContact: Robert Labute
5044 Walker RoadWindsor, ON N9A 6J3
Toll Free: 877.967.0444Tel: 519.737.0444Fax: 519.737.0445
northstartruck@bellnet.cawww.northstartruckdrivingschool.comontARio tRuck dRiving school -
chAthAMContact: Gus Rahim
1005 Richmond StreetChatham, ON N7M 5J5Toll Free: 866.985.0077
Tel: 519.355.0077Fax: [email protected]
www.otds.comontARio tRuck dRiving school
- londonContact: Gus Rahim
427 Exeter RoadLondon, ON N6E 2Z3
Toll Free: 800.799.5627Tel: 519.858.9338Fax: 519.858.0920
transportation training
ontARio tRuck dRiving school - niAgARA-on-the-lAkeContact: Jim Campbell281 Queenston Road
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0Toll Free: 855.265.5627
Tel: 905.685.1117Fax: [email protected]
www.otds.comontARio tRuck dRiving school -
oldcAstleContact: Gus Rahim2155 Fasan Drive
Oldcastle, ON N0R 1L0Toll Free: 866.410.0333
Tel: 519.737.7890Fax: [email protected]
www.otds.comontARio tRuck dRiving school -
oWen soundContact: Gus Rahim
1051 – 2nd Avenue EastOwen Sound, ON N4K 1S3Toll Free: 877.378.0444
Tel: 519.376.0444Fax: 866.800.6837
ontARio tRuck dRiving school - sARniA
Contact: Gus Rahim141 Mitton Street South
Sarnia, ON N7T 3C5Toll Free: 800.799.5627
Tel: 519.332.8778Fax: [email protected]
ontARio tRuck tRAining AcAdeMy - BRAMpton
Contact: Yvette Lagrois76 SunPac Blvd.
Brampton, ON L6S 5Z8Toll Free: 800.753.2284
Tel: 905.367.0066Fax: 905.792.0985
ontARio tRuck tRAining AcAdeMy - oshAWA
Contact: Yvette Lagrois199 Wentworth Street East
Oshawa, ON L1H 3V6Toll Free: 800.753.2284
Tel: 905.723.1237Fax: 905.723.1245
ontARio tRuck tRAining AcAdeMy - peteRBoRough
Contact: Yvette Lagrois365 Lansdowne Street East, Unit 3
Peterborough, ON K9L 2A3Toll Free: 800.939.1463
Tel: 705.743.1888Fax: 705.743.1875
tARAnis tRAining ltd.Contact: Mike Hummel & Kathy
Buttars1485 Rosslyn Road
Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6W1Toll Free: 855.247.4213
Tel: 807.476.1746Fax: 807.476.1875
transportation training
tRi-county voc. dRiveR tRAining schools inc.
Contact: Richard Wynia480 Waydom DriveAyr, ON N0B 1E0
Toll Free: 800.265.0400Tel: 519.653.1700Fax: 519.622.4002
tRios college - BRAMpton
Contact: Martha Jansenberger252 Queen Street EastBrampton, ON L6V 1C1Toll Free: 888.282.3893
Tel: 905.450.2230 x. 1610Fax: 905.450.3041
tRios college - oshAWA
Contact: Deborah Jollymore200 John Street, Suite C5
Oshawa, ON L1J 2B4Toll Free: 888.718.7467
Tel: 905.435.9911 x. 2010Fax: 905.435.9985
tRuck tRAining AcAdeMy oF stoney cReek
Contact: Tanya Smajlagic298 Grays Road, Unit 1
Stoney Creek, ON P3P 1L9Tel: 905.573.3635Fax: 905.573.8911
vAlley dRiveR tRAining
Contact: Jamie Fitchett99 Cote Blvd.
Hanmer, ON P3P 1L9Tel: 705.969.8848Fax: [email protected]
www.valleydrivertraining.ca
truck & trailer repairs
gReig tRuck & tRAileR
Let US see to your Repair Needs!Just minutes off Hwy 401 @ Exit 526.
2 Foster Stearns RoadTrenton, ON K8V 5R8Tel: 613.394.5005Fax: 613.394.2736
[email protected] [email protected]
truck & trailer repairs
FoRt gARRy industRies
Brake specialists, installations, safeties and a whole lot more.
[email protected]/parts/
truck & trailer repairs
Mtt RepAiR seRvices inc.1868 Drew Road
Mississauga, ON L5S 1J6Tel: 905.677.2771Fax: [email protected]
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sousA tRuck tRAileR RepAiR ltd.“A great service company
knows how to keep YOU rolling.” Immediate emergency “callout
“service. Ready to help 24 hours, 365 days a year. Fixed price, no
hidden costs, 25 years in business – all work guaranteed and excellent
customer service.1900 Gage Court
Mississauga, ON L5S 1S1Toll Free: 800.560.1050
Tel: 905.677.9861Fax: 905.677.6919
now open
sousA tRuck tRAileR cAMBRidge
1075 Industrial RoadAyr, ON N0B 1E0
Toll Free: 800.560.1050Tel: 519.624.8090
truck customiZing
quAlity custoM
12 Clarke Blvd.Brampton, ON L6W 1X3
Tel: 905.451.8550Fax: 905.451.7627
truck delivery
AcAdiAn dRiveAWAy
185 Carrier DriveToronto, ON M9W 5N5
Toll Free: 800.668.1879Tel: 416.679.1977Fax: 416.679.1988
truck delivery
coMpAss vehicle deliveRy inc.P.O. Box 265 Stn. Main
16693 Old Hwy 2Trenton, ON K8V 5R5
Toll Free: 888.992.9676Tel: 613.392.9676
www.compassvehicledelivery.com
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dRive stAR shuttle systeMs ltd.23 Industrial Drive
Caledonia, ON N3W 1H8Toll Free: 866.425.4440
Tel: 289.285.3021Fax: 289.285.3026
truck equipment
FoRt gARRy industRiesSales and NSM certified installation
of snow plows, sanders, mixers, dump bodies and more.
[email protected]/equipment
truck exHaust sales & service
texis tRuck exhAust“Diesel Performance Specialists”
1850 Gage CourtMississauga, ON L5S 1S2Toll Free: 800.267.4740
Tel: 905.795.2838Fax: [email protected]
www.texisexhaust.com
• • •
the tRuck exhAust plAceSince 1982 we have been a one
stop exhaust shop for the trucking industry as well as the heavy
duty exhaust needs of industrial, farming, manufacturers and mining
industry.We have been helping fleets,
owner-operators, brokers, truck repair facilities, municipalities and manufactures get their equipment up and running and their trucks back on the road with minimal
down time.1365 Bonhill Road
Mississauga, ON L6T 1M1Toll Free: 800.385.8801
Tel: 905.670.0100Fax: 905.670.8128
truck ligHting & accessories
gRote industRies co.230 Travail Road
Markham, ON L3S 3J1Toll Free: 800.268.5612
Tel: 905.209.9744Fax: 905.209.9757
Toll Free Fax: [email protected]
www.grote.com
truck parts & supplies
discount tRuck pARts ltd.Quality truck parts at
discount prices.11633 – 156th Street
Edmonton, AB T5M 3T8Toll Free: 800.661.5051
Tel: [email protected]
truck parts & supplies
alberta
CalgaRyFoRt gARRy industRies
5350-72nd Avenue SECalgary, AB T2C 4X5
Toll Free: 800.661.3126Tel: 403.236.9712Fax: [email protected]
FoRt gARRy industRies16230-118th Avenue NWEdmonton, AB T5V 1C6Toll Free: 800.663.9366
Tel: 780.447.4422Fax: [email protected]
www.fgiltd.com
gRande pRaIRIeFoRt gARRy industRies
10610-82nd AvenueClairmont, AB T0H 0W0Toll Free: 866.424.5479
Tel: 780.402.9864Fax: 780.402.8659
lloydMInsteRFoRt gARRy industRies
5701-63rd AvenueLloydminster, AB T9V 3B8Toll Free: 800.661.9709
Tel: 780.875.9115Fax: 780.875.1403
Red deeRFoRt gARRy industRies
7947 Edgar Industrial DriveRed Deer, AB T4P 3R2
Toll Free: 866.297.0022Tel: 403.343.1383Fax: [email protected]
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truck parts & supplies
ontariomanitoba
BRandonFoRt gARRy industRies
1440 Highland AvenueBrandon, MB R7C 1A7
Toll Free: 866.883.6120Tel: 204.571.5980Fax: [email protected]
www.fgiltd.com
WInnIpegFoRt gARRy industRies
2525 Inkster Blvd.R. R. #2 Stn Main
Winnipeg, MB R3C 2E6Toll Free: 800.282.8044
Tel: 204.632.8261Fax: [email protected]
www.fgiltd.com
ontario
MIssIssaugaFoRt gARRy industRies
731 Gana CourtMississauga, ON L5S 1P2Toll Free: 888.456.6567
Tel: 905.564.5404Fax: 905.564.8455
tHundeR BayFoRt gARRy industRies
915 Walsh Street WestThunder Bay, ON P7E 4X5Toll Free: 800.465.5044
Tel: 807.577.5724Fax: 807.475.9033
truck parts & supplies
saskatcHewan
RegIna
FoRt gARRy industRies
1523 Ross Avenue East
Regina, SK S4N 7E5
Toll Free: 800.552.8044
Tel: 306.757.5606
Fax: 306.781.7926
www.fgiltd.com
sasKatoon
FoRt gARRy industRies
3455 Miners Avenue
P. O. Box 1848, Saskatoon, SK
S7K 7K9
Toll Free: 800.772.4599
Tel: 306.242.3465
Fax: 306.933.4850
www.fgiltd.com
truck sales, leasing, parts & service
geRRy’s tRuck centRe
“Your Complete Transportation
Business Partner.”
4049 Eastgate Cres.
London, ON N6L 1B7
Toll Free: 800.363.4380
Tel: 519.652.2100
Fax: 519.652.6593
www.gerrystrucks.com
truck sales, leasing, parts & service
Diesel Truck Parts Inc.
MoRgAn’s diesel tRuck pARts
& seRvice inc.1248 McAdoo’s Lane, R. R. #1
Glenburnie, ON K0H 1S0
Toll Free: 800.267.0633
Tel: 613.546.0431
Fax: 613.546.4206
www.morgan-diesel.com
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suRgenoR tRuck centRe
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, and one in Kingston,
as well as five service affiliates
(Brockville, Pembroke, Gatineau,
and two in Cornwall) providing
regularly scheduled maintenance
as well as on-call 24/7 for roadside
assistance, and parts delivery.
261 Binnington Court
Kingston, ON K7M 9H2
Toll Free: 877.548.1101
Tel: 613.548.1100
Fax: 613.548.4990
www.surgenortruck.com
truck storage rentals
BARRy huMphRey enteRpRises ltd.Truck, tractor and trailer storage
with 14 acres of metal fencing and asphalt base. (3 minutes to the Linc
& Red Hill Expressway). 721 Mud Street East
Stoney Creek, ONTel: 416.801.3142Fax: 905.643.8256
truck tire sales & service
Benson tiReThe largest Goodyear dealer in
Ontario, offering over 15 locations equipped with 24 hour emergency
service vehicles to handle all of your tire needs.
700 Education RoadCornwall, ON K6H 2W8Toll Free: 866.623.6766
Tel: 613.933.1700Fax: 905.689.3381
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ontARio RegionAl oFFiceOver 100 Truck Tire Service
Centres Across Canada.520 Abilene Drive
Mississauga, ON L5T 2H7Toll Free: 800.465.0618
Tel: 905.564.5171Fax: 905.564.5175
truck transmissions, differentials &
pto’s
c & R tRAnsMission seRvice ltd.Authorized Allison overhaul dealer,
authorized Funk Service Centre
& clutch service. Call or visit web
site for details on how to get FRee
clutch adjustments.
13 Anderson Blvd.
Stouffville, ON L4A 7X4
Toll Free: 888.297.0682
Tel: 905.642.4556
Fax: 905.642.2293
www.crtransmission.com
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V
cAnAdA-Wide pARts
distRiButoRs ltd.Canada’s Leading Supplier of
Powertrain Components.
1261A Shawson Drive
Mississauga, ON L4W 1C4
Toll Free: 877.564.3116
Tel: 905.564.3116
Fax: 905.564.3119
www.canadawideparts.com
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
www.awashsystems.com
turbocHargers
Bd diesel peRFoRMAnce
“Consistent, Quick, Quality”
33541 MacLure Road
Abbotsford, BC V2S 7W2
Toll Free: 800.887.5030
Tel: 604.853.6096
Fax: 604.853.8749
www.dieselperformance.com
pressure sYsTeMs iNTerNaTiONal (p.s.i.)
P.S.I. Recognizes Fleet Contribution
San Antonio, Texas - Throughout 2013, Pressure Systems
International (P.S.I.) cele-brated its 20th anniversary of providing automatic tire inflation systems for com-mercial vehicles by hon-oring twelve fleets, three for each five year interval from 1993 through the present, that have played a major role in the suc-cess of the company. On December 3 Frank Son-zala and Mike Niemeyer presented the twelfth and final 20th Anniversary Year Fleet of the Month
award to Swift Trans-portation during the CCJ Fall Symposium held in Scottsdale, Arizona. Each of the fleets honored in the second half of 2013 were instrumental in growing P.S.I.’s penetration into the N.A. fleet market. They are:
Years 2003-2008
July - Old Dominion Freight Lines was recog-nized as being one of the first large for-hire carriers that made the Meritor Tire Inflation System (MTIS™) by P.S.I.™ standard on their trailers. This was a
huge milestone that led to MTIS™ now being speci-fied by 70% of the Top 200 fleets (for-hire and private) in the U.S.
August - Dean Foods, a multiple-brand high pro-file private carrier, began spec’ing P.S.I.’s automatic tire inflation system in 2000 giving the company exposure to the private fleet sector.
September - FedEx Ground and Freight, the nation’s second largest carrier, went standard with P.S.I. in both div-isions. Their reputation for
quantifying value of their trailer specifications con-vinced the industry that the R.O.I. for this product fell within an acceptable time frame and convinced other fleets to follow their lead.
Years 2008-2013
October - Werner En-terprises, who not only began spec’ing the P.S.I. system on all new trailers, also embarked on a 24,000 trailer retrofit program for their in-service trailers.
November - J.B. Hunt chooses MTIS™ by P.S.I.™ as their specification for all
new trailer orders.December - Swift Trans-
portation honored for be-ing the latest large for-hire carrier spec’ing MTIS™ by P.S.I. for their trailers.
Today, Pressure Systems International is the world leader in automatic tire inflation systems. In North America MTIS™ by PSI™ has the greatest share of fleets that use auto-matic tire inflation sys-tems with approximately 36% of all new trailers being equipped with the system. Frank Sonzala, Executive Vice President
commented, “We honored twelve fleets during our 20th anniversary year, but really there are so many who have contrib-uted to our success that it would take the next twenty years to recognize them all. 2013 was a re-cord year for us and we appreciate the support of each and every one of our customers in helping us attain that mark.”
For more information about Pressure Systems International visit their website www.psi-atis.com.V
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Diesel Performance ProductsDiesel Spec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 2Tunit & Bully Dog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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Factoring & FinanceAccutrac Capital Solutions Inc. . . . . . . . 7 Ontario & Western Trucking NewsJ D Factors Corporation . . . . . . . . . . 1, 3Liquid Capital Midwest Corp. . . . . . . . . 1 Ontario Trucking News
Fuel Saving ProductsAirtab, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Ontario Trucking NewsEscalate International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Ontario & Eastern Trucking NewsSmartTruck Canada . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 4, 5 Western Trucking News
GPS SystemsDiCAN Digital Instruments Canada Inc. 12 Ontario & Eastern Trucking News
Heating & Air Conditioning Sales & ServiceWilson Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Ontario Trucking News
LubricantsShell Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Permits & WaiversC.U.T.C. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Pressure WashersHotsy Pressure Washers . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Western Trucking News
Tanker Manufacturing, Sales & ServiceTremcar Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Ontario Trucking News
Theft Prevention ProductsThe Fuel Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Tire Sales & ServiceBenson Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Ontario Trucking News
Trade ShowsRoad Today Truck Show . . . . . . . . . . . 14Truck World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Truck ExhaustTexis Truck Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ontario Trucking News
Truck Parts & AccessoriesDawson Truck Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Ontario & Western Trucking NewsTraction Truck Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ontario & Western Trucking News
Truck RepairsTruckPro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ontario & Western Trucking News
TurbochargersBD Diesel Performance . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Weigh Scales (On Board)Vulcan On-Board Scales . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Western & Eastern Trucking News
alphabetical list Of advertisers
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AAccutrac Capital Solutions Inc. . . . . . . . 7 Ontario & Western Trucking NewsAird & Berlis, LLP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Ontario Trucking NewsAirtab, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Ontario Trucking NewsAll Points Freight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Ontario Trucking News Atlantis Transportation Services . . . . . 44 Ontario Trucking NewsAyr Motor Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Eastern Trucking News
BBD Diesel Performance . . . . . . . . . . . 14Benson Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Ontario Trucking NewsBTC Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Ontario Trucking News
CC.U.T.C. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Challenger Motor Freight . . . . . . . . . . 47
DDawson Truck Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Ontario & Western Trucking NewsDiCAN Digital Instruments Canada Inc. 12 Ontario & Eastern Trucking NewsDiesel Spec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 2
EEdge Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Western Trucking NewsEscalate International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Ontario & Eastern Trucking News
FFlo Components Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Ontario Trucking News
HHanM Transportation Management Ser. 42 Ontario Trucking NewsHotsy Pressure Washers . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Western Trucking News
IInternational Truckload Services Inc. . 37 Ontario Trucking News
JJ D Factors Corporation . . . . . . . . . . 1, 3
KKindersley Transport Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . 45 Ontario Trucking News
LLaidlaw Carriers Van GP Inc. . . . . . . . 41 Eastern Trucking NewsLandstar System Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Ontario Trucking NewsLiquid Capital Midwest Corp. . . . . . . . . 1 Ontario Trucking News
RRoad Today Truck Show . . . . . . . . . . . 14RSB Logistic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Ontario & Western Trucking News
SServiceStar Freightways Inc. . . . . . . . 43 Ontario Trucking NewsShell Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11SmartTruck Canada . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 4, 5 Western Trucking NewsStar Van Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Ontario Trucking News
TTexis Truck Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ontario Trucking NewsThe Fuel Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24The Rosedale Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Traction Truck Parts & TruckPro . . . . . . 1 Ontario & Western Trucking NewsTransX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37, 48Tremcar Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Ontario Trucking NewsTruck World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Tunit & Bully Dog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
VVulcan On-Board Scales . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Western & Eastern Trucking News
WWilson Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Ontario Trucking News
YYOW Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 4 Ontario & Eastern Trucking News
FeBruarY 2014 31
alberta
aIRdRIeFlying J cARdlock
85 East Lake Cres.,Airdrie, AB T4B 2B5Tel: 403.948.4193
Parking for 10.
BRooKsFlying J tRAvel plAzA
1260 Cassils Road East,Brooks, AB T1R 1B7Tel: 403.362.5594
Parking for 20, Showers (2).Cinnabon location.
CalgaRyFlying J tRAvel plAzA
11511 – 40th Street SE,Calgary, AB T2H 1L4Tel: 403.720.0904Fax: 403.720.4937
8 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 130, Showers (9), CAT Scales, TripPak.
Hot food available. Denny’s.
Flying J tRAvel plAzA
4216 – 72nd Avenue SE,Calgary, AB T2C 2C1Tel: 403.236.2404
5 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 15, Showers (2), TripPak.
Hot food avalable.
Flying J cARdlock
2525 – 23rd Street NE,Calgary, AB T2E 7M1Tel: 403.250.3835
Flying J deAleR
4949 Barlow Trail SE,Calgary, AB T2B 3B5Tel: 403.569.6250Fax: 403.235.5095
7 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 80, Showers (9), CATScales.
dRayton valleyFlying J cARdlock
5505 Jubilee Avenue,Drayton Valley, AB T7A 1S3
Tel: 801.725.1370
edMontonFlying J cARdlock
15609 – 121A. Avenue,Edmonton, AB T5V 1B1
Tel: 708.413.9116
Flying J deAleR
16806 – 118th Avenue,Edmonton, AB T5V 1M8
Tel: 780.455.1111Fax: 780.482.4448
6 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 100, Showers (8), CAT Scale.
edsonFlying J cARdlock
2520 – 2nd Avenue,Edson, AB T7E 1N9Tel: 780.723.4744
FoRt MCMuRRayFlying J cARdlock
345 Sakitawaw Trail,Fort McMurray, AB T9H 4E4
Tel: 780.743.3545
gRande pRaIRIeFlying J cARdlock
9212 – 108th Street,Grande Prairie, AB T8V 4C9
Tel: 780.532.2378
alberta
gRasslandFlying J deAleR
1st Avenue, 1st Street,Grassland, AB T0A 1V0
Tel: 780.525.2295Fax: 780.525.2297
10 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 75, Showers (2).
HannaFlying J deAleR
Hwy 9 & Hwy 36 South,Hanna, AB T0J 1P0Tel: 403.854.5000
3 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 100, Showers (2).
HIgH levelFlying J tRAvel plAzA
10529 – 96th Street,High Level, AB T0H 1Z0
Tel: 780.926.2066Parking for 25.
Hot food available.
HIntonFlying J cARdlock
294 Kelly Road,Hinton, AB T7V 1H2Tel: 801.725.1370
letHBRIdgeFlying J cARdlock
1005 – 43rd Street,Lethbridge, AB T1K 7B8
Tel: 403.328.4735
lloydMInsteRFlying J cARdlock
5109 – 63rd Avenue,Lloydminster, AB T9V 2E7
Tel: 780.875.2990Parking for 12, Showers (2).
nantonFlying J deAleR
2810 – 21st Avenue,Nanton, AB T0L 1R0Tel: 403.646.3181Fax: 403.646.2872
3 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 130, Showers (3), Humpty’s Restaurant
and Papa Johns, CAT Scale.
nIsKu
Flying J tRAvel plAzA
302 – 20th Avenue,Nisku, AB T9E 7T8Tel: 780.955.3535
5 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 8, Showers (2), Pizza, TripPak,
Hot Food available.
xRed deeR
Flying J tRAvel plAzA
6607 – 67th Street,Red Deer, AB T4P 1A4
Tel: 403.346.2842Fax: 403.346.2852
5 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 26, Showers (4), Pizza and other hot
food available.
RedClIFFFlying J cARdlock
115 Lockwood Street,Redcliff, AB T1A 7T9Tel: 403.526.2669
alberta
RyCRoFtFlying J tRAvel plAzA
Hwy #49 & 2, Box 73,Rycroft, AB T0H 3A0Tel: 780.765.3740Fax: 780.765.3748
Parking for 8, Pizza and other hot food available.
sHeRWood paRKFlying J tRAvel plAzA
50 Pembina Road,Sherwood Park, AB T8H 2G9
Tel: 780.416.2035Fax: 780.416.2084
8 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 140, Showers (9), Denny’s/Pepperoni’s, CAT Scales, TripPak & Bulk Diesel.
WHIteCouRtFlying J cARdlock
Hwy # 43 & West Mtn. Road,Whitecourt, AB T7N 1S9
Tel: 780.778.3073
british columbia
aBBotsFoRdFlying J cARdlock
929 Coutts Way & Sumas Way,Abbotsford, BC V2S 4N2
Tel: 604.850.1594Showers (1).
annaCIs IslandFlying J tRAvel plAzA
1291 Cliveden Avenue,Annacis Island, Delta, BC V5M 6G4
Tel: 604.521.4445Parking for 4, Showers (1), TripPak
and hot food available.
CHIllIWaCKFlying J tRAvel plAzA
7970 Lickman Rd.,Chilliwack, BC V2R 1A9
Tel: 604.795.7265Parking for 20, Showers (4) and hot
food available.
CRanBRooKFlying J cARdlock
2209 Theatre Road,Cranbrook, BC V1C 4H4
Tel: 250.426.3763
CRestonFlying J cARdlock
1411 Northwest Blvd.,Creston, BC V0B 1G6Tel: 250.428.7131
daWson CReeKFlying J cARdlock
1725 Alaska Avenue,Dawson Creek, BC V1G 1P5
Tel: 250.782.3111Showers (2).
FoRt st. JoHnFlying J cARdlock
9407 – 109th Street,Fort St. John, BC V1J 6K6
Tel: 250.785.3052
british columbia
HopeFlying J deAleR
63100 Flood Hope RoadHope, BC V0X 1L2Tel: 604.886.6815Fax: 604.886.6821
8 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 50 Showers (4), CAT Scales, Subway
and other hot food available. KaMloops
Flying J deAleR175 Kokanee Way,
Kamloops, BC V2C 6Z2Tel: 250.573.3027Fax: 250.573.7820
8 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 125, Showers (5).MeRRItt
Flying J cARdlock2190 Douglas Street North,
Merritt, BC V0K 2B0Tel: 250.280.1555
neW WestMInsteRFlying J cARdlock
24 Braid St.,New Westminster, BC V3L 3P3
Tel: 604.522.6511pRInCe geoRge
Flying J tRAvel plAzA4869 Continental Way,
Prince George, BC V2N 5S5Tel: 250.563.1677
Showers (3).vanCouveR
Flying J cARdlock8655 Boundary Road,
Vancouver, BC V5S 4H3Tel: 604.454.9578
manitoba
HeadIngleyFlying J tRAvel plAzA4100 Portage Avenue,
Headingley, MB R4H 1C5Tel: 204.832.8952Fax: 204.832.9104
8 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 150, Showers (9), Denny’s/Pizza, CAT
Scales & Bulk Diesel.poRtage la pRaIRIeFlying J tRAvel plAzA
Highway 1 East,Portage La Prairie, MB R1N 3B2
Tel: 204.857.9997Parking for 40.WInnIpeg
Flying J Travel Plaza1747 Brookside Blvd.,Winnipeg, MB R2C 2E8
Tel: 204.633.0663Showers (2), TripPak.Flying J cARdlock
131 Warman Road & Hwy. #59,Winnipeg, MB R2J 3R3
Tel: 204.231.5485
ontario, eastern
lanCasteRFlying J tRAvel plAzA20382 Old Highway #2,Lancaster, ON K0C 1N0
Tel: 613.347.2221Fax: 613.347.1970
11 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 110, Showers (9), Denny’s, CAT Scales,
Bulk Diesel.
ontario, eastern
napanee
Flying J tRAvel plAzA628 County Road #41, RR 6,
Napanee, ON K7R 3L1Tel: 613.354.7044Fax: 613.354.3796
12 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 165, Showers (15), Denny’s/Pizza, CAT
Scales, TripPak, Bulk Diesel.
ontario, northern
KapusKasIngFlying J tRAvel plAzA
410 Government Road East,Kapuskasing, ON P5N 2X7
Tel: 705.337.1333Fax: 705.337.1208
5 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 40, Showers (4) and hot food available.
sault ste. MaRIe
Flying J cARdlock987 Great Northern Road,
Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 5K7Tel: 705.759.8280
sCHReIBeR
Flying J cARdlockHwy #17,
Schreiber, ON P0T 2S0Tel: 807.824.2383
sudBuRyFlying J cARdlock17 Duhamel Road,
Sudbury, ON P3E 4N1Tel: 705.692.5447
ontario, Western
ayRFlying J tRAvel plAzA2492 Cedar Creek Road
Ayr, ON N0B 1E0Tel: 519.624.9578Fax: 519.624.2587
Parking for 30, showers (4), Papa Joe’s & Hot Kettle, CAT Scales.
etoBICoKeFlying J tRAvel plAzA
1765 Albion Rd. & Hwy #27,Etobicoke, ON M9W 5S7
Tel: 416.674.8665
londonFlying J tRAvel plAzA
3700 Highbury Ave. South,London, ON N6N 1P3
Tel: 519.681.6859Fax: 519.686.8629
12 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 230, Showers (15), Denny’s/Pizza, CAT
Scales, TripPak, Bulk Diesel.
MIssIssaugaFlying J tRAvel plAzA
1400 Britannia Road East,Mississauga, ON L4W 1C8
Tel: 905.564.6216Parking for 80, Showers (3).
pICKeRIngFlying J cARdlock2000 Clements Road,
Pickering, ON L1W 4A1Tel: 905.428.9700Fax: 905.428.9633
5 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 50, Showers (7).
ontario, Western
tIlBuRy
pilot tRAvel centeR
19325 Essex County Road 42,Tilbury, ON N0P 2L0Tel: 519.682.1140Fax: 519.682.9221
6 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 150, Showers (6), Subway, CAT Scales,
Bulk Diesel.
Québec
BeRnIeResFlying J tRAvel plAzA
1196 Chemin des Olivieres,Bernieres, QC G7A 2M6
Tel: 418.831.3772
BeRtHIeRvIlleFlying J tRAvel plAzA
1181 Ave. Gilles Villeneuve,Berthierville, QC J0K 1A0
Tel: 450.836.65812 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 10.
napIeRvIlleFlying J tRAvel plAzA
1 Rang St. Andre,Napierville, QC J0J 1L0
Tel: 450.245.35395 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 10,
Showers (1) & hot food available.
ste. HeleneFlying J tRAvel plAzA
569 rue Principale,Ste. Helene, QC J0H 1M0
Tel: 450.791.2232Fax: 450.791.2495
6 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 10Showers (4) and hot food available.
saskatcheWan
Moose JaWFlying J tRAvel plAzA
370 North Service Rd. Hwy #1,Moose Jaw, SK S6H 4N9
Tel: 306.693.58586 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 20,
Showers (4), Bulk Diesel & hot food available.
RegInaFlying cARdlock
1511 Ross Avenue EastRegina, SK S4R 1J2Tel: 306.721.0070
Parking for 12, Showers (3).
sasKatoonFlying J tRAvel plAzA
3850 Idylwyld Dr. N.,Saskatoon, SK S7P 0A1
Tel: 306.955.6840Fax: 306.955.6846
6 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 85, Showers (4), Denny’s, other hot
food available & bulk food.
yoRKtonFlying J cARdlock
1910 York Road West, Box 794,Yorkton, SK S3N 2W8
Tel: 801.726.8288Showers (2).
32 FeBruarY 2014
alberta
BonnyvIllecougAR Fuels ltd.5602 – 54th Avenue
Bonnyville, ABTel: 780.826.3043Fax: 780.826.6353
Convenience store, cardlock & showers.
CalgaRy
cAlgARy husky tRAvel centRe2525 – 32nd Avenue NE
Calgary, AB T1Y 6B7Tel: 403.291.1233www.myhusky.ca
RoAdking tRAvel centRe4949 Barlow Trail SECalgary, AB T2B 3B5Tel: 403.569.6251Fax: 403.235.5095www.roadking.ca
leduC
nisku tRuck stopSuite 201 – 8020 Sparrow Drive
Leduc, AB T9E 7G3Tel: 780.986.7867Fax: 780.986.7898
Web: www.myhusky.caOpen 24 hours, 7 days, restaurant, cardlock, ATM, convenience store,
showers, scale.lloydMInsteR
husky tRAvel centRe5721 – 44th Street
Lloydminster, AB T9V 0B3Tel: 780.872.7089www.myhusky.caMedICIne Hat
husky tRAvel centRe561 – 15th Street SW
Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4W2Tel: 403.527.5561
petRo cAnAdA cARd lockAgCom Petroleum Fuel Sales
1802 – 10 Avenue, SWMedicine Hat, AB
Tel: 403.527.6411Fax: 403.529.1660
Showers.
alberta
stRatHMoRe
RoAdking tRAvel centRe stRAthconA inc.
26 Strathmoor DriveSherwood Park, AB T8H 2B6
Tel: 780.417.9400Fax: 780.417.9449
stRAthMoRe husky tRAvel centRe
436 Ridge RoadStrathmore, AB T1P 1B5
Tel: 403.934.3522Fax: 403.934.3555
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.myhusky.caOpen 24 hours, 7 days, restaurant, cardlock, ATM, convenience store,
showers.
british columbia
CHIllIWaCK
chilliWAck husky tRAvel centRe7620A Vedder Road
Chilliwack, BC V2R 4E8Tel: 604.858.5113www.myhusky.ca
chilliWAck petRo – pAss45461 Yale Road West
Chilliwack, BCTel: 604.795.9421Fax: 604.792.8931
[email protected] cardlock open 24hrs, 7 days, convenience store open Mon
- Fri, 8 am - 5 pm (washrooms).
cool cReek Agencies7985 Lickman Road
Chilliwack, BC V2R 3Z9Tel: 604.795.5335Fax: 604.794.5080
[email protected] islands, drivers’ lounge & game room, convenience store, showers, laundry facilities, parking
& CAT scale
delta
petRo cAnAdA
southcoAst petRoleuM ltd.10178 Nordel Court, Delta, BC
Tel: 604.581.3835Fax: 604.581.3850
[email protected], fax, photocopier, nearby gov’t scale, restaurant & ATM.
british columbia
golden
Jepson petRoleuM ltd.Box 1408, Golden, BC V0A 1H0
Tel: 250.344.6161Fax: 250.344.2232
[email protected] 8 am - 5 pm Mon - Fri, lubes & propane, 24hr cardlock, regular,
diesel & diesel mark.Hope
dogWood vAlley husky seRvices27051 Baker RoadHope, BC V0X 1L3Tel: 604.869.9443www.myhusky.ca
Flood hope husky tRAvel centRe
61850 Flood – Hope RoadR.R. #2, Hope, BC V0X 1L2
Tel: 604.869.9214www.myhusky.ca
osoyoos
husky tRAvel centRe9206 – 97th Street
R.R. #2, Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V2Tel: 250.495.6443www.myhusky.ca
sICaMous
husky tRAvel centRe1340 Trans Canada Hwy.Sicamous, BC V0G 2V0
Tel: 250.836.4675Fax: 280.836.2230
Contact: Shelley Arvandelwww.myhusky.ca
Open 24-7, restaurant (6 am - 10pm), convenience store,
showers, laundry facilities, parking, photocopier, oil products, ATM & fax
machine.
manitoba
BRandon
BRAndon husky tRAvel centRe1990 – 18th Street North
Brandon, MB R7C 1B3Tel: 204.728.7387www.myhusky.ca
manitoba
MoRRIs
MoRRis husky
Hwy 75 South, Box 989Morris, MB R0G 1K0Tel: 204.746.8999Fax: 204.746.2611
[email protected]: 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.
petRo cAnAdA – petRo pAss
500 Oak Point HighwayWinnipeg, MB
Tel: 204.949.7292Fax: 204.949.7295
Open 24-7, drivers’ lounge & game room, convenience store, laundry facilities, ATM, showers & parking.
petRo cAnAdA – petRo pAss
928 Marion Street,Winnipeg, MB
Tel: 204.949.7280Fax: 204.949.7288
Open 24-7, drivers’ lounge & game room, convenience store, laundry
facilities, showers & parking
neW brunsWick
aulaCAulAc Big stop ciRcle k
170 Aulac RoadAulac, NB E4L 2X2Tel: 506.536.1339Fax: [email protected]
Open 24-7, full-service islands, drivers’ lounge, restaurant,
convenience store, showers, laundry facilities, parking & CAT
scale.
gRand Falls
petRo pAss
315 Ouellette StreetGrand Falls, NB
Tel: 506.473.5575Fax: 506.475.9816
Toll Free: [email protected]
Drivers’ lounge & game room, convenience store, showers,
laundry facilities, internet services, showers, parking & CAT scale.
neW brunsWick
MonCton
petRo cAnAdAExit 450, 2600 Mountain Road
Moncton, NB E1G 3T6Tel: 506.859.6000Fax: 506.859.6005
Open 24-7, convenience store, fast food, ATM & washrooms.
peRtH – andoveR
toBique one stopExit 115, Perth – Andover, NB
Tel: 506.273.9682Fax: 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
sAlisBuRy Big stop2986 Fredericton RoadSalisbury, NB E4J 2G1
Tel: 506.372.3333Fax: 506.372.0083
Open 24-7, drivers’ lounge & game room, restaurant, convenience
store, showers, laundry facilities, parking & CAT scale
WaasIslincoln Big stop ciRcle k
415 Nevers Rd.Waasis, NB E3B 9E1Tel: 506.446.4444
Driver Fax: [email protected] 24-7, Irving FP Solution
I - 24, drivers’ lounge, restaurant, convenience store, showers,
laundry facilities, free overnight parking.
xedMundston
edMundston tRuck stopExit 19, 100 Grey Rock Road
Edmundston, NB E7C 0B6Tel: 506.737.2010Fax: 506.737.2015
[email protected] 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.
neW brunsWick
WoodstoCKMuRRAy’s tRuck stop
Exit 191, 198 Beardsley RoadWoodstock, NB
Tel: 506.328.2994Driver’s Fax: 506.325.2148calving.murraystruckstop@
gmail.comwww.murraystruckstop.ca
Open 24-7, full-service islands, drivers’ lounge & game room, restaurant, convenience store,
showers, laundry facilities, parking & CAT scale & tire sales & service.
noVa scotia
enFIeldenField Big stop (ciRcle k)
6757 Hwy #2Enfield, NS S2T 1C8Tel: 902.882.2522Fax: 902.883.1769
Open 24-7, full-service islands, drivers’ lounge, restaurant (6 am - 11pm), convenience store, showers
& parking.
tRuRo HeIgHtstRuRo heights ciRcle k
86 Connector Rd., Hwy 102 Exit 13,Truro Heights, NS B2N 5B6
Tel: 902.897.0333Fax: 902.897.0499
Open 24-7, self service islands, drivers’ lounge, restaurant,
convenience store, showers & parking.
ontario, eastern
aRnpRIoR
AntRiM tRuck stop580 White Lake Road,Arnprior, ON K7S 3G9
Tel: 613.623.3003Fax: 613.623.1003
Toll Free: [email protected]
Open 24-7, full-service islands, restaurant, convenience store,
showers, overnight parking, drivers’ lounge, CAT scale, garage service facilities, tire service, Western Star
truck dealer.
BellevIlle
10 AcRe tRuck stop902 Wallbridge Loyalist Road
Belleville, ON K8N 5A2Tel: 613.966.7017
Fax: 613.962.4495 or Office at 613.966.4740
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.
Welcome to our complimentary Truck STop DirecTory. We want to help truckers and travellers find the nearest truck stop on route to their destination.
For details on how you can list your truck stop, call Barb Woodward at 877.225.2232 or email Barb at [email protected].
FeBruarY 2014 33
ontario, eastern
ultRAMAR
25 Bellevue Dr., Hwy 401 Exit 538(rear of Ultramar Service Station)
Belleville, ON K8N 4Z5Tel: 613.771.1755
Open 24 hrs, lunch counter, convenience store, washrooms, showers,short–time parking &
drivers’ lounge.
CaRdInal
730 tRuck stop
2085 Shanly Road,Hwy 401 Exit 730,
Cardinal, ON K0C 1E0Tel: 613.657.3019
Open 24 hrs, restaurant, convenience store, washrooms, showers, overnight parking &
drivers’ lounge.
CoRnWall
FiFth Wheel tRuck stop
1901 McConnell Avenue,Hwy 401 Exit 792
Cornwall, ON K6H 5R6Tel: 613.933.8363Fax: 613.932.3952
Open 24 hrs, diesel fuel, full-service fuel islands, convenience
store fuel bar, take-out food, CAT scale, Blue Beacon truck
wash, propane, Sunoco Cardlock, restaurant, 200+ truck parking,
private showers, laundry facilities, drivers’ lounge & arcade room, Bell Canada internet kiosk, barber shop, ATM, drug testing centre, chapel, motel (smoking & non-smoking), tire shop, lube shop, mechanic
shop, Irving cardlock.
xdeseRonto
quick stop
215 Hwy #49Deseronto, ON K0K 1X0
Tel: 613.396.3043Fax: 613.396.1449
Open 6 am - 10pm, 7 days, full-service islands, Subway,
convenience store, parking & coffee drive-thru.
dunvegan
esso – dunvegAn
1515 County Road #20,(Hwy 417 Exit 51)
Dunvegan, ONTel: 613.527.1026 or
613.627.2100Fax: 613.527.2726
Open 24-7, full-service islands, restaurant (Tim Horton’s),
convenience store, parking & ATM.
ontario, eastern
JoyCevIlle
kingston husky tRuck stop
Joyceville Road,(Hwy 401 Exit 632)
Joyceville, ONTel: 613.542.3468www.myhusky.ca
KIngston
esso – kingston
Hwy 401 Exit 611Kingston, ON
Tel: 613.384.8888Fax: 613.634.3162
Open 24-7
ultRAMAR
1993 Hwy 15, Exit 623Kingston, ON K7L 4V3
Tel & Fax: [email protected]
Open 24/7, fast-food, convenience store, ATM, overnight parking.
ottaWa
ultRAMAR
3199 Hawthorne Road,(Exit 110 off Hwy 417)
Behind Ultramar Service StationOttawa, ON K1G 3V8Tel: 613.248.9319
Open 24 hrs, lunch counter, convenience store, washrooms,
drivers’ lounge, showers & short-time parking
spenCeRvIlleAngelo’s tRuck stop
2025 County Road 44Spencerville, ON K0E 1X0
Tel: 613.925.5158Fax: 613.925.5158
Open 7 days, game room, restaurant, convenience store, showers, parking & CAT scale.
vanKleeK HIll
heRB’s tRAvel plAzA
21160 Service Road,Exit 27 off Hwy 417
Vankleek Hill, OntarioToll Free: 800.593.4372
Tel: 613.525.2120Fax: 613.525.1595
[email protected] 24-7 drivers’ lounge,
restaurant, convenience store, laundry facilities, ATM, internet services, showers & parking.
ontario, northern
BRadFoRd
BRAdFoRd husky tRAvel centRe
Hwy 400 & 88Bradford, ON
Tel: 905.775.5794www.myhusky.ca
HWy 144 @ 560a
WAteRshed cAR & tRuck stop
Hwy 144 & 560ATel: 705.655.4911 or
705.523.4917Fax: 705.523.4160
naIRn CentRe
Jeremy’s Truck sTop &Country Restaurant
220 Highway 17 WestNairn Centre, ON P0M 2L0
Tel: 705.869.4100Fax: 705.869.6796
noRtH BayBAytRuck stop
3060 Hwy 11 NorthNorth Bay, ON
Tel: 705.474.8410Fax: 705.495.4076
Toll Free: [email protected]
Web: www.transportmall.comOpen 24-7, full-service islands, restaurant, convenience store,
showers, parking & truck repairs within 2 km.
sudBuRy petRo pAss
3070 Regent StreetSudbury, ON
Tel: 705.522.8701Fax: 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 tRuck stop
2154 Riverside DriveTimmins, ON
Tel: 705.268.3400Fax: 705.267.7231
[email protected] 24-7, restaurant, convenience
store, ATM & showers.
WauBausHeneWAuBAushene tRuck stop
21 Quarry Road, Box 419,Waubaushene, ON L0K 2L0
Tel: 705.538.2900Fax: 705.538.0452
ontario, Western
BeaMsvIlle
BeAMsville RelAy stAtion4673 Ontario Street,
(Exit 64 off QEW)Beamsville, ON L0R 1B4
Tel: 905.563.8816Fax: 905.563.4770
[email protected] 24-7, restaurant, convenience
store, laundry facilities, ATM, showers & parking
BelMont
london husky tRAvel centReHwy 401 & 74 (Exit 195 off 401)
Belmont, ONTel: 519.644.0200www.myhusky.ca
BoWManvIlle
FiFth Wheel tRuck stop2475 South Service Road,
(Exit 431, Hwy 401, Waverly Road)Bowmanville, ON L1C 3L1
Tel: 905.623.3604Fax: 905.623.7109
Open 24 hrs., diesel fuel, convenience store, CAT scale, gasoline (self service), ATM,
propane, convenience store at fuel bar, Sunoco fleet fuel cardlock,
full-service fuel islands, restaurant, private showers, laundry facilities,
drivers’ lounge & arcade room, 100+ truck parking capacity,
motel (smoking & non-smoking), Bell Canada internet kiosk, Irving
cardlock.
doRCHesteR
FiFth Wheel tRuck stop3305 Dorchester Road,
(Exit 199, Hwy 401, East of London)Dorchester, ON N0L 1G0
Tel: 519.268.7319Fax: 519.268.2967
Open 24 hrs, diesel fuel, convenience store, CAT scale, blue beacon truck wash, drug
testing centre, gasoline (self serve), ATM, take – out food, open roads chapel, Sunoco & Irving Cardlock,
full-service fuel islands, restaurant, private showers, laundry facilities,
drivers’ lounge, 150+ parking capacity, motel (smoking & non-smoking), arcade room,
convenience store.
dRuMBotRuckeR’s hAvenHwy 401, Exit 250,
806607 Oxford Road,Drumbo, ON N0J 1G0
Tel: 519.463.5088Fax: 519.463.5628
ontario, Western
FoRt eRIe
ultRAMAR1637 Pettit Road (Exit 5 off QEW)
Fort Erie, ON L2A 5M4Tel: 905.994.8293
Open 24 hrs, restaurant, washrooms, showers, overnight
parking & drivers’ lounge.
gRIMsBy
FiFth Wheel tRuck stop398 North Service Road,
(Exit 74, off QEW, E. of Hamilton)(Casablanca Blvd. Exit)Grimsby, ON L3M 4E8
Tel: 905.945.0300Fax: 905.945.1115
Open 24 hrs, diesel fuel, convenience store, CAT scale, Blue
Beacon truck wash, ATM, drug testing centre, gasoline, Sunoco
& Irving cardlock, full-service fuel islands, restaurant, private
showers, laundry facilities, drivers’ lounge & arcade room,100+
parking capacity, chapel, motel (smoking & non-smoking).
HaMIlton
MARshAll tRuck & tRAileR RepAiR & tRuck stop
336 Kenora AvenueHamilton, ON L8E 2W2
Tel: 905.561.4712Fax: 905.561.7757
[email protected]: www.marshalltruck.comOpen 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
petRo – pAss kitcheneR120 Conestoga College Blvd.
Kitchener, ON N2P 2N6Tel: 519.748.5550Fax: 519.748.9656
Drivers’ lounge & game room, convenience store, laundry
facilities, showers & CAT scale.
leaMIngton
Johnny’s gAs BAR448 Talbot Street West
Leamington, ON N8H 4H6Tel: 519.326.5231Fax: 519.322.0189
Card lock open 24 hours, 7 days, convenience store, cash discount, diesel exhaust fluid and coloured
fuel.
ontario, Western
london
Flying M tRuck stop
7340 Colonel Talbot Road
London, ON
Tel: 519.652.2728
Fax: 519.652.6554
flyingmtruckstop.com
Open 24 hrs, 6 days, full-service
islands, drivers’ lounge, restaurant,
convenience store, ATM, internet
services, showers, garage on
premises & parking
MIlton
FiFth Wheel tRuck stop
40 Chisolm Dr. (Hwy 401 Exit 320)
Milton, ON L9T 3G9
Tel: 905.878.8441
Fax: 905.878.9376
Open 24 hrs, diesel fuel,
convenience store, CAT scale, Blue
Beacon truck wash, ATM, lube
shop, Sunoco & Irving Cardlock,
full-service fuel islands, restaurant,
showers, laundry facilities, drivers’
lounge & arcade room, 100+
parking, chapel, motel (smoking &
non-smoking), & lottery tickets.
pICKeRIng
husky tRAvel centRe
200 Clements Road
Pickering, ON
Tel: 905.428.9700
www.myhusky.ca
poRt Hope
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
WindsoR husky tRAvel centRe
Hwy 401 Exit 14, Tecumseh, ON
Tel: 519.737.6401
www.myhusky.ca
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ontario, Western
WoodstoCK
ultRAMAR
535 Mill Street(Hwy 401 Exit 230 on TA site)
Woodstock, ON N4S 7V6Tel: 519.421.3144
Open 24 hrs, restaurant, convenience store, washrooms,
showers, drivers’ lounge & overnight parking.
Quebec
MontReal
iRving 245918, Rue Notre Dame Est
Montreal, QC H1N 2C5
Tel: 514.257.8626
Fax: 514.259.0910
Open 24-7, restaurant, convenience
store & laundry facilities.
saskatcheWan
estevan
estevAn husky tRAvel centRe
201 – 4th Street,
Estevan, SK S4A 0T5
Tel: 306.634.3109
www.myhusky.ca
saskatcheWan
RegIna
husky Bulk sAles210 North McDonald Street
Regina, SK S4N 5W3Tel: 306.721.6880www.myhusky.ca
ReginA husky tRAvel centRe1755 Prince of Wales Drive
Regina, SK S4Z 1A5Tel: 306.789.3477www.myhusky.ca
saskatcheWan
sasKatoon
petRo cAnAdA – petRo pAss
402 – 51st Street EastSaskatoon, SK
Tel: 306.934.6766Fax: 306.668.6110
[email protected]’ lounge, convenience store,
laundry facilities, ATM, showers, scale & parking.
saskatcheWan
sWIFt CuRRent
husky tRAvel centRe
1510 South Service Road West
(Trans Canada Hwy 1 West)
Swift Current, SK S9H 3T1
Tel: 306.773.6444
www.myhusky.ca
Carrier TraNsiCOlD
Carrier Transicold Athens Facility Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Athens, Georgia - Carrier Transicold is commemorat-
ing the 25th anniversary of its U.S. manufacturing facility in Athens, Ga., where truck and trailer refrigeration units are manufactured to rigorous quality specifications in order to safely transport food and other temper-ature-controlled cargoes. Carrier Transicold helps improve global transport and shipping temperature control with a complete line of equipment for re-frigerated trucks, trailers and containers, and is a part of UTC Building & In-dustrial Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).
“Athens has been a pivotal location for Car-rier Transicold to maintain a sustainable manufactur-ing operation in the U.S., enabling Carrier Transic-old to serve customers around the world,” said Tom Ondo, General Man-ager, Carrier Transicold Truck/Trailer/Rail Amer-icas. “We’ve experienced sustained growth and productivity over the past 25 years, and the most im-portant factor fueling the exceptional performance is our highly skilled, dedi-cated employee family.
“To put the workforce ex-
pertise in perspective, the average Carrier Transic-old Athens employee has been with the company for more than 12 years, with many approaching the 20-year mark, and we have more than 80 employ-ees who began with the operation 25 years ago,” said Ondo, himself one of the original members of the Athens team. “Our long-term employees are a very important aspect of what makes the Athens operation so successful as a competitive global provider of transport re-frigeration units.”
Carrier Transicold was formed when Carrier acquired the California-based Transicold Co. in 1970. Truck and trailer re-frigeration system manu-facturing was relocated in 1988 to the present location in Athens. There, Carrier Transicold’s Vec-tor™, X2™ and X4™ trailer refrigeration units and Supra™ truck refrigeration units are produced, as well as PowerLINE™ generator sets that are used to power refrigerated shipping con-tainers.
The Athens plant is cer-tified according to the International Organiza-tion for Standardization (ISO). With continual in-vestments in new manu-
facturing technologies over the past 25 years, the facility remains highly productive and is known throughout the industry for its high-quality prod-ucts. Advanced manufac-turing technologies and processes, joined with an exceptional and tal-ented workforce, make the operation a signifi-cant contributor to Carrier Transicold’s success.
Carr ier Transicold’s manufacturing philoso-phy is centered on safety, technology and sustain-ability, with the ultim-ate goal of delivering the highest quality products. In addition to productivity gains, recent investments in the Athens operation have resulted in sustain-ability achievements such as reducing water usage by 33 percent, producing 44 percent less industrial process waste, eliminating 69 percent of non-recycled waste and decreasing its carbon footprint by 44 percent since 2006.
In t e rms o f sa fe t y strides, the Athens facil-ity achieved the Star level with the Occupational Safety and Health Admin-istration’s Voluntary Pro-tection Program in 2010, and recently achieved another safety milestone - more than 5.8 million
hours without a lost-time accident. The plant also received several UTC Building & Industrial Sys-tems’ President’s Awards, including two for 2012.
Carrier Transicold’s Ath-ens employees are active supporters of the local communities in which they live and work, each year raising funds and contributing countless hours of volunteer sup-port to numerous organ-izations, including United Way of Northeast Georgia, American Cancer Society, March of Dimes, Food Bank of Northeast Geor-gia, Soles4Souls and sev-eral others.
In that spirit, employees even turned a recent an-niversary commemoration into another fundraiser. This year the plant ac-quired a bulldog sculpture - significant in the Athens community, which is also home to the University of Georgia Bulldogs. An art-ist with connections to the Athens community was commissioned to adorn the sculpture with scenes reflecting the company’s heritage, and employees held a naming contest, generously voting with their wallets from a roster of 10 names. “Frostbite” was the winning name, and the local United Way
chapter was the benefici-ary of the proceeds raised.
“Our employees take great pride in their work and in the community, as well as the fact that our products are assembled here in Athens,” said Matt Walker, Plant Manager. “Together we’ve accom-plished a tremendous
amount over the past 25 years, and we’re looking forward to seeing what the team can do next.”
For more information about Carrier Transicold’s complete line of truck and trailer refrigeration prod-ucts manufactured in Ath-ens, visit www.trucktrail-er.carrier.com.V
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Winter Activities: Tips to Avoid InjuryBY Dr. geOrge TraiTses
Wh e n s n o w, ice and frigid weather blast
into town, watch out, says Dr. George Traitses. Winter recreational activities and chores can pose problems for the outdoor enthusiast whose body is not in con-dition. Winter sports like skating, skiing and sledding can cause painful muscle spasms, strains or tears if you’re not in shape. Even shoveling snow the wrong way, clambering awk-wardly over snow banks, slipping on sidewalks and wearing the wrong kinds of clothing can all pose the potential for spasms, strains and sprains.
Simply walking outside in the freezing weather with-out layers of warm clothing can intensify older joint problems and cause a great deal of pain. As muscles and blood vessels contract to conserve the body’s heat, the blood supply to extrem-ities is reduced. This lowers the functional capacity of
many muscles, particularly among the physically unfit. Preparation for an outdoor winter activity, including conditioning the areas of the body that are most vulnerable, can help avoid injury and costly health care bills.
“Simply put, warming up is essential,” says Olympic speedskating gold and sil-ver medalist Derek Parra. “In fact, when pressed for time, it’s better to shorten the length of your workout and keep a good warm-up than to skip the warm-up and dive right into the workout. Skipping your warm-up is the best way to get hurt.” Parra, who took both the gold and silver medals during the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah, adds that, “You can complete a good warm-up in 15-20 minutes. And believe me, it will make your workout more pleasant and safe.”
Derek Parra and the On-tario Chiropractic Associa-tion suggest that you start
with some light aerobic activity (jogging, biking, fast walking) for about 7-10 minutes. Then follow these tips to help you fight back the winter weather:
Skiing – do 10 to 15 squats. Stand with your legs shoulder width apart, knees aligned over your feet. Slowly lower your buttocks as you bend your knees over your feet. Stand up straight again.
Skating – do lunges. Take a moderately advanced step with one foot. Let your back knee come down to the floor while keeping your shoulders in position over your hips. Repeat the pro-cess with your other foot.
Sledding/tobogganing – do knee-to-chest stretches to fight compression injur-ies caused by repetitive bouncing over the snow. Either sitting or lying on your back, pull your knees to your chest and hold for up to 30 seconds.
Don’t forget cool-down stretching for all of these sports. At the bottom of the
sledding hill, for instance, before trudging back up, do some more knees-to-chest stretches, or repeti-tive squatting movements to restore flexibility.
Shoveling snow can also wreak havoc on the mus-culoskeletal system. Dr. Traitses suggests the fol-lowing tips for exercise of the snow shoveling variety:
• If you must shovel snow, be careful. Listen to weath-er forecasts so you can rise early and have time to shovel before work.
• Layer clothing to keep your muscles warm and flexible.
• Shoveling can strain “de-conditioned” muscles between your shoulders, in your upper back, lower back, buttocks and legs. So, do some warm-up stretch-ing before you grab that shovel.
• When you do shovel, push the snow straight ahead. Don’t try to throw it. Walk it to the snow bank.
Avoid sudden twisting and turning motions.
• Bend your knees to lift when shoveling. Let the muscles of your legs and arms do the work, not your back.
• Take frequent rest breaks to take the strain off your muscles. A fatigued body asks for injury.
• Stop if you feel chest pain, or get really tired or have shortness of breath. You may need immediate professional help.
After any of these activ-ities, if you are sore, apply an ice bag to the affected area for 20 minutes, then take it off for a couple of hours. Repeat a couple of times each day over the next day or two. If you continue to feel soreness, pain or strain after fol-lowing these tips, it may be time to visit a doctor of chiropractic. “I’ve always believed in chiropractic care,” says Parra. “I’ve used a lot of other treatments for
injuries and pain, but the problem doesn’t get fixed until I go to a doctor of chiropractic.”
For more information on health and safety visit the Ontario Chiropractic As-sociation Web site at www.chiropractic.on.ca or call 877.327.2273. Dr. George Traitses can be reached at 416.499.5656 or visit www.infinite-health.com.V
HealTHY liviNg
Bananas More Than Monkey BusinessBY BreNDa riCker
Bananas aren’t just for monkeys. There are 25 powerful
reasons to eat (organic) ba-nanas. Most bananas have been genetically modified for shelf life and don’t have the nutritional value as they once did.
You’ll never look at a ba-nana the same way again after discovering the many health benefits and rea-sons to add them to your diet. Bananas are high in fiber and three natural sugars – glucose, sucrose and fructose – giving them almost magical powers that provide a huge energy boost. Bananas combat depression, make you smarter, cure hangovers, relieve morning sick-ness, and protect against kidney cancer, diabetes,
osteoporosis and blind-ness. They can cure the itch of a mosquito bite and put a great shine on your shoes. If you think bananas are just for monkeys, think again.
Bananas help overcome depression due to high levels of tryptophan, which is converted into sero-tonin, the happy-mood brain neurotransmitter.
Eat two bananas before a strenuous workout to pack an energy punch and sustain your blood sugar.
Protect against muscle c r a m p s d u r i n g
workouts and night time leg cramps by eating a banana.
Counteract calcium loss during urination and build strong bones by supple-menting your diet with a banana.
Improve your mood and reduce PMS symptoms by eating a banana, excel-lent for regulating blood sugar and producing stress-relieving relaxation.
Strengthen your blood and relieve anemia with the added iron from bananas.
High in potassium and low in salt, bananas are officially recognized by the FDA as being able to lower blood pressure, and protect against heart attack and stroke.
Email me at: [email protected]
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Volvo Continues to Invest in Service Technician Training
Volvo Trucks in North America is pleased to an-
nounce Zachary Ramirez, a student enrolled in Wy-oTech’s Diesel Advanced Technology Education (DATE) for Volvo Trucks program in Blairsville, Pennsylvania, as the re-cipient of an $8,700 Volvo Trucks DATE scholarship. Volvo Trucks’ focus on technician training has also led to a 2013 Excel-lence in Learning Award from the Brandon Hall Group, which awarded Volvo Trucks Academy for its VistaTech service technician certification program.
DaTe FOr vOlvO
TruCks sCHOlarsHip
Ramirez, who is origin-ally from Texas, is already seeing the benefits of be-ing enrolled in the DATE program. “I have gone
through several rounds of interviews for a position as a technician with a Volvo Trucks dealer in Texas,” he said. “I’m very excited about this op-portunity, and I feel that being a student in the DATE program is already helping me get my foot in the door.”
The DATE program’s comprehensive curricu-lum complements Wyo-Tech’s core Diesel Tech-nology training programs to help prepare graduates for entry-level positions servicing and repairing Volvo trucks. Students enrolled in the program receive specialized train-ing on Volvo engines, electronics, emissions, powertrain and chassis components. DATE is de-signed to produce ad-vanced apprentice techni-cians with a potential for
an accelerated path in the VistaTech program.
“We’re proud to help support technician edu-cation and recognize the valuable role expert Volvo technicians play in the success of our products and dealer network,” said Göran Nyberg, President, Volvo Trucks North Amer-ican Sales & Marketing.
2013 exCelleNCe iN
learNiNg aWarD
Brandon Hall Group, a leading research and ana-lyst organization focused on learning development, recently presented Volvo Trucks Academy with top honors at its 2013 Learn-ing Awards. Volvo Trucks Academy, which provides Volvo Trucks sales, after-market and technician training, was recognized for its VistaTech service technician certification program.
Through Vis taTech, Volvo technicians com-plete instructor-led and web-based training cours-es to develop their skills and attain advanced cer-tification levels as they
work toward becoming a Volvo master technician. The VistaTech certifica-tion program continues to bolster the number of Volvo master technicians in the Volvo Trucks dealer
network.For more in fo rma-
tion, please visit www.volvogroup.com or www.volvogroup.mobi if you are using your mobile phone.V
Zachary ramirez, a student enrolled in WyoTech’s Diesel advanced Technology education
(DaTe) for volvo Trucks program in Blairsville, pennsylvania, recently received an $8,700
volvo Trucks DaTe scholarship.
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8 Things Your Neighbour Probably Doesn’t Understand About Professional Drivers
BY elleN vOie
The public percep-tion of profession-al drivers has often
been based on misunder-standing due to the media and movie industry’s portrayal of these hard working men and women. Although there are num-erous image campaigns in the trucking industry, most of them focus on the importance of the industry itself instead of trying to change the image of the person behind the wheel.
Your neighbor might not understand what your life is like as a professional driver and more import-antly, how your job affects their lifestyle. Here are eight things your neighbor probably doesn’t know about you, but should. This list isn’t comprehen-sive and I’m sure you can think of many more things you’d like your friends to know about your career, but this is a start.
#1. Driving a truck for a living is not an easy job. You can’t just hop into a tractor-trailer and take it out on the highway with-out extensive training. It’s not an unskilled job that just anyone can do. It takes time and effort to learn how to shift and
how to turn corners and how to back into a dock. It’s not easy!
#2. Being a professional driver isn’t just a job, it’s a lifestyle. When your neighbor goes to work each morning and re-turns home at night, his or her kids might not even know if their mom or dad changes jobs or careers because it doesn’t affect them in the same way it will affect the child of a professional driver. It was years before my daughter learned that some dad-dies were home every Wednesday!
#3. Just because you are away from home a lot doesn’t mean you are un-faithful or that your mar-riage is in trouble. Your neighbor will judge your family situation based on their own. So, if they think you stay away be-cause you’re unhappy, it’s their perception. Many folks still assume that you’re unfaithful because you travel often and have the opportunity to cheat on your spouse. Remind them that cheating relates to values, not time apart.
#4. You can’t just make plans for a week from Thursday because you don’t know if you’ll be
home or not. This one was always one of the most difficult aspects of the trucking lifestyle to explain. No, I cannot RSVP to your daughter’s wedding next June, so it’s easier to decline the invitation. People just don’t understand how un-predictable your job can be when you’re delivering loads around the country.
#5. Remember who is the professional! If I had the choice of driv-ing alongside a family in an SUV in a snowstorm, or running alongside an eighteen-wheeler, I would choose the big rig. I just don’t trust non-commer-cial drivers as much as I do those professionals who are well trained and more observant. When people complain about big trucks sharing the highway, I remind them that the professional is the one who is more capable and trustworthy on the road than those drivers with less training.
#6. Yes, trucks do own the road! Without trucks paying for the taxes that fund road projects, the highways wouldn’t be the same. From fuel taxes to IRS taxes, to tolls to mile-age taxes, the trucking
industry pays for the roads and their upkeep. Those four wheelers just don’t realize how little they pay, and don’t even think about how little those electric vehicles are pay-ing for our roads.
#7. If your neighbor only understood that your job keeps his kitchen stocked, his car’s tank filled, and his children clothed. He doesn’t always under-stand the supply chain and how you and your
truck allow him to enjoy the products he uses every day. Maybe he needs a les-son in the importance of the trucking industry and its effect on the economy.
#8. You’re not driving a truck until you find some-thing better. For some, be-ing a professional driver is the job of last resort, but for most of you, it’s your career. Sure, there are people who are always looking for something that pays better and al-
lows you to have a dif-ferent lifestyle, but not all drivers are seeking a way out.
Feel free to show this article to your neighbor the next time you feel misunderstood. You just might change his or her opinion of you, one neigh-bor at a time.
You can contact Ellen Voie, President/CEO of Women in Trucking, Inc. at [email protected]
OTa (ONTariO TruCkiNg assOCiaTiON)
Work on Macdonald Cartier Bridge Causes Traffic Headaches
The 50-year-o ld Macdonald-Cartier Bridge linking Ot-
tawa and Gatineau, PQ will soon undergo a major upgrade, creating traffic delays truckers and com-muters for up to two years.
According to the Ot-tawa Citizen, work on the six-lane, 600-metre span includes replace worn-out sections, such as the deck, sidewalks, lighting sys-tem, barriers, pillars and abutments and upgrading the bridge to better resist
earthquakes. The project will also widen the road-way in both directions, add a wider multi-use sidewalk for pedestrian and cyclist use, replace existing railings and install a new median.
Construction is sched-uled to begin this spring and won’t be completed until 2016.
Complete closures are not anticipated, although lane reductions will be required and there will also be several short-term
closures of exit and access ramps. At times, the six-lane bridge will be down to a single lane in each direction.
Further complicating matters, the bridge work is to be done in conjunc-tion with a city-run project to renovate a section of Sussex Drive from St. Pat-rick Street to King Edward Avenue.
The bridge handles about 70,000 vehicles a year, including 2,000 trucks a day.V
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Mack’s Commitment to Technician Training
Greensboro, North Carolina - Mack Trucks continues
to invest in training for fu-ture technicians, recently awarding Nathaniel Chyle, a student enrolled in Wyo-Tech’s Diesel Advanced Technology Education (DATE) for Mack Trucks program in Blairsville, Pennsylvania, with a Mack Trucks DATE Scholarship.
Chyle, who aspires to be a shop foreman or
lead technician, will use the $8,700 scholarship to take part in the three-month DATE program in preparation for a position servicing and repairing Mack trucks. Students enrolled in the DATE pro-gram receive specialized training on Mack engines, electronics, emissions, powertrain and chassis components. The pro-gram is designed to help students graduate as ad-
vanced apprentice tech-nicians with a potential for an accelerated path to achieve Mack master technician status.
“Students who complete WyoTech’s DATE program for Mack Trucks in addi-tion to the core Diesel Technology training pro-gram are ready to join the workforce and will bring extensive hands-on experience to their new positions at Mack dealer-
ships,” said Dale Eslinger, Executive Director of the WTI Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that administers scholar-ships for WyoTech stu-dents.
Mack’s own technician training programs, of-fered through the seven Mack Trucks Academy locations, also recently received recognition, win-ning a 2013 Excellence in Learning Award from
the Brandon Hall Group, a preeminent research and analyst organization focused on driving organ-izational performance. Mack Trucks Academy took home a Gold Award, the highest honor, for its comprehensive cur-riculum and certification program that helps Mack technicians’ progress through training paths as they work toward becom-ing master technicians.
“It’s an honor to receive what is often called an ‘Academy Award’ by the learning industry,” said John Walsh, Mack Vice President of Marketing. “Strong training and cer-tification programs are essential to Mack’s busi-nesses, helping ensure our
service technicians are au-thorities on the operations of our vehicles and are up to speed on the latest technologies.”
Mack’s certification pro-gram blends online and instructor-led courses, followed by comprehen-sive skills testing, to help technicians achieve the competencies needed to progress from skilled, to expert and ultimately mas-ter technician and main-tain those certifications. At minimum, 50 percent of a Mack dealership’s service technicians must maintain Expert or Master Tech status.
For more information about Mack, visit our Web site at www.macktrucks.com.V
Mack Trucks recently awarded Nathaniel Chyle, a student
enrolled in WyoTech’s Diesel advanced Technology
education (DaTe) for Mack Trucks program in Blairsville,
pennsylvania, with a Mack Trucks DaTe scholarship.
TraNspOrT FOr CHrisT
Happy Valentine’s Day
BY CHaplaiN leN reiMer
Our new year has just begun and we are now in
month two. February is
known as Valentine’s month, a time to demon-strate our affections for a sweetheart. You see love in an action, a choice to extend ourselves to someone else. Valen-tine’s Day is one of the greatest opportunities we have to show love for our mates, special friends, and loved ones in our families.
It may just be a date on the calendar, but it can be made a very special occasion, if we follow the teaching of God’s word about what real love really
is. The answer is - God! One of the simplest and yet most profound defin-itions of love is found in I John 4: 8. John, who by the way was known as the apostle of love. He
wrote, “God is love”. Those three little words ought to fill our hearts with warmth and hope. If
those words are true then it makes all the difference in the world! But we need to understand this rightly. John begins the section of scripture by saying,
“Dear friends, let us
continue to love one another,
for love comes from God. Anyone who loves is a
child of God and knows God. But anyone who does not love does not know God, for God is love” (I John 4:7-8).
The overriding impres-sion of these two verses is that the love of God is per-sonal. God’s love causes us to know Him, and Him to know us. A.W. Tozer said it best: “The love of God is one of the greatest realities of the universe, a pillar upon which the hope of the world rests.”
But it is a personal, intimate thing too. God does not love popula-
tions, He loves people. Every individual person is important to God, and He loves each one. G.K. Chesterton understood this truth when he said, “All people matter.” God’s love is universal, but it is also individual. As Au-gustine put it, “He loves each one of us, as if these were only one of us.” The first characteristic of God’s love is that it is personal. God’s love is never limited, never conditional, never withdrawn, and never un-certain. Truly, God’s love never lets go.V
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eMplOYMeNT
alberta
BRooKsNApA AuTo pArTs99 - 7th Street EastBrooks, AB T1R 1C1Tel: 403.501.5551
CalgaRyTrAcTioN
5329 - 72nd Ave. S.E., Unit 82Calgary, AB T2C 4X6Tel: 403.279.2870
edMontonTrAcTioN HeAd office18532 - 116th Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5S 2W8Tel: 780.489.7555
edMonton noRtH WestTrAcTioN
18051 - 111th AvenueEdmonton NW, AB T5S 2P2
Tel: 780.444.4334
edMonton soutHTrAcTioN
3404 - 78th AvenueEdmonton South, AB T6B 2X9
Tel: 780.465.8010
edsonNApA AuTo pArTs 4657A
4833 - 2nd AvenueEdson, AB T7E 1T8Tel: 780.712.4152
FoRt MCMuRRaypArAmouNT pArTs iNc.
36 Riedel StreetFort McMurray, AB T9H 3E1
Tel: 780.791.3000
gRande pRaIRIeTrAcTioN
#4 16101 - 101st StreetGrande Prairie, AB T8V 0P2
Tel: 780.538.3038
HIgH pRaIRIeHigH prAirie Truck
& TrAiler lTd.5309 - 53rd Avenue,
Hwy 2 WestHigh Prairie, AB T0G 1E0
Tel: 780.523.4777Toll Free: 877.523.4754
HIntonNApA AuTo pArTs 4236A
120 North StreetHinton, AB, T7V 1S8Tel: 780.865.8800
lloydMInsteRTruck ZoNe iNc.5205 - 65th Street
Lloydminster, AB T9V 2E8Tel: 780.875.7712
alberta
MedICIne HatHydrAco iNdusTries lTd.
2111 - 9th Avenue S.W.Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7G8
Tel: 403.526.2244
peaCe RIveRpeAce Truck & TrAiler lTd.
9103 - 75th StreetPeace River, AB T8S 1T2
Tel: 780.624.8655
Red deeRTrAcTioN
8045 Edgar Industrial Cr.Red Deer, AB T4P 3R2
Tel: 403.342.7884
RoCKy MountaIn HouseNApA #6260
4528F - 47th AvenueRocky Mtn House, AB T4T 0A9
Tel: 403.845.2709
sundResAFARi MAnuFActuRing inc.
(pARtco tRuck pARts)20 West Road Industrial Park
Sundre, Alberta T0M 1X0Toll Free: 800.372.7826
Tel : 403.638.3414
WaBasCapelicAN AuTomoTive
2330 Pelican Business ParkWabasca, AB T0G 2A0
Tel: 780.891.3600
british columbia
BuRns laKepolAr pArk AuTomoTive
831 Hwy 16 WestBurns Lake, BC V0J 1E0
Tel: 250.692.7501
CHetWyndgeAr-o-rAmA supply lTd.
4876 North Access RoadChetwynd, BC V0C 1J0
Tel: 250.788.2255
CHIllIWaCKlickmAN Truck & TrAilerpArTs & services lTd.
Bay 31B - 43915 Industrial WayChilliwack, BC V2R 3A4Toll Free: 877.772.6255
Tel: 604.793.9660
CouRtenayTAurus HeAvy duTy veNTures lTd
2703A Kilpatrick AvenueCourtenay, BC V9N 6P4
Tel: 250.871.1191
british columbia
FoRt nelsoncHr-Ack pArTs & repAirs
4704 - 48th AvenueFort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0
Tel: 250.774.3273
KaMloopspiNeridge TrAiler
& equipmeNT lTd.1875 Kryczka Place
Kamloops, BC V1S 1S4Tel: 250.374.3100
KeloWnaceNTrAl vAlley Truck
service lTd.105 Adams Road
Kelowna, BC V1X 7R1Tel: 250.765.7738
pRInCe geoRgeNApA - pg
564 - 2nd AvenuePrince George, BC V2L 2Z9
Tel: 250.563.7778
quesnelNApA TrAcTioN
1185 Hwy 97 NorthQuesnel, BC V2J 2Y3Tel: 250.991.0650
csMItHeRs
smiTHers pArTs & service3465 Victoria Drive
Smithers, BC V0J 2N0Tel: 250.847.4287
squaMIsHTriToN AuTo & iNd. lTd.
1003 Industrial WaySquamish, BC V0N 3G0
Tel: 604.892.5951
suRReyTrAiliNe TrAiler pArTs lTd.
10304A - 120th StreetSurrey, BC V3V 4G1Tel: 604.582.4888
teRRaCeBow vAlley mAcHiNe
5107 Keith AvenueTerrace, BC V8G 1K8Tel: 250.638.0099
WIllIaMs laKewl foresTry supplies lTd.
675 McKenzie AvenueWilliams Lake, BC V2G 1N9
Tel: 250.392.6699
manitoba
BRandonTrAcTioN
1940 Queen AvenueBrandon, MB R7B 0T1
Tel: 204.728.9573
manitoba
WInnIpegTrAcTioN
200 Oak Point HighwayWinnipeg, MB R2R 1V1
Tel: 204.956.9490
n. W. territories
yelloWKnIFeTrAcTioN yellowkNife
114 - 314 Old Airport RoadYellowknife, NT X1A 3T2
Tel: 867.669.6272
ontario
BanCRoFtm&m gAs diesel & Truck pArTs
27523 Highway 62 SouthBancroft, ON K0L 1C0
Tel: 613.332.5474
BaRRIevisco iNdusTriAl (BArrie iNc.)
255 Saunders RoadBarrie, ON L4N 9A3Tel: 705.792.1371
Boltonvisco iNdusTriAl
1 Simpson RoadBolton, ON L7E 1E4Tel: 905.857.2071
CaMBRIdgeTrAcTioN cAmBridge
1090 Fountain St. N., Units 12 & 13Cambridge, ON N3E 1A3
Tel: 519.653.3427
xdRyden
d & s AuTo
459 Government StreetDryden, ON P8N 2Z3Tel: 807.223.3227
HaMIltonTrAcTioN
30 Bancroft StreetHamilton, ON L8E 2W5
Tel: 905.561.0932
HanoveRJd Truck pArTs
790 - 10th StreetHanover, ON N4N 1S2
Tel: 519.364.1848
KenoRad & s AuTo
1051 Railway StreetKenora, ON P9N 3W8
Tel: 807.468.9894
ontario
londonTrAcTioN
2405 Scanlan StreetLondon, ON N5W 6G9
Tel: 519.455.3440
MaIdstoneTrAcTioN
3725 Webster Dr., R.R. #3Maidstone, ON N0R 1K0
Tel: 519.737.7995
MaRKHaMTrAcTioN
45 Mural Street, Unit #4Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1J4
Tel: 905.771.7331
MIssIssaugaTrAcTioN
5915 Atlantic Drive, Units 6 & 7Mississauga, ON L4W 1S4
Tel: 905.670.2868
neW lIsKeaRdTrAcTioN
437136 Hawn DriveNew Liskeard, ON P0J 1P0
Tel: 705.647.8707
noRtH Bayservice 1 mufflers & more
400 D Kirkpatrick StreetNorth Bay, ON P1B 8G5
Tel: 705.497.0404
ottaWaTrAcTioN oTTAwA (605)
3020 Hawthorne Road, Unit 200EOttawa, ON K1G 3J6
Toll Free: 800.396.2664Tel: 613.742.1209
sault ste. MaRIeTrAcTioN
380 Industrial Park CrescentSault Ste. Marie, ON P6B 5Y8
Tel: 705.759.8042
st. CatHaRInesNick’s Truck pArTs
244 Dunkirk RoadSt. Catharines, ON L2R 7K6
Tel: 905.687.7031
sudBuRysudBury Truck & TrAiler iNc.
510 Whissell AvenueSudbury, ON P3B 2Z3
Tel: 705.673.3613
tHundeR BayTrAcTor TrAiler service
64 Water Street SouthThunder Bay, ON P7B 6T3
Tel: 807.345.5882
ontario
WHItByTrAcTioN
1751 Wentworth St. W., Units 3-6Whitby, ON L1N 8R9Tel: 905.432.2785
saskatcheWan
MeadoW laKeuNified AuTo pArTs iNc.
807 - 1st Avenue WestMeadow Lake, SK S9X 1Y4
Tel: 306.236.4800
Moose JaWgoldeN wesT TrAiler &
equipmeNT lTd.1802 Stadacona Street West
Moose Jaw, SK S6H 4N8Tel: 306.692.7402
nIpaWInpArAmouNT pArTs (NipAwiN) iNc.
811 Nipawin Road EastNipawin, Saskatchewan
S0E 1E0Tel : 306.862.9881
pRInCe alBeRtuNified AuTo pArTs iNc.
365 - 36th Street West, Unit 7Prince Albert, SK S6V 7L4
Tel: 306.764.4220
RegInaTrAcTioN
405 Park St., Regina, SK S4N 5B2Tel: 306.721.8333
sasKatoonTrAcTioN
2815 Faithfull AvenueSaskatoon, SK S7K 8E8
Tel: 306.244.9877
sWIFt CuRRentBrAke & drive lTd.
1511 Cheadle Street WestSwift Current, SK S9H 5G4
Tel: 306.773.7293
WeyBuRnsouTHerN iNdusTriAl & Truck lTd
300 Hwy 13 South Service RoadCrossroads Industrial Park
Weyburn, SK S4H 2K7Tel: 306.842.2422
Yukon
WHIteHoRsepAceseTTer TrAdiNg co. lTd.
126 Industrial RoadWhitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2T9
Tel: 867.393.3902
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alberta
dRuMHelleRdrum diesel
Bay 13, 901 South Railway AvenueDrumheller, AB T0J 0Y0
Tel: 403.823.7966
edMontonTruck ZoNe iNc.
15816 - 111th AvenueEdmonton, AB T5M 2R8
Tel: 780.451.0225FoRt sasKatCHeWan
Truckpro forT sAskATcHewAN
(ApplecArT logisTics)11401-85 Avenue Unit #13
Fort Saskatchewan, AB T8L 0A9Tel: 780.998.5030
gRande pRaIRIeBrAdviN TrAiler sAles lTd.
10920 - 87th AvenueGrande Prairie, AB T8V 8K4
Toll Free: 800.665.0509Tel: 780.539.6260
HIgH pRaIRIeHigH prAirie Truck &
TrAiler lTd.5309 - 53rd Avenue, Hwy 2 West
High Prairie, AB T0G 1E0Toll Free: 877.523.4754
Tel: 780.523.4777
lloydMInsteRTruck ZoNe iNc.5205 - 65th Street
Lloydminster, AB T9V 2E8Toll Free: 800.707.9209
Tel: 780.875.7712
MedICIne HatHydrAco iNdusTries lTd.
2111 - 9th Avenue S.W.Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7G8
Tel: 403.526.2244
x
alberta
peaCe RIveRpeAce Truck & TrAiler lTd.
9103 - 75th StreetPeace River, AB T8S 1T2
Tel: 780.624.8655
sundRepArTco Truck pArTs & service
20 West Road Industrial ParkSundre, AB T0M 1X0
Toll Free: 800.372.7826Tel: 403.638.3414
taBeRgeerAerT mecHANicAl service
5911 B - 50th AvenueTaber, AB T1G 1W7Tel: 403.223.8744
british columbia
CHIllIWaCKlickmAN Truck & TrAiler
pArTs & services lTd.25 - 43915 Industrial Way
Chilliwack, BC V2R 3A9Toll Free: 877.772.6255
Tel: 604.793.9660CReston
cresToN Truck service lTd.400 Helen Road
Creston, BC V0B 1B0Tel: 250.428.5321
KeloWnaceNTrAl vAlley Truck services
105 Adams RoadKelowna, BC V1X 7R1
Tel: 250.765.7738
pRInCe geoRgeToTAl Truck & equipmeNT lTd.
9122 Rock Island RoadPrince George, BC V2N 5T4
Tel: 250.564.6763
british columbia
sMItHeRssmiTHers pArTs & service
3465 Victoria DriveSmithers, BC V0J 2N0
Tel: 250.847.4287
manitoba
neepaWaT.i.c. pArTs & service
220 Hwy 5 NorthNeepawa, MB R0J 1H0
Tel: 204.476.3809
WInnIpegdAB’s repAir lTd.2126 Logan Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R2R 0J2Tel: 204.694.2390
ontario
BoltonBolToN Truck & TrAiler
1 Simpson RoadBolton, ON L7E 1E4Tel: 905.951.9111
BRaMptonwesTmArk Truck ceNTre iNc.
85 Devon RoadBrampton, ON L6T 5A4
Tel: 905.791.7655BuRgessvIlleAl’s tiRecRAFt
593771 Hwy 59, R.R. #1Burgessville, ON N0J 1C0
Tel: 519.424.9865
CaledonIaoNeidA Truck & TrAiler
634 Fourth LineCaledonia, ON N3W 2B3Toll Free: 800.654.6454
Tel: 905.765.5011
ontario
doWnsvIeWNorTH keele AuTo, Truck & TrAiler repAir ceNTre lTd.
3915 Keele StreetDownsview, ON M3J 1N6
Tel: 416.638.5963
edenvoTH sAles & service iNc.
10816 Plank Road 19Eden, ON N0J 1H0Tel: 519.866.3459
elMIRaTHur HeAvy Truck & TrAiler
repAir270 Arthur Street North
Elmira, ON N3B 2Z5Tel: 519.669.8420
essexkeN lApAiN & soNs lTd
2119 County Road 15, R.R. #2Essex, ON N8M 2X6Tel: 519.776.6473
etoBICoKeok Tire Truck repAir
39 Shorncliffe RoadEtobicoke, ON M8Z 5K2Toll Free: 800.661.6681
Tel: 416.236.1277
goulaIs RIveRgoulAis river Truck
& TrAcTor lTd.90 Highway 552 East
Goulais River ON P0S 1E0Tel: 705.649.4788
HaMIltonBArToN Truck ceNTre lTd.
483-487 Rennie StreetHamilton, ON L8H 3P6
Tel: 905.544.2626
ontario
HanoveRHwy #4 Truck service lTd.402143 Grey Road 4, R.R. #1
Hanover, ON N4N 3B8Tel: 519.369.5052
HanoveRserge g & d repAir iNc.
214 Highway 11 EastHearst, ON P0L 1N0Tel: 705.362.5633KapusKasIng
pAreNT mecHANicAl services53 Brunelle Road North
Kapuskasing, ON P5N 2M1Tel: 705.335.3617MIssIssauga
quickfix Truck TrAiler repAirs6191 Atlantic Drive
Mississauga, ON L5T 1N7Tel: 905.696.6888neW lIsKeaRd
pioNeer spriNg & AligNmeNT437136 Hawn Drive
New Liskeard, ON P0J 1P0Tel: 705.647.8707
oaKvIllek.i.d. Truck & TrAiler service1090 South Service Rd. E., Unit A
Oakville, ON L6J 2X8Toll Free: 800.265.6291
Tel: 905.842.2942osHaWa
quAliTy Truck repAir iNc.840 Colonel Sam Drive,Oshawa, ON L1H 8A9
Tel: 905.721.2788pICton
d.m.d. Truck equipmeNT services iNc.
5 McDonald DrivePicton, ON K0K 2T0Tel: 613. 471.2060
ontario
sIMCoewilsoN Truck & TrAiler
401 Queensway WestSimcoe, Ontario N3Y 5B3
Tel: 519.428.0501
sudBuRysudBury Truck & TrAiler
ceNTre iNc.510 Whissell AvenueSudbury, ON P3B 2Z3
Toll Free: 800.461.4023Tel: 705.673.3613
tHundeR BayTrAcTor TrAiler service
64 Water Street SouthThunder Bay, ON P7B 6T3
Tel: 807.345.5882
veRneRmoBile mecHANicAl services
11769 Hwy 64Verner, ON P0H 2M0Tel: 705.594.1319
WaWaJ. provosT coNTrAcTiNg lTd.
683A Hwy 17NWawa, ON P0S 1K0Tel: 705.856.4513
saskatcheWan
sasKatoonA-liNe frAme & AligNmeNT
3246 Millar AvenueSaskatoon, SK S7K 5Y2
Tel: 306.931.6612
yoRKtonTruck proZ iNc.
Hwy 10 EastYorkton, SK S3N 2X3Tel: 306.782.4313
krOHNerT iNDusTries iNC.
Advance Engineered Products Selects Krohnert Industries as the New Ontario Dealer
The Advance En-gineered Products Group is pleased
to announce the addition of Krohnert Industries to its Tank Trailer Dealership family. Krohnert Industries Inc. based in Caledon, Ontario will now be a full line agent representing Advance’s full range of Aluminum, Steel and Stainless Steel, Bulk Haul-ing, and Vacuum Tank equipment. Krohnert has a long proven reputation with its customers and has been in the trailer industry for over 65 years.
The Krohnert dealership will now have full access to Advance Engineered Products entire line of Bulk Hauling Specialty Trailers, Parts, Engineering Sup-port and access to Service Facilities across Canada.
Advance is the leader in Canadian designed, built and serviced Bulk Trailers and Vacuum Equipment, and looks forward to being represented by Krohnert’s trailer experts in Ontario, Manitoba, New York, and Michigan.
For more information about Krohnert Industries
contact Mr. John Krohnert at 416.948.6121, email [email protected] or visit www.krohnert.com.
For more information about Advance Engin-eered Products Group con-tact Mr. John Rynsburger at 1-800.332.8385, email jrynsburger@aepl or visit www.aepl.ca.
Tracing its roots back to 1944 as a local Toronto area repair shop for trucks and trailers, the Krohnert family name has been serving the North Amer-ican and Global trans-portation industry in one
way or another for over 65 years. Now in the third generation, Krohnert’s head office is in Caledon, Ontario where the com-pany’s main focus is in the dealership, distribution, finance and consulting side of the industry. Pri-mary markets are: petrol-eum, crude oil, chemical, vacuum, dry bulk and LP markets. In addition to serving the tank trailer and equipment marketplace, the Krohnert companies include Krohnert Indus-tries Inc. and their recently established Platinum RV
Inc.Since 1984, Advance En-
gineered Products Group has grown to become Canada’s premier manu-facturer of tank trucks, trailers, and vacuum truck equipment.
Advance’s head office is located in Regina, Sas-katchewan, where the bulk of the manufacturing takes place. Other loca-tions throughout Can-ada manufacture specific product lines and are also equipped to handle repairs to tank trucks. In order to offer this level of ser-
vice, Advance is registered with the Department of Transport in Canada and the United States, as well as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) for the manufac-ture and repair of coded tanks and vessels.
In addition to serving the global tank trailer and equipment market, the Ad-vance Group of Companies include Westech Vac Sys-tems (Nisku, Alberta), Du-mur Industries (White City, Saskatchewan), and Lazer Inox (Saint-Germain-de-Grantham, Quebec).V
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THe saFeTY Tip aDviser
Stuck In The Snow? Don’t Panic!
BY alvis viOlO
As it is a lready a p p a r e n t t h a t this winter will
be packed with snow storms, I think it’s not too late to refresh our mem-ories on how to get out of snow if we do get stuck.
There are few things more nerve-wracking for a driver than to get stuck in snow or ice. The feel-ing can be even more helpless if you are stuck
at night and the road you are on isn’t a well-traveled one. However, if you stay calm and don’t give in to the fear and frustration, many times you can work yourself free.
Let’s start with some-thing you shouldn’t do. Applying too much power to the drive wheels can cause the wheels to do nothing but spin, which can make matters worse. Instead, apply steady light power.
If you are at a complete stop, having your front wheels turned isn’t a good idea, even for a front wheel drive vehicle. This increases the amount of power needed to get going again, since the vehicle is forced to move at an angle. Once the vehicle starts moving, gently turn-
ing the wheel can get you going the way you want to go with a lot less effort and sliding.
Rocking the vehicle back and forth, forward and reverse, can help if the reason for being stuck is piled snow or ice in front of and behind the tires. Patience is the key here. It can take quite a bit of rocking before the vehicle is free.
Letting a little air out of the tires can also greatly increase your traction and get you out of a stuck situation. Do keep in mind however that under inflat-ed tires cause the vehicle to burn more gas. They also wear out faster, so you will want to air them back up when you are able to.
If you have someone
with you and the vehicle is sliding, try having him or her put weight over the drive wheels. This increases traction and can get you out of a frustrating predicament.
Carry some form of snow shovel when traveling in snow and ice. A col-lapsible shovel takes up little space and doesn’t weigh much, but it can be a blessing if you find your-self stuck in a snowstorm.
Having material you can put under the tires to in-crease traction can also be very helpful. Many people carry sand, which also helps by increasing the weight in the vehicle. Clay style dry cat litter is even better. A few handfuls in front of and behind all four tires can often get you right out of being stuck.
Not giving in to fear when you get stuck in the snow and ice is also a huge help as is having some notion of how to get unstuck. Some prepara-tion is helpful as well. If you follow the above tips, you need not wonder what to do when you do get stuck. You will be well on your way to getting free.
Drive safe, think positive and be prosperous.
Alvis Violo is the C.E.O.
of Emergency Road Servi-ces Corporation., a coast to coast 24 hour bilin-gual roadside assistance company dedicated to the trucking industry in Can-ada and the U.S. For more information visit www.emergencyroadservices.com or call 877.377.2262. Please send your ques-tions, feedback or com-ments about this column to [email protected]
vipar HeavY DuTY
VIPAR Announces Acquisition of Power Heavy Duty
Crystal Lake, Illinois - VIPAR Heavy Duty has announced
the acquisition of Power Heavy Duty based in Pear-land, Texas. As a result of the transaction, Power Heavy Duty will become part of the VIPAR Heavy Duty family of companies and continue to serve the marketplace as a separate brand.
“As the heavy duty aftermarket continues to evolve, VIPAR Heavy Duty has examined ways to best serve our shareholders and provide a positive impact on the marketplace,” said Steve Crowley, President and CEO, VIPAR Heavy Duty, Inc.
“The acquisition of Power Heavy Duty allows us to take a multi-faceted ap-proach to the independent heavy duty parts distribu-tion business, and be the program group of choice for successful heavy duty parts distributors of all sizes by providing the right programs, tools and prod-ucts. We want to continue to be the strongest possible
channel for our suppliers to bring their products to the marketplace.”
Crowley said the acqui-sition helps strengthen the network as a whole, while providing market specific solutions within all aspects of the heavy duty aftermarket.
Power Heavy Duty mem-bers serve the needs of their customers from over 200 locations across the U.S., while VIPAR Heavy Duty distributors operate from over 500 locations across the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, and Mex-ico. The combined net-work “footprint” of over 700 locations will serve end users including fleets, owner-operators, and in-dependent repair shops under the VIPAR Heavy Duty and Power Heavy Duty brands locally.
Through the integration of Power Heavy Duty into the VIPAR Heavy Duty family of companies, all corporate functions including central administration and man-agement, program man-agement, marketing and
communications, and tech-nology will be performed by VIPAR Heavy Duty.
Brett Upton, with his 20-year tenure and know-ledge of the Power Heavy Duty membership and
their needs, will continue to be the point of contact for member development, recruitment, and other member needs for Power Heavy Duty.
“Power Heavy Duty mem-
bers will benefit from this acquisition by having the support and proven ex-perience of VIPAR Heavy Duty management behind the group and brand,” ex-plained Upton.
For more information on VIPAR Heavy Duty, visit www.vipar.com.
For more information on Power Heavy Duty, visit www.powerheavyduty.net.V
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TruCklOaD Carriers assOCiaTiON
TCA Announces Winners in 2013 National Fleet Safety Awards
Alexandria, Vir-ginia - Since the mid-1970s, the
Truckload Carriers As-sociation (TCA) has been recognizing the safest fleets in North Amer-ica through its Nation-al Fleet Safety Awards. Sponsored by Great West Casualty Company, the awards honor trucking companies that demon-strate a superior commit-ment to safety and acci-dent reduction. Eighteen companies have been selected as division win-ners for the 2013 com-petition and will now attempt to capture one of two grand prizes.
“In addition to focusing the spotlight on com-panies that work hard to achieve stellar safety re-cords, these awards give us a glimpse of how well the industry is performing
as a whole, said Jerry Waddell, CDS, Chairman of TCA’s Safety & Se-curity Division and the Safety Director for Cargo Transporters, Inc., of Claremont, North Caro-lina. “With the continued decrease in the total con-test fleet vehicle accident ratio, it demonstrates the forward safety thinking that our carrier members exhibit on a daily basis when it comes to their day-to-day operations.”
Companies applying for the National Fleet Safety Awards have completed the first of a two-step process. First, their ac-cident frequency per mil-lion miles driven was calculated for each of six mileage-based div-isions (listed below). The top three division win-ners were selected and have been audited by
an independent expert to verify their accident frequency numbers.
The division winners will be recognized at an awards ceremony to be held during TCA’s Annual Convention, March 23-26, 2014, at the Gaylord Texan in Grapev ine, Texas. They will also be recognized during TCA’s Safety & Security Div-ision Annual Meeting, May 18-20, 2014, at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch in St. Louis, Missouri.
All division winners are now eligible to compete for two grand prizes, one in the “less than 25 million annual miles” category and one in the “25 million or more an-nual miles” category. To win the grand prize, com-panies will be judged on their overall safety
programs, both on- and o f f -h ighway, inc lud-ing employee driver/independent contractor selection procedures, training, supervision, accident investigation, inspection and main-tenance of equipment, and outside activities in-cluding general highway safety.
As with the division winners, the two grand prize winning compan-ies will be honored at an awards ceremony to be held first during TCA’s Annual Convention and then again during TCA’s Safety & Security Div-ision Annual Meeting.
Below are the names of the 2013 top divisional winners based on low accident frequency ratios per million miles. Com-panies are listed accord-ing to the order that they
placed within each cat-egory.Division i Winners (Under 5 million miles)1. FTC Transportation,
Inc . , Oklahoma Ci ty, Oklahoma
2. Specialty Transport, Inc., Knoxville, Tennes-see
3. Art Pape Transfer, Inc., Dubuque, Iowa Division ii Winners (5-14.99 million miles)1. Brian Kurtz Trucking
Ltd., Breslau, Ontario2. MacKinnon Transport
Inc., Guelph, Ontario3. Diamond Transporta-
tion System, Inc., Racine, Wisconsin Division iii Winners(15-24.99 million miles)1. A&A Express, LLC,
Brandon, South Dakota2. Convoy Systems, LLC,
Kansas City, Kansas3. Jet Express Inc., Day-
ton, Ohio
Division iv Winners(25-49.99 million miles)1. N.Yanke Transfer,
Saskatoon, Saskatch-ewan
2. Erb International, Inc., New Hamburg, On-tario
3. Hill Brothers Trans-portation, Inc., Omaha, Nebraska Division v Winners(50-99.99 million miles)1. May Trucking Com-
pany, Salem, Oregon2. Groupe Robert Inc.,
Rougemont, Québec 3. J & R Schugel Truck-
ing, Inc., New Ulm, Min-nesota Division vi Winners
(100+ million miles)1. Bison Transport Inc.,
Winnipeg, Manitoba2. Gordon Trucking Inc.,
Pacific, Washington3 . Roeh l Transpor t
Inc., Marshfield, Wiscon-sinV
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Success is to Sway Like a Palm Tree
BY BruCe OuTriDge
Have you noticed how much trees that grow in a
country are a reflection of the people there? Take our trees in North Amer-ica, large sturdy Oaks, for example, that have stood the test of time showing the strength of the North American people. In the deep South you find Wil-low trees that blow with the wind, representing a carefree lifestyle of place, like New Orleans. In the Caribbean there is the palm tree that points towards the sun, offering peace, paradise, and an easy go-ing lifestyle. On a recent vacation I was looking at a palm tree and wondering why in storms they seem to be the last things stand-ing. When we have a bad storm at home in Canada the trees usually crack, fall down on the hydro wires, and cause havoc on parked
cars, homes and other ob-jects located within strik-ing distance. Yet our trees are very strong, much like the people they represent. The palm tree however is a single trunk, many of them smaller than our North American trees, yet have the flexibility to bend in a storm to an unbelievable degree. I have seen the trees almost go sideways in hurricane conditions and stand tall shortly after-wards.
I got thinking that our lives and careers are simi-lar to the weather thrown at us from Mother Nature. Our high points are those sunny days when we feel as though nothing can bother us in life. Yet others days are mild distractions much like a mild winter storm where we may have to stay inside, but real-ize that it will soon pass and we will be back into our daily routine. Then there are those days of devastation in life such as a divorce or other catas-trophic event. This is much like a hurricane or tornado where it just turns life up-side down.
What I have also no-ticed is that a successful career has many storms, wind gusts and sunsets, much like Mother Nature provides. The palm tree
bends with the storm but then grows higher to the sky afterwards. Similarly, achieving success is to sway like the palm trees during the storm but grow and learn from the storm to become even more suc-cessful afterwards.
How you do that will de-pend on your personality,
opportunities, and willing-ness to succeed! Basically the palm tree is telling us that if we can whether the storms in our lives and keep growing, we will have great success and allow us the lifestyle we want in the end - the destination point we know as paradise. Most of this is just an observa-
tion of course and may not mean much, but next time you are on a beach and find yourself looking at a palm tree, take a close look at where it’s heading and think about how many storms it may have gone through. You may just no-tice the same connection that I did.
Bruce Outridge is a busi-ness and leadership con-sultant and author of the books Driven to Drive, Running by the Mile, and How to Start an Artistic Business in 12 Easy Steps. For more information please visit his website at www.outridgeenterprises.ca.V
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South Fraser Perimeter Road, B.C.’s Newest Highway Opens
Delta, British Col-umbia – The Hon-ourable Kerry-
Lynne Findlay, Member of Parliament for Delta-Richmond East and Min-ister of National Revenue along with B.C.’s Trans-portation and Infrastruc-ture Minister Todd Stone officially opened B.C.’s newest highway – the South Fraser Perimeter Road (SFPR).
The new four-lane high-way is a key piece of B.C.’s transportation network, which will strengthen the province’s economy and make travelling and com-muting quicker and easier.
“The completion of the South Fraser Perimeter Road is good news for the Metro Vancouver region. It means a better road network and more cap-acity to transport goods to and from fast-grow-ing markets throughout
the Asia-Pacific region,” said Findlay. “This pro-ject demonstrates that when we work together with our partners through the Asia Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative, we can develop projects that facilitate international trade and create jobs and economic growth in lo-cal communities across Canada.”
SFPR connects to all five major Fraser River crossings, which will save motorists time and offer more travel options. As an example, travel time between Highway 1 and the Tsawwassen ferry ter-minal is now less than 30 minutes, compared with travel times of double that using Highway 10.
“The SFPR is a key part of our commitment to ex-panding our markets and improving the safe and ef-ficient movement of goods
and people,” said Stone. “This new route is a game-changer for industry, com-muters and tourists – it will cut commute times for families and make B.C. more competitive by con-necting key port and rail facilities with access to borders, the Tsawwassen ferry terminal and the B.C. Interior.”
Completing the SFPR was a key goal in the province’s Pacific Gateway Transportation Strategy, which supports the ‘The BC Jobs Plan’ to expand markets for B.C. products and strengthen infrastruc-ture to get goods to mar-ket, ensuring B.C is North America’s gateway for Asia Pacific trade.
The SFPR will generate economic and business opportunities and lead to 7,000 long-term jobs in Delta and Surrey through improved industrial de-
velopment opportunities along the corridor. More than 4,000 jobs were cre-ated during construction.
“Our community will benefit hugely from the opening of the South Fraser Perimeter Road,” said Delta Mayor Lois E. Jackson. “The new route provides greater access to the Tilbury industrial area, taking commercial trucks off Highway 99 and River Road. This will make for safer, smoother travel for our residents throughout the community.
The SFPR provides an efficient and convenient transportation corridor, with connections to major trade gateways for com-mercial traffic. This new route will also separate commercial traffic from residential areas, improv-ing community safety and the quality of life for fam-ilies.
“The SFPR will allow goods to move more free-ly around the region by truck,” said Trace Acres, Vice President, BC Truck-ing Association. “In addi-tion to increasing the ef-ficiency of the Gateway, it will help lower emissions by limiting the number of stops trucks have to make
travelling between ports, ferries, businesses and borders.”
The Government of Can-ada, through the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Cor-ridor Initiative, provided $365 million toward the corridor. The Government of B.C. contributed the remainder.V
Honourable kerry-lynne Findlay, Member of parliament
for Delta-richmond east and Minister of National revenue
along with B.C.’s Transportation and infrastructure Minister
Todd stone.
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When we think about trucks w e t e n d t o
look at the chrome, the seats, the sound system and many other parts of the rig. How many drivers really look at the mat-tress on their bunks?
Not being a driver my-self, it was something I never thought about, so it was high time to put the question to drivers:
“How important is it to have a good mattress in your bunk?”
ADAm nAWrocki drives for the Montreal-based MDS Transporta-tion: “Yes, a good mattress is a very important part of your truck. In order to drive well we must be able to sleep well. A mattress in a truck with one driver only should be changed every five years; a truck with many drivers should be changed every three years.”
Glen mcnAmArA drives for BGI Transport based in Morrisburg, On-tario: “The first thing I look at when I get into a new truck is what shape the mattress is in. Every driver sleeps differently, some toss and turn, others don’t. The worst is driv-ers who sleep with their boots on. These mattress-es should be cleaned often and changed every three years.”
Donn mcleAn drives for Robert Transport in Trois-Rivières, Quebec: “The mattress in your bunk is very important. They should be changed every three to five years. Always make sure you let your Fleet Manager know what shape your mattress is in. After all a sleepy driver is a bad driver.”
mohAmeD AbDin is a broker who drives for Robert Transport based in Boucherville, Quebec: “A good mattress is a very im-portant part of your truck. It is also a very expensive purchase when you buy it yourself. Most drivers buy their mattresses from their truck dealers.”
If you have any ques-tions or subjects to dis-cuss, please feel free to contact me at [email protected] or call Carl McBride @ 613.902.5324.V
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Driver’s SeatBY: Carl [email protected]
A Good Mattress
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