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olvo Trucks North America recently unveiled an innovative SuperTruck demonstrator whose combination of advanced aerodynamics, vehicle and powertrain technologies achieved a freight efficiency improvement of 88 percent – exceeding the 50 percent improvement goal set by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) program.

From the top-of-cab solar panels powering its battery and interior lights, to its ultra-light aluminum frame and highly advanced 425 horsepower 11-liter proprietary engine, the SuperTruck concept vehicle allowed Volvo engineers to push the boundaries of heavy truck efficiency. The sleek tractor-trailer combination boosted fuel efficiency by 70 percent – exceeding 12 miles per gallon, with some test runs showing more than 13 miles per gallon – in road tests, and powertrain brake thermal efficiency reached 50 percent.

“With the support of DOE’s SuperTruck program, Volvo Trucks has presented an exciting vision of trucking’s future,” said Göran Nyberg, president of Volvo Trucks North America. “Even more impressive is the fact that these tremendous gains were made against a base SUPERTRUCK >> PAGE 17

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THEME: CROSS BORDER ISSUES & COMPLIANCE SERVICES

Cross Border Activity – A Balancing Act Between Security & Trade

BY MAREK KRASUSKI

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anada and the United States have the largest trade relationship in the world.

Nearly 9 million U.S. jobs depend on trade and investment with Canada and Canada is the principle supplier of crude oil, petroleum products, natural gas, uranium and electricity to the States.

So it’s no surprise that numerous regulations are in place to ensure the smooth and continuous flow of goods and services as any delays in the trade channel can cause serious disruptions through the supply chain. (As an aside, the Ambassador Bridge between Windsor and Detroit alone equals total annual trade between the U.S. and Japan. In Ontario alone daily trade with the U.S. exceeds $800 million.)

Commerce between our two countries also has to deal with 21st century realities, namely terrorism in its myriad and often deadly forms. After 9/11, that turning point when terrorism reached

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global proportions in most people’s minds, the United States implemented a number of new programs and protocols that would enhance security while allowing for the uninterrupted flow of goods and services, though many waiting for coverage clearance would dispute this.

Among such programs is C-TPAT (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism), a voluntary partnership between business and government to increase border security and help the supply chain continue with minimal delay. Membership in CTPAT includes: access to Free and Secure Trade (FAST) lanes at border crossings, the privilege of moving to the front of inspection lines, lower risk of inspections by border authorities, shorter cross border wait times, and the opportunity to participate in the Importer Self - Assessment Program.

C-TPAT, however, has not been without problems, according to Dawn Truell, President of Cross Border Services. “The CTPAT Program was relaunched 4 times between 2015-2016 in an attempt to make the portal program simplified, however that was not the case and everyone in the programs had to re enter all of the information, causing great havoc among companies, some of whom opted out of the program.”

Membership in C-TPAT and its Canadian equivalent, Partners In Protection (PIP), proves that companies have passed rigorous security measures and are generally more trusted by border authorities compared to companies which do not meet these standards. Dawn Truell says membership in one program requires membership in the other. “If a company joins the C-TPAT and or the PIP, they must be part of the mutual programs. If you are C-TPAT Certified you must be PIP Certified as well and vice versa.”

Estimates are that about 65 percent companies are C-TPAT and PIP approved; the remaining 35 percent who are not members face much higher risk of on-site inspections, also referred to as ‘secondary screening.’ This can entail a rigorous inspection of trucks and cargo, leaving drivers at the mercy of border guards. Given time-sensitive delivery deadlines, inordinate border delays can undermine customer loyalty. Notes one border expert, “All transportation companies are under time constraints because of the intense competition. They have to cross the border at a certain time and arrive at their destination at a certain time. If not, they run the risk of losing their customer who will look for another carrier.” Carriers

with FAST approval - and C-TPAT approval as a precondition - can still cross borders even in the face of terrorist alerts. Nonmembers will be turned back. FAST-approved carriers are entitled to use dedicated lanes at border crossings. These allow for greater speed and efficiency in the clearance of trans-border shipments.

Without FAST approval, companies run the risk of losing money. More FAST lanes have been added in recent years, but challenges remain. “More FAST lanes have been built, but I think that the trouble lies more with the drivers who are not getting their FAST Cards and the companies not realizing that they need to gain their FAST program, as well as the C-TPAT. It’s important to bear in mind that FAST for companies is different from FAST for the drivers, two totally different programs,” says Truell.

Terrorism, to be sure, ranks high in the reasons for heightening security measures, but so has the illegal trafficking of drugs across the U.S. Canadian border. Dawn Truell of Cross Border Services is also an expert in the provision of approvals for acquiring Bonded Carrier Status, and a customs specialist educator who works with both national governments and writes regularly for Ontario Trucking News. She brings to light countless examples of drug smuggling attempts between countries. No one really knows the amount of illegal drug shipments that are not detected at border crossings, but a cooperative approach is the preferred way of arresting the flow of drugs, says Public Safety Canada.

“Significant progress in law enforcement cooperation has been made since the last United States-Canada Border Drug Threat Assessment was con-

ducted in 2001; cooperation between the law enforcement communities in Canada and the United States is excellent across all jurisdictions. While our two countries may explore different domestic approaches to managing drug issues, for example, in our sentencing laws, the United States and Canada recognize that they ultimately share the same objectives: to reduce the supply and consumption of illicit drugs and the serious consequences that they pose to our societies, our citizens, and particularly, our youth. As a result, Canada and the United States are united in their resolve to work together more closely toward these very important goals. The renewal of the United States-Canada Border Drug Threat Assessment is a testament to this mutual commitment.”

Co-operation between countries aside, there are still significant border delays. The EBTC - Eastern Border Transportation Coalition - identifies several reasons, among them: inadequate staffing at borders, inadequate primary inspection facilities, lack of standardization of electronic manifests for both countries, inefficient inspection policies, and multiple inspections. The EBTC goes on to recommend a number of suggestions to reduce delays. Fully staffed inspection booths, reduction of paperwork, elimination of collection fees, installation of additional staggered booths, and a greater sharing of cross border trade and travel data are some of EBTC’s proposals.

Carriers, too, are reminded to learn of upcoming regulatory changes at border crossings that will affect their operations, and reputations, if not fully complied with.

The Private Motor Truck Council’s annual meet-

ing surveyed proposed changes that will impact Canadian carriers. In her address to the Council, Heather Devine, partner with the law firm, Isaacs & Co., brought to public attention the legal issues facing the trucking industry in 2016. Among them are the legal implications of new electronic logging devices (ELDs) which will replace paper logs in 2017 or 2018. New food regulations introduced by the FDA - US Food and Drug Administration - affect companies that transport food to the U.S. The rules apply to carriers, brokers, receivers, shippers, and also to loaders - a new category that includes all persons that load food onto a motor vehicle during transportation operations. The regulations demand that equipment is designed to prevent food from becoming unsafe.

This calls for adequate temperature controls, protection of food from cross contact, and from contamination from non food items. Other topics included punitive measures around new technology such as penalties against transportation professionals for supply delays and inaccuracies. Fines now run at 5% of an order cost for late and inaccurate shipments.

Calls for regulatory changes and criticisms of border delays echo in various sectors of the industry. In a speech earlier this year Canadian Trucking Alliance CEO, David Bradley, decried the security measures that seem to overshadow trade and reduce efficiency and productivity at the border. Horror stories of days-long border waits are a thing of the past as we move farther away from 9/11, but extended backups are still common and do impair the flow of the supply chain THEME PAGE 5 >>

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CROSS BORDER SERVICES

Lesson in Negotiating Today’s Border Crossings

BY DAWN TRUELL

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rossing the borders today is much different than it was 20 years ago and every day the prognosis is worsening. Terrorism affects us all; there are no positive swings to terrorism. The anti-terrorism programs are being heavily pushed and they will not be going away. The trucking industry has been hit the hardest due to frequent necessary border crossings between Canada and the USA.

Post 911 brought drastic changes in the border crossing, from land travel to rail, ocean and air.

Border guards across the world had to be trained on how to protect all citizens in each of our countries from the increased threat of terrorists around the globe.

In 1995 Canada launched a program called PIP, Partners In Protection. This program was designed to enhance border and trade chain security. Post 911, the USA launched its security program named C-TPAT, Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism. The CTPAT basically mirrored the PIP program in its company and security profile questionnaires, but to further advance it the US CBP DHS made it an online portal for ease of those in the trade community to join in their efforts to fight terrorism from a commerce level.

Even with heightened se-

curity, another threat arose from the online programs due to online hacking; further security measures were taken in both Canada and the USA, but main government data bases were hacked into, which basically shut down both governments for a few days.

In June 2008 Canada and the USA joined hands and signed an MRA, Mutual Recognition Agreement.

As the rest of the world watched and proceeded to follow, in June 2010 the AEO program was born, bringing to the World Trade Community the Authorized Economic Operator. Signing on was Japan, Korea and Singapore who named their joint effort the STP, Secure Trade Partnership.

In October 2014 the EU, European Union, joined hands with our PIP program, and delegates from 29 countries came to meet with our CBSA team and agreed whole heartedly

to cooperate with us in the battle against terrorism. Thus came the TTP, Trusted Traders Program.

In May 2016 came the Mexican Tax Administration Service, calling theirs the NEEC, New Scheme of Certified Companies.

The benefits to these programs are increased across the board, namely heightened security measures for countries across the world. The downsides are increased border and security check point wait times for personal and commercial traffic.

If you turn on the news today you will no doubt hear about a terror attack somewhere in the world.

Terrorist groups are widespread, such as the radical Sunni group called ISIS, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, as well as the Taliban, Al Qaeda, Jamaate-Islami, Zulfigar Ali Bhutto and of course even closer to home there is the Mexican Cartel.

Commercial traffic can almost come to a halt when these terrorist groups attack. The North American governments band together to fight the War on Terror. Governments have increased border secur-

ity patrols and the ability to divert our commercial traffic through the FAST lanes by promoting the FAST Card program that is specifically aimed at trucking traffic. The FAST Card is a criminal record verification on both sides of the borders of Canada and the USA. For commercial trade companies there is the Canadian program PIP, governed by the CBSA, whereby a company has to be vetted regarding their security measures, including company owners.

The USA side of this program for border security and ease of commercial travel is the C-TPAT program; this program is governed by the US CBP Department of Homeland Security and vets company security measures and owners as well. In order to speed up our commercial traffic southbound one must possess a FAST Card; the company must be FAST and C-TPAT Certified and be carrying a FAST and C-TPAT Certified load. For all northbound loads the driver must possess a FAST Card, and the company must be Canadian FAST, PIP and CSA certified.

The C-TPAT and PIP

programs will become even stricter with the new government coming into power in the USA. Our governments have spent millions of dollars on building FAST Lanes to and from Canada/USA; I highly suggest that the commercial land traffic out there utilize these FAST Lanes to expedite their border crossings. The requirements are: driver must have a FAST card, the company he/she works for must be C-TPAT, FAST, PIP and CSA certified as well as the shipper, the manufacturer or distributor.

For those interested, this fall I will be holding an information seminar to shed much needed light on all of these programs and border initiatives in the international trade market.

In order to make the programs work, companies need to understand the links involved and exactly which programs pertain to their company.

Dawn Truell is President of Cross Border Services.

For further information please contact Dawn Truell at dawntruell@gmail.com, www.crossborderservices. ca or www.c-tpat-certified. com.

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clearance without having to stop at border crossings.

Taking into consideration the sweep of security measures, the question on many minds is, are the borders more secure?

Dawn Truell concludes in the affirmative. “The simple answer is yes, of course I do. If anything, from my perspective companies and drivers are more aware now. When they apply for a FAST Card for a driver for instance, there is a criminal record check done on both sides of the border. If a person applying has ever had any criminal charges in either country they will be denied a FAST Card. This gets companies thinking more about securing their drivers and making sure that the people in the forefront

of the trucking industry, drivers included, have a clean record. So the likelihood of criminal activity such as drug smuggling or human trafficking goes down, and the trusted trader reputation goes up with border authorities which, in the end definitely goes a long way in easing border crossings. The same with the companies, they get vetted as well and have to meet quite a lot of heightened security measures in order to qualify for the programs.”

Given the long shopping list of trade requirements, carriers, drivers, and stakeholders who continue with cross border trade need to remain nimble in meeting the ongoing challenges and obstacles in this security-conscious trade environment.

between Canada and the U.S. Inconsistencies in Canadian and American approaches to e-Manifest programs also create complications, Bradley said, who proposed several recommendations to improve the cross border relationship. They include the elimination of the CSA program for carriers by Canada, the creation of a one card system for drivers built around the FAST card and the elimination of the CDRP card in Canada and the TWIC card in the United States. Other recommendations include the implementation of regulations which reflect modern logistics practices, and the establishment of “Green Lanes” that give trusted traders advance electronic

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FLEET MAINTENANCE

Keeping Your Fleet Maintenance in Compliance is Mostly Common Sense

BY ROBERT MACKAY

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he volume of commercial road traffic between Canada and the U.S. is staggering. To comply with the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA), companies must maintain fuel and KM/Miles traveled by unit, and by province and state using either IFTA software or in an IFTA spreadsheet. Companies also must comply with minor differences in provincial and state laws with regards to accepted maintenance and repair practices of commercial vehicles.

I speak to countless fleet managers on a daily basis, and it astounds me that such a high percentage of managers are not familiar with the details of maintenance laws for their own jurisdiction. Therefore, it’s often not practical to know every minute detail of every state and province’s maintenance laws.

So, to keep it simple, it is critical for companies that run equipment throughout the U.S. and Canada to maintain their fleet to the highest standard, and be able to prove due diligence, especially when accidents and litigation are concerned. Proving due diligence is the key.

Staying in compliance doesn’t have to be complicated, and it’s mostly common sense. For starters, maintain your equip6 October 2016

ment as per manufacturer guidelines. Fix what is broken without delay. Not only will it help you stay in compliance, but also pay dividends when it’s time to trade in or sell your equipment.

Implementing a 45, 60, or 90 day thorough inspection of your fleet will help you identify problems before they become expensive repairs as well as prove to inspectors and auditors that fleet maintenance is a priority.

File all maintenance records by unit. I have seen companies implement accounting-type practices for their fleet maintenance and repairs, whereby maintenance records (work orders, invoices, etc.) are filed by date. It’s great for your accountant, but a real challenge when DOT or insurance is at the door asking for maintenance history for a specific unit. Maintaining a separate file folder for each unit will enable you to keep a running history of maintenance activities and save hours of research and preparing one-time reports for the auditors.

Use fleet maintenance software instead of a fleet maintenance spreadsheet.

Spreadsheets can be easily manipulated so DOT auditors will have more confidence knowing you have a fleet maintenance software system in place with the appropriate processes, structure, edit checks and controls built in. They will be less likely to probe deeper into specific maintenance activities whereby the information recorded may be misleading or incomplete. Plus, the ability to instantly generate maintenance reports on specific units will mean smoother and less time consuming audits.

You don’t have to have a large fleet to justify the cost of fleet maintenance software. There are fleet maintenance software

products on the market today, including those for the cloud, that are priced based on the size of your fleet, making it affordable for anyone, regardless of their size. Some even include IFTA software and accident management software.

Without doubt, the right Fleet Management Software can simplify the task of fleet maintenance and repairs and help keep your maintenance records organized. But even if you use the fleet maintenance spreadsheet method, the important thing to re-

member is to be complete, accurate, and consistent.

This alone will go a long way in proving due diligence.

Finally, if you are not sure where to begin, seek out help. There are lots of resources on the Internet, including my own fleet

management blog located at www.fleetharmony. com/blog.

Robert MacKay is President of Fleet Harmony Inc. – Canada’s First and Only Cloud Fleet Management Software and can be contacted at robertm@fleetharmony.com.

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Maintain Financial Control in an Uncertain Economy

BY BRUCE SAYER

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he Canadian economy has faced its fair share of challenges over the past few years. Exports have plunged since the global financial crisis, our currency has suffered significant devaluation, energy prices have declined drastically and the Alberta wildfires have made a challenging situation even more so. Thankfully, the Canadian consumer has been a steady source of economic growth. Supported by low interest rates, consumer spending has fueled a strong housing market and retail sales. However, this too is cause for concern as Canadian households are carrying near-record debt loads, threatening continued spending.

The economic situation we face is tenuous at best and plagued with uncertainty. Yet despite the complicated situation we all face, optimism still reigns. While economic recovery has been disappointingly slow and uneven since the global financial crisis of nearly

a decade ago, analysts remain confident that the Canadian economy will make its way back to full capacity in the latter half of 2016 and into 2017.

For owners of trucking companies, these economic conditions have created an arduous set of conditions to complicate an already difficult industry to manage. Low freight volumes, stagnant rates and intense competition dictate the need to remain vigilant. Operational strategies based on maximizing equipment utilization and maintaining financial stability is the key to survival. But this formula is not always attainable for struggling freight carriers.

Maximizing equipment utilization is partially dependent on having the financial stability to fund operations. Access to funds is often governed by the successful utilization of your working equipment to generate steady revenues. It’s a “Catch 22” situation that can have devastating effects if not managed well.

For trucking companies seeking to maintain

financial control in an uncertain economy, access to working capital is often the primary need to overcome. Assuming your business has the ability to secure loads as needed to keep your fleet moving, the next critical step is to ensure you have the financial resources to support fleet operations.

Seeking an operating line of credit from a bank is the first course of action most company owners pursue.

If successfully attained, the bank will ensure funds are available as per the terms of your loan agreement. However, be cautious; trucking companies can easily trip their covenants and find themselves without a lender. To avoid this ever-present danger, an increasing number of trucking companies are turning to alternative financial providers, such as freight factoring companies to maintain financial control.

Invoice factoring is a growing trend in the trucking industry as more company owners discover the tangible and intangible paybacks that are intrin-

sically attached. Instant payment of your invoice once a load is delivered is an indispensable benefit that immediately establishes positive cash flow.

Supported by the additional benefits of professional AR management and risk assessment tools provided, invoice factoring streamlines the financial aspect of your business allowing you to focus on generating revenues.

Be careful when selecting an invoice factoring company to work with, they are not all the same.

Trucking is by nature a capital intense industry.

Upfront costs are immense compared to the slim profit margins that can be gained. For this reason, freight factoring has become mainstream and trucking companies are a favorite target market for invoice factoring companies. Most factoring companies service a broad range of industries with limited experience in any one. Invoice factoring companies that specialize in trucking offer specialized financial products, cost savings such as fuel

discount programs and indepth industry knowledge.

An industry specific invoice factoring company will provide a selection of cash generating options to meet your exact needs.

Cash advance, leveraging the equity of your used equipment and risk management tools are a few examples of the additional benefits offered by factoring companies that specialize in trucking.

Analysts continue to forecast a steady return to more normal economic conditions as the latter quarter of 2016 and 2017 loom into view. For truck-

ing companies, the challenge is to remain operational, keep your fleets moving and to hold on until freight volumes and rates regain in strength.

Ensuring positive cash flow is an essential part of the financial strategies successful trucking companies need to attain to survive and thrive in these challenging economic times.

For more information about Invoice Factoring and cost saving services for the trucking industry, visit us at www.AccutacCapital.com or call 855.838.7575.

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CROSS BORDER SERVICES

Pleasure Trip to Florida Turned Wrong

BY DAWN TRUELL

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ocal man, Jeffrey Miller, was convicted of carrying 100 kilograms of cocaine across the border. He was returning from a pleasure trip to Florida in his pickup truck when he was pulled over for secondary screening. A CBSA border drug detector dog alerted the officer. There was a box in his pick-up that

had 105 bricks of cocaine hidden worth about $18 million. Mr. Miller will be spending the next 11 years in prison. Being his first conviction he is appealing the court’s decision, however, due to the severity of the offence the appeal is doubtful.

Miller claimed that he was unaware that the drugs were present in his pick-up truck, yet the

two officers testified at his trial that he had said there were “100K” reasons that he would ever be involved in any drug smuggling operation. Miller stated that he was planning on delivering his truck to a repair shop in Burlington, Ontario.

He had bought the truck from Ohio en route to Florida. A man who had been a friend of Mr. Mil-

ler’s for the past 28 years had access to his pick-up truck and he figures that this is the person who put the drugs there, not him.

CBSA Officers believe that he very well could have been either the victim of a drug smuggling setup, or that he had help, but regardless, he was found guilty and will serve his sentence for illegal drug smuggling of 100 kilo-

grams of cocaine.

The borders between Canada and the USA have increased their border guard presence and there is zero tolerance for drug smuggling, classified as an obvious act of terrorism.

For the past 15+ years I have been directly involved in helping persons and companies join all of the Safety & Compliance

programs such as FAST, C-TPAT, PIP, TTP CSA, to aid in the fight against terrorism and to facilitate our international trade. CBS provides a full training program for all mentioned. For more information about these programs please contact Cross Border Services at www.crossborderservices.ca or email dawntruell@gmail.com.

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MACK TRUCKS

Mack Honours Professional Truck Drivers

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rennsboro, North Carolina – In support of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week Sept. 11-17, Mack Trucks recognized the industry’s 3.5 million professional truck drivers for their commitment to delivering goods safely, securely and on time.

“Professional truck drivers not only have a very

challenging job to do – long days, often away from their families, while working hard to travel our nation’s roadways in a safe manner – they also serve as an integral part of our economy by ensuring products get to where they need to be,” said John Walsh, Mack vice president of global brand and marketing. “Mack would like to thank these

drivers for their dedication and professionalism.”

Mack launched a video on its Facebook page using the hashtag #ThankYouDrivers, spotlighting the demanding job drivers do, and thanking them for delivering products to help sustain the economy.

Mack is leveraging its relationship with NASCAR to draw attention to the role of

truck drivers in our society.

Mack released a tribute video this week featuring Richard Petty, a seven-time NASCAR Championship winner and an owner of Richard Petty Motorsports, Aric Almirola, NASCAR driver for Richard Petty Motorsports, Brian Scott, NASCAR driver for Richard Petty Motorsports, and Steve O’Donnell, NASCAR

executive vice president and chief racing development officer.

Earlier this year, Mack and NASCAR signed a multiyear agreement designating Mack as the “Official Hauler of NASCAR®,” delivering critical NASCAR technology and equipment required for races.

NASCAR’s 10 Mack models log thousands of miles be-

tween racetracks, helping make every stop on the 36-race, 10-month long season a success.

Four videos, highlighting how everyday goods make it from point A to point B, also will be soon released from Mack. The videos pay tribute to the trucking industry and its drivers.

For more information visit www.macktrucks.com.

that risk.

Noel commented, “We know from history that strong changes in rate levels tend to last longer than one would expect.

Both carriers and shippers get used to market conditions and tend to sustain them for a while after market conditions change. This is human nature.”

Noel pointed out two recent instances of this.

First, the 6-month capacity crisis of early 2004 funded a two-year burst in rates. More recently, the 2014 spot rate acceleration lasted until mid2015 despite the fact that its first accelerant, bad winter weather, subsided

by June of 2014, and the second accelerant, HOS changes, were suspended in December of 2014.

More Information was

Av a i l a b l e a t t h e F T R Transportation Conference Insights from the spot market, including regional analysis of the data, were one of the many hot topics discussed at FTRís annual Transportation Conference, held September 13 to 15, 2016 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Thought leaders from OEMs, Truck Fleets, Shippers, Intermodal, Railroads, and Financial Institutions converged to discuss and plan for the future of freight transportation in North America. This yearís keynote speakers included Clarence Gooden, President of CSX; Troy Clarke, President and CEO of Navistar; Barbara Wilson, President of Wells Fargo Rail; and Steve Sashihara, CEO of Princeton Consultants.

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FTR

Big Data & Truckload Pricing

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loomington, Indiana – As FTR and Tr u c k s t o p . c o m continue their analysis of spot market pricing, their research has unearthed a steady stream of new insights about truck pricing. Here are three quick observations from Noel Perry, Transportation Economist at FTR, which are now much clearer because of big data.

1) S p o t p r i c e s h a v e been rising more than contract prices. The data set starts in 2008Q1, just before the big downturn.

Since the bottom of that recession, contract prices have averaged a 1% q/q growth (annualized).

Even with the big decline last year, spot prices have averaged 2%. This is consistent with the big move we have been watching of random freight from the

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edges of contracts into the spot market. Volume has built, and so have rates. I expect this trend to peak in 2019 with the coming crisis in regulatory drag.

After that is unclear.

2) Spot prices are way more volatile. No surprise here. The spot market is defined as the home of swings in random demand. The capacity pressure indices calculated

by Truckstop.com and DAT both swing widely in almost lockstep. It follows that price changes swing widely. The standard deviation of spot rate changes since the bottom of the last recession is five times larger than that of contract rates. In case you have forgotten your college stat definitions, that means spot rate growth varies five times more than contract rate growth.

3) Both spot and contract pricing lag changes in capacity utilization.

With spot prices, understandably the lags between market events and price response are short, perhaps up to a quarter. The response is not instantaneous because truckers and shippers take time to realize that a change is required. There are also some small delays in the statistics. As big data (and forecasting tools) emerge, this lag should be shortened because market decision makers will know that something is happening sooner. This is already possible to customers of FTR and Truckstop.comís, weekly spot pricing upd a t e Tr a n s 4 C a s t . ( To subscribe to this valuable resource go to www. trans4cast.com.)

Contract rates have a much more noticeable lag. They tend to peak two quarters after spot rates move. In part, this is due to the nature of data collection and the schedule for contract renewals. In part, it is the lag in capacity migration between the two segments. Both customers and carriers work to keep market conditions stable in this segment. Changes increasingly come from outside forces overwhelming those efforts.

Driver supply is one good example of such outside forces. If spot rates rise at some point, drivers serving that market (and carriers) will earn enough to justify leaving dependable contract situations.

But rates have to climb and stay high for a while before drivers will take

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DRIVER OF THE MONTH AWARD

Eddie McCarville – Driver of the Month Award

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ddie McCarville lives in Kinkora Prince Edward Island and is a professional driver with Keltic Transportation. Inc. Eddie is sixty-nine years old and still enjoys making a single trip to Toronto every week.

“I started driving truck for Bonus Transport in Charlottetown in 1973.

I came on with Keltic in 1996 and it is just the best company I have ever worked for. They look after their drivers and they maintain a very positive work atmosphere. They are a family business and they make drivers feel a part of the family. When I talk with some of young drivers who are starting out on their driving career, I tell them ‘if you can’t get along here with this company, you might consider finding another career,’” said Eddie.

Eddie remarked that Keltic keeps good equipment and he takes a lot of pride in a good working truck and keeping it clean.

Long-time Keltic staffer Elaine Sode shared that Eddie came on with Keltic, shortly after the business began in 1997. “Eddie started out hauling reefers, and in particular, he has hauled a lot of potatoes from Prince Edward Island

to Toronto, so he knows every potato farmer on the Island and of course everyone at the Toronto warehousing end.” Elaine said that Eddie is consistently able to listen to other drivers issues or concerns and give them positive and practical advice.

“Eddie has a reputation for his terrific sense of humour and his love for practical jokes.” Elaine recalled that when she was working dispatch, conversations with Eddie would often include a recounting of how he had played a joke or otherwise agitated one of his friends. “Every once in a while Eddie will give me a call just to share a funny incident resulting from one of his practical jokes. He still has the gift of making people smile,” she said. Eddie, Elaine continued, is a dedicated family man who along with his wife, Irene, has raised four daughters. Eddie and Irene now have eight grandkids who help keep their lives busy and engaged.

He celebrates his grandchildren (and his Irish heritage) with shamrock decals on his truck identifying each one, along with an image of his home province.

Keltic recognized Eddie’s

family dedication when his daughter was living in Calgary. “Keltic does not run out to Calgary very much, but when my daughter was living there, they would get me a load out, and then I would visit her and her husband and children for a couple days.

Then Keltic would find me a load home. Keltic understood that seeing them was important for me and they made a special effort to make those visits happen. Not every company would do that sort of thing.

They are a great company to work for,” explained Eddie.

Eddie has over forty years of professional driving experience, a clean driving record and more than two million incident free miles.

Reflecting on safe driving, Eddie said he drives his own truck and drives for everyone else around him on the road. There is continually more and more traffic on the roads and highways, and keeping well aware of all the traffic and his place in it is one important element to keeping safe.

On the subject of customer service, he approaches every delivery and pick up with a positive attitude. “I try to impress

every customer and put my best foot forward. I want them to have a good experience with Keltic service. I want them to reflect on the good service and continue doing business with Keltic.”

Eddie continues to enjoy his work and working with young people finding a career driving truck. “It takes a certain attitude to be successful as a professional truck driver. Some of the new generation, like some of the older generation of drivers, don’t have the right attitude to be successful nor enjoy driving as a career, but when you see those young people with that right attitude, I can see they will have a successful career in the industry.”

Eddie added that Keltic management has the skill to pick young drivers with the right attitude and put them on track to developing a rewarding career.

“I have no plans to retire.

I am afraid if I was home for six nights in a row with my wife, she would divorce me !,” chuckled Eddie.

ABOUT KELTIC TRANSPORTATION INC. Keltic Transportation Inc. began in June 1997 in Moncton New Brunswick, with five adminis-

tration employees and three drivers, providing a dedicated full load refrigerated service. Over time, Keltic expanded, adding flatbed, dry van and Logistics divisions. Keltic opened additional offices and facilities in Oakville ON, Mount Pearl NL and Dartmouth NS. The current Keltic team includes two hundred employees and operates more than one hundred highway power units and nearly two hundred trailers.

Keltic Transportation has been recognized in 2015 and 2016 by the Canadian

Shipper magazine as a TL Motor Carrier Award winner. Keltic joins a select number of carriers who achieved Excellence in KPI categories, including on time performance, quality of equipment and operations, information technology, competitive pricing, customer service, leadership in problem solving, ability to provide value added services and sustainable transportation practices.

Referring to Eddie McCarvill, Keltic Transportation Inc. management affirmed: “We couldn’t ask for a better Keltic rep”.

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CANADIAN TRUCKING ALLIANCE

FMCSA Medical Board Sleep Apnea Recommendations

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he Medical Review Board of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration outlined its official recommendations to the agency on screening and disqualification criteria for truck drivers who are suspected of having moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea.

As reported by CCJ magazine, the board’s preliminary recommendations, which have not yet been approved, encourage FMCSA to require a trucker to be screened for sleep apnea if he or she:

(1) has a body mass index greater than 40, or (2) has a body mass index greater than 33 and meets three of the following: is older than 42, is male, is a postmenopausal female, has diabetes, has high blood pressure, has a neck size greater than 17 inches (males) or 15.5 inches (females), has a history of heart disease, snores loudly, has witnessed apneas, has a small airway, has untreated hypothyroidism or has micrognathia or retrognathia.

The board also would

recommend that FMCSA allow truckers with a sleep apnea diagnosis to continue to operate if they’re being “treated effectively,” which is defined as “the resolution of moderate to severe OSA to mild or better, as determined by a certified sleep specialist,” according to the board’s preliminary discussion report.

These recommendations - and the others discussed by the board this week are not yet final, however, as the board did not vote to approve them. Another meeting will be needed to

finalize and approve the recommendations. No meeting date is set yet. As well, FMCSA has no legal requirement to adopt any of the board’s suggestions, but it’s expected to lean on them when developing a sleep apnea rule, if it chooses.

The board based its recommendations on multiple public meetings held this year, in which board members heard testimony from truckers and industry advocacy groups, along with expert testimony from doctors. The board also relied on formal pub-

lic comments made on its “pre-rule” questionnaire to the industry about apnea’s prevalence, screening and treatment, costs and more.

Among other preliminary recommendations outlined by the board this week is a provision to limit truckers who’ve received a sleep apnea diagnosis to a yearly medical certification, even if the diagnosis was for mild apnea. This means truckers with any type of apnea diagnosis would need to be recertified at least annually, if not more often, rather than

the standard every-otheryear certification.

The board also spelled out screening and treatment requirements and a conditional certification measure. Medical examiners under the board’s recommendations would be able to issue 90-day condition medical certifications to truckers who’ve been referred for sleep screening based on the aforementioned risk factors (BMI, etc.). Such truck operators would be required to be tested and begin treatment within the allotted 90 days.

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EDITORIAL

Ice Road Trucker To Be Honored With Memorial Tribute

BY GEORGE FULLERTON

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pecial Olympics Nova Scotia will honor the life of Darrell Ward, the former star of the show Ice Road Truckers who died in a plane crash Aug. 28, with a memorial tribute tour leading up to the Sept.

24 World’s Largest Truck Convoy for Special Olympics.

“We (with Convoy for Special Olympics), like everyone else were very shocked to hear that Darrell was tragically killed in the airplane crash” said Anne Marie Shannon, Convoy organizer. “I had many conversations and other contacts with Darrell in the previous few months covering details of the Convoy and his participation as parade marshal.

I had come to know Darrell as a very professional,

and deeply caring person.

He was very dedicated to giving back to the greater community and was excited to be coming to Nova Scotia to see his reality TV fans, but more importantly to give support to Special Olympics athletes and their families.”

“I knew that Darrell’s family and friends would be in shock about the accident and I certainly did not expect to hear from them. I was very surprised, (two days following the accident), to receive a call from Darrell’s friends.

They shared that Darrell was deeply committed to the Convoy and had been very excited about the visit. Together, his family and friends had decided to continue with their plans to attend the Convoy as a tribute to Darrell”, Hannon continued.

The Darrell Ward Tribute Tour will host Darrell’s son, Reno Ward, (part of Ice Road Trucker’s cast), and cast members from Shipping Wars; Marc Springer, Todd and Tamera Sturgis, Chrome and Steele Radio owner Bruce Lacasse, and Darrell’s manager, Bob Stanton.

Special guests from Diesel Spec will also make an appearance at the Convoy.

“Traveling to Nova Scotia and being the convoy Marshall for the 2016 Convoy for Special Olympics Nova Scotia was an important cause for Darrell,” said manager, Bob Stanton. “The day prior to his accident he and our team had a conversation about how excited he was to travel to Eastern Canada for his first time to meet his fans and the athletes. We knew that

Darrell would want us to follow through on his commitment to his fans and this event. When we talked to our team we weren’t surprised that everyone was on-board to make this tribute a success in his memory. Special thanks goes to Diesel Spec for helping us bring this all together.”

East Coast International trucks has come on board with the Tribute Tour and has dedicated a truck which will carry a huge banner at the front of the Special Olympics Convoy celebrating the memory of Darrell. East Coast will also support the production of decals celebrating the Tribute, which will be given to every truck in the Convoy.

Convoy organizers have also created the Darrell Ward ‘Giving Back Award’,

which will honour an individual trucker who stands out for their efforts to give back to their community.

Convoy organizers will

collect submitted dossiers, and the tribute tour personalities will select the winner and present the award.

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GOVERNMENT OF NEW BRUNSWICK

New Bridge Open on Route 134

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aint-Louis De Kent, New Brunswick The new Kouchibouguacis River Bridge on Route 134 in Kent County is now open to all traffic.

“Ensuring a safe and reliable transportation network is important as our government continues

to focus on growing the economy,” said Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Bill Fraser. “With the new Kouchibouguacis River Bridge open to all traffic, businesses can get their resources to and from market through Route 134.”

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure completed the $14 million bridge replacement and road realignment work over the past three construction seasons. The new 6-span structure is 235-metres long.

The bridge replaces the 73-year-old structure that was closed to all traffic in the fall of 2015 due to safety concerns.

The demolition of the old bridge is planned for this fall.

“I thank the local community for their patience during construction of the new bridge,” said Fraser.

“After the closure of the old one, the department and the contractor expedited work to restore traffic

on Route 134. Thanks to these efforts, the new structure is opening two months ahead of the contract completion date.”

Fundy Contractors of St. George was the contractor for the project.

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GOVERNMENT OF NEW BRUNSWICK

Infrastructure Investment in Perth-Andover

P From left: Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Bill Fraser; Saint-Louis-de-Kent Mayor Danielle Dugas; and Kent North MLA Bertrand LeBlanc.

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erth-Andover, New Brunswick - Road upgrades will be made in Perth-Andover thanks to a joint $335,000 infrastructure investment by the provincial government and the municipality.

Route 130 (Aroostook Road) will undergo asphalt paving. The project is being cost-shared under the Municipal

Designated Highway Program.

“We are proud to partner on these important municipal projects,” said Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Bill Fraser. “Such investments help ensure we have a safe and efficient transportation system to promote our quality of life, trade and travel, and economic activity.

Our government understands that investing in infrastructure not only creates the environment for economic growth in the region but also helps stimulate job creation.”

Under the program, municipalities apply for funding assistance for capital upgrades. The provincial government is investing $25 million in this year’s program.

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THEME SECTION

WOMEN IN TRUCKING

How (NOT) to Hire Women

BY ELLEN VOIE

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n excerpt from a 1943 transportation magazine has circulated throughout the industry. It has been verified as a true reprint by Snopes, which claims that the author is L.H. Sanders who wrote the article for Mass Transportation Magazine’s July issue. The intent was to assist (male) managers in choosing the right women to work in jobs formerly held by men who vacated their positions for military service during WWII. Although the author

seems to be patronizing women, he (or she) was probably not intending to portray females as unmotivated, incapable and fragile as the text appears. However, the eleven “helpful tips” show us how far we have come in proving our ability to work alongside men in many occupations.

First, the author suggests that married women are more responsible than unmarried women and they are “less likely to be flirtatious.” The assumption that responsibility and marriage are complementary is doubtful, as women who are single are the ones who don’t have the security of a second income.

Many of the tips concern a woman’s physical needs. “Give every girl an adequate number of rest periods during the day,” the author writes. The extra breaks allow her to wash her hands more often and apply fresh lipstick and tidy

her hair so she can have more confidence and be more efficient. By allowing women to rotate to different jobs during the day, they will be happier and less nervous than staying in one position all the time.

Physical exams that focus on “female conditions” is suggested in order to avoid lawsuits, and to uncover any mental or physical weaknesses. “Husky” girls are better employees because they are more efficient and even tempered than their thinner counterparts. Keeping women happy by ensuring that their uniforms fit well is a point made by Sanders, who writes, “this point can’t be stressed too much.”

One tip for employers suggested that “older women” are inclined to be “cantankerous and fussy,” and they must be reminded to be “friendly and courteous” because of their difficulty in dealing with the public.

The author suggests that only women who have worked outside the home previously would be acceptable, since they often have a hard time “adapting themselves.” The definition of “old” isn’t included, but today this tip could be the basis for a discrimination lawsuit!

In addition to concerns about age and physical limitations, women apparently had mental and emotional issues that should be addressed! One tip was to never criticize women, as they are more sensitive than men and it would adversely affect her efficiency. Also, strong language should be avoided or it may cause female workers to “grow to dislike a place of business.”

Probably the most demeaning tips implied that women were not capable of managing themselves. The author states that the male supervisors must ensure that female workers under-

stand the importance of time and that, “a minute or two lost here and there makes serious inroads on schedules.” Sanders writes that women need to have their schedule filled and outlined in advance so that they don’t “bother the management for instructions every few minutes.” This is due to the fact that women do not have the same initiative as men.

Although the article was written for “transit companies” and appeared in a transportation magazine, the tips appear to be for women who were working in a factory setting. Apparently it wasn’t even an option to put women behind the wheel or under the hood! Since the assumption was that women needed close supervision and lots of time for rest and to make themselves presentable, operating a big rig or working on an engine would be out of the

question.

This article was written over 70 years ago and it shows how far women have advanced in the workplace. However, we still have reasons to further progress women in the transportation industry.

Despite a more even ratio of women in the workforce as a whole, there are twenty male drivers for every woman behind the wheel.

We no longer have to prove that we can manage ourselves, or that we can forgo breaks to apply our lipstick, but we do need to find our footing in this industry. Women are capable, available and needed in trucking.

We’ve come a long way, but Women In Trucking Association’s goal is to advance us even further in the coming years!

Ellen Voie can be reached at ellen@womenintrucking. org.

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BUSINESS INSURANCE MATTERS

What Does It Take To Be An Underwriter?

BY LINDA COLGAN

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egardless of the time or era, it remains very difficult to find an elated person willing to pay insurance premiums. Mostly, that individual is in a full two feet dug-into-the-dirt stance, plowing up a lot of soil before the cheque is reluctantly released to the Insurance Broker – especially if the insurance premiums have increased.

Transportation insurance is a very volatile industry. The industry at large has seen many an

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Insurer exit from offering primary transportation insurance. This just occurred with Zurich who was a large participant in transportation fleet insurance.

The insurance actuarial process is intense and calculated, which is necessary to set appropriate rates for the applicable exposures. Rarely does the end result transpose to an acceptance that is eloquent and euphoric in nature by an Insured. Between the Broker and the Insured the Underwriters, at times, deliver insurance quotations with as much enthusiasm as having to hold a minnow in front of a starving unleashed alligator.

I do feel compassion for the industry’s Underwriters. They have to assess the presented risk with the information as provided by the Broker and whatever informa-

tion can be garnered from the internet. If fortunate, the Underwriter may be able to assign their own fleet management team to provide their snapshot of the Insured’s operations.

These factors all determine the final premium after applying the flex or rating consideration. After presenting the insurance quotation the negotiation process is initiated. Underwriters constantly meet with resistance after presenting pricing terms as well as recognizing the Insured may have the opportunity to leave for another insurance market. Their position to make management, the Broker, and the Insured happy becomes as easy as wallpapering an open aired condominium in a tsunami.

Shareholders always anticipate a wise investment reaping benefits at the end of the year. Shareholders of insurance compan-

ies are no different. Auto insurance is very difficult to assess, particularly when considering liability losses. Factors of currency exchange, territory and jurisdiction, as well as stability of the witness, can affect the outcome of a claim.

For an Insured, it is important to invest wisely in the insurance provider as it can be fatal to switch insurers from year to year

when a serious loss occurs. It is important to view paying insurance premiums as an investment as well. In a bad year, the good years are needed to “level out” the loss ratio.

To sum it up, it seems that the position of Underwriter is a unique calling.

One must have an open mind, coat of armour, long arms and great ability to withstand strong gales,

weather storms and still hold a sense of humour at the end of it all. Guaranteed, the position is surely not for the faint of heart.

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

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October 2016 13

NEWS & VIEWS

Supply Consolidation

BY MIKE WHALEN

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t is said that in the heavy-duty parts business the toughest product segment to compete in is filters. There are numerous manufacturers of filters for most applications on newer trucks and machines, plus those specializing in specific applications such as the removal of water from fuel. If you are going to compete it’s necessary to have access to more than one brand.

Most ‘full-line’ brands cannot be cost effective manufacturing every SKU in the book. This fact has resulted in most manufacturers private labeling low volume SKU’s for each other. In other words it makes more sense for one manufacturer to supply a low volume part number for all the competitors. This, then, makes it a high volume item for the manufacturer making that particular filter and keeps costs down for all.

Some filter manufacturers have been doing this for years through their Private Brand or National Account divisions.

Usually one general supplier and a couple of specialists provide 100% application coverage. This

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was particularly good for a work truck fleet made up of different makes and models, as it means not having to work with numerous brands or distributors to cover all truck and equipment applications.

Until the early eighties the independent distributor was the only ‘allmakes’ parts supplier to the mixed fleet. The OE dealer only carried parts and components for the truck or equipment brand they sold and relied on the Independent Distributor for parts and components for any off-make service work.

OE Dealers soon began to see the value in servicing other truck brands.

Not just for increased business but also for developing a relationship that could mean the sale of a new truck to replace the off-brand units they had been servicing.

As more OE dealers began to focus on allmakes service and parts sales, the need to compete for fleet business with their traditional all-makes parts supplier, the Independent Parts Distributor became more apparent. But the OE Dealer needed access to the brands not available through their parent manufacturer.

The truck manufacturers recognized the opportunity and, beginning with Navistar, they entered the all-makes parts business with dealer-direct programs or an expanded offering through their parts distribution centers (PDC), or both.

The OE Dealer now became an all makes Parts Distributor that also sold

trucks. The customer group that was the Independent Distributor’s main customer had become their main competitor.

This change was difficult for the branded parts manufacturer as their two distribution channels competed directly with each other. Some manufacturers used a twobrand approach to reduce the conflict but it was hard to serve two masters. In some cases the OEM put pressure on the parts and component manufacturer to make the decision to either support the OE side or the independent side but not both.

At around the same time independent marketing groups like VIPAR and HDA came into being and consolidated the independent’s purchasing power to help the independent distributor compete with the OE truck dealer groups.

To help the OE dealer compete as an ‘all-makes’ supplier, the OEM introduced their own Private Brand parts program.

Freightliner’s Alliance Truck Parts and PACCAR’s Dynacraft and TRP allmakes parts brands are good examples. This allowed the parts and component manufacturer to service both the OEM and Independent Aftermarket distribution channels with minimal conflict.

To add to the mix, several independent aftermarket parts distributors have consolidated service parts offerings under their own brand. TechTran and Automann are examples.

A Private Brand program allows for sourcing from the lowest cost supplier, on a per part number basis, keeping line costs down. And it gives the main-line parts manufacturers a ‘hidden’ channel of distribution.

Today we not only see the independent marketing groups, like Vipar and HDATruckPride, developing self-branded parts

programs, but major distributors like AcklandsGrainger are using their buying power to create house brands for specific commodities. To remain competitive, the Independent Distributor is forced to become part of a marketing group such as HDA/TruckPride and Vipar.

Private Brands have become a major part of OEM parts marketing programs. This, along with a strong PDC offering, has resulted in a market share estimated at 60% and growing. This growth

of OEM PDC programs is illustrated by PACCAR’s major PDC expansions in Eastern Canada and Washington State to serve western Canada.

To survive an Independent Distributor must belong to a marketing group - or provide a specialized service to all.

It should be pointed out that the Independent Service Provider (ISP) is now the fastest growing enduse market segment. The growth of TruckPro (UAP/ Traction) and TruckForce (Vipar) are evidence of this, as well as the num-

ber of fleets that have downloaded some, or all, of their service needs to an ISP. The consolidation of the aftermarket parts and component business, beginning in the early ‘80’s, has emerged as a two-channel market that seems to serve the Independent and OEM sides, as well as the parts manufacturer. The only drawback for the parts manufacturer is that brand loyalty is being eroded.

Now the support is for the Private Brand and not the brand of the part itself.

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KEEPING YOUR VEHICLES CLEAN

Environmentally Certified Washing

BY JACK JACKSON

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e have been approached recently by companies to help them comply with environmental requests from their customers regarding the washing of their vehicles.

Evidently there are now customer RFP’s (Request for Proposals) asking for environmental and sustainable methods for cleaning, including trucks.

This is most obvious in the transportation of food products, however, we had

a company in the financial industry approach our company and ask how to become environmentally certified in washing.

Sustainability is moving across all sectors of business.

There are a number of factors that can help your company comply with the reduction of water use and certified chemical use to ensure all is compliant in methods of cleaning.

Proper use of equipment is first on the list of water usage. By analyzing the method you use today to the newest technology available, you can see a dramatic decrease in gallons per minute usage. This can be easily expanded to factoring the washing of vehicles thousands of times a year, resulting in hundreds of gallons of water savings. Apply this to your customer’s request and you can demonstrate a measurable reduction in

your water footprint.

Next is the proper use of chemicals. First analysis is the types of chemicals you are currently using. Since all products today must meet minimum government standards, can you actually say you exceed these standards? There

are ways to exceed and differentiate yourself from your competitors.

Is proper dispensing of these chemicals ensuring maximum efficiencies with minimal usage? Only dispensing with the proper equipment can ensure that this happens. Not only

does this allow efficiencies in your usage, you save money by not wasting or over using chemicals.

Next is the application of chemicals. Utilizing the proper equipment will ensure no WSIB claims from staff for injuries and the entire process will be

ergonomically accepted.

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

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VOCATIONAL

SPECIAL REPORT

Future Fuels – Part Two

BY MIKE WHALEN

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ews Flash: U.S. adopts stricter fuel standards for heavy trucks, Canada plans to follow suit. Liberals planning to propose new heavy truck emissions rules by end of 2016.

In Future Fuels part one we looked at the fuels in common use today. The following profiles fuels that may gain popularity in the near future.

METHANE FROM GARBAGE Methane, if collected and filtered properly, can be used to fuel a spark ignited engine. A number of North American landfills now collect the methane from decaying organic garbage and use it to power large spark ignited engines that, in turn, run turbines to generate electricity. This has been going on since the early eighties.

Again, the delivery infrastructure to the general market is not available for methane to see high usage at this time. But when you think about the volume of organic landfill waste in landfills throughout the country, plus manure and other organic farm waste, it won't be long until municipalities start harnessing this raw material and cre-

ate methane to fuel their trucks, buses and other engine powered vehicles.

It's even feasible to think that households could get credits for organic garbage to be applied against the purchase of methane fuel.

And, believe it or not, a measured percentage of the methane that contributes to the greenhouse effect comes from the millions of cows letting go methane gas whenever they please.

Think of it, if you could harness and control these emissions a farm would have its own source of fuel.

Now if the cows would just hold off until milking time.. well, you get the picture.

BIO-DIESEL Bio-diesel, as well as being produced from agricultural crops like soy bean and corn, can be made from vegetable oils or animal fats, even those filtered after restaurants have used them for cooking. Vehicle engines can be converted to burn biodiesel in its pure form, and biodiesel can also be blended with petroleum diesel and used in unmodified engines.

Bio-diesel reduces pollution such as particulate matter, carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons. Over the years there have been centrally fuelled truck fleets,

located close to a source, that have been fueled with used cooking oils. The major issues restricting use are lack of supply and delivery infrastructure.

Hi-Profile fleet uses fuel from cooking oil.

Since 2010 one of the largest US food and drug retailers, Albertsons Companies, is using fuel made from used cooking oil converted to bio-diesel. "Once the cooking oil is collected, we work with vendors who process the oil and convert it to biodiesel. In 2015 alone, we collected more than 481,000 gallons of used cooking oil from our stores. Our biodiesel use has increased over 50 percent in the past five years. In fact, the program has been so successful that we will soon start using the excess biodiesel produced to also fuel the Albertsons store fleet served by our Brea and Irvine Distribution Centers," According to Tom Nartker, Albertsons Companies Vice President of Transportation, "We're really excited to expand this program to our Albertsons fleet in Southern California."

TORQAZINE-D Could this be the fuel of tomorrow? Torqazine is a renewable fuel made from carbonaceous waste that

includes just about all organic material ranging from food waste, wood, paper and plastics to manure and crop residue. Used building materials such as vinyl siding, carpet, linoleum, plywood, asphalt shingles can also be turned into torqazine-D. According to EcoTech Fuels, LLC TorqazineD†will qualify for the petroleum diesel transportation fuel specification, ASTM D975, and can be used as a drop-in fuel in all diesel engines. It requires no modifications to engine, power train, or other fueling equipment.

WASTE ENGINE OIL Up until the 70's it was common practice for truck and equipment operators to collect used engine oil to be used as a dust suppressor on unpaved yards, driveways and construction sites. Used oil was used to heat shops as well.

Now used engine oil must be disposed of in an environmentally approved manner. Back in the eighties large truck and equipment operators would filter used engine oil and add it into their diesel storage tanks around a 5% ratio.

Special filtration systems, that included centrifuges, were employed to clean

the oil before introducing it into the fuel supply. Engine manufacturers should be consulted regarding the effectiveness of their exhaust filter to ensure the exhaust emissions are within the legal amount.

ELECTRIC HYBRID According to a government report on alternate fuel delivery infrastructure Canadians will soon have access to more electric car and alternative fuel infrastructure thanks to support from the Government provided through Budget 2016. This will result in more charging and refueling stations for electric and alternative fuel vehicles, supporting more low-carbon vehicles on our roads.

Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, the Honorable Jim Carr, announced that the Government of Canada is requesting proposals to support electric vehicle and alternative fuel infrastructure projects. The funding aims not only to support efforts to increase the number of electric vehicle charging units, but also to find ways to make electric vehicle infrastructure better in the future.

The Government will invest $16.4 million to increase access to commercially ready electric

vehicle fast charging units as well as natural gas and hydrogen fueling stations along key transportation corridors. In addition, $46.1 million will be invested to support the development and demonstration of a 'next-generation' electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

“Throughout Canada’s history, our prosperity has been built on innovation and a desire to do things better. By investing in electric vehicle technology and infrastructure, we will provide national leadership on climate change and grow our economy. I look forward to witnessing the ingenuity and entrepreneurial sense of our potential partners through their project proposals.”

Jim Carr, Minister of Natural Resources.

The vocational work truck user has the advantage of being fueled at central locations or by mobile company tank trucks. This allows the equipment manager to consider fuels that may not be readily available at highway truck stops and stations.

For vocational fleets that always fuel at the same location electric vehicles will become more attractive as the kilometers between charges increase.

network, having access to the right parts at a competitive cost with any OE PDC equates to a competitive price advantage for their customers.

When one considers what constitutes a true Family operated business, Bogar is the classic example. Looking forward to the future, the Fransens; Bob, Sandy, Anita, Mark and Bill – along with their exceptional staff – will continue to grow and allow them to be a prestigious leader in the HD Truck Parts and Service

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Bogar Truck Parts & Service

BY AL TUCKER

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uring a recent trip to the Windsor area I arranged to pay a visit to Bogar Truck Parts & Service Inc, 16 October 2016

a family owned and operated business with 2nd and 3rd generations actively working. I arranged to visit with Bob Fransen, Owner and President. My relationship with Bob and the Fransen Family spans over 40 years when Bob and I worked together for Windsor based Byers Truck & Trailer Equipment.

As some of our readers

to coast chain of HD parts stores to “Truckline Parts.”

When Dana decided to exit the HD aftermarket parts business in 1986, regional managers were offered the opportunity to purchase their local Truckline stores.

Bob seized the opportunity and Bogar was born.

Today, with over 50 years of service under their belt, Bogar is the most well

1 million individual parts.

Bogar is able to service all makes of light and heavy duty equipment specializing in new installations of suspension, dump and van bodies, PTO and hydraulic systems, and drive train.

The Parts Counter has been renovated to over 1500 sq ft. displaying many parts and accessories and also showcases new products

menting Bogar’s repair facilities, they also have 3 mobile service vehicles operating 7 days a week 365 days a year.

Bob explained that there have been many changes and challenges in the truck and trailer parts and service industry over the years, but admits that Bogar’s continued success has been credited to its dedicated

may recall, Byers was purchased by Dana Canada in 1974 and Dana went on to acquire a national network of HD Truck parts stores under the “Double Diamond” logo, eventually transitioning their coast

known Truck & Trailer parts and repair facility in the greater Windsor region. They run a 10 bay full service facility at 2105 Huron Church Road with a 7,500 sq ft. main parts warehouse holding over

in the industry.

Their second location at 2700 Central has 4 full service bays and allows Bogar to accommodate such companies as Chrysler Fiat, and Ford Motor Co. in a timely matter. Comple-

and knowledgeable staff, its many loyal customers and valued suppliers both direct and indirect.

As an associate member of “Vipar”, North America’s largest independent truck parts distribution

Industry for many years to come!

Take good care. Tuck.

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VOCATIONAL VOLVO TRUCKS VOLVO’S HIGH-TECH SUPERTRUCK EXCEEDS PROGRAM’S FREIGHT EFFICIENCY GOALS

VOLVO TRUCKS

Volvo’s High-Tech SuperTruck Exceeds Program’s Freight Efficiency Goals SUPERTRUCK FROM PAGE 1 >>

model Volvo that already in 2009 averaged 7 miles per gallon.”

The SuperTruck program was a five-year DOE research and development initiative to improve freight efficiency – meaning more payload carried while burning less fuel – by 50 percent compared to 2009 base model trucks. The DOE recently selected the Volvo Group to participate in DOE’s SuperTruck II program, which will target a 100 percent improvement on a ton-mile-per-gallon basis, and a powertrain capable of 55 percent brake thermal efficiency.

Volvo’s aerodynamic SuperTruck has a shorter front end than conventional trucks on the road today, and the hood has a sharper downward slope.

Lightweight fairings run the length of the tractor and trailer, and cameras have replaced rearview mirrors. Its redesigned chassis is made almost entirely of aluminum, which halved the chassis

weight and contributed to an overall tractor-trailer weight reduction of 3,200 pounds.

An enhanced version of Volvo’s I-See, a new feature that memorizes thousands of routes traveled and uses that knowledge to optimize cruise speed and keep the I-shift automated manual transmission in the most fuelefficient gear possible, was an integral part of the fuel efficiency gains seen during SuperTruck on-road testing.

A key part of the overall efficiency gain is the downsized 11-liter Volvo engine, featuring advanced fuel injection, cooling, oil and turbocharging systems, as well as new “wave” pistons and other improvements. The SuperTruck powertrain includes a complex Rankine wasteheat recovery system, which converts heat normally wasted in exhaust into torque, boosting fuel economy by helping to power the vehicle.

“The order of magnitude efficiency leap achieved

by our SuperTruck is a testament to the outstanding work done by our team and our partners,” said Pascal Amar, principal investigator for the project. “We started by rethinking everything, and we discovered that with every layer you peel back, you uncover new opportunities.”

While not every technology demonstrated in the Volvo SuperTruck will be commercialized, three of the engine advancements developed through SuperTruck research – the wave

piston, turbo compounding system and common rail fuel injection system – are already featured in Volvo Trucks’ 2017 engine line-up. Likewise, a number of SuperTruck-derived aerodynamic improvements – like flared chassis fairings improving air flow around the drive wheels, a redesigned bumper and turbulence-reducing deflectors – can be found on today’s Volvo VNL tractors.

“Our work through this program is paying d i v i d e n d s f o r t o d a y ’s

customers through the SuperTruck innovations we’ve already integrated into our products,” said Nyberg.

Not every idea made it to the concept vehicle.

Working with suppliers and academic partners, the team explored the performance and safety of a number of lightweight materials. While some of these, like recycled carbon fiber, were not used in the SuperTruck, the knowledge gained in material science will be applied to

future programs.

Volvo used computeraided engineering to reimagine nearly every part of the tractor and trailer without costly prototyping. While the VNL “body in white” was mostly maintained in order to save time and ensure structural integrity, everything else – including the front end, the cab exterior pieces, the chassis fairing and the roof – were completely redesigned to maximize the aerodynamics of the tractortrailer combination.

cause the OEM’s let them”.

It would appear the OEM’s have now realized this and are doing their best to take back market share.

Cummins, a supplier of engines to Navistar would be one of the manufacturers most affected by the VW Navistar connection. Shortly after the VW announcement Navistar updated their position as follows: “Navistar International Corp. management on Thursday emphasized the focus on gaining market share with its current truck and engine lineup (and the soon-tobe revealed Project Hori-

zon), deflecting questions about future powertrain products following the recently announced alliance with Volkswagen Truck & Bus. Still, the company currently has “no plans to replace Cummins” as an engine supplier,” Navistar President and CEO Troy Clarke said.

The good news in all of this is that the future is bright for body builders using medium duty chassis. Assuming some of the VW truck models find their way into the Navistar lineup, the choices for medium duty work trucks should expand.

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EDITORIAL

Navistar-Volkswagen Truck

BY MIKE WHALEN

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nteresting press release this past week regarding Volkswagen purchasing a 16.6% share of Navistar stock and announcing that Navistar would begin to integrate Volkswagen Truck drive line components into the Navistar product offering.

Matthias Gründler, CFO of Volkswagen Truck & Bus, said: “Our collaboration, especially with regard to the powertrain, will considerably increase our synergy potential. Navistar will be able to profit from excellent powertrain technologies and we, in

turn, will benefit from significantly higher volumes.

Initiating this strategic alliance now will enable us to implement the requirements of Navistar into our joint component platforms from the get-go.”

“The agreements expected to be entered into in connection with the alliance will enable Navistar to offer customers expanded access to leading-edge products and services through collaboration on technology and the licensing and supply of Volkswagen Truck & Bus products and components, while better optimizing

its product development spend. The alliance will also strengthen Navistar’s liquidity position. In addition, the procurement joint venture is expected to leverage the purchasing power of Volkswagen Truck & Bus’s three major truck brands, Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus, in addition to Navistar’s own International® and IC Bus brands, providing Navistar with enhanced global scale.”

In today’s world of vertical integration truck manufacturers are continuing to develop parts of the drive

line either in house or with a strategic alignment with other OEM’s. This has its good points and its bad points. Coupled with proprietary on-board electronics and telematics between the truck and the OE dealer, we will see a bigger shift in the aftermarket from independent distribution to OE aftermarket distribution. It is estimated that the OE Dealer networks now have over 60% of the aftermarket parts and component business.

Back in the 70’s a prominent industry analyst stated, “The independent parts distributors only exist be-

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VOCATIONAL

LOYALIST CITY TOWING

Forty Five Year Old Saint John Towing Company

BY GEORGE FULLERTON

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anaging a towing company can provide a good deal of excitement and no shortage of challenges. Jimmy McLean, co-founder and current general manager of Loyalist City Towing, said that when bad weather in the winter strikes he and his crew are in for an especially busy time.

“One day we were called to recover fourteen snowplows that went off the road. We had wreckers working from Moncton (in the south eastern corner of the province), all the way down to Grand Manaan Island (in the southwest corner).

Jim McLean established the Saint John based towing business around forty five years ago with a single four wheel drive wrecker. Jim’s brother Bob was working as a constable in the Saint John Police force, and began working part time in the towing business and eventually joined Jim as a business partner.

Bob remained active in the business until his passing a few years ago.

The McLean boys built up the towing business by adding equipment and buying out other small

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towing operations. The McLeans brought their business under the Loyalist City Towing banner, following the acquisition of the business operating by that name.

The owner of Loyalist City Towing had built up a great recognition with the ‘Loyalist’ brand. Jim really liked the name and believed he could build a great business around the brand.

Bob’s son, Rob McLean, grew up around the towing business, tagging along with his father and uncle, and eventually handling his own recoveries and towing as he came of age. Rob has been assuming more and more administration and management responsibilities as Jim looks toward retirement.

The Loyalist City Towing fleet currently consists of about twenty-four power units, which includes big and small wreckers, small and heavy tilt bodies, and highway tractors, along with twenty employees.

Four drivers have Class 1 driver licenses qualifying them to operate the big wreckers.

While Loyalist built its early business around municipal towing, primarily automobiles, they soon realized there was a good opportunity for all kinds of heavy recovery, and went ahead to acquire mostly used heavy wreckers.

Jim said that in those early years the smaller equipment business dealing primarily with automobile recovery and towing service supported the big wrecker and their recovery and towing tasks. However, the current business structure

is such that the big equipment is supporting the small equipment side of operations.

The current fleet consists of five four wheel drive (one ton) wreckers, eight small ramp trucks, three big ramp trucks, four tandem wreckers (40 ton), four highway tractors with a series of flat bed and sliding axle - tilt trailers are pride of the fleet - a tandem drive, twin steer with tag axleequipped Kenworth and an NRC Industries (CSR 40/50) composite slide and rotating extending boom wrecker.

The big machine has capacity to tow fifty tons, with 40,000 pounds of winching power and a boom reach of 285 inches. It is designed to make heavy tows and lifts in restricted operating areas. The sliding and extending boom also provides the ability to distribute weight to axles as required.

“It seems that there are powerlines around a good deal of the recoveries we work on. The sliding and rotating boom allows us to operate safely and efficiently with those types of restrictions,” explained Rob. Jim was quick to interject that the twin steer configuration was necessitated

by New Brunswick axle weight capacity regulations. “Four axles was the only way we could license the truck to haul its fifty ton capacity” commented Jim. “When we were designing the truck we wanted a tandem with a trailing third axle, but we were informed that the configuration would not allow us to haul the weight the unit was designed for.”

Jim said that the twin steer made the truck quite a bit more expensive, and went on to add that many of New Brunswick’s highway and transportation regulations are outdated, and do not accommodate many current equipment technologies.

“We like to do business as close to home as pos-

sible,” commented Jim, “so we ordered the truck from Bayview Kenworth right here in town. The custom spec’d truck was sent directly from the Kenworth factory to Montreal, initially to install the second steer axle. And then it was delivered to the NRC factory where the sliding rotator kit was installed.

The boom extends three stages, and the wrecker has four colour coded winches, which, in combination with the lifting capacity, allows the unit to roll and swing recovered vehicles and place them back on the road or on to decks or trailers for transport. Compartments on the wrecker are stuffed with straps, snatch blocks and other gear to help facilitate pulling power at various angles and multiplying mechanical advantage for increased pulling power.

The sliding rotating boom configuration is fairly unique in the east, being the only one east of Montreal and north of Boston.

Loyalist gets calls for tricky recovery in the Maritime Provinces as well; Loyalist is licensed to operate in New England, and south through the State of Connecticut.

The new recovery truck has a growing reputation.

One example is using the truck’s pull and lift capacity to recover loaded chip trailers which have slid off primitive forestry roads with cargoes of thirty tonnes of green wood chips. “Those chip trucks

operate in real tough conditions, on poor roads in all kinds of weather. I have seen us use this truck to lift a loaded chip truck up off its side out of the ditch and sit it upright onto the road, and see it continue on out of the woods and on to the mill” explained Rob. “When we get a call for a recovery, we also request a bunch of photos so we can analyze the situation visually and figure out what equipment we will assign.

For example, if the chip truck scene is a real muddy or icy mess we will require the mud to be cleaned up, or the ice well sanded so we can position our equipment and operate safely” continued Rob, adding, “Photos by text are a great benefit because they allow us to clearly analyze the situation and assign the equipment we will need.”

The lifting capacity of the truck allows it to be strategically positioned for complete recoveries with very little impact on highway traffic. “We are able to position the truck and then slide and rotate the boom for the best angle to the recovery target. The boom extension amplifies the unit’s ability to apply winching power at the best possible angle and has the ability to slide, rotate, and boom in or out, as the recovery proceeds” Rob explained.

The unit has low profile out riggers which hydraulically extend out and then down, from under the wrecker body.

In addition to making an impression on highway recoveries, the big unit is also making a reputation for industrial operations, as well, with heavy lifts and moves of industrial equipment and process units.

Jim mentioned that the unit also offers some finesse features that provide unique benefits to customers. “One thing we have done is assist with transmission installs on mobile container handling units on the Container Pier (Port Saint John). Those are big and heavy units and they have to be dropped and then positioned, deep into the machine. When they use a boom truck, the operator cannot see the unit, so it is a long, slow and tedious operation. With our unit, Rob can use the remote control unit and climb right inside with the transmission and guide it to within a quarter inch of its operating position and then the mechanics can easily bolt it in.”

Speaking with Jim, it doesn’t take long to realize he has a passion for the business he and Bob established and grew. While he shares his enthusiasm, he also says he is looking forward to stepping back from the 24 hour aspect of the business and pass a good deal of the responsibilities off to Rob. Rob, for his part, also has deep knowledge and enthusiasm for the business, providing Loyalist City with a bright and continuing future with service to customers.

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NEW PRODUCTS & SERVICES

CHALMERS SUSPENSIONS INTERNATIONAL INC.

First "In-Motion" Adjustable Suspension

BY MAREK KRASUSKI

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halmers Suspensions International Inc. has, since its inception in 1969, worked to establish itself as a provider of unique suspension systems for the trucking industry. Its reputation, the company says, is built on a product line with several characteristics. Among them are suspensions that are lightweight, stable, equipped with excellent articulation, and smooth riding with full equalization and minimum maintenance.

Headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario since 1995, and with offices throughout the United States and South America, it has successfully gained a foothold in the OEM truck manufacturing market in the Americas and internationally.

A review of the company website, www.chalmerssuspensions.com, highlights a wide product range for trailer suspensions, tandem truck suspensions, and single axle truck suspensions. Retro kits are also available for all makes of trailers, trucks, buses and coaches.

The company has also sculpted a reputation for innovation in custom design. Its most recent development is a new air ride suspension specifically for the vocational market.

Chalmers, in conjunction with the University of Waterloo, is undergoing field testing for the new product and the results thus far are extremely encouraging according to Michael Raney, General Sales Manager for Chalmers. Raney is also inviting companies with dump trucks to participate

in the testing by having one or two trucks retrofitted; in exchange, the participant(s) will benefit by owning a brand new, state-of-the-art suspension once testing is completed. Raney notes, “A unique suspension which incorporates unique features, we would like to offer retrofitting for two dump trucks, based in Ontario, with the new suspension. We will cover the associated costs and would like to encourage any interested individuals or companies to contact us for more details,” he said.

The Chalmers 1600 Series Vocational Truck Air Suspension is the first suspension to offer adjustable ride stiffness/roll stability while in motion, and is priced competitively with innovative features to the user. Michael Raney ex-

plains: “The suspension incorporates two air springs located forward of the hangers which are nonload bearing and are operated with a pressure regulator. The regulator control can be located in the cab or set up in many different ways. The air pressure in these air springs can be adjusted while the truck is in motion in order to ‘tune’ the ride characteristics while ‘on the fly.’”

Tuning can adjust ride height, and stiffness to meet variable conditions both on-road and off-road.

Other benefits include superior load distribution capabilities, excellent ride handling and comfort, improved roll stiffness, and integral axle lift capability.

The air suspension, once testing is completed in early 2017 and on the market, will be available in all ap-

plications across the vocational spectrum – construction, boom, refuse, logging, concrete mixer, fire truck, roll-off and service crane.

Field testing of the Vocational Air Ride Suspension will be about two years, and consists of operating trucks in their representative vocations while testing for key components. Michael Raney says product benchmarks are durability, ease of maintenance and customer satisfaction.

Suspensions are manufactured on site and assembled in sub-assemblies at the Mississauga location before they are shipped to OEMs. The facility at 4500 Northam Drive is strategically located near Pearson Airport and close to the region’s major highways.

Manufacturing and administrative offices are housed in a 120,000 sq. ft. building

on a 4.5 acre site. Seventy five people are employed at this location.

While commitment to quality and attention to customer needs are the foundation of the company’s success, Chalmer’s also collaborates with others. “We also work with universities to take advantage of the latest trends and technologies in their research departments,” adds Raney.

To learn more about Chalmers Suspensions, or to participate in the Air Suspension field testing, contact: Denise Williams (Customer Service Manager) by mail at Chalmers Suspensions International, 6400 Northam Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4V 1J1, by phone at 905.362.6400 or by email at dwilliams@chalmersgroup. com.

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TOMTOM BRIDGE

Global Modem For Wireless Updates

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as Vegas, Nevada – TomTom, Inc. a global leader in navigation and mapping products, announced TomTom BRIDGE Connected, with a built-in modem for wireless functionality. Wireless con-

nectivity allows drivers to directly connect with their customers, get updates as they happen and communicate with their home office easily. TomTom BRIDGE is a rugged navigation device built for vehicle fleets that seam-

lessly connects business applications with TomTom maps, traffic, and navigation.\\ Built for life on the road, the TomTom Bridge device has a solid industrial design, 7-inch screen, fully customizable Android™

interface and powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. The device comes with a lifetime* subscription to TomTom Maps and TomTom Traffic. In addition to 3G, it includes the integration of applications and connec-

tion to TomTom’s SDKs, innovative hardware features such as Near-Field Communication, an integrated camera, flash, Bluetooth®, a loud speaker for vehicle use, and a custom charging cradle that can be mounted in any vehicle

in a wide variety of vehicle configurations.

TomTom BRIDGE Connected will be available later in September across North America.

For more information contact: laura.hayward@ hkstrategies.ca.

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RIDEWELL SUSPENSIONS CORPORATION

RAR-251 Suspension System Update

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idewell expands its RAR-251 Stub Axle Air Ride Sus-

pension system with the release of a drum brake assembly designed for a

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minimum 41” axle track width. The suspension system contains two beam assemblies that can be integrated into a multi-tire configuration providing a 40,000 pound capacity per axle line.

The RAR-251 system is designed for heavy haul applications utilizing a minimum 10-foot wide trailer up to a 14-foot or wider trailer installation.

Purchasers can supply their own hangers or Ridewell can design a suspension hanger for a specific

application.

The 12.25” drum brake assembly accommodates 17.5” tires on a 41” axle track width at a 12” ride height. The disc brake configuration is designed for a 32” axle track width, accommodating 225-70R 19.5” and 245-70R 19.5” tire sizes at a 12” ride height.

Additional RAR-251 configurations can be developed upon request.

For more information go to www.ridewellcorp. com.

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RAR 251 - Stub Axle Air-Ride Suspension 2510000: PAN 19 Disc Brake 19.5”Wheels (*Minimum Track Width - 32”); 2510001 Drum Brake - 12.25” x 7.5” 17.5” Wheels (*Minimum Track Width - 41” *Axle purchased separately).

NEW PRODUCTS & SERVICES

SPEC & TECH

Equipment & Accessories for Winter Operations

BY MIKE WHALEN

LIGHTING Up until now LED lighting options have not attracted those operating trucks in cold weather climates.

This is due to snow buildup on LED’s cool lens.

Halogen lights provide heat to the lens eliminating snow build-up.

The life span of LED lights is effected by heat so great care is taken to eliminate heat build-up within the light. Most LED headlights and work lights have a finned housing that acts as a heat exchanger cooling the light’s internals. The added effect is that the lens is kept cool as well.

This is what leads to snow build-up in vocational applications such as emergency vehicles, logging trucks and trailers, refuse vehicles, and of course, on-highway long haul rigs.

The first manufacturer to respond to cold weather operations is the TruckLite/Ridgid group who have recently introduced a 7” round LED “heated headlight” that is activated when temperature drops to 50F/10C. Heated 4 x 6 and 5 x 7 headlights and heated tail lights are still on the horizon but these may be available before the onset of winter.

For more information contact www.truck-lite. com, www.jwspeaker. com,

operating trucks and equipment in the winter is effective fuel filtration.

When deciding on the most efficient fuel filtration systems to use it’s first worth looking at the four main fuel sources of contamination.

• Particulate – dirt, rust, etc. primarily due to poor handling and storage practices.

• Water caused by condensation and again, from poor fuel handling and storage practices.

It should be pointed out that there is always water in fuel.

As one fuel wholesaler said when it was suggested he add a fuel water separator to his truck, “But, who will pay me for the water?”

• Biological growth – algae and other microscopic life that will plug filters prematurely. This occurs at the water/fuel

interface.

• Wax formation. The “disolved” paraffin in diesel fuel will begin to solidify when the fuel temperature drops below 0 degrees F (-18C) .

Another factor to consider is that todays Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel (ULSD) has reduced the natural lubricity of the diesel fuel itself.

This lubricity is necessary to lubricate the moving parts of the fuel injectors and pumps. Water in fuel can “wash” fuel injectors allowing dirt particles to score the surfaces and alter the spray pattern resulting in less power and increased emissions – not to mention increased fuel consumption.

An effective fuel filtration system should maintain the temperature of the fuel above freezing, filter out the particulate and sludge and separate the water from the fuel. And do this

FUEL FILTRATION (See Diagram. Courtesy of Parker-Velcon) Probably the most important concerns when

before the fuel reaches the fuel injection system.

Fuel particulate filters are available from all filter manufacturers and usually filter out particles with-in the engine manufacturers guidelines.

“In accordance with the World Wide Fuel Charter, Cummins and other engine manufacturers specify a minimum fuel cleanliness level of 18/16/13, with a maximum water content of 200 parts per million.

The means of expression is a three number coding system (i.e. 18, 16, 13) that corresponds to the numbers of particles of a size greater than 4, 6 and 14 microns per milliliter respectively. The number 18 expresses that there will be a maximum of 2,500 particles equal to or larger than 4 microns; the number 16, that there will be a maximum of 640 particles equal to or larger than 6 microns; and, the number 13 that there will be a maximum of 80 particles equal to or larger than 14 microns in a milliliter of fuel. The critical particle sizes for modern injection systems are 4 and 6 microns. These particles are smaller than what any human could detect by the naked eye” – Cummins Inc. A note about water in fuel. Inconsistency in diesel fuel handling, storage and delivery systems, all contribute to water in fuel. Water can enter under-ground tanks through deteriorated tank walls or down the filler tubes. Changes in atmos-

pheric temperature can cause condensation to form on tank walls and accumulate in the bottom of the tank. Condensation also occurs when warm fuel is returned to the fuel tank.

When water collects in the fuel tank it is usually what is called “freestanding” water. Freestanding water is easily removed with a treated pleated paper water filter.

But once the fuel/water mixture is disturbed by handling and vibration the result is a fuel/water emulsion. The particles of water are now small enough to avoid being separated by the pleated paper water “separator”. The emulsion must be coalesced into large droplets first.

There are many types and brands of water removal products on the market.

Fuel water separators are available in three configurations or combinations.

1. Mechanical: Usually employing a centrifugal action to spin out heavier particles of free water or a static deflector device to separate the free water from the fuel.

2. Pleated paper separators: These use a single stage water repellant media to separate the large droplets of free water.

3. A “coalescer” that combines a thick fibrous material with a treated pleated paper “separator”.

The coalescer stage traps the free water, as well as the emulsified water, and

combines (coalesces) them into large drops of water that are then released to the treated paper separator. The water now falls to the bottom of the housing and is drained manually or automatically.

It’s important to remember to pre-heat the fuel and that it should pass through a particulate filter prior to a fuel/water coalescer to avoid plugging the coalescer with particulate.

A regular particulate filter is far less expensive than a true coalescer so the particulate filter should do the job of protecting the coalescer from premature failure.

— Finally, fueling stations should use a fuel/water separator installed on the fuel delivery pump to reduce the water and dirt from reaching the vehicle.

Trucking operations that fuel in central locations have the best chance of avoiding winter problems caused by contaminated fuel.

WINTER’S HELPERS Heated windshield wipers: It can be frustrating to eliminate snow and ice build up on the windshield. The internal defrost setting on the cab heater blower may not be enough to eliminate the problem.

Heated windshield wiper blades can make a big difference.

Three brands are available in the Canadian market: www.heat-clean.com, www.thermalbladecanada.ca,www.everblades. com.

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PHILLIPS INDUSTRIES

New PERMALITE™ XT Lighting Products

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anta Fe Springs, California – Phillips Industries has introduced new lighting products to the PERMALITE™ XT family. The new lights include a 4.0” round reverse light and a 3/4” round hard wired light for multiple applications. New adapter plates

for upgrading to 3/4” LED lights have also been added.

The 4.0” round clear reverse light with BOARDFREE® technology and 9 diodes, comes in either flange or grommet mount. They can be mounted in any direction and still meet SAE R and

DOT specifications. Constructed of ABS and acrylic material, the lights offer superior durability and are impact resistant, as well as resistant to corrosion, harsh chemicals and UV exposure. The integrated male 3 pin AMP connector is sealed and greased to keep corrosion causing

contaminants out.

The 3/4” round hard wired lights are being introduced as an alternative where space is restricted. They are constructed with a polycarbonate lens and the housing is sealed to protect the three diodes inside from outside contaminants and mois-

ture. The new lights are available with a variety of lens colors and wiring configurations for single or dual function marker/ clearance, auxiliary and license lighting applications. All hard wired lights include their correlating mounting grommet.

The 2.0” and 2.5” mount-

ing adapter plates constructed of non–corrosive polycarbonate material are being introduced to upgrade from traditional 2.0” and 2.5” flange style lights to smaller, more efficient LED lights.

For more information about these products, visit www.permalitehd.com.

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TIRES & WHEELS

TIRES & WHEELS

A Simple Habit That Will Keep You Rolling

BY HARVEY BRODSKY

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he routes between the US and Canada are one of the greatest assets we share, and our ability to cross borders efficiently and without major problems is essential. As long as you have the freedom to work and travel as you wish, you will get into habits around your daily routine and general driving needs.

Now I don’t want to ruin your day, but there is a chance that you may be

setting yourself up for a problem. There is a way to avoid it if you add one simple routine to your workday.

If you take 15 minutes to check and maintain the air pressure in your tires, you will save yourself a backbreaker of a problem that may come up if one of your tires fails at a crucial time.

Proper air pressure is important because air is what carries the load in your truck. Maintaining proper tire inflation pressure should be your goal on a weekly basis, and even more often if possible. When you maintain proper air pressure, fuel economy, tire removal miles and retreadability all are maximized. Air carries and supports vehicle loads; in a perfect world, depending on the specific load, the inflation pressure should be set accordingly.

If a loaded tire is carrying 6,000 lbs. when run on the

steer position, the recommended tire inflation is 110 PSI for the common 295/75R22.5 low profile tire size. Load inflation tables are readily available on all the tire companies’ websites, and these load-inflation tables state the designed tire pressure defined for given tire loads However, you need to be careful when reading these charts since the recommended pressures vary depending on tires being run as singles or as duals.

How often should you be checking your tire air pressures? It depends on the type of service your tires are subjected to. If your truck sees a high volume of mixed service and runs on unpaved roads, then your tires need to be checked a lot more frequently than tires running on a truck traveling coast-to-coast over modern highways.

If your truck is coming

back home every night and travels on good roads, then a once a week checking of tire pressures is the standard recommendation. However, it always is a good practice to check tire pressures as often as is practical. And it is always a good idea to do an “eyeball” check of your tires every day to see if anything looks unusual. Another good idea is to run your hand over the sidewall of every tire you can reach on your truck daily (inside duals will be too hard to reach). You can actually do this with your eyes closed and your hand will tell you if it feels an anomaly. If it does, you will be better off checking that tire before your day begins instead of having a tire failure a hundred miles away from civilization later in the day.

Checking the pressure of 18 tires with valve caps on one rig can take up to 15 minutes to complete. But

think of how much time and money - you will lose if you have a tire problem away from home base because you didn’t take the time to check your tires.

A final word of advice - always use a calibrated tire pressure gauge. Some stick gauges are adjustable by turning a screw located in the bottom of the gauge.

Many truck stops have air inflation calibration stations to check your pressure gauges. Even brand new pressure gauges out of the box are only accurate to +/- 3 PSI, so it is a

good idea to check your gauges for accuracy on a regular basis.

For more information about calibrated tire gauges either call the Retread Tire Association at 831.646.5269 or send an email to info@retreadtire. org. We will be happy to provide the information you need, plus a whole lot more.

In closing, a note of thanks to Al Cohn of Pressure Systems International, www.psi-atis.com for the source material we used to write this article.

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CONTINENTAL TIRE

Continental Constructing Tires From Dandelions

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ost people view dandelions as a nuisance. But here at Continental Tire, we embrace the flowering weed as a key component to the future of tires.

That’s right, in conjunction with The Fraunhofer Institute for Molecular Biology and Applied Ecology, Julius Kuehn-Institute, and EKUSA, Continental Tire has produced, and tested, the first tires where the tread is made 100 percent out of dandelion natural rubber as a polymer.

Plans are in place to begin manufacturing consumer road tires made from dandelion-derived rubber in five to 10 years.

Between 10 and 30 percent of a car tire includes natural rubber, while truck tires can include proportionally higher amounts.

Today, natural rubber is still obtained almost exclusively from the rubber

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tree (Hevea brasiliensis) which can only be cultivated in what is referred to as the “rubber belt” around the equator, a fraction of the world’s land surface.

Global demand for natural rubber is set to rise in the next few years and at the same time, the changing world makes it challenging to meet this demand. The growth cycle of a rubber tree is roughly seven years before it can start producing latex that can be used in rubber production.

This rubber made from this latex is key as it has unique performance attributes that can’t be replicated in synthetic rubber making

natural rubber a must for tire production. Enter the dandelion. The team at Continental Tire looked to the dandelion as an alternative source of natural rubber. Before you start thinking you can harvest the dandelions from your lawn into a cash crop, think again. Continental isn’t using just any old dandelion but a specific Russian species. This is the only dandelion that can be used as an alternative source for natural rubber production. The roots of this dandelion species contain the natural rubber latex (the source for natural rubber used in tires),

meaning supply will be steadier and easier to control leading to greater price stability. This crop is much less sensitive to weather than the rubber tree.

From the Lawn to the Lab: @continentaltire Turns Dandelions Into Tires “In agricultural terms, dandelions are an undemanding plant, growing in moderate climates, even in the northern hemisphere, and can be cultivated on land not suitable for food production,” according to Dr. Carla Recker, who heads the Continental team involved in the development of this super material. “This means that

rubber production is conceivable near our tire factories, for instance, and the significantly shorter transport routes would also reduce CO2 emissions.”

Transporting rubber from South America or West Africa to North America and Europe for manufacturing is a long and costly journey that also contributes significantly to the output of CO2.

This particular dandelion can thrive in a large part of the world. The growth cycle for the Russian dandelion is approximately one year. Conversely, the rubber tree has a longlife cycle, where the first harvest could start seven years after planting. Also of note, the dandelions Continental are working with were optimized without the use of genetic engineering. So how close is Continental to making tires produced from dandelions

available to consumers?

Dr. Peter Zmolek has some insight.

Zmolek, director of research and development of passenger and light truck tires for Continental Tire the Americas said “In the summer of 2014, Taraxagum™ tires were produced and tested under summer and winter conditions on our proving grounds in Germany and Sweden. The results were very encouraging and our continued development efforts are on track.”

The initial tests run so far demonstrate that the tire made from Taraxagum™ show an equivalent, “property profile” when compared to tires made from conventional natural rubber.

For more information, visit www.taraxagum.com. currently employs more than 212,000 people in 55 countries.

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

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

ACCOUNTING, TAX & BOOKKEEPING

AUXILIARY HEATING & A/C SYSTEMS SALES & SERVICE

Fil-Mor Automotive & Clutch Products Ltd.

Account & Records Management Bookkeeping For Your Business & Personal Finances

Toll Free: 888.644.2333 AUTOMATED LUBRICATION SYSTEMS

Wilson Instruments Ltd. The Anti-Idling Experts

43 Crowe Bay Heights, RR 2 Campbellford, ON K0L 1L0 Tel: 705.653.2403

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

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

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Fax: 705.653.5560 WilsonInstruments@sympatico.ca

Service, Experience, Technology, Innovation!

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

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FLO Components Ltd. “For Total Lube Solutions, Go With the FLO!”

50 Admiral Blvd.

Mississauga, ON L5T 2W1 Tel: 905.671.2355 Toll Free: 800.668.5458 Fax: 905.671.2358 sales@flocomponents.com www.flocomponents.com

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

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

www.wilsoninstrumentsltd.com AXLES

IMT Corporation Through Ingersoll Axles, we design,

S.E.T.I. Inc.

CLUTCH PRODUCTS

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

line of versatile, lightweight and superior performing axle and braking systems as well as suspensions and specialty tools the global transportation industry.

And we pioneered Smart Steer™ Axle

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

VerX Direct Corp.

Driver license status and class verification. 24/7 access to all provinces.

Saving Money | Saving Vehicles | Saving Lives.

Carmen Transportation Group

49 High Street, Ste 205 A Barrie, ON L4N 5J4 Toll Free Tel: 866.713.2001 Tel: 705.733.2001 Fax: 705.733.1004 sales@verxdirect.ca www.verxdirect.ca DPF CLEANING

Cross Border Services C-TPAT, FAST, PIP, CSA, SCAC, MC, DOT, CVOR, NEXUS, Bonding, Training Programs & Seminars.

Dawn Truell, B.B.A., B.A. Psy 1450 Headon Road, PO Box 93005 Burlington, ON L7M 4A3 that combines unmatched stability, Tel: 905.973.9136 customization, braking and load-carrying crossborderservices@cogeco.net capabilities. www.crossborderservices.org www.c-tpat-certified.com 5 Cherry Blossom Road, Suite 1

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

5325 Outer Drive Windsor, ON N9A 6J3 Tel: 519.737.6005 Fax: 519.737.0005 — 1225 Aerowood Drive Mississauga, ON L4W 1B9 Tel: 905.282.1255 info@dpfcleaningspecialists.com www.dpfcleaningspecialists.com

Cambridge, ON N3H 4R7

cwanklin@imtcorporation.com www.imtcorporation.com CLUTCH PRODUCTS

Danatec Educational Services Ltd.

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

Components by:

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

AUXILIARY HEATING & A/C SYSTEMS SALES & SERVICE

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

Clutch Distribution Centre Inc. Specializing in all types of new and reman clutches, clutch components,

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

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Fax: 519.485.2163

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

new and used flywheel exchanges, and flywheel grinding. Pick up and delivery within the GTA available upon request.

Fast and friendly service since 1986.

81 Northline Road Toronto, ON M4B 3E9

Niagara Service & Supply Ltd. 150 South Service Road Stoney Creek, ON L8E 3H6 Toll Free: 800.268.5076 Tel: 905.573.3101 sales@niagaraservice.com 24 October 2016

Tel: 416.745.9220 Alt. Tel: 416.742.0003 Fax: 416.759.5890 Carlo@cdcparts.com www.cdcparts.com

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

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

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

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The Rosedale Group

ONTARIO

Tel: 519.650.0303

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DRIVESHAFTS

technology – the only self-steering axle

Kee Human Resources “Your Goals Are Our Priority.”

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

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

3700 Weston Road TransX Limited Toronto, ON M9L 2Z4 “The strength & commitment of our Toll Free: 866.857.5166 people provides TransX with the ability Tel: 416.667.9700 to respond effectively & creatively Fax: 416.667.8272 to the needs of our customers & an info@carmentransportationgroup.com everchanging economy, & is the primary www.carmentransportationgroup.com

International Truckload Services Inc.

DPF Cleaning Specialists

engineer and manufacture a complete

for a one stop shop for our customers in

COMPLIANCE SERVICES

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

6845 Invader Crescent Mississauga, ON L5T 2B7 Toll Free: 855.721.3962 Tel: 905.670.0057 ext 4612 Fax: 844.314.5953 recruiting@rosedale.ca www.rosedalegroup.ca

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reason why, year after year, TransX has one of the best performance records in the industry.”

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

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Walmart Fleet Get on the road to success with the world's largest retailer.

6800 Maritz Drive Mississauga, ON L5W 1W2 Tel: 905.670.9966 Ext. 60401 Fax: 905.795.4186 careers@walmartfleet.ca

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

16700 Bayview Avenue, Unit 214 Newmarket, ON L3X 1W1 Tel: 647.933.2765 Fax: 647.933.2764 www.xansystems.com FACTORING, FINANCE & FOREIGN EXCHANGE

Siemens Transportation Group Inc. Siemens Transportation Group Inc. spans across North America. As an international, family-owned operation, it encompasses specialized transportation companies for a total supply chain solution. These companies range from international Truckload, Less Than Truckload service, International Flat Deck service, Ground Courier service and Warehouse Distribution service

“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.”

P.O. Box 7290 Saskatoon, SK S7K 4J2 888.878.9585 Fax: 306.668.5849 driver.recruitment@ siemenstransport.com www.siemenstransport.com

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

Accutrac Capital Solutions Inc.

FACTORING, FINANCE & FOREIGN EXCHANGE

FUEL ADDITIVES & LUBRICANTS

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

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

P. O. Box 51016, RPO Tyndall Park Winnipeg, MB R2X 3C6 Toll Free: 877.778.4440 Tel: 204.694.1777 Fax: 204.633.0133 gbennett@powerservice.ca www.powerservice.ca FUEL & LUBRICANTS DIRECT

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INSURANCE BROKERS

INSURANCE BROKERS

Baird MacGregor Insurance Brokers LP

Jones Deslauriers Insurance Management Inc.

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

Transportation Insurance

825 Queen Street East Toronto, ON M4M 1H8 Toll Free: 800.263.3030 Tel: 416.778.8000 Fax: 416.778.4492 lgarofalo@bairdmacgregor.com www.bairdmacgregor.com

Broker/Advisor™

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

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Blue Water West Ltd. Blue Water Group is Canada’s largest Independent Distributor of Mobil Lubricants.

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

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Providing quality Mobil products to all businesses large or small, stationary or on the go, on land or at sea.

“Commitment to Service – Privileged to Serve.”

3162 Thunderbird Cres.

Burnaby, BC V5A 3G4 Tel: 604.420.4331 Fax: 604.420.4137 Mobil1BC@bluewatergroup.ca www.bluewatergroup.ca FUEL FIRED HEATERS

Newman Insurance Providing innovative insurance solutions & unparalleled risk management support. Talk to one of Newman’s Bryson & Associates Insurance dedicated Transportation Insurance Brokers Ltd. “It’s not what you pay: it’s what your GET Specialists to get the right coverage at a for what you pay. competitive price.

Transportation, Logistics, Cargo, Fleet Licenced in Ontario Only.

Safety Management Services & Bonds.”

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

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Liquid Capital Midwest Corp.

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

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

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

7515 Kimbel Street Mississauga, ON L5S 1A7 Toll Free: 800.363.0639 Tel: 416.750.4610 Other Tel: 905.405.1275 Fax: 905.405.0616 tfeeney@feeneyhardware.com www.feeneyhardware.com

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Multi-Line Fastener Supply Co. Ltd. “Serving fastener needs for Industrial, Automotive & Maintenance Trades."

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

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

LUBRICANTS

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

1111 Burns Street E. Unit 3 Whitby, ON L1N 6A6 Toll Free: 800.335.6623 Tel: 905.666.2313 Fax: 905.666.2761 stevehepperdson@rpoil.com www.rpoil.com

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

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

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

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

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

30 Queen Street North Kitchener, ON N2H 6N2 Toll Free: 800.265.2634 Tel: 519.579.4270 Fax: 519.741.1977 cbunn@erb-erb.com or info@erb-erb.com www.erb-erb.com

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Package policies for both local and long haul fleets.

120 South Town Centre Blvd.

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

HUB International Ontario Ltd.

Palmer Atlantic Insurance Ltd. One of Canada’s leading Trucking Insurance and Risk Services Brokers, specializing in coverage for local and long haul fleets and owner-operators.

Check out our website to learn more about how we can help you today!

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

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

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

C.U.T.C. Inc. Serving the Transportation industry since 1989.

1295 Crois Carol Laval, QC H7W 1G3 Toll Free: 866.927.8294 Tel: 450.687.8294 Fax: 450.687.6963 pvoelker@sympatico.ca www.cutcinc.ca

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

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OUTRIGGER PADS

Salvatore Insurance Brokers Ltd.

Stability Pads

Call one of our trucking insurance specialists today.”

1 Pinehill Drive, Suite 2 Lower Sackville, NS B4C 1N4 24 Seacliff Drive East Leamington, ON N8H 0C2 Toll Free: 866.865.0025 Toll Free: 800.463.4700 Tel: 902.865.0025 Tel: 519.326.9339 Fax: 902.865.5343 Fax: 519.326.0128 dan.mcguire@hubinternational.com christinas@salvatoreinsurance.ca www.hubinternational.com www.salvatoreinsurance.ca Transportation Insurance

CARDINAL Box 755, 2085 Shanly Road Cardinal, ON K0E 1E0 Toll Free: 800.410.4754 Tel: 613.657.1244 Fax: 613.657.1453 info@730permitservices.com

REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS

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

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

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

PERMITS & SERVICES

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

PERMITS & LICENCING DRUG COLLECTION

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

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

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

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

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

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

35 Magnum Drive Schomberg, ON L0G 1T0 Toll Free: 800.267.5744 Tel: 905.939.8750 Fax: 905.939.8710 info@krown.com www.krown.com October 2016 25

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS

TOWING SERVICES

Sirius XM Canada Inc. Double the Savings with 3 Months Free + $100.00 Mail-in Rebate.

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

Newton’s Electric Inc Newton’s Electric Inc. has been supplying material handling, industrial & commerical starters & alternators and AC & DC motors since 1979.

85 Steelwell Road Brampton, ON L6T 5N5 Tel: 905.791.2485 ext. 112 Fax: 905.791.6304 sales@newtonselectric.com www.newtonselectric.com TARPS & TARPING SYSTEMS

K.B.W. Towing Polar Mobility (Doran) The Doran Tire Pressure Monitoring System continuously monitors tire pressure and temperature data with simple installation, programming and operation. It has a multiple built-in alert setting which provides warnings against FastLeak™ events, driving on low tire pressures and high temperatures.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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1830 MacMillan Park Drive, Fort Mill, SC 29707 Tel: 704.583.8682 Fax: 704.583.8947 kenneth.james@cont-na.com www.continental-truck.com 26 October 2016

185 Carrier Drive Toronto, ON M9W 5N5 Toll Free: 800.668.1879 Tel: 416.679.1977

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M.T.T. Repair Services Inc. owned and operated business that has been providing quality repairs and services since 1975. We operate out

Abrams Towing “Service Across Ontario” 24 Hour Heavy Towing Toll Free: 888.667.5438 Tel: 416.398.2500 www.abrams.com

Proud distributors of Lode-King, Midland Manufacturing, Arctic Manufacturing, Landoll, Float King and more.

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

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

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

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

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Gobbo Towing & Recovery Ltd. 85 Pondhollow Road Sudbury, ON P3E 6C1

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

Toll Free Fax: 866.425.4440 sales@drive-star.com www.drive-star.com TRUCK EQUIPMENT

paint bay and two sandblasting bays.

M.T.T. Repair Services currently employs trailer mechanics, welders, body men

to conduct annual safety inspections to

Fort Garry Industries Sales and NSM certified installation of

all of your trailers.

snow plows, sanders, mixers, dump

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

bodies and more.

truckequip@fgiltd.ca www.fgiltd.com/equipment TRUCK EXHAUST SALES & SERVICE

TRUCK CUSTOMIZING

Quality Collision Centre Quality Collision Centre has been

1365 Bonhill Road Mississauga, ON L6T 1M1 Toll Free: 800.385.8801 Tel: 905.670.0100 Fax: 905.670.8128 mitch@totalexhaust.com www.totalexhaust.com TRUCK LIGHTING & ACCESSORIES

Hamilton, ON L8W 3Y5

of a 14,000 square foot building with

vehicle inspection station that allows us

We have been helping fleets, owneroperators, brokers, truck repair facilities, municipalities and manufactures get their equipment up and running and their trucks back on the road with minimal down time.

1625 Stone Church Road East

eleven bays including a truck and trailer

and painters. We are also an accredited

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

Systems Ltd.

Tel: 289.285.3022

M.T.T. Repair Services Inc. is a family

Fort Garry Industries

Drive Star Shuttle

Fax: 289.285.3026

A & A Exhaust Systems

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

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

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

Excellent prices with the industry’s best warranties.

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

A one-stop total exhaust and emission

providing superior collision & body work

solution provider. Our products, services

for heavy trucks, trailers & cars since

and manufacturing abilities enable us to

1979.

Continental Tire the Americas, LLC

Acadian Driveaway

Fax: 416.679.1988

Just minutes off Hwy 401 @ Exit 526.

Quick Draw Tarpaulin Systems

TIRE MANUFACTURERS

TRUCK & TRAILER REPAIRS

Bedard Tankers Inc.

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

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

Let US see to your Repair Needs!

“Keeping You Covered”

“Quick Draw Tarpaulin Systems are a premium quality rolling tarp system for flatbed trucks & trailers, serving the trucking industry for over 20 years.“

Kee Training Academy

Greig Truck & Trailer

TOWING SERVICES

TRUCK EXHAUST SALES & SERVICE

“Your Goals Are Our Priority.”

www.AcadianDriveaway.ca

Load Covering Solutions Ltd.

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TRUCK DELIVERY

info@AcadianDriveaway.ca

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

TRANSPORTATAION TRAINING

provide our customers with the highest

Transcourt Tank Leasing

When you bring your vehicle in to Quality

Toll Free: 866.934.5744 Contacts:

of timely turnaround, expert repairs &

480 Grays Road

CALGARY

complete satisfaction.

Hamilton, ON L8E 2Z4

Fort Garry Industries

12 Clarke Blvd.

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

Toll Free: 800.461.2495

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

ONTARIO & EASTERN CANADA Tony Jelicic tjelicic@transcourt.com

WESTERN CANADA Kevin Quick kquick@transcourt.com

Collision Centre, you can be assured

standards in exhaust parts and services.

Tel: 905.578.4303 Fax: 905.578.4381 terrya@aaexhaust.com www.aaexhaust.com

ALBERTA

TRUCK PARTS & SUPPLIES

TRUCK PARTS & SUPPLIES

ALBERTA

ONTARIO

EDMONTON

THUNDER BAY

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

GRANDE PRAIRIE

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

LLOYDMINSTER

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

RED DEER

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

BRANDON

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

WINNIPEG

Fort Garry Industries 2525 Inkster Blvd.

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

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

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 info@gerrystrucks.com ww.gerrystrucks.com

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TRUCK TIRE SALES & SERVICE

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

ALBERTA

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

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

TRUCK TRANSMISSIONS, DIFFERENTIALS & PTO’S

SASKATCHEWAN ALBERTA

REGINA

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

SASKATOON

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

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

The Surgenor Truck Group includes two Truck Centres, one in Ottawa, & one in Kingston, as well as five service affiliates (Brockville, Belleville, Gatineau, & 2 in Cornwall) providing regularly scheduled maintenance as well as on-call 24/7 for roadside assistance, & parts delivery.

TRUCK TRANSMISSIONS, DIFFERENTIALS & PTO’S

C & R Transmission Service Ltd. Your Complete Driveline Service Center. Authorized Allison Overhaul & Maintenance Dealer. Large Inventory of the Most Popular Clutches, Transmissions & Differentials. FactoryTrained Rebuilders & 9 Service Bays.

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

13 Anderson Blvd.

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

TRUCK TIRE SALES & SERVICE

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CALGARY

EDMONTON

14811-116th Avenue Edmonton, AB T5M 3E8 Toll Free: 800.661.8825 Tel: 780.452.6933 Fax: 780.455.8612 sales@gearcentregroup.com www.gearcentre.com ONTARIO #3, 7337 Pacific Circle Mississauga, ON L5T 1V1 Toll Free: 844.564.8998 Tel: 905.564.8998 Fax: 905.564.5449 sales@gearcentregroup.com www.gearcentre.com NEW BRUNSWICK

MONCTON

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

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

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

Maximum Powertrain

We pick up and deliver!

Awash Systems Corp.

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

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

19 Community Avenue, Unit 2 Stoney Creek, ON L8E 2X9 Toll Free: 800.265.7405 Tel: 905.662.2662 Fax: 888.407.9498 info@awashsystems.com www.awashsystems.com

Fast, Honest and Reliable Service!

777 Burrard Street, Suite 41 Vancouver, BC V6Z 1X7 Tel: 778.960.2399 michael@onswitchboard.com www.onswitchboard.com USED OIL FURNACE SALES & SERVICE

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

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

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

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

Whether you wish to reduce your time and money spent on going over paperwork, or wish to find a more efficient way of managing your ever growing fleet, we have the solution for you!

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TRUCK WASH SYSTEMS

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

Switchboard Switchboard is an online tool for truck companies to organize their paperwork, jobs, and dispatching. We want to help unlock the potential for fleets by optimizing their operations.

MISSISSAUGA

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Minimizer Minimizer has been in business for over 30 years. If it’s on/in a heavy duty truck and can be made of polymers, Minimizer is the brand most trusted.We have the only lifetime guarantee in the industry with products proven where it matters most – on trucks & trailers.

TRUCKING SOFTWARE

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

ONTARIO

MISSISSAUGA

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

SUDBURY

Fort Garry Industries Toll Free: 866.328.7725 Tel: 705.222.1042 sudbury@fgiltd.ca www.fgiltd.com October 2016 27

SECTION FRANÇAISE

PRODUITS ET SERVICES POUR ENTRETIEN DES FLOTTES

Penchez-vous sur toutes les dimensions du transport pour gérer efficacement votre flotte PAR MAREK KRASUSKI

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’entretien des flottes fait appel à une large gamme de produits et services. De manière générale, l’entretien comprend à la fois les réparations générales, les remplacements de pièces, des modifications pour améliorer la performance, la sécurité et même le financement. Si vous voulez maintenir une flotte, après tout, les fonds nécessaires à l’entretien font partie du processus.

L’avancée des télématiques est un bon point de départ dans le processus d’entretien. Grâce au développement de la technologie numérique et à la capacité d’enregistrer les données mesurées, la télématique rend possible l’accumulation d’importantes quantités de données sur les flottes et camions individuels, et elle fournit une vue d’ensemble des opérations d’une entreprise. Autrefois considérée comme un produit de luxe pour les transporteurs importants, la télématique fournit à ses utilisateurs une mine d’informations sur les opérations de leurs véhicules.

L’ e n r e g i s t r e m e n t d e l’information permet de relayer les données sur l’état de fonctionnement d’un camion, de fournir un itinéraire optimal en cas d’embouteillage, par exemple, de surveiller les coûts d’essence afin de réduire les dépenses, et de réduire les frais d’heures supplémentaires en confirmant le nombre d’heures passées au travail sur un véhicule. Surveiller le relevé de service d’un camion peut aussi aider à déterminer si un camion est encore rentable ou s’il devrait être retiré du service, en fonction de sa performance générale et son historique d’entretien.

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portement de conduite disponible en plusieurs formats. Les mauvaises habitudes de conduite peuvent rapidement multiplier les coûts de placement et d’entretien, les contraventions de conduite et les points de démérite.

Les outils de surveillance peuvent révéler des détails importants comme le nombre de fois que les freins ont été enclenchés, la vitesse à laquelle le véhicule roule, le taux de virages serrés pendant un quart, le temps passé avec le moteur au ralenti, la fréquence d’allumage et d’extinction du moteur, et la fréquence d’entrée et de sortie d’une zone particulière. Après une certaine période de temps, les données peuvent être analysées pour fournir des renseignements sur le comportement de conduite des conducteurs, ce qui permet d’évaluer et donc de corriger la performance des conducteurs quand cela s’avèrerait nécessaire.

Des outils antivol sont aussi disponibles avec certains produits de gestion. Ceux-ci peuvent comprendre des fonctions d’extinction de moteur en cas de vol. Si un système de localisation détecte un mouvement de camion non-autorisé, le gérant de flotte peut éteindre le moteur à distance à partir d’un ordinateur ou d’un téléphone portable une fois que le véhicule s’arrête.

Cellutrak, qui a déjà fait l’objet d’un reportage dans cette revue, est l’un des fournisseurs de ces outils de gestion. La technologie de Cellutrak localise les camions, ainsi que d’autres véhicules, avec une grande précision et fournit toute une mine de données de surveillance pour faciliter la gestion efficace des flottes et accroître leur rentabilité. Ils fournissent des produits qui répondent aux besoins

du transport commercial; d’autres produits ont des fonctions de surveillance et de sécurité pour les véhicules privés. Leurs modules de gestion de flotte fournissent une série de rapports selon les besoins spécifiques du client. Les fonctions de rapportage permettent d’optimiser la planification d’itinéraires, fournissent des factures instantanées et vérifiables à la clientèle, surveillent la consommation d’essence afin d’en réduire le coût, et de réduire les frais d’heures supplémentaires en confirmant le nombre d’heures passées à travailler sur un véhicule ou une pièce d’équipement.

Une autre entreprise importante est Fleet Harmony, qui se distingue par le fait qu’elle fournit le seul logiciel de gestion de flotte basé entière dans le cloud. Selon le président de l’entreprise, Robert MacKay, le nuage facilite la gestion de flotte dans plusieurs types d’opérations, notamment l’entretien et les réparations, les pièces et la main d’œuvre, l’inventaire, la consommation d’essence, la gestion des accidents, la suivie de garanties, et le rapportage pour l’Entente internationale concernant la taxe sur les carburants.

Le système est à la fois fiable et bon marché, affirme MacKay. « Puisque le logiciel et les données sont toutes dans le cloud, votre flotte est toujours à portée de main, et il n’y a aucun dispositif électronique à installer ou de mise à jour de logiciel, ou d’administrateur IT onéreux. Tout est déjà inclus dans un abonnement bon marché, dont le prix dépend de la taille de votre flotte. C’est donc bon marché peu importe la taille de votre flotte. » Le logiciel peut aussi être modifié au fur et à mesure que les opérations du transporteur évoluent, par

exemple en y ajoutant des fonctions d’importation et d’exportation des ordres de travail, de transactions d’essence, et de données satellite. Mackay conclue en affirmant que « nous fournissons des services de conceptions de logiciels pour le web pour ces organisations qui ont des besoins spécialisés, notamment d’optimisation des opérations de transport. » Quand il s’agit du choix de produit au moment de sélectionner son logiciel de gestion, le facteur le plus important est la facilité d’utilisation. La plupart des logiciels et services de gestion peuvent être modifiés pour subvenir aux besoins de chaque client, mais si le logiciel n’est pas facile à utiliser, ou s’il est difficile de trouver des techniciens pour effectuer des réparations ou fournir des conseils, les transporteurs vont se tourner vers des fournisseurs plus à même de servir leurs besoins. Étant donné la taille des investissements dans les nouveaux modèles et les coûts de financement associés pour les nouveaux camions, les flottes dépendent du marché des pièces détachées pour qu’ils retiennent leurs inventaires existants, car les plus vieux modèles requièrent plus de pièces de remplacement. Les modèles de camions sophistiqués, aussi, font augmenter la demande pour des pièces de remplacement plus chères.

Les fabricants de pièces détachées font tous face à la concurrence, non seulement entre eux mais aussi entre les fournisseurs étrangers qui ont forcé plusieurs compétiteurs nord-américains hors du marché. La plupart d’entre elles ont un avantage compétitif grâce à leur main d’œuvre peu chère et à d’autres atouts qui viennent du fait qu’ils sont

des producteurs d’aprèsmarché de seconde ligne.

Ceci ne signifie pas forcément que les produits étrangers sont de qualité inférieure par rapport à leurs homologues nordaméricains. La qualité du produit se teste finalement par sa performance, et les pièces étrangères peuvent être toutes aussi bonnes, ou même meilleures, que leurs homologues locales, quoiqu’il n’y ait aucune garantie, surtout parce que les produits locaux doivent se plier aux exigences DIN, les normes de l’industrie qui garantissent que tous les produits soient d’une qualité acceptable.

Que l’on possède un seul camion ou une centaine, l’accès au capital est essentiel pour maintenir ses camions en bon état de marche. Plusieurs options sont disponibles. Des taux d’intérêts faibles font de l’emprunt un choix intéressant. L’achat de véhicules en rajoute aux actifs financiers d’une entreprise, et le coût d’achat peut être déduit des impôts comme dépense d’affaire avec les coûts de dépréciation.

La titularité des camions revient aussi à la flotte ou au propriétaire dès que l’emprunt est remboursé.

Le financement est aussi

une méthode efficace pour se forger une bonne cote de crédit.

Dans le contexte général de l’entretien des flottes, la sécurité mérite d’être mentionnée. Le vol de fret coûte environ $5 milliards et les transporteurs devraient donc protéger leurs cargaisons avec des meilleures mesures de sécurité. Birdseye Solutions est une entreprise de sécurité spécialisée dans le transport. L’entreprise a connu beaucoup de succès dans la prévention du vol de fret, l’amélioration des rendements, et la réduction des soucis liés à la sécurité des entrepôts à travers le pays. Pour plus d’information, visitez www.birdseye.ca. VCMS est une autre entreprise de sécurité canadienne qui offre des services de surveillance vidéo interactifs et de gestion d’entrepôts conçus spécialement pour l’industrie du transport et de la logistique, éliminant le besoin d’embaucher des gardes de sécurité qui coûtent cher. Pour plus d’informations, visitez www.vcmssecurity.com.

Un régime d’entretien efficace et complet exige une approche qui tienne compte de toutes les dimensions de l’industrie.

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SECTION FRANÇAISE

TRANSCORE LINK LOGISTICS

TransCore annonce un partenariat technologique et son intégration avec McLeod Software

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ORONTO – (BUSINESS WIRE) – TransCore Link Logistics, le leader canadien des logiciels de correspondance de charges pour l’industrie du camionnage et McLeod Software®, un fournisseur principal de logiciels de gestion des transports, ont annoncé aujourd’hui un partenariat technologique qui permettra de combiner le meilleur logiciel de sa catégorie sur le marché pour transporteurs et courtiers. L’intégration permettra aux utilisateurs de LoadMaster et de PowerBroker d’afficher facilement les charges et les camions sur Loadlink. « Nous croyons que cette intégration constitue une solution idéale pour les clients d’entreprise qui souhaitent combiner leurs besoins de correspondance des charges avec le logiciel de gestion des opérations de courtage de fret et de

distribution de camions », explique Claudia Milicevic, directrice générale principale chez TransCore Link Logistics. « Nous avons développé avec succès des intégrations personnalisées vers et depuis Loadlink et avons la capacité de créer d’autres intégrations au fur et à mesure que notre clientèle évolue. » L’intégration de la plateforme de correspondance de fret de Link Logistics et des solutions pour transporteurs et courtiers de McLeod offre aux clients une manière de gérer les charges et les camions de façon systématique à l’intérieur des applications, ce qui élimine le besoin de double saisie et apporte une plus grande valeur aux clients utilisant les plateformes connectées. « Nous sommes fiers de notre partenariat avec TransCore Link Logistics.

L’intégration de Loadlink

est une amélioration qui permettra aux utilisateurs de LoadMaster et de PowerBroker d’être plus efficaces dans leurs opérations quotidiennes. Nous souhaitons rendre le marché facilement accessible pour tous nos clients. Un accès direct au principal site d’affichage de charges canadien place nos clients dans une position leur permettant d’associer le fret de façon efficace et de prendre de meilleurs décisions », déclare Robert Brothers, directeur du développement produits chez McLeod Software. À PROPOS DE MCLEOD SOFTWARE Les entreprises de transport qui travaillent avec McLeod Software trouvent les meilleurs façons d’améliorer leur niveau du service à la clientèle et les ratios d’exploitation, attirent et retiennent les meilleurs camionneurs,

et stimulent les processus automatisés pour éliminer l’inefficacité. McLeod Software est le principal fournisseur de logiciels de gestion de répartition de transport, de comptabilité, des opérations et de courtage, ainsi que de systèmes de gestion de documents.

Spécialement conçues pour l’industrie du camionnage, les solutions et services de gestion avancés de McLeod Software permettent aux entreprises de transport d’augmenter leur efficacité tout en réduisant les coûts.

Visitez-nous sur www.McLeodSoftware.com. À PROPOS DE TRANSCORE LINK LOGISTICS Recherchant un meilleur moyen de jumeler les charges de fret disponibles avec les camions, TransCore Link Logistics a créé en 1990 Loadlink, un plateau de cargaisons reliant courtiers, transporteurs,

propriétaires-exploitants et flottes privées du Canada à une base de données en temps réel de 15 millions de cargaisons, d’expéditions et de camions, soit la plus importante du secteur. L’indice de fret canadien définit désormais le mouvement du fret sur le marché. La société fournit également à ses clients des solutions de répartition, les manifestes d’ACE/ ACI , l’indice d’affichage, des solutions de crédit, de l’affacturage, des plateaux d’emplois de transport en ligne, un logiciel de kilométrage et plus encore.

TransCore Link Logistics est une unité de Roper Technologies, qui fait partie de plusieurs indices, dont le S&P 500, le Fortune 1 000 et le Russell 1000. Roper conçoit et met au point des logiciels (à la fois des logiciels sous forme de services et des logiciels sous licence) et des produits et

des solutions techniques destinés aux marchés des soins de santé, des transports, de l’alimentation, de l’énergie, de l’eau, de l’éducation et de la recherche universitaire dans le monde entier. Vous trouverez des informations supplémentaires sur Roper sur le site Web de la société à l’adresse www.ropertech. com.

Vous trouverez plus d’informations sur TransCore Link Logistics sur le site www.transcore. ca, @loadlink sur Twitt e r , s u r Yo u Tu b e e t sur LinkedIn. Le texte du communiqué issu d’une traduction ne doit d’aucune manière être considéré comme officiel.

La seule version du communiqué qui fasse foi est celle du communiqué dans sa langue d’origine. La traduction devra toujours être confrontée au texte source, qui fera jurisprudence.

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LOCATION DE CITERNES TRANSCOURT

Transcourt renforce son équipe de direction avec une V.-P. Finances

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ocation de citernes Transcourt (Transcourt Tank Leasing) est fière d’annoncer l’arrivée de Carol Praught au poste de vice-présidente Finances. Carol Praught devient donc un élément clé de l’équipe de gestion de la famille Transcourt.

Possédant une expérience de plus de 25 ans dans les finances cor-

poratives et opérationnelles, principalement dans l’industrie des transports, Carol dirigera les opérations financières et les toutes les stratégies financières internes de l’entreprise. Elle fournira aussi du leadership et une vision stratégique pour les fonctions des finances et des ressources humaines de l’entreprise.

C’est en ces termes que Bruce Daccord, président de Transcourt, parle de sa nouvelle vice-présidente. Nous considérons l’arrivée de Carol comme un engagement de notre entreprise à demeurer la compagnie de référence dans notre industrie. Avec l’expansion continue en Amérique du Nord et le nombre croissant des demandes de nos cli-

ents, nous avons cru bon d’ajouter une nouvelle ressource cadrant à la per-

fection avec notre leitmotiv d’innovation et d’offrir un effort constant pour livrer

un service exceptionnel.

Carol jouera un rôle primordial en fournissant et

en implantant des solutions de qualité pour nos clients.

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GOUVERNEMENT DU NOUVEAU-BRUNSWICK

Ouverture d’un nouveau pont sur la route

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aint-Louis De Kent, Nouveau-Brunswick - Le nouveau pont de la rivière Kouchibouguacis sur la route 134, dans le comté de Kent, est maintenant ouvert à la circulation. « Il est important d’assurer la sécurité et la fiabilité du réseau de transport alors que notre gouvernement continue à se concentrer sur la croissance économique », a affirmé le min-

istre des Transports et de l’Infrastructure, Bill Fraser. « Grâce à l’ouverture à la circulation du nouveau pont de la rivière Kouchibouguacis, les entreprises peuvent transporter leurs produits sur la route 134 et accéder aux marchés. » Le ministère des Transports et de l’Infrastructure a procédé, au cours des trois dernières saisons de construction, aux travaux nécessaires pour remplacer le

pont et modifier le tracé de la route. Le projet a coûté 14 millions de dollars. Le nouveau pont à six travées s’étend sur 235 mètres.

Le pont remplace celui qui a été construit il y a 73 ans et qui a été fermé à la circulation à l’automne 2015 pour des raisons de sécurité. La démolition de l’ancien pont est prévue à l’automne. « Je remercie les gens de la communauté de leur pa-

tience pendant la construction du nouveau pont, a déclaré M. Fraser. Après la fermeture de l’ancien pont, le ministère et l’entrepreneur ont accéléré les travaux afin de rétablir la circulation sur la route 134. Grâce à leurs efforts, la nouvelle structure a été ouverte deux mois avant la date d’achèvement prévue. » L’entrepreneur Fundy Contractors, de St. George, était chargé du projet.

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Welcome to our complimentary Truck Stop Directory. We want to help truckers and travellers find the nearest truck stop on route to their destination. For details on how you can list your truck stop, call Barb Woodward at 613.476.2247 or email Barb at barb@woodwardpublishing.com.

ALBERTA

ALBERTA

BRITISH COLUMBIA

MANITOBA

NEW BRUNSWICK

NEW BRUNSWICK

BONNYVILLE

SHERWOOD PARK

DELTA

BRANDON

EDMUNDSTON

SALISBURY

5602-54th Avenue Bonnyville, AB T9N 2N3 Tel: 780.826.3043 Fax: 780.826.6353 brentm@cougarfuelsltd.ca www.cougarfuelsltd.ca Convenience store, cardlock & showers.

RoadKing Travel Centre Strathcona Inc.

Petro Canada Southcoast Petroleum Ltd.

Brandon Husky Travel Centre

Edmundston Truck Stop

1990-18th Street North Brandon, MB R7C 1B3 Tel: 204.728.7387 www.myhusky.ca

Exit 19, 100 Grey Rock Road Edmundston, NB E7C 0B6 Tel: 506.737.2010 Fax: 506.737.2015 georges@etruckstop.ca www.edmundstontruckstop.com

2986 Fredericton Road Salisbury, NB E4J 2G1 Tel: 506.372.3333 Fax: 506.372.0083 Open 24-7, driver's lounge & game room, restaurant, convenience store, showers, laundry facilities, parking & CAT scale.

Cougar Fuels Ltd.

CALGARY

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

STRATHMORE

10178 Nordel Court Delta, BC V4G 1J7 Tel: 604.581.3835 Fax: 604.581.3850 nordel@southcoastpetro.ca Canopy, fax, photocopier, nearby gov’t scale, restaurant & ATM.

Salisbury Big Stop

MORRIS

GOLDEN

Calgary Husky Travel Centre 2525-32nd Avenue NE Calgary, AB T1Y 6B7 Tel: 403.291.1233 www.myhusky.ca

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

LEDUC

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

Jepson Petroleum Ltd. Box 1408 Golden, BC V0A 1H0 Tel: 250.344.6161 Fax: 250.344.2232 ladine@jepsonpetro.com Open 8 am-5 pm Mon-Fri, lubes & propane, 24hr cardlock, regular, diesel & diesel mark.

HOPE

Nisku Truck Stop Suite 201-8020 Sparrow Drive Leduc, AB T9E 7G3 Tel: 780.986.7867 Fax: 780.986.7898 www.myhusky.ca Open 6:00 am to midnight, 7 days, restaurant, cardlock, ATM, convenience store, scale, VLT and lounge.

LLOYDMINSTER

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

MEDICINE HAT

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

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

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

OSOYOOS

Chilliwack Petro-Pass 45461 Yale Road West Chilliwack, BC V2R 4J3 Tel: 604.795.9421 Fax: 604.792.8931 chilliwack@southcoastpetro.ca Commercial cardlock open 24hrs, 7 days, convenience store open MonFri, 8 am-5 pm, washrooms.

Hwy 75 South Morris, MB R0G 1K0 Tel: 204.746.8999 Fax: 204.746.2611 morrismohawk@yahoo.ca 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.

WINNIPEG

BRITISH COLUMBIA

CHILLIWACK

Morris Husky

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

SICAMOUS

Petro Canada-Petro Pass 500 Oak Point Highway Winnipeg, MB R2R 1V2 Tel: 204.949.7292 Fax: 204.949.7295 Open 24-7, driver's lounge & game room, convenience store, laundry facilities, ATM, showers & parking.

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WAASIS

Open 24/7 365 days, full service islands, diesel, cardlock, propane, lubricants, driver’s lounge and business centre, seafood & burger Lincoln Big Stop restaurant (Le Pirate de la Mer), 415 Nevers Road convenience store, washrooms, Waasis, NB E3B 9E1 showers (4), laundry facilities, Tel: 506.446.4444 parking for 75 trucks, double car Driver Fax: 506.446.4455 bigstop_bluecanoe@yahoo.ca wash & 2 bay pet wash, Wi-Fi, ATM, Open 24-7, Irving FP Solution I-24, fax & photocopier. driver's lounge, restaurant, convenience

GRAND FALLS

store, showers, laundry facilities, free overnight parking.

WOODSTOCK

Murray’s Truck Stop Petro Pass 315 Ouellette Street Grand Falls, NB E3Z 1A6 Tel: 506.473.5575 Fax: 506.475.9816 Toll Free: 800.361.8322 guypass@nb.sympatico.ca Driver's lounge & game room, convenience store, showers, laundry facilities, internet services, showers, parking & CAT scale.

Exit 191, 198 Beardsley Road Woodstock, NB E7M 3Z7 Tel: 506.328.2994 Driver’s Fax: 506.325.2148 calving.murraystruckstop@ gmail.com www.murraystruckstop.ca Open 24-7, full-service islands, driver's lounge & game room, restaurant, convenience store, showers, laundry facilities, parking & CAT scale & tire sales & service.

NOVA SCOTIA

TRURO HEIGHTS

MONCTON

Petro Canada-Petro Pass 928 Marion Street Winnipeg, MB R2J 0K8 Tel: 204.949.7280 Fax: 204.949.7288 Open 24-7, driver's lounge & game room, convenience store, laundry facilities, showers & parking.

Truro Heights Big Stop

NEW BRUNSWICK

Open 24-7, convenience store, fast food, ATM & washrooms.

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

AULAC

PERTH-ANDOVER

ONTARIO, EASTERN

Petro Canada Exit 450, 2600 Mountain Road Moncton, NB E1G 3T6 Tel: 506.859.6000 Fax: 506.859.6005

ARNPRIOR

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

Petro Canada Card Lock AgCom Petroleum Fuel Sales 1802-10 Avenue, SW Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7T9 Tel: 403.527.6411 Fax: 403.529.1660 Showers.

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Cool Creek Agencies

Husky Travel Centre

1340 Trans Canada Hwy 7985 Lickman Road Sicamous, BC V0G 2V0 Tel: 250.836.4675 Chilliwack, BC V2R 3Z9 Fax: 280.836.2230 Tel: 604.795.5335 Contact: Shelley Arvandel Fax: 604.794.5080 www.myhusky.ca sdufault@coolcreek.ca Open 24-7, restaurant (6 Full-service islands, driver's lounge am-10pm), convenience store, & game room, convenience store, showers, laundry facilities, parking, showers, laundry facilities, parking photocopier, oil products, ATM & fax & CAT scale. machine.

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

Tobique One Stop

Antrim Truck Stop

580 White Lake Road Arnprior, ON K7S 3G9 Tel: 613.623.3003 Fax: 613.623.1003 Toll Free: 866.334.4775 jack@antrimwesternstar.com Open 24-7, full-service islands, Open 24-7, full-service islands, restaurant, convenience store, driver's lounge with large screen, showers, overnight parking, driver's restaurant, satellite TV, convenience lounge, CAT scale, garage service store, showers, laundry, parking & facilities, tire service, Western Star free high-speed internet. truck dealer.

Exit 115, Perth-Andover, NB E7H 0A1 Tel: 506.273.9682 Fax: 506.273.9682

ONTARIO, EASTERN

ONTARIO, EASTERN

ONTARIO, NORTHERN

ONTARIO, WESTERN

ONTARIO, WESTERN

BELLEVILLE

JOYCEVILLE

BRADFORD

BEAMSVILLE

LEAMINGTON

Beamsville Relay Station 10 Acre Truck Stop 902 Wallbridge Loyalist Road Belleville, ON K8N 5A2 Tel: 613.966.7017 Fax: 613.962.4495 or Office at 613.966.4740 jtombs@gmail.com www.10acre.com Restaurant & Store: Mon-Fri 6 am11 pm, Sat 7-8 pm, Sun 7-10 pm, convenience store, hair salon, drug testing, showers, parking, Esso Card Lock & Retail Diesel, Wi-Fi & Fax, laundry facilities & CAT Scale.

Ultramar Hwy 401, Exit 538, 25 Bellevue Drive (rear of Ultramar Service Station) Belleville, ON K8N 4Z5 Tel: 613.771.1755 Open 24 hrs, lunch counter, convenience store, washrooms, showers,short–time parking & driver's lounge.

CARDINAL

730 Truck Stop Hwy 401, Exit 730, 2085 Shanly Road Cardinal, ON K0C 1E0 Tel: 613.657.3019 Open 24 hrs, restaurant, convenience store, washrooms, showers, overnight parking & driver's lounge.

Kingston Husky Truck Stop Hwy 401, Exit 632, 2054 Joyceville Road Joyceville, ON K0H 1Y0 Tel: 613.542.3468 www.myhusky.ca

KINGSTON

Esso-Kingston Hwy 401, Exit 611, Kingston, ON K7L 4V2 Tel: 613.384.8888 Fax: 613.634.3162 Open 24-7

OTTAWA

Ultramar Hwy 417, Exit 110, 3199 Hawthorne Road Behind Ultramar Service Station Ottawa, ON K1G 3V8 Tel: 613.248.9319 Open 24 hrs, lunch counter, convenience store, washrooms, driver's lounge, showers & shorttime parking.

SPENCERVILLE

Angelo’s Truck Stop

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

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

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

NORTH BAY

Bay Truck Stop 3060 Hwy 11 North North Bay, ON P1B 8K2 Tel: 705.474.8410 Fax: 705.495.4076 Toll Free: 888.474.8410 baytruckstop@bellnet.ca www.transportmall.com Open 24-7, full-service islands, restaurant, convenience store, showers, parking & truck repairs within 2 km.

SUDBURY

Sudbury Petro Pass 3070 Regent Street Sudbury, ON P3E 5H7 Tel: 705.522.8701 Fax: 705.522.4280 Open Mon-Fri. 6 am-11pm, Sat. 8 am-8 pm & sun. 10 am-9 pm, driver's lounge & game room, convenience store (hot food, pizza, chili & soup), laundry facilities, showers & parking.

TIMMINS

Esso Truck Stop Herb’s Travel Plaza

Hwy 417, Exit 5, 1515 County Road #20 Dunvegan, ON K0C 1J0 Tel: 613.527.1026 or 613.627.2100 Fax: 613.527.2726 Open 24-7, full-service islands, restaurant (Tim Horton’s), convenience store, parking & ATM.

NAIRN CENTRE

VANKLEEK HILL

DUNVEGAN

Esso-Dunvegan

Hwy 400 & 88, 3479 Simcoe County Radd 88 Bradford, ON L3Z 2A4 Tel: 905.775.5794 www.myhusky.ca

BELMONT

Jeremy’s Truck Stop & Country Restaurant

DESERONTO

Quick Stop

Bradford Husky Travel Centre

QEW, Exit 64, 4673 Ontario Street Beamsville, ON L0R 1B4 Tel: 905.563.8816 Fax: 905.563.4770 relaystation@bellnet.ca Open 24-7, restaurant, convenience store, laundry facilities, ATM, showers & parking.

Hwy 417, Exit 27, 21160 Service Road Vankleek Hill, ON K0B 1R0 Toll Free: 800.593.4372 Tel: 613.525.2120 Fax: 613.525.1595 suzie_vink@yahoo.ca Open 24-7 driver's lounge, restaurant, convenience store, laundry facilities, ATM, internet services, showers & parking.

2154 Riverside Drive Timmins, ON P4N 7C5 Tel: 705.268.3400 Fax: 705.267.7231 bgagnon@krebenterprises.ca

KAHNAWAKE

Johnny’s Gas Bar 448 Talbot Street West Leamington, ON N8H 4H6 Tel: 519.326.5231 Fax: 519.322.0189 inbox@johnnysgasbar.com www.johnnysgasbar.ca Card lock open 24 hours, 7 days, convenience store, cash discount, diesel exhaust fluid and coloured fuel.

Petro-T / Host Depanneur Hwy 132 Kahnawake, QC J0L 1B0 Tel: 450.635.7638 Fax: 450.635.0178 gestionbg@hotmail.com www.petro-t-Kahnawake.com Open 24-7, restaurant, convenience store, accommodations, showers, parking, ATM, Internet Services and APP Rewards Program.

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MONTREAL

LONDON

London Husky Travel Centre Hwy 401 & 74 (Exit 195 off 401), 3391 Westchester Bourne Belmont, ON N0L 1B0 Tel: 519.644.0200 www.myhusky.ca

DRUMBO

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

FORT ERIE

Flying M Truck Stop 7340 Colonel Talbot Road London, ON N6L 1H8 Tel: 519.652.2728 Fax: 519.652.6554 flyingmtruckstop.com Open 24 hrs, 6 days, full-service islands, driver's lounge, restaurant, convenience store, ATM, internet services, showers, garage on premises & parking.

Irving Oil 5918, Rue Notre Dame Est Montreal, QC H1N 2C5 Tel: 514.257.8626 Fax: 514.259.0910 Open 24-7, restaurant, convenience store & laundry facilities.

SASKATCHEWAN

ESTEVAN

PORT HOPE

Estevan Husky Travel Centre Ultramar

Ultramar

QEW, Exit 5, 1637 Pettit Road Fort Erie, ON L2A 5M4 Tel: 905.994.8293 Open 24 hrs, restaurant, washrooms, showers, overnight parking & driver's lounge.

Hwy 401, Exit 464, 2211 County Road 28 Port Hope, ON L1A 3W4 Tel: 905.885.4600

HAMILTON

Open 24 hrs, lunch counter, convenience store, washrooms, showers, driver's lounge & shorttime parking.

WINDSOR

Marshall Truck & Trailer Repair & Truck Stop 336 Kenora Avenue Hamilton, ON L8E 2W2 Tel: 905.561.4712 Fax: 905.561.7757 wayne@marshalltruck.com www.marshalltruck.com Open 24-7 for cardlock, open 7 am-12 am Mon-Fri, 7 am-5 pm Sat, closed Sunday, full-service islands, driver's lounge, restaurant, showers & parking.

201-4th Street Estevan, SK S4A 0T5 Tel: 306.634.3109 www.myhusky.ca

REGINA

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

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

SASKATOON

Windsor Husky Travel Centre Hwy 401, Exit 14, 4040 Essex County Road 46 Tecumseh, ON N0R 1K0 Tel: 519.737.6401 www.myhusky.ca

WOODSTOCK

KITCHENER

Petro Canada-Petro Pass 402-51st Street East Saskatoon, SK S7K 7L1 Tel: 306.934.6766 Fax: 306.668.6110 rainbow@sasktel.net Driver's lounge, convenience store, laundry facilities, ATM, showers, scale & parking.

SWIFT CURRENT

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

Ultramar

WAUBAUSHENE

Petro-Pass Kitchener

Waubaushene Truck Stop

120 Conestoga College Blvd.

Kitchener, ON N2P 2N6 Tel: 519.748.5550 Fax: 519.748.9656 Driver's lounge & game room, convenience store, laundry facilities, showers & CAT scale.

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

QUEBEC

Hwy 401, Exit 230 (on TA site), 535 Mill Street Woodstock, ON N4S 7V6 Tel: 519.421.3144 Open 24 hrs, restaurant, convenience store, washrooms, showers, driver's lounge & overnight parking.

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 October 2016 31

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ASK THE AXLE EXPERT

Disc Brakes vs Drum Brakes

BY RUDY WOSING

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he two words that come to people’s minds when they think of disc brakes versus drum brakes are expensive and cheap respectively, and they are right.

INITIAL COST A modern disc brake system will be more expensive than a drum brake setup initially. Drums have been in production for over 40 years and tooling has been amortized which makes parts cheap. On average, a disc brake conversion will cost around twice as much per axle, although this price varies

across different manufacturers. Like most things however, the reason hardware is more expensive is because its volumes are lower and newer to the industry.

PERFORMANCE To understand the difference in performance between discs and drums you have to understand one simple concept. When drum brakes heat up they expand away from the brake pads, which allows for additional brake stroke and brake fade, increasing stopping distance. On the other hand, disc brakes react oppositely and the space between the pads and the rotor gets smaller, which means quicker reaction, less brake fade, and shorter stopping distance.

MAINTENANCE COST & TIME The main way to recover the initial cost from the disc brake system is through maintenance cost and time. It can take as little as 15 minutes to change a set of brake pads on a disc system but upward of an hour to change the shoes

on a drum system. For cold weather applications, disc brakes will be an improvement over drums because the system will not freeze and disc brakes are always in adjustment, so no time will have to be spent hammering a frozen drum brake free.

SAFETY & WEIGHT Tests have shown disc brake systems to stop the vehicle quicker than drums in most applications. While the difference in stopping distance at low speeds may not be ground breaking, it increases exponentially when speed increases. For example, a disc brake system will stop a truck on average of 10 to 30 feet quicker than the same truck with a drum brake setup from 60 miles an hour, but from 70 miles an hour that figure can jump from 50 to 150 feet!

As a bonus, disc brakes are actually lighter per axle!

For example a 17.5 disc is 94.8 lbs. per axle, a 19.5 disc is 55.5 lbs. per axle and a 22.5 disc is 14.4lbs per axle.

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PRESSURE SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL [P.S.I.]

New Sales Director for Midwest U.S. & Canada

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an Antonio, Texas – Pressure Systems International (P.S.I.), the world’s leader in automatic tire inflation systems for commercial vehicles, is excited to announce the addition of Tom Smego to its team, as

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Sales Director for the Midwest and Canada. Based in Chicago, Tom will primarily be leading sales efforts for fleets as well as supporting the needs of dealers and OEM’s.

Prior to joining P.S.I. Tom accumulated more than thirty-nine years of industry experience working at SKF USA, Inc. During that time he held various positions in OEM and OES sales management, as well as roles managing national fleet sales, field service and product management for the heavy duty and automotive business segments.

An active member of TMC (The Maintenance Council) of the Amer-

ican Trucking Association since 1989, Smego was awarded the Silver Spark Plug Award in 2001 for his leadership role in various wheel end task force activities. In addition to serving on numerous TMC Wheel-End Task Force Committees, he has also participated as a panelist for various technical and mini-tech sessions. Smego served on the Board of Directors of Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association’s Heavy Duty Marketing & Sales Forum from 2009 to 2011.

For more information about Pressure Systems International, visit their website www.psitireinflation.com.

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MINIMIZER

Minimizer Selected as Finalist for 2016 Manufacturing Awards

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looming Prairie, Minnesota – Minnesota Business magazine has selected Minimizer as a finalist for the 2016 Manufacturing Awards. Minnesota’s manufacturing industry has a long history of excellence.

Minimizer is honored to be named one of three finalists for the Best in Class – Midsize Company category.

Each year, Minnesota Business recognizes the manufacturing sector for outstanding achievements.

The vital, though often behind-the-scenes industry and its leaders, represents a significant indicator of our economic health. The panel of judges chose the finalists from an outstanding pool of manufacturing companies and executives, the largest group of applicants ever.

Minimizer’s success story offers tales of tenacity, de-

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termination and inspiration.

The history of this family owned business is written with accomplishments and milestones and a commitment to community. Dick Kruckeberg founded the company in 1984 with the ambition to manufacture a better truck fender; he did that and more.

The Company is now an international powerhouse in the heavy-duty aftermarket truck parts industry.

The portfolio of Minimizer products has steadily grown beyond the best fenders and bracket kits in the industry.

The Minimizer brand is now found on light kits, mud flaps, toolboxes, tire masks, workbenches and other accessories. The Company’s most recent innovations include the only custom molded floor mats in the world for semi-trucks.

And Minimizer recently

launched the revolutionary “whole body” Minimizer Truck Seat System.

Minimizer will no longer be known as “the fender guys.” The Minimizer brand is hell bent on dominating the world of heavy-duty after-market truck parts. On the truck, in the truck or fix the truck with Minimizer.

Craig Kruckeberg, Minimizer’s CEO & Chief Visionary, felt privileged to be recognized by Minnesota Business Magazine. “The success story of Minimizer has been built on our commitment to family and community and every member of our team that continues to lead this Company. I’m

really proud of our employees that guide us towards success with our products, our distributors and throughout the trucking industry.”

Winners in each category will be announced at an awards event to be held at ARIA on September 29, 2016. Both winners and

finalists will be honored in the feature story of the all-manufacturing October 2016 issue of Minnesota Business magazine.

For more information or to contact a Minimizer distributor, call us at 800.248.3855 or visit our website or email us at info@ minimizer.com.

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TITANIUM TRANSPORTATION GROUP

Titanium's New Bolton Terminal

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oodbridge, Ontario - Titanium Transportation Group Inc. is pleased to announce the completion and opening of Titanium’s new Bolton Terminal.

The new 71,500 square foot leased facility is located in Bolton, Ontario and accommodates Titanium’s

head office operations, as well as an integrated warehouse, yard and third party mechanical shop.

Highlights of the new facility include: • C o n s o l i d a t i o n o f the Bolton, Burlington, Mississauga, Orillia and Woodbridge terminals and warehouses to one

location resulting in significant operational efficiencies • B u i l t - f o r - p u r p o s e integrated warehouse, yard and third party mechanical facility to allow for functional optimization • E n h a n c e d IT infrastructure to allow for future growth and

improved productivity • 1 0 0 % i n c r e a s e in square footage to facilitate growth in both the Logistics and Trucking divisions • E x p a n d e d d r i v e r lounge with training facilities, laundry and additional conveniences.

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DIESEL OIL MATTERS

New Oils Created to Protect Future Engines

BY KEVIN FERRICK, SENIOR MANAGER FOR ENGINE OIL LICENSING, API

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arlier this year, the American Petroleum Institute (API) approved two new diesel engine oil standards, API Service Categories CK-4 and FA-4. These new categories resulted from several years of collaborating between engine manufacturers, oil marketers, and additive suppliers. When the categories launch on December 1, 2016, it will be the first time since 1994

that there will be two different diesel engine oil categories. Having two categories will require communicating to fleets, technicians, and operators of diesel trucks and equipment about which oil they should use.

The new engine oil standards have been developed to protect engines, meet new government regulations, and ensure engine oil performance. The new service categories improve upon existing standards by pro-

viding enhanced protection against oil oxidation and protection against engine wear, particulate filter blocking, piston deposits, and degradation of low- and high-temperature properties.

API CK-4 oils will replace current API CJ-4 engine oils and will be backwardcompatible with current diesel vehicles and will feature improved shear stability, oxidation resistance, and aeration control. API CK-4 oils will have similar viscosity

grades to current API CJ-4 oils. They have been created to easily replace oils used with current engine technologies and will have a minimum high-temperature, high-shear (HTHS) viscosity.

New API FA-4 oils will include lower viscosity grades to meet the needs of next-generation diesel engines built beginning in 2017. They are intended to help increase fuel economy while providing strong engine protection.

These oils will have limit-

ed backward compatibility because some older engines were not designed to operate with lower viscosity grades. API FA-4 oils were intentionally named FA-4 to prevent their confusion with CK-4 oils, but FA-4 oils have to provide the same level of protection except with a lower HTHS viscosity. Engines designed to operate at the lower HTHS viscosity may see a fuel economy benefit compared to oils having higher HTHS viscosities.

API has introduced a

special Service Symbol Donut to help technicians and consumers easily identify the API FA-4 diesel engine oil and distinguish it from CK-4 oils. The new API FA-4 donut features a shaded section and the API CK-4 Service Symbol Donut will look the same as the current CJ-4 Donut.

To find out if you’re CK-4 or FA-4, check with your owner’s manual, your engine manufacturer, or go to www.dieseloilmatters. com.

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VOLVO TRUCKS

New Volvo Factory-Fill Engine Oil

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olvo Trucks North America will offer a new factory fill engine oil for the Volvo D11, D13 and D16 engines, meeting new Volvo VDS4.5 engine specifications and also exceeding the new API specification CK4. Volvo models running the new VDS-4.5 will be able to travel for longer intervals between oil changes, saving customers

money on service costs and increasing uptime.

Volvo VDS-4.5 underwent careful analysis and testing to ensure changes met Volvo’s stringent reliability and performance standards. It is the same viscosity (10W30) as today’s factory fill. However, it will have enhanced performance for oil oxidation and oil aeration control.

VDS-4.5 is compatible

with and can be used in older, previous emissionslevel engines.

For engine oil and filters, the new recommended maintenance intervals add extra miles to the previous life of an oil change for each of the three duty cycles - long haul, regional haul and heavy haul - as defined by fuel consumption. Those intervals were increased to be 55,000

miles for long haul, 40,000 miles for regional and 30,000 miles for heavy.

“Assuming a 600,000 mile vehicle life in overthe-road applications, the new engine oil intervals will allow truck owners to skip between four and 16 oil drains, depending on duty cycle, compared with the prior maintenance schedule,” said John Moore, Volvo Product Mar-

keting Manager - Powertrain. “In oil costs alone, that represents a savings of hundreds of dollars per year, even for the lightest duty cycles. Those savings would be substantially larger for operations that do not perform preventative maintenance in-house.”

For owners that decide to use the current Volvo VDS-4 oil, current lower mileage oil change inter-

vals will remain. If engine idle time is greater than 30 percent, operators should use the next shorter drain interval.

Volvo VDS-4.5 will be available beginning in October.

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

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ANNOUNCEMENT

TransCore Link Logistics Technology Partnership & Integration with McLeod Software

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oronto – TransCore Link Logist i c s , C a n a d a ’s market leader in load matching software for the trucking industry, and McLeod Software®, a leading provider of transportation management software, announced a technology partnership that will combine bestin-class software for carriers and brokers. This integration empowers LoadMaster and PowerBroker users to post loads and trucks seamlessly to Loadlink.

“We believe this integration is a perfect fit for enterprise customers

looking to combine their load matching needs with truckload dispatch or freight brokerage operations management software,” says Claudia Milicevic, senior director & general manager at TransCore Link Logistics.

“We have successfully built custom integrations to and from Loadlink, and have the capability to create future integrations as our ecosystem evolves.”

The integration of Link Logistics’ freight matching platform and McLeod’s carrier and broker solutions offers an automated method for customers to manage loads

and trucks systematically within the applications, eliminating the need for double entry and driving greater value for customers using the connected platforms.

“We are proud to partner with TransCore Link Logistics. The integration of Loadlink allows our LoadMaster and PowerBroker customers to be more efficient in the daily operations through the use of this enhancement.

We are focused on making the market easily accessible to all of our customers. Giving direct access to a leading Canadian load board pos-

itions our customers to efficiently match freight and make more qualified decisions,” says Robert Brothers, director of product development at McLeod Software.

McLeod Software is the leading provider of transportation dispatch, accounting, operations and brokerage management software, and document management systems.

For more information visit us at www.McLeodSoftware.com.

TransCore Link Logistics in 1990 developed Loadlink, a load board connecting brokers, carriers, owner operators and

private fleets in Canada to a real-time database of 15 million loads, shipments and trucks – the largest in the industry. The monthly Canadian Freight Index now defines the freight movement spot market.

The company also provides its customers with dispatch solutions, ACE/ ACI eManifest, Posting Index, Rate Index, credit solutions, factoring, online transportation job boards, mileage software and more.

TransCore Link Logistics is a unit of Roper Technologies, a constituent of the S&P 500, Fortune 1000, and the Rus-

sell 1000 indices. Roper designs and develops software (both software-as-a-service and licensed), and engineered products and solutions for healthcare, transportation, food, energy, w ate r, e du catio n an d academic research markets worldwide. Additional information about Roper is available on the company’s website at www.ropertech.com.

More information on TransCore Link Logistics can be found at www. transcore.ca, @loadlink on Twitter, on YouTube, on Facebook and on LinkedIn.

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t’s common knowledge in trucking that the driver shortage is stressing the industry. The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) predicts a shortage of 34,000 drivers by 2024, and Northern Ontario will feel the shortage quicker and harder. According to the Ontario Trucking Association’s (OTA) president, David Bradley, “Northern Ontario is almost entirely dependent on trucking for any of the consumer goods, for business inputs into the production processes, and also for shipping. Given that high level of dependence on trucking, it’s important to the Northern Ontario economy that we have enough truck drivers to service the need,” he said. As drivers age out recruitment is especially important to alleviate the gap. Ontario Trucking News queried drivers for their ideas on how to address the shortage.

Here’s what some of them had to say.

From the

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

Alleviating the Driver Shortage

WOLFE SKORZIK, a long distance driver, focused on training. “Training needs to be made easier and more readily available. Jobs are out there so it should be easier for people to acquire those jobs. But there needs to be better safety training.

I’m sure some people are getting their license by other means than through the normal channels. For example, I see a lot of accidents on the road and a lot of them, I believe, could be avoided with more experience. At other times I notice three guys in a truck; 1 guy drives, the other is a second driver, and the third is the one who knows how to back up the best.

Some of the stuff they are getting away with these days is incredible.” Skorzik also questions how new recruits cannot drive standard transmissions.

ROB FOWLER, a 25-year veteran long distance driver, had this to say: There’s a lot of over regulation in the industry. Secondly, I think the media alienates the general public from truckers. Every time there’s an accident the first thing people say is that it’s the trucker’s fault.” This, in spite of statistics showing that trucker’s are responsible for only a small percentage of road collisions.

Fowler continued, “The public needs to become better educated about the industry. The only people who know about the industry are the people in the industry. Better education may help alleviate the problem.

PETER SPENCE drives for a towing company.

The authorities need to lay back on some of the rules and regulations. With Hours of Service and extensive logging requirements, it makes it a little hard to drive. The pay, too could be better.”

JUDE PERREAULT, a long time trucker and now semi retired, offered some innovative ideas. “We used to have a rebate on the meal allowances. Many companies have cut that out or they cut back on percentages. Providing a 100 percent rebate for meals, and providing better pay and benefits would help. Of course, too much of a wage hike is not necessarily the best thing as much of it will be taken away at tax time. Companies I have worked for in the past would provide other incentives like free uniforms, winter coats, boots and gloves. These benefits do not show on your income tax. It would be a help to drivers to save a couple hundred dollars on work-related clothing.

Some companies still do this, but not all of them, by any means."

••• Contact me to share your views at marek@woodwardpublishing.com.

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HEALTH & FITNESS

Time To Go Green

BY DR. GEORGE I. TRAITSES

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ake a look at the overwhelming majority of items on fast food and restaurant menus and you’ll notice a disturbing omission, particularly if we focus on color: green.

You’ll see plenty of brown / beige (meat, French fries, bread, etc.), but far too little green in the form of vegetables. The problem: We’re fast becoming a fast-food world, eating most of our meals on the go or out of the microwave. What we sacrifice in the process is a whole lot of nutrition,

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especially when it comes to the health benefits green vegetables provide. Here are a few examples of what we’re missing: Broccoli is a nutrient powerhouse loaded with vitamins and cancer-fighting compounds. Research suggests broccoli consumption reduces cancer risk, particularly colon and lung cancer; and decreases the risk of obesity, diabetes and heart disease.

Spinach is another nutrient-dense green veggie.

It’s also high in compounds called flavonoids that have been shown to fight free

radicals, which can build up in the body and lead to cancer. It’s also high in vitamins C and A, which perform similar functions in reducing free radicals throughout the body.

For starters, a green bell pepper contains twice the vitamin C of an orange!

It’s high in antioxidants, helping protect the body against cancer (again, by scavenging free radicals).

Green peppers are also high in zeaxanthin, which has been shown to promote eye health and may reduce the risk of developing eye disorders with age.

Green beans provide flavonoids and antioxidants to help fight / prevent cancer. They also contain epicatechins, which have been shown to improve heart health, among other protective abilities.

Are you ready to take the green challenge? For the next week, follow your standard diet, keeping a keen eye on color. How much green finds its way onto your plate? If it’s low, consider adding the above and other green vegetables as staples of your eating plan moving forward. Talk to your doctor for more

information on the power of green.

For more information on health and safety please visit www.toyourhealth.com and the Ontario Chiropractic Association web site at www. chiropractic.on.ca or call 1.877.327.2273. Dr. George I. Traitses of Infinite Health practices traditional chiropractic, advanced nutrition and anti-aging therapy and has been serving the Toronto and Markham communities since 1981.

You can reach him at 416.499.5656 or visit www. infinite-health.com.

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CAREERS

FREIGHTLINER TRUCKS

Freightliner Pushes Innovation with New Cascadia

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olorado Springs, Colorado – The new Freightliner Cascadia ® unveiled on September 1, is the most advanced truck Freightliner has ever designed, and will further lower the Real Cost of Ownershipsm (RCO) for customers.

“The original Freightliner Cascadia set unprecedented standards for aerodynamic, lightweight and maintenance-reducing features,” said Richard Howard, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Daimler Trucks North America. “Then, the debut of the Cascadia Evolution unleashed powerful fuel-efficiency enhancements for Freightliner customers.”

Howard continued: “With the new Cascadia, we have not just updated past successes. Every aspect of the truck has been reimagined. We are raising fuel efficiency, connectivity, safety, quality and uptime performance to even greater levels, and also introducing a premium driver experience as a powerful customer benefit and driver retention tool. Every element of the vehicle was examined and developed with an RCOcentric approach.”

“Many of the new Cascadia enhancements are the direct result of feedback from customers, dealers, service technicians and historical data,” said Howard.

POWERING EFFICIENCY When developing the new Cascadia, engineers set a priority goal of achieving significant fuel savings over the already industry-leading Cascadia Evolution by conducting robust testing, research and development.

The new Cascadia is available with the integrated Detroit™ Powertrain, which combines the fuel-efficient downsped 400 hp/1,750 lb/ft. of torque Detroit™ DD15®

or Detroit™ DD13 ® engines with the Detroit™ DT12™ automated manual

transmission, Intelligent Powertrain Management (IPM4) and corresponding Detroit™ steer and rear tandem axles. The new Detroit rear axles have features such as lower sump volume, gear-set coating, friction reducing gear cutting and optional Axle Lubrication Management that reduces parasitic loss and improves fuel economy.

The new DT12 has also been updated to improve fuel efficiency and reduce friction by using super-finished gears and use of low viscosity transmission oil.

It also features the latest generation of intelligent powertrain management (IPM4), which uses a GPSbased system to anticipate upcoming road terrain and maximize the powertrain’s ability to utilize fuel most effectively.

WORLD-CLASS AERODYNAMIC DESIGN The new Cascadia has a fresh, aerodynamic shape with dozens of sleek new updates, selected specifically to push fuel efficiency to the next level.

Standard enhancements such as an upper door seal, elliptical-shaped mirrors, sloped hood, bumper with integrated air deflector and integrated antennas all minimize drag. The optional Aero and AeroX packages provide additional aerodynamic benefits to manage airflow, including longer side extenders, lower chassis fairings, drive wheel covers and proprietary-designed wheel fairings.

FOCUSING ON THE DRIVER EXPERIENCE: INSIDE AND OUT The interior of the new Cascadia has received more attention than any previous Freightliner truck.

The new Cascadia is loaded with improvements ranging from the layout of the gauges and switches in the driver compartment to features inside the sleeper area, including a new Driver’s Loft configuration.

Steering and handling have been improved with

the driver in mind. A new front suspension provides a smoother ride and improved roll stiffness, and the steering gear is now located further forward to help improve steering precision and ultimately lead to less driver fatigue.

The ergonomically designed wraparound dashboard includes switches and steering wheel controls which allow drivers to work without leaning and stretching. In the instrument cluster, digital smart gauges and information displays keep drivers informed as they drive.

The original Cascadia is one of the quietest trucks on the road; the new Cascadia is even quieter, thanks to new noise abatement technology. To further improve the truck’s interior sound level, Freightliner engineers have developed an optional insulation package using 3M Thinsulate™ technology. Additionally, a new engine mount design provides better vibration isolation and the engine tunnel cover is now constructed using Quiet Steel® technology.

Available in a variety of cab configurations, the new Cascadia is all about customizable living-space options that address the realities of professional drivers while they’re on the road. The sleeper area has been redesigned to include more cabinets, as well as larger spaces that can accommodate standard appliances. For entertainment, a television swivel bracket can hold up to a 26” flat panel TV for movie-theater-like viewing.

Double-bunk and Driver Loft options are also available. A new cargo shelf option allows drivers to store containers or duffle bags easily. If an upper bunk is spec’d, it will come standard with an easily released telescoping ladder, making getting into the upper bunk a breeze.

A game-changer in sleeper design and options, the Driver‘s Loft

features a dinette table/ work table and opposing seating with seat belts.

These can be folded down flat quickly to allow for a murphy-style bed to swing down. The Driver’s Loft also comes standard with aircraft-inspired LED ambient lighting and dimmer switch so drivers can personalize their light levels.

DESIGNED FOR UPTIME Freightliner master technicians inspected and rated every single component on the truck for ease of serviceability and maintenance improvement recommendations.

New splayed frame rails create more room in the engine compartment to allow technicians easy access for maintenance tasks, and most electronic control units are now stored securely in the cab in the new eVault for easier convenience and protection from the elements. In front of the eVault is the fuse and relay box which is easily accessible with no hand tools needed. To increase dash component accessibility, the dash panel was designed to be easily removed. Additionally, the standard two-piece front bumper of the Cascadia can be quickly removed within two minutes.

An updated, larger, engine air filter increases airflow and requires less frequent replacement intervals. Standard, interior and exterior LED lights further add to the Cascadia’s ease of maintenance.

DELIVERING SAFETY Using a full LED system, the Cascadia’s innovative new headlights incorporate LEDs in the low beam, high beam, daytime running lamp, park lamp and turn signal lamp. The LED provides an impressive field of view in nighttime and bad weather conditions, which enables drivers to better distinguish objects in the road as well as reduce eye strain.

T h e n e w, o n e - p i e c e windshield design increases wiper coverage by 12

percent over the current Cascadia, and is specially constructed to provide increased resistance to breakage. Both the onepiece windshield and onepiece door glass provide an unobstructed view to the mirror and road.

The optional Detroit™ Assurance 4.0 suite of safety systems includes Active Brake Assist that now provides full braking on stationary objects, Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Departure Warning with optional video capture. This proprietary safety suite includes driver-friendly controls and is seamlessly integrated into the truck’s dashboard, engine and transmission electronics and can enhance driver safety by mitigating collisions.

CONNECTED PERFORMANCE Customers will benefit from the proprietary connectivity platform introduced by Detroit exclusively for the new Cascadia. The new platform will facilitate the delivery of current Detroit Connect features, such as Virtual Technician™ remote diagnostic service, as well as new features designed to provide deeper insights on fuel efficiency and safety performance. The introduction of the new platform also marks the debut of Detroit Connect Remote

Updates which enables over-the-air engine parameter programming and Detroit-initiated remote engine and other powertrain electronic controller firmware updates. Remote Updates features will be available to customers during the second half of 2017.

Also available as an option with the new Cascadia, Detroit Connect Analytics provides users with on-demand, automated fuel efficiency and safety analysis and reports featuring key insights from Detroit and DTNA engineers.

The connectivity platform will be available with start-of-production of the new Cascadia in January 2017. A five-year standard base package includes Virtual Technician, access to the new Detroit Connect portal, and later in 2017, Remote Updates.

Detroit Connect Analytics will be available within different service option packages with the new Cascadia, one that will deliver the fuel efficiency features only and one that will include both fuel efficiency and safety features. Detroit Connect Analytics will be available for use with the new Cascadia beginning Q1 2017.

For more information, go to www.Freightliner. com.

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HEALTHY LIVING

Let's Look at High Fructose Corn Syrup

BY BRENDA RICKER

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t’s natural, nutritionally the same as table sugar and has the same number of calories, but North America’s most controversial sweetener has had its share of twists and turns.

High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is a manmade sweetener that’s found in a wide range of processed foods, from ketchup, cereals to crackers and salad dressings. It also sweetens just about all of the (regular) soda/pop North Americans drink. Others

call the sweetener “a growing health hazard,” “naturally evil,” and worse, the number of foods flaunting “No HFCS” labels is rising steadily. Even Snapple and Pepsi recently launched new beverages sans HFCS. As a result, some shoppers equate HFCS with “toxic waste” when they see it on a food label. But when it comes right down to it, a sugar is a sugar is a sugar. A can of soda/ pop contains around nine teaspoons of sugar in the form of HFCS - but, from a biochemical standpoint, drinking that soda is no worse for you than sipping home-brewed iced tea that you’ve doctored with nine teaspoons of table sugar.

1984: The real thing?

Coca-Cola and Pepsi switch over from sugar to HFCS. HFCS is just as prevalent

in our food supply as table sugar, with just over 43 pounds per person per year.

What’s So Bad About High Fructose Corn Syrup?

So why are so many more North Americans overweight? For one, we’re eating more, period. The latest Department of Agriculture estimates show that, since 1970, our daily calorie intake has grown by a whopping 24 percent.

Sweetened beverages have added a huge quantity of calories to our diets. More than 450 of a person’s daily calories come from beverages, 40 percent from soft drinks or fruit juices. Studies show that when we consume calories in liquid form our bodies don’t acknowledge them the way they do those from solid food and we don’t cut our food intake later. So should

we blame HFCS, since it sweetens most sodas and sweet drinks? Sugary beverages are the culprit, and whatever form the sugar is in does not matter.

Do studies show that HFCS amps up your appetite?

People often confuse HFCS with plain fructose and, in fact, a number of studies in animals and humans suggest that consuming pure fructose may not satisfy hunger the same way pure glucose does.

Both fructose and glucose trigger reactions in the body that eventually lead to feeling full, but glucose does this more efficiently.

Can “natural” or “organic” products contain HFCS? A “natural” granola bar or fruit drink may contain HFCS but an “organic”

one cannot - at least until someone invents FDAcertified organic HFCS. The Food and Drug Administration’s definition of “natural” doesn’t have the regulatory teeth that the FDA’s definition of “organic” does.

Does HFCS irritate the stomach or cause irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?

It’s true that, compared to other types of sugars, large doses of fructose can cause stomach upset, even in healthy people. That’s even truer in patients with IBS. Fructose empties from the stomach more rapidly than other sugars, and it’s more slowly absorbed [from the GI tract into the blood] than glucose. A big hit of fructose - such as what you’d get in a giant serving of apple juice - can overwhelm your body’s capacity for absorbing it.

Thus, it lingers undigested in your GI tract where it can cause gas, bloating and general GI distress.

The “Cornification of America” In his bestselling, “The Omnivore’s Dilemma,” Michael Pollan warns that our food supplies, and even our bodies, have become “cornified”: “Read food labels in your kitchen and you’ll find that HFCS has insinuated itself into every corner of the pantry.”

Bottom line: To date, the research suggests that high-fructose corn syrup and table sugar aren’t that different: they’re both processed sweeteners that add “empty” calories to our diets. Any sweetener devoid of nutrients taxes our bodies and creates problems. I can be reached at health_you_deserve@ yahoo.ca.

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CIMC INTERMODAL EQUIPMENT (CIE)

CIMC Announces New North American Marketing & Distribution Initiative

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outh Gate, California - CIMC, a multinational supplier of logistics and energy equipment, has announced a new marketing and distribution initiative that will extend its lineup of container chassis to trailer dealers throughout North America.

Frank Sonzala, CEO of CIMC Intermodal Equipment, (CIE), made the announcement concurrent with appointing Trevor Ash as Director of Sales - North America Dealers.

Ash comes to CIE to build on a career in business development with a leading heavy equipment distributor specializing in heavy lift and intermodal systems.

According to Ash, “We will be working very closely with our existing network of CIMC Vanguard trailer dealers to ensure that they have every opportunity to add the CIMC intermodal line to their

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offering for customers. We also have numerous territories available outside of our Vanguard network where we will be actively recruiting qualified dealers.

We will have an exhibit at the IANA Expo in Houston, September 18-20, 2016, and are looking forward to meeting members of IANA at booth T 7 & 537.”

For further information on CIE container chassis’ and dealer opportunities, please contact Trevor Ash, Director of Sales - North America Dealers at trevorash@cimc-ie.com or call 323.351.5479. Visit CIMC Intermodal Equipment at www.CIMC-IE.com.

CIMC Intermodal Equipment is part of the CIMC Vehicles group of companies. CIMC is the largest provider of container chassis in the world, and CIE is the largest provider of container chassis in North America. The CIE line offers tandem and

tridem container chassis’ from 20’ to 53’, including slider and combo models.

The new dealer program marks a shift in CIE’s focus from direct sales to dealer

service and support.

CIE production and parts support are based in facili-

ties located on both coasts of the U.S., in South Gate, CA and in Emporia, VA.

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ROADPRO FAMILY OF BRANDS

How to Appreciate Truck Drivers the Other 51 Weeks of the Year

BY JIM SWEENEY

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ational Truck Driver Appreciation Week was Sept.

11-17. Everyone from big carriers and national industry associations issued proclamations, release videos and say nice things about truckers and how important they are to the economy.

All of that is nice to hear, but it doesn’t necessarily translate into anything concrete for the drivers.

True appreciation takes commitment, produces tangible benefits for drivers and isn’t limited to a single week. We’ve compiled a list of how to truly appreciate a driver.

FOR CARRIERS: Treat drivers like people.

Just because they’re not in the office, doesn’t mean they’re not part of the team. Remember their names, include them in company happenings and make them feel important.

Listen to them. Your drivers have valuable insight into your business and your clients that no one else in your company does.

So it makes sense to listen when they offer a suggestion.

Pay them fairly. It’s a hard job and pay hasn’t kept up. Paying them fairly will help you hang onto your drivers, which will save you money and result in better service.

Start a driver recognition program. Salute drivers of the month, celebrate million-milers and reward exemplary behavior.

Get them home. Do everything in your power to get your drivers home when you say you will.

Give them good equipment. Sending drivers out in trucks with unaddressed maintenance and/or safety problems is dangerous and unfair.

For dispatchers and driver managers: Know the drivers’ names.

Treat them like human beings, not like faceless cogs

in a machine. Remember that they have families, too.

Communicate. The more information a driver has about routes, schedules, destinations and other conditions, the more smoothly the ride will go.

Be honest. Let drivers know what you know and the reasons for changes in loads and schedules.

No one likes to be kept in the dark.

FOR SHIPPERS: Respect the driver’s time.

A delay at the loading dock can push a driver past his hours of service and mean the difference between sleeping in a parking lot and sleeping at home. Delays are sometimes inevitable, but don’t waste drivers’ time unnecessarily.

Allow truckers access to the facilities. When a driver comes off the road, let him or her rest in the lounge, use the bathroom, etc.

Treat them as an important member of your team.

Keep your yard clean, safe and well-organized.

For the driving public: Drive safely and respectfully. Don’t tailgate; don’t cut them off; let them merge and realize that Class 8 trucks can’t accelerate, brake or maneuver as quickly as a fourwheeler.

Treat them. Chances are, almost everything you own was on the back of a truck at some point. Buy them lunch or a cup of coffee at a rest stop. Say thanks.

We asked our RoadPro Road Warrior Pro Drivers Council members what makes them feel appreciated and here’s what they told us: Maggie Stone: I had a farmer that would bring me donuts and occasionally make cinnamon rolls for the drivers.

Sierra Sugar and Allen Welcher: One of the greatest joys for me is when other drivers take the time to talk to each other. To

me, that type of relaxed communication is a sign of mutual respect, camaraderie and gratitude towards each other.

We’re especially appreciative when other drivers recognize the challenges associated with driving a big truck. Those moments

when you can tell they are conscientiously giving you extra space to make a tight turn, or wave happily at you when you go by them; those little things mean so much and help reduce some of the monotony and stress from driving.

Joanne Fatta: My cus-

tomers and their constant compliments about my work performance and reliability sure make me feel wonderfully appreciated. I smile when I come back from a week of vacation and my customers tell me, “We are so glad you are back.”

Motorists watching me closely through tight turns, giving me thumbs up, pointing to my Driver of the Year logo on my truck at a red light and asking if that is me and then giving me thumbs up and congratulations for my award.

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EDITORIAL

Trucking Industry Workers Honoured on Both Sides of Border

BY MAREK KRASUSKI

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bout 400,000 Canadians work in the trucking industry, and the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) and provincial trucking associations once again celebrated the industry’s contributions with National Trucking Week, September 4 to 10.

The annual event was initially spearheaded by CTA president, David Bradley, in the late 1990s.

Industry stakeholders – carriers, suppliers, associations – offered a variety of events and celebrations across the country to acknowledge the importance of the nation’s carriers.

Provincial Associations continued the tradition of BBQs, breakfasts, truck washes and giveaways as well as other events. In Western Canada the Manitoba Trucking Association hosted a BBQ with Maxim Truck & Trailer at the weigh scales at Headingley on Thursday Sept. 8. Other events in the province included a golf tournament, truck pull, and truck convoy for Special Olympics.

Further west the BC Tr u c k i n g A s s o c i a t i o n (BCTA) published its an-

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nual editorial that draws attention to the importance of the industry in the province and to highlight current industry topics. BCTA President, Louise Yako, noted the occasion with an article on the importance of engine brakes. On the question of National Trucking Week Yako said, “Take a moment this week to think about all the trucks and their drivers traveling highways in B.C. and beyond, leaving on time, arriving on time, transporting groceries and all manner of goods safely to stores and distribution centers and, in the bigger picture, many of the resources that B.C. and Canada trade with the rest of the world.”

In Alberta, The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) dedicated three days to driver appreciation with snacks and handouts to drivers at select inspection stations.

Noted AMTA President Lorraine Card, “National Trucking Week is an opportunity to applaud the efforts of the drivers, dispatchers and all frontline workers. The people behind the wheel are what make the transport industry a success and it is a privilege to be a part of celebrating Alberta’s transportation industry,” she said.

Unifor National Council 4000, which represents over 900 truck drivers at several transportation companies, extended its congratulations to Canada’s drivers, acknowledging the significant role they play in our communities.

National Trucking Week immediately preceded the American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) annual weeklong event to honor truck drivers which was held September 11th to 17th.

The ATA said that “National Truck Driver Appreciation

Week is coordinated each year to show the country’s 3.5 million truck drivers that carriers, shippers and the rest of the industry appreciate the job they do.”

Over 7 million workers in the United States work in and contribute to the

trucking sector, a fact acknowledged and praised

by ATA President, Chris Spear: “Those who work in the trucking industry or personally know a truck driver understand the important work that these men and women do on

the road each day. Truck drivers are safe, dedicated individuals who help provide our daily goods and I hope the public celebrates and thanks all 3.5 million of them during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week,” he said.

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CAREERS

HEALTHY TRUCKER

Tips for Eating Healthy in Restaurants & Truck Stops

BY ANDREA MORLEY

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e’re often told to just “make the healthy choices,” when eating in truck stops or restaurants, but it can be tricky to actually figure out what those choices are if you are just getting started in your wellness journey.

It’s important that you go about making your food choices consciously; otherwise you can’t expect

to make any progress in your health goals.

Follow these guidelines to help ensure you eat the best you can when choosing from a restaurant menu or truck stop convenience store.

Start by taking a minute to check out all of the food they offer, rather than just grabbing one of the first things you see or what you normally grab. You’ll know what your options actually are, and you’ll be able to compare the choices you have. Look through every part of the menu, and walk through every aisle of the convenience section of the truck stop.

When you’re weighing your options, make sure you consider some foods you haven’t tried before or would normally rule out.

Whether it is a salad, pro-

tein bar, or even just soup, get a little bit out of your comfort zone and be willing to try something new, for your health’s sake!

Next, get yourself very clear on what you won’t be eating. Rule out anything fried, dough-based, or creamy, as those are the top 3 offenders when it comes to unhealthy restaurant food. When you think about your favorite restaurant foods (especially appetizers), chances are

almost all of them fall into this category. The base of the meal should be made up of mostly vegetables, or even protein like chicken or fish.

Don’t be afraid to ask for help navigating the menu or finding healthy options.

The employees who work there are usually more than happy to help you out, and they know the selection the best. Ask what substitutions can be made, and if you can

get extra protein or extra vegetables with your meal. Restaurant menus aren’t often made with our health in mind, so it’s important for us to be our own advocates, ask the right questions, and take the initiative to choose something healthy.

Now that you know what your options are (and have eliminated the bad ones), consider your diet earlier on and for the rest of the day. If you had a donut for breakfast, it’s time for something healthy! If you won’t have healthy food available for the rest of the day, maybe you should grab some extras or leftovers now. Or, will you be eating something indulgent later on for a special event? That means you should be fueling up with lean protein and vegetables now!

Finally, once you’ve chosen the healthiest option you can, close the menu and stop looking for other items. If you keep looking, chances are you will find something unhealthy that you want, and you may end up changing your mind.

Don’t forget, you should always choose water as your default beverage.

Pop and juice add empty calories, and lead to massive blood sugar spikes and energy crashes. Have a big glass of water with your meal to keep you full, aid digestion, and keep you alert.

Implement these strategies the next time you’re out getting some food, and you’ll be sure to make some healthy decisions that help you feel your best and reach your health goals!

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CAREERS

TRANSPORT FOR CHRIST

A Time To Be Thankful

BY CHAPLAIN LEN REIMER

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e are approaching a time of year when we need to take time to be grateful. Although we may complain about our country, really there is much to be grateful for. To mention a few,

peacefulness, freedom etc. It is a time when crops are harvested for all of us to enjoy and eat healthy.

Years ago the Psalmist said in Psalm 106:1, Praise the Lord! Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. As humans we often tend to complain about God because we fail to understand His ways. After all it is He who controls our weather, knows when we need rain and sun. Yes, I realize it’s not always when we may think it to be the right time. What we need to understand is that He is in charge, especially when we consider that His mercy endures forever,

including the times that we often we mess up because we want it our way.

Humans want it their way and in their own time, and so frequently things work out differently than we thought.

Friends, we need to turn our eyes on Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith. Consistently, spend time in His word, prayer and fellowship with believers - just a few ways to enjoy the peace of Christ and better understand His ways. The writer, Paul in Ephesians 5: 15-20 has this to say, “See, then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are

TRANSCORE LINK LOGISTICS

Winners of its 2016 LinkScholar Program

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oronto, Ontario – For the third consecutive year, TransCore Link Logistics awarded $5,000 in scholarships as part of its LinkScholar Program. Recognizing two of Canada’s most academically-minded high-school students in the transportation industry, each winner will receive tuition assistance towards post-secondary fees this fall.

This year’s recipients were Jonathon Parlee of Norton, New Brunswick, and Cassandra Fenlon of Thunder Bay, Ontario.

TransCore Link Logistics’ scholarship winners were the finalists selected by an independent adjudicator and demonstrated the strongest combination of academic excellence, wellroundedness, leadership and benevolence.

“We are proud of these two recipients who are passionately making a civic impact in their communities while balancing excellence in academics,” shared Claudia Milicevic, Senior Director & General Manager of TransCore Link Logistics. “The future is bright for these young

Jonathon Parlee

Cassandra Fenlon

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leaders.”

Jonathon, son of Reg Parlee at Eagle Transportation Systems (a division of R&G Transport Ltd.), is an aspiring engineer enrolled at the University of New Brunswick. He couldn’t contain his excitement when he received the good news and exclaimed, “Oh my [gosh], that’s going to be such a huge help… perhaps we’ll have a little party.”

Cassandra, daughter of Patrick Fenlon at Freight Managers Inc., is an aspiring dietician enrolled at St. Francis Xavier University in Nova Scotia. She joyfully expressed her gratitude to receive this funding and shared, “the moment I visited the school I knew that this was the school for me.”

Both are looking forward to starting the next chapter of their academic journey this fall.

For more about the LinkScholar Program and to view videos of each of the 2016 winners, visit www. transcore.ca/giving-backcommunity.

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evil. Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is. And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit, speaking

to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord, and giving thanks always for all things to God the Father

in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, submitting to one another in the fear of God.” So let’s not allow negative thoughts to rob us from being thankful!

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TRANSCOURT TANK LEASING

Key Addition to Family

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r a n s c o u r t Ta n k Leasing is pleased to announce the appointment of Carol Praught as the new VicePresident of Finance and a key addition to the Transcourt’s family.

With over 25 years of experience in Corporate and Operations finance in primarily the transportation industry, Carol will be directing the Company’s financial operations and management of all internal financial strategies.

She will also be providing leadership and strategic

vision for both the Financial and the Human Resources functions of the business.

Says Transcourt’s President, Bruce Daccord, “We view Carol’s appointment as a sign of our commitment to being the leading company in our industry.

Our continued expansion in North America and the increasing demand from our customers led us to look for an addition to our team who will fit with our motto of innovation and our constant effort to deliver exceptional service.

Carol will play a key role in providing and implementing high quality solutions for our customers.

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Carol Praught – New VicePresident of Finance