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July 2017 ISSUE 168

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Electronic Logging Devices (ELD)

Switchboard Electronic Logging Device & Satellite GPS

BY MAREK KRASUSKI

t’s a relatively inoffensive and short word bandied about in trucking circles, but mention the word ELDs (Electronic Logging Devices) and the reaction is swift and striking. Many drivers I spoke with cringe at the name and what it represents. “We’re already regulated enough, but with ELDs coming down the pipe that’s enough to push a lot of drivers over the edge and find work elsewhere,” complained one driver. His sentiments echo in the comments of others who have similar misgivings. Seasoned drivers well versed in the ways of the trucking world feel they can function better on their own without the intrusion of yet another electronic device monitoring their every move. Loss of autonomy is a concern for them. Older drivers, perhaps more reluctant to adapt to changing technology, and the feeling of not being able to control their daily activities, feed into this visceral resistance toward ELDs. So why all the fuss? Proponents remind users that ELDs are electronic solutions that make easier and more accurate the recording of Hours of Service (HOS) and Record of Duty Status (RODS). Grant Conrad from CompliancyPlus+ ELD Administrative Services describes ELD >> PAGE 4

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SPOTLIGHT ON…

EDITORIAL: ELECTRONIC LOGGING DEVICES [ELDS]

Electronic Logging Devices a Bust for Some, a Boom for Others ELD FROM PAGE 1 >>

the device: “It is a physical piece of hardware installed into a vehicle, generally hardwired right to the Engine Control Module (ECM) which is the main computer for many of the vehicle’s engine performance and drivability functions. From the ECM information is transferred either by Bluetooth or is hardwired to a Driver Interface Unit (DIU) via an application server,” he explained. When a Driver uses an ELD, as soon as he logs into a vehicle his day begins and so does his RODS! The engine data and the drivers RODS are then recorded and uploaded to the carrier. Electronic logs, says Conrad and other proponents, draw attention to the fact that these logs are essentially the same as paper logs, just more efficient for both the driver and the carrier to keep track of their HOS compliance. “It reduces the chances of error,” Conrad continues, “making the driver’s RODS effectively more accurate, and ultimately the carrier’s HOS records more compliant. It is both the driver’s and the carrier’s responsibility for the integrity of these HOS records, and when properly used ELDs can be an excellent tool to increase that integrity, driver compliance, and overall carrier efficiency.” ELDs, moreover, monitor every movement of a vehicle and provide information on trip sheets, paper logs, and fuel receipts, to name a few. Sagar Malhi, co-founder of Switchboard confirms Conrad’s assessment. “Ultimately, I believe ELDs will significantly reduce the amount of time that a driver spends filling out paperwork and getting it back to the office. On a typical log, a driver has to fill in vehicle information, odometer readings, loca4 July 2017

tion details, and length of the duty status. On an ELD, a driver simply presses a button when they start their drive, and when they end their drive,” he said. In addition, ELDs also prevent drivers from “creative bookkeeping,” a practice of handling prolonged waits at docking facilities. With limited drive time, every hour a driver spends at a loading dock - beyond the 2 hour duty time limit - cuts into remaining available driving time. Notes Grant Conrad, “Most long-haul company drivers and especially Owner Operators are paid by the mile and not by the hour. So with the implementation of ELDs drivers are now scrambling “to beat the clock”, just to make the same income as before.” On the plus side, drivers will be subject to less pressure by employers, according to Dan Malloy, Fleet Safety & Compliance Specialist with Mobilizz, a GPS/Telematics Fleet Management solutions provider. “One concern has been that drivers sometimes feel harassed into working past their time limit and with the new US Mandate comes protection for drivers. The new regulations provide a system for drivers to file written complaints. And with a properly registered ELD it is very hard for a carrier to harass drivers to work outside of their allotted hours. So the feeling is that drivers will be better supported to perform their duties as the professionals that they are,” he said. The final implementation date for ELDs is December 18, 2017. Operators will be allowed to use AOBRDs (Automatic On-Board Recording Devices) until the 16th of December, 2019. The ELD mandate applies only to US operators, but be sure that Canada will follow suit. Dan Malloy says that Canadian com-

panies would do well to make the transition sooner than later. “Moving to an ELD today is quite simply good business sense. The secret to a smooth transition is in providing clear direction to employees. Company policies should clearly spell out expectations and should state what intentions the company has for the information that has been gathered. Clearly stating this to drivers will alleviate much of the anxiety associated with this major move forward.” ELDs must meet several performance specifications. They must connect to the truck’s engine to record when the vehicle is in motion. They need to allow the driver to log in and select On-duty, Off-duty, or On-Duty Not Driving; drive segments must be automatically selected based on vehicle movement. ELDs have to graphically display a Record of Duty Status so a driver can quickly see hours in a day. They have to provide data in a format that’s standardized and can be transmitted to law enforcement in a number of prescribed ways, such as wireless web services, USB, or Bluetooth 2.0, and be certified to ensure the device meets the proper specifications. But because they all must meet standardized requirements does not mean all ELDs are the same. “Not all ELDs are created equal,” says Grant Conrad, adding that not all ELDs are going to be able to comply with the requirements for certification outlined in the ELD mandate at the end of this year, though he says many providers will claim their product meets the requirements mandated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association (FMCSA). Sagar Malhi of Switchboard confirms Conrad’s assessment. “When look-

Mobilizz “Hours of Service (HOS)” screenshot where users can manage driver log reports and vehicle inspection data all in one, user-friendly platform. (For more information go to Mobilizz.com) ing for an ELD, it’s important to note that all ELDs are not the same. You can find a variety of ELDs, some which are mobile applications and others that include an in-cab device.” Malhi urges prospective users to ask themselves the following questions during the purchasing process. “Is it app based? If so, do all drivers have smartphones? Do all drivers have data in Canada, USA, and Mexico? Does the ELD take the GPS from the mobile phone, or is it a satellite GPS? If your ELD takes the mobile phone GPS, it may be more inaccurate and drain the battery. Does the ELD go beyond the basic FMCSA requirements and provide IFTA and DVIR (digital vehicle inspection reports)?” Switchboard is another comprehensive ELD solution that provides tools for both the driver and the back office. As a part of the ELD package, Switchboard personally pays for any data used across North America so that companies never have to worry about roaming charges or any overages. As sure as all ELDs are not created equal, unqualified dependence on these logging devices is not to be taken for granted. ELDs are only as good as the Administrators supporting them, and ensuring that

the information put into the devices does not conflict with company records is paramount. An ELD on its own does not guarantee full compliance for either the driver or the Carrier. Ensuring that company records align with ELD information is required to guarantee full compliance with H.O.S. regulations. Despite opposition in some quarters, cost analyses present a persuasive argument for the savings the industry is expected to accrue with ELD implementation. Switchboard’s Sagar Malhi lends clarity to speculation that ELDs are just another expensive money grab. “A common misconception is that ELDs are expensive devices, but contrary to popular belief it’s cheaper than most companies think and it will save its money’s worth relatively quickly. A typical company will ensure that logbooks are error free by spending time and money to look through the paperwork. With the advent of ELDs, much of this process can be automated and time can be spent doing other important work,” Malhi explained. Dan Malloy of Mobilizz agrees, citing compelling statistics to bring home the fact that savings are in the works. Malloy says that according to GEO-

TAB, a global leader in telematics, the following statistics speak to the value of an ELD: 45% reduction in collisions, 50% in collision payouts, 5 to 25% reduction in insurance costs, 33% increase in highway mileage, 5% increase in city mileage, 14% reduction in unscheduled maintenance, and a 12% increase in workforce productivity from reduced labour costs. Omnitracs, a provider of ELD management, claims ELDs will cost companies about $495 (most popular devices) per year per truck based on data provided by the FMCSA. On balance, ELDs are not a panacea. Think of them instead as efficient recording devices, keeping in mind that full compliance still depends on the accuracy of information entered. And despite reluctance on the part of some, also keep in mind that change of any kind is seldom wholeheartedly embraced regardless of its benefits. The good news is that many drivers, after the initial implementation of the units and training, are happy not to keep track of miles or having to write in every destination, or calculating their remaining available hours. Many are happy with the fast and convenient method made possible by ELDs.

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ELDFACTS.COM

Get the Facts: The Canadian ELD Mandate

he CCMTA (Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators) is in the process of finalizing the Canadian ELD Mandate proposal and could release their ruling within the next year. With the announcement just around the corner, find out what the Canadian ELD could entail before everyone else! ELDS 101 What is the ELD Mandate? An electronic logging device, or ELD, is a device used to automatically collect and process a driver’s Hours of Service (HOS) data by connecting directly to the engine’s ECM. The Canadian ELD Mandate will adopt many of the provisions of the U.S. regula-

tion, which is going to take effect in December 2017. Canadian ELD Mandate Quick Facts * Will standardize processes to prevent errors, logbook tampering and driver harassment * Will adopt most of the provisions in the U.S. Mandate which will take effect in December of 2017 * Won’t change the Hours of Service regulations— just how drive time is recorded and reported * Will require replacing paper logs with a regulation-compliant device that connects directly to the engine ECM * New device requirements may require existing “e-logging” devices to be updated or replaced (AO-

BRDs, EOBRs, e-Logs) CANADIAN ELD PREVIEW Why is a Canadian ELD Mandate Needed? At its core, the Canadian ELD Mandate is being developed to increase safety and accountability in the trucking industry, but there are additional reasons it’s being considered. Every year, over $650 billion in goods cross the U.S.– Canada border and the drivers and fleets responsible for that cargo have to comply with changing regulations on both sides. The Canadian mandate will ensure cross-border consistency by adapting much of the U.S. regulation. Once passed, Canadian fleets and drivers will essentially be able to

operate across all of North America without having to worry about complying with different regulations when using the Omnitracs products. ELD SPECS ELD Functionality A large portion of the final mandate will outline very specific details of how ELDs will operate and the processes that drivers and fleets need to follow. The details of these sections are still being fine-tuned for the Canadian Mandate, but you can learn more about the kinds of changes to anticipate below: Logbook Edits – Drivers will be able to edit their logs (with required annotations), and will be required to certify the log-

books. Fleets will not be able to edit a driver log without the driver’s approval. Data Sharing – Data will need to be easily—and securely—shared with law enforcement in a standardized format to save time and reduce confusion. Data Collection – Devices will collect additional data including engine power status, vehicle motion status, vehicle location, engine hours, miles driven, driver CDL#, truck VIN#, and more. Driver Alerts – Devices will be required to trigger an alert when there is “unassigned driving time” on a driver log, or when a device malfunction is found.

Driver Duty Status – Will require a “Duty Status” for all vehicle drive time. U.S. Mandate Duty Statuses include: On-Duty, Off-Duty, Yard Move, Personal Conveyance, and On-Duty Not Driving. ELD BENEFITS Benefits of ELD Adoption Adopting an ELD does more than keep you safe from regulatory fines. In the U.S., the mandate is projected to save fleets and drivers over $1 billion annually and drastically reduce accidents caused by driver fatigue. Go to ELDfacts.com to get the most current information about the U.S. and Canadian Mandate as more information becomes available.

SWITCHBOARD

Switchboard Provides Hassle Free & Feature Rich Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs)

ant to learn more about ELogs? Switchboard Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) will get your fleet compliant with the DOT & FMCSA ELD Rule coming this year. Built from the cloud up, Switchboard provides modern technology for you and your fleet. Easy to install and operate, Switchboard ELDs make it simple to transition your drivers from paper logs to electronic logs. ELDs are electronic solutions that make easier and more accurate the recording of Hours of Service (HOS) and Record of Duty Status (RODS), including mileage recording, engine hours, location, date, time, and driver identification. Finding efficiencies, preventing violations, improving employee experience, and reducing liability are all possible with ELDs. While ELDs will be mandated for some they help anyone that has a fleet of vehicles regardless of

size. Indeed, with an ELD a driver has a ‘virtual assistant’ to allow the same job to be completed more efficiently. With tablet devices installed in your vehicles, your drivers do not have to worry about their personal data plans or smartphones. With Switchboard, your drivers have a reliable connected device from which to record all their Hours of Service. Of benefit to all users are the estimated economic rewards that result from paperwork reductions.

Long term savings, notes the FMSCA which mandated the ELD rule, far outweigh the projected costs of purchase and implementation. Savings include over $700 annually in paperwork, and 19 hours per year per driver in the reduced time it takes to enter information electronically compared to traditional paperwork filing. The FMSCA also estimates an average safety benefit of $187 annually per long haul ELD use and $126 per short haul ELD use.

At Switchboard, companies will receive driver documents as a crisp PDF instantly once the job is completed. Waiting for drivers to return to the office to process paperwork will no longer be necessary. In addition, drivers will always know their next task through the instant transmission of details required for impending work. With Switchboard all documents are stored on the Cloud, allowing access anytime and anywhere. Switchboard scales up with your fleet. Built on

modern software infrastructure, Switchboard provides over-the-air updates which make it effortless to accommodate additional features as well as HOS rule changes. Switchboard provides you with lifetime updates at no additional cost. Satellite GPS navigation is equipped on all Switchboard ELDs. Get real-time GPS updates to keep up to date on your fleet, and view the historical locations of your vehicles to trace previous routes. Smart Geofencing allows

you to track the times in which your drivers enter and exit a yard at the click of a button. With a focus on providing simple but powerful functionality, Switchboard brings modern, affordable, data driven software solutions to carriers. If you’re interested in learning more, please call 844.5.FLEETS (855.535.3387), visit www. onswitchboard.com or send an email to: contact@ onswitchboard.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

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THEME SECTION

JULY THEME: VOCATIONAL TRAILERS

Trailer Market Harnesses Improvements to Remain Competitive & Compliant

BY MAREK KRASUSKI

espite setbacks, trailer orders in the vocational market are showing signs of improvement. According to the freight forecaster FTR, several segments of this market are reviving, among them flatbeds, dumps, and tankers. “These vocational segments continue to track closely with Class 8 trucks, which are also on the upswing. Fleets are growing much more optimistic about the business environment and they are buying more trailers again after a slump the second half of last year,” commented FTR’s Don Ake. Among the many considerations about trailers is one point of interest that is often overlooked – aerodynamic resistance or drag. Studies have shown that that drag is a large factor in fuel use, and that a reduction in drag will diminish fuel consumption at both urban and highway speeds. For tractor-trailer combinations about 70% of drag is due to the trailer. The relative lack of attention paid to drag on trailers compared to tractors is surprising given the significant numbers. Why this is so may be a point of speculation, but supporters of aerodynamic trailers have their own opinions on the excessive attention lavished on tractors. Among them is the alleged sexiness of tractors attenuated with chrome and gleaming add-ons. It’s also where the driver works 6 July 2017

and lives while on the road. Trailers by contrast are viewed as essentially a box on wheels. Of note is that the air speed at the rear of a trailer increases and creates more suction if the tractor is more streamlined. Surprisingly, if the airspeed reaching the doors is doubled for any reasons – speed and/ or better streamlining – then base pressure drag at the back of the trailer is quadrupled. D e s p i t e ov e r l o o k i n g trailer technology in the effort to reduce drag, pressures to adopt a “greener” corporate profile and growing awareness are strong incentives for companies to reassess the cost-benefit ratio of trailer technologies. And that reassessment is making a difference. Between 2025% of new trailers are equipped with skirts today. Experts, too, point out that a 20 percent reduction in aerodynamic drag generates a 6 percent fuel economy improvement at 30 mph, a 10 percent fuel economy improvement at 50 mph, and a 14 percent fuel economy improvement at 80 mph. With growing, albeit halting, awareness of benefits associated with streamlined trailers, it’s no surprise that trailer manufacturers offer various products in their quest for larger market share – still an onerous task in a climate of some resistance. For vocational trailers however, some technologies such as the rear fairing require redesign for the vocational market to work with common door designs and ease of actuation during frequent stops. Fuel consumption is primarily caused by three factors – resistance to inertia, rolling resistance and aerodynamics. The first can be improved with driver training and route planning; the second by design improvements by

engine, truck, and axles manufacturers, as well as tire builders dedicated to efficient tires with less friction yield. With the third factor, aerodynamics, accounting for 50 percent of fuel consumption, and trailers responsible for the lion’s share of that expense, greater willingness to harness trailer technologies is poised to reap benefits, not only in improved fuel economy, but also in increased aerodynamic stability, reduced maintenance and accelerated return on investment. Fairings, skirts and boat tails are only part of the story when it comes to savings. Tires play a big role, and reduced rolling resistance tire features can improve fuel economy by 1.5 percent. Add to these newer technologies such as telematics that help control equipment, and the savings can build. Pre-trailer purchases should include checking with vendors on updates. Tanker trailers, for example, are durable, long lasting products so it’s advisable to consult with sellers about improvements in design and manufacture such as suspensions, landing gear, material thickness, brakes and lighting. And since one of the worst things is for a fuel loaded tanker to overturn, special attention should be paid to roll stability. Some Canadian companies are improving on designs of conventional logging trailers for greater accessibility and lighter environmental impact. The BC-based FreFlyt Industries, for example, is helping to improve efficiencies with a new nineaxle trailer that makes it easier to remove logs from cut sites. The gross vehicle weight of 71 tonnes translates into a 16 percent increase in payload capacity. These models are capable of carrying heavier loads

but do require permission from the Ministry of Transportation to ensure trailers can travel designated routes safely. With logging trucks the devil, or the difference, is in the details as loggers demand units specifically designed for their applications. Conventional models include the Super B Logger, the lightest on the market with high tensile steel, the Reverse Super B Logger, the Tandem Tandem Super B Logger and the Tri Straight Frame Heavy Duty Logger, among others. It’s all well and good to build trailers and kudos to the innovative companies on the Canadian industrial landscape that develop new designs and introduce improvements to existing models, but manufacturing, sales and marketing are only part of the story on the long road to market integration. The big hurdle for Canadian companies is achieving that rarefied milestone – certification! The Canadian Transportation Equipment Association (CTEA) works with small, medium and large trailer and vocational truck manufacturers through programs and services that are tailored to enhance manufacturing capabilities. To many, the CTEA is indispensible in assisting with approvals. The Association assists by helping members understand and comply with legislated requirements,

e.g. vehicle weights & dimensions, the Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and many other compliance issues. The Canadian Transportation Equipment Association (CTEA) provides NSM and Pre-clearance application review services to its members. These services use the application guidelines provided by Transport Canada, but most important is that CTEA has developed a set format that Transport Canada has come to recognize and accept, making it easier for them to review the application file for accuracy and completeness. In addition, CTEA has developed partnerships with service providers that can assist with HR issues, employee benefit programs and other business concerns. Don Moore is CTEA Executive Director who outlined the certification process. “Only Canadian companies can apply for and apply a National Safety Mark (NSM) to vehicles they manufacture. Foreign manufacturers must apply for pre-clearance to import their vehicles, which is a similar process, with similar requirements to those applying for an NSM. The application process is laid out by Transport Canada and is quite extensive. Essentially, Transport Canada requires documentation that proves that the vehicle an applicant intends to build

and sell is compliant with all applicable regulations under the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. This includes photographs, test reports and related documentation. The idea is that the company needs to prove that they understand their obligations for each and every vehicle they build under the Act,” Don Moore explained. Most Canadian companies must first self-certify in addition to achieving NSM certification. But there are exceptions. Tanker builders that transport dangerous goods must meet the requirements of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods branch of Transport Canada. But that’s not all. Don Moore also advises that “once the new Heavy Duty Vehicle and Engine Greenhouse Gas Phase 2 regulations come into effect, manufacturers may also have to apply for a National Emissions Mark (NEM) from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC). Finally, there may be special requirements in specific jurisdictions and sectors. For instance, the mining industry in British Columbia requires special air reservoir certification.” To be sure, attention to fuel savings by reducing drag, improvements to trailer design and manufacture, and compliance with regulations are critical for navigating the sea changes of the trailer market.

How to Predict When Your Invoices Will Be Paid

BY BRUCE SAYER

ot knowing when your customers are going to pay you is a common stress point shared by many truck company owners. According to a recent industry survey, financing and cash flow are considered “priority topics” that consume over 2 hours of a typical owner’s working day. A healthy cash flow is of vital importance to your business. Being able to predict (with some degree of accuracy) when your customers are likely to pay their invoices is essential to maintaining the financial health of your company. Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), also known as Accounts Receivable Turnover, is a measure of the average number of days it takes to collect on invoice receivables over

a specific period of time. In short; it is tracking how fast your customers pay you. DSO is commonly used to analyze your company’s collection efforts, A/R trends and customer payment behavior. This important metric is vital in determining the financial health of your customer base, and also, the financial health of your company. It is highly recommended to monitor and assess your trucking company’s DSO on an ongoing basis. This exercise will help to plan for upcoming expenses and prevent unnecessary credit risks. It’s a simple equation to calculate DSO. Divide your company’s Outstanding Balance of A/R by the Total Sales generated during a period of time, and then multiplying the result by the Number of Days in the same period. For example: $300,000.00 (A/R Outstanding) ÷ $600,000.00 (Sales) x 90 (days in period) = 45. In this example, your customers are paying you on average in 45 days. As a general rule of thumb, your company’s DSO should not exceed the credit terms you extend to your customers

by more than a third to a half. So if your terms are 30 days, an acceptable DSO would be between 40 and 45 days. In the case of the above example, this trucking company has an acceptable DSO. If you offer your customers terms of 30 days, maintaining a DSO of 45 days would indicate that your company is collecting its receivables efficiently and in a timely manner. However, it is important to understand the following variables: Seasonal Fluctuations: Traditional seasonal volume variations often create sales peaks and valleys for many trucking companies. These seasonal shifts usually result in skewed DSO numbers that do not necessarily reflect accurately your company’s financial status. Growth Periods: If your trucking company increases sales suddenly over a short period of time it will certainly create a skewed DSO result. It may take several months for this ratio to correct itself and an accurate metric can be taken. Tracking your DSO at regular intervals provides a measure to help predict

cash flow which allows you to determine your company’s financial readiness for upcoming expenses. It will also indicate potential credit risks as they develop. A consistently low DSO number shows your company performing well in collections. A consistently high or worsening DSO number is a definite warning sign that cash flow is stagnating and the risk of payment default by your customers is increasing. From a management perspective, it is easiest to monitor this activity on a trend line. Whatever measurement methodology is utilized, ensure it is consistent from period to period so that results will be comparable. Due to the importance of maintaining healthy

cash flow to sustain your trucking business, it is in your best interest to collect outstanding receivables as quickly as possible. By converting invoices into cash, your trucking company has the ability to pay the daily operating expenses needed to keep your fleet pulling loads and generating further revenues. If your company’s DSO greatly exceeds the payment terms you extend to your customers, then immediate measures must be taken to collect that cash. To overcome the commonly shared scenario of poor cash flow, a growing number of trucking companies are now using the beneficial services of a freight factoring company. Freight factoring is a specific form of invoice

factoring designed for the trucking industry. It eliminates the 30, 60 or even longer number of days it takes for your invoices to be paid. By using freight factoring, your invoices are paid same day, effectively reducing your DSO to zero. Freight factoring optimizes your cash flow. Knowing your DSO is important to understanding the state of your trucking company’s financial status. Having a financial management tool such as freight factoring ensures reliable and immediate access to working capital. For more information about cash flow management and the benefits of freight factoring, visit Accutrac Capital online at www.AccutracCapital.com or call 855.838.7575.

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INGERSOLL PETROLEUM SERVICES LTD.

Experts in Fluid Storage & Dispensing Solutions

ngersoll Petroleum Services is a distributor for OPW Fuel Management Systems, tank gauge equipment Commercial pumps and d i s p e n s e r s , T h e Ta n k Shop above ground tank systems, waste oil tanks and cardlock weather enclosures are based out of Cobourg, Ontario. We

also specialize in DEF bulk storage and dispensing solutions as we are distributors for KleerBlue and Piusi DEF equipment. Founded in 1999 by Rod Ingersoll, the company has been serving the petroleum industry in Ontario for 18 years. Rod has 36 years of industry experience. Rod and his

team have been working with customers to fulfill their needs and develop innovative ways to ensure every unique site reaches their end goal. The benefits of securing and monitoring your site with cardlock equipment and technology are never ending. In many cases fuel is a company’s most

BUSINESS INSURANCE MATTERS

How Much Does That Claim Really Cost?

BY LINDA COLGAN

t is surprising how many companies look at their insurance loss run and identify the figure with the total cost of a loss. This method of cost evaluation is inaccurate on such a magnificent scale. Somewhat parallel to the iceberg theory that only 20% is visible. The remaining 80% is quite relevant but goes unnoticed and therefore easily overlooked or overshadowed. Loss frequency thwarts the opportunity to remain competitive. Losses cost far beyond deductibles and increased insurance rates hikes. A loss is a number. In many cases it’s a very significant number and can be considered a lightning rod where all factors contributing to the replacement or repair of the vehicle (and the driver) is calculated. There are 8 July 2017

tangible and intangible factors to ruminate about in order to effectively determine the final cost of a loss. Tangible is likely the

money. Unexpected fees for borrowed money also form part of the claims costs. It is easy to determine how much revenue

easiest number to identify. The intangible, such as loss of a customer, is much more challenging to assess. For example, out of service costs, costs to reroute loads, loss of production, inability to commit to deadline (loss of customer) equates to loss of revenue in addition to the time that staff is obligated to sift through the claims process until it’s finalized. If losses are frequent this promotes opportunity for competitors to hone in on a customer base by offering service (freight will get there intact and on schedule) or more appealing rates. Claims frequency will have an adverse effect on insurance premiums, and then coupled with the amounts paid out on deductibles and out of pocket expenses, this elevates the cost to operate, rendering a distinct disadvantage to remain price competitive. In order to pay for the losses its takes sheer profit to cover the financial expectation of the loss. Many times on a shoestring budget this equates to borrowing

must be generated in order to pay for a loss. Imagine at a 5% profit margin with a true cost loss of $20,000 and an average income of $100,000 a year, it will take FOUR years to become profitable. Overwhelming to think of, but the reality is so evident. Safety and compliance is a mindset that must be adopted. Safety and compliance is not an income generating position, however without having a culture within a company (or even as an owner operator) the amount of money that can be lost certainly dictates it cannot be overlooked. It’s a position that may not generate income but certainly contributes to mitigating losses and keeping money in the company. Linda Colgan has been an Insurance Broker in the transportation industry since 1986 and is a Senior Account Executive with Bryson and Associates Insurance Brokers Inc. To contact Linda, call 416.809.3103 or feel free to email Linda at lcolgan@brysoninsurance. ca.

expensive asset. Proper fuel management systems and software can track every litre of fuel from the time it’s delivered at your site until it’s pumped into your fleet of vehicles. The software can allow you to create driver and vehicle profiles to ensure all of your drivers are accountable for their vehicles’ fuel consumption. This type of detailed management can reduce fuel loss and provide clarity for conflicting fuel totals during the inventory management process. By choosing to implement a cardlock system at your site you are choosing to protect your assets, greatly improve your fuel retention totals and lower your company’s fuel costs. We work with our clients from start to finish

ensuring 100% customer satisfaction. Diesel exhaust fluid affects consumers who have fleets that consist of diesel vehicles that are 2010 or newer models. Diesel exhaust fluid is a solution that is sprayed into the exhaust system of a vehicle to reduce the output of harmful emissions. Ingersoll Petroleum has been an industry leader in diesel exhaust fluid storage and dispensing solutions since 2012. We have the ability to supply tote pump kits, drum pump kits and portable tanks to consumers in need of a smaller solution. For the larger operations we can provide above and below ground bulk storage tanks, allin-one DEF systems, tank gauges, dispensing equipment and all hang-

ing hardware. Large or small, you can trust that we will be able to meet any diesel exhaust fluid equipment demands that you may have. When it comes to after sale support our customer service is second to none. At Ingersoll Petroleum we believe that it’s just part of a great business relationship to consistently support our customers even long after the sale is complete. Whether you run into technical issues 6 months after the sale or 3 years, we offer free telephone technical support 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. To learn more or request a consultation contact us at: Toll Free 855.666.6731, local 905.372.1723 or email mail@ingersollpetroleum. ca.

FLEET MAINTENANCE & MANAGEMENT

Does Your Equipment Maintenance Log Include Trailer Maintenance?

BY ROBERT MACKAY

o often fleet managers, when asked about how much equipment is in their fleet, count only the power and heavy equipment, almost like their trailers are an afterthought. Oftentimes their trailer equipment maintenance plan reflects this view, fixing only when something is broken or when it is required to do

so by law. Depending on the usage and environment, a complete and thorough trailer inspection should be completed every 45 days to 6 months. Maintenance reminder software can help. It is also important that an equipment maintenance log be maintained for each trailer. Additionally, a fleet maintenance checklist for trailers will help ensure nothing gets overlooked. At every inspection it is a good practice to not only physically check and inspect the trailer, but also have the opportunity to verify regulatory documents. Catching upcoming insurance renewals, DOT Inspections, registrations, and special permits before they expire can avoid compliance issues and save money on fines. A thorough inspection

of the hitch and undercarriage will help identify issues or potential issues related not only to hitch ball and assembly, but also the frame, suspension, and landing gear. Also remember that mud flaps are required by law in most states and provinces. With tires representing a significant expense, a complete inspection of all wheels and tires will help minimize tire costs. Inspect not only lug nuts, valve stems and tread depth, but also wheel bearings, brakes and hoses. Don’t forget the torque tag for all wheels removed. Check all electrical connections including lights, reflectors, and connectors. Carefully inspect wires for wear and damage and replace accordingly. Include the checking of safety and emergency kits,

chains, straps as part of your fleet maintenance checklist and don’t forget to check the lug wrench. For dry, heated, and refrigerated vans, look for exposed rivets and screws, sharp edges, and soft spots in the floor. For trailers with reefer and heat units, cranes, and other accessorial equipment, refer to the manufacturer for recommended maintenance

guidelines. It is also important to track trailer maintenance in a means by which it is organized and can be quickly and easily referenced. While managers of smaller fleets often track trailer maintenance and repairs using a fleet maintenance spreadsheet or series of spreadsheets, there is now fleet management for small business software

options available that don’t break the bank and include fleet maintenance software to replace the fleet maintenance spreadsheet, making tracking and scheduling maintenance easier. Rob MacKay is President of Fleet Harmony Inc., Canada’s premier cloud fleet maintenance software solution. For more information, visit www. fleetharmony.com.

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GPS/TELEMATICS FLEET MANAGEMENT

Now That’s A Truck! BY DAN MALLOY

ell it wasn’t a truck until July 1st 2017. It was a road building machine or a vacuum truck or a crane. Now it’s a truck the same as every other truck, or Commercial Motor Vehicle as the Ontario Highway Traffic Act calls it. It’s now fair to say that if it looks like a truck it is a truck. Ontario is changing the definition of a Commercial Motor Vehicle to include many vehicles that were formerly known as road building machines and the like. Sewer suckers,

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cranes, concrete pumps, and other types of specialized vehicles were excluded from the many regulations that apply to commercial vehicle operators. For many years those types of vehicles were driven on Ontario’s highways without being monitored by the Ministry of Transportation and the CVOR (Commercial Vehicle Operator’s Registration) program and often were not subject to inspection by Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officers. So why the change? Well

the spirit of the road building machine exemption was to allow some relief from enforcement on vehicles that are often operated locally and usually didn’t carry a load. It was the general rule that the MTO focussed on tractor-trailers and the freight industry. No plates, no CVOR, no licence, no hassles. That was fine until the types of vehicles changed. No longer were

road building machines simply graders and excavators. Now operators were putting specialized bodies on truck chassis and asking for the exemption. It seemed that any truck chassis with almost any construction body on it would qualify. In theory and in practice you could take a truck chassis and put a dump box on it and it becomes a commercial vehicle. Then

that same chassis could have the dump box removed and a crane put on it and now it’s no longer a commercial vehicle. But it can still reach the same highway speed and it still has the same brakes that need repair and since it is no longer classed as a commercial vehicle there is no legal requirement for such things as pre-trip inspections or annual inspections. The driver may not even need a licence. What about a speed limiter? Certainly the time has come to bring the road building machine definition back in line with the intent of the exemption. Effective July 1st, 2017 Ontario Regulation 398/16 clearly spells out what vehicles will now be exempt from the Commercial Motor Vehicle designation. And yes it can be an administrative nightmare for some operators and

the costs associated with coming into compliance may be tremendous but the safety benefits are huge. These vehicles will now have license plates and will have to enter inspection stations (under the watchful eye of Enforcement Officers on area patrol) and violations will be recorded on the operator’s CVOR. So if you have vehicles that look like trucks but have never been treated as trucks you would be well advised to check the Regulation to see where you fit in. Of course, if you need assistance, the professional team at Mobilizz is always glad to help you sort through it all. Dan Malloy is the Fleet Safety & Compliance Specialist for Mobilizz Inc. Mobilizz is a leading fleet telematics company based in Toronto. For more information, please visit www. mobilizz.com.

KROWN

Industry-Leading Preventative Maintenance Program BY MAREK KRASUSKI

t is said that in order to achieve maximum results in any endeavour the participants need to have ‘skin in the game.’ From its inception Krown, Canada’s #1 rust protection solutions provider, has fully embraced this principle. Krown is a unique Canadian-owned and operated vehicle maintenance business. Each Krown Dealer in a nationwide network owns its business, free from encumbrances like top-down direction typical of conventional franchise relationships. Consequently, every dealer in this Dealer Coop structure is personally vested in meeting Krown’s standards of excellence, and freely contributes its expertise to product development in the entire Krown network of some 230 dealers. Through years of experience Krown has been able to combine break-through innovation with continuous improvement to deliver the #1 rust protection in Canada. Krown’s rust protection product is a leap forward in innovation. Known for continuous commitment to research and development, Krown, a proudly owned and managed Canadian company, solves problems before they arise thanks to ‘The Krown Product,’ its signature Preventative Maintenance Program. Krown is about more than undercoating - much more! Annually certified technicians apply the company’s industry-leading, solvent

free and self healing rust inhibitor and lubricant to all vulnerable parts of a vehicle - first to dissipate moisture, and then to prevent corrosion. Paul Kirkup, Krown’s National Fleet Manager, draws attention to the ever-present intrusion of moisture and the company’s success in eradicating this persistent hazard. “Good corrosion protection is based upon removing moisture from the surface of metal and leaving behind a film that will bond to the metal to repel moisture and prevent corrosion. Krown’s program addresses cleaning issues as an important factor in proper corrosion protection, and we’ve recently introduced a product that is specifically designed to combat the Calcium and Magnesium Chlorides that are being used in pre-wetting/de-icing applications. It is called Salt Eliminator. This product can be added either to your pre-washing of the vehicle (especially for salt trucks) or it can be part of the service that Krown will provide to you,” Kirkup explained. What may surprise many is the fact that spring is the time of year when corrosion is most prevalent. Once the weather warms the de-icing agents that are on the vehicles will become active again. This, coupled with moisture, increases the rate of corrosion significantly. To this end Kirkup advises that “a good cleaning and spraying program in the spring will go a long way to

protect equipment, thereby reducing corrosion-related problems with electrical components, extending vehicle life, and ultimately fetching a higher re-sale value at auction,” he said, followed with a reminder that all Krown products are environmentally friendly. In its twofold approach, first to moisture displacement and then to protection, Krown developed its hallmark product known by its trade name T-40, a clean, non-flammable and non-toxic product. Paul Kirkup describes its effectiveness. “The T-40 is designed to displace moisture and leave a thin viscous film to repel dampness and salt from the metal. It also protects areas such as the trim around windows, handles, headlights, and taillights.” The Krown product is designed to lubricate moving parts on equipment, as well as protect electrical connections from corroding. Fleets, especially, appreciate Krown’s Body Maintenance Program thanks to the various cost-saving benefits it yields. Chief among them are reduced replacement of parts and body panels, reduced downtime, enhanced appearance of vehicles, safer vehicle operation, and higher resale value. For a full understanding of how The Krown Product provides exceptional protection and lubrication in vehicles, electrical connections and metal parts, contact this premier company at www.krown. com.

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WOMEN IN TRUCKING

Being Recognized by Todd the TSA Agent

BY ELLEN VOIE

he reports about airline incidents have been numerous lately and don’t seem to be stopping. Maneuvering through a busy airport like Atlanta or Chicago is not fun. In fact, it’s frustrating and challenging, even for frequent flyers who know what to expect. As President of the Women In Trucking Association, I spend a lot of time flying to meetings, conferences and speaking engagements. I stick with Delta as there aren’t a lot of choices at my home airport in Appleton, Wisconsin. Although I go through the security line on (sometimes) a weekly basis, I am always greeted with a blank stare and the instructions to put my bag on the conveyor belt. They often ask me if I am carrying cheese or sausage. My response is always, “No, I live here, why would I be taking cheese or sausage on a plane with me?” Apparently, these items appear as liquid under the x-ray machine. I recognize all the TSA agents and have even memorized some of their names. Yet, none of them seem to recognize me, except for Todd. When

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Todd sees me enter the screening area he calls out, “Where are you headed this week?” I tell him my current destination and he always ends with, “Have a good one.” I look forward to seeing Todd in the security line. He smiles and treats me like a long time friend. Once, when I was waiting for my sister to arrive (I wasn’t traveling that day and was wearing shorts instead of my usual business attire), Todd made a comment to me. “You’re on the wrong side of security,” he said. I told him I was expecting my sister for a family vacation. When she arrived, she was surprised to see me chatting with the TSA agent as if we were old friends. In a way, we are. I’ve been flying out of Appleton airport for most of my adult life, reaching the one million mile mark with Delta and averaging 125,000 miles each year. Yet, most of the agents continue to look through me instead of at me, except for Todd. Todd treats me like a customer instead of a target. He actually recognizes me. One dictionary’s definition of recognition includes, “a token of thanks or acknowledgement” in addition to “the act of being recognized” or the “identification of a person or thing as having previously been seen or heard.” The Appleton airport is very small and there are rarely more than two people in line for security. As a TSA approved passenger, I am often given priority clearance and directed to the TSA approved line. Yet, I’m still treated like a stranger by everyone but Todd. Why is it so important to give a driver, an employee or even your wait staff, some recognition? R o b e r t C . L e e, Vi c e President of a shipping company, once said, “The sweetest sound to anyone’s ears is the sound of his own name.”

A website called “The Leader’s Institute” claims that the need to feel important is a crucial motivating factor that leads to success and is a need that is rarely satisfied. However, it’s a need that isn’t difficult to fill. Remembering someone’s name is a way to make them feel important. I try to always repeat

a person’s name at least twice, as I am very forgetful in remembering names. However, I am always honest when I recognize a face but can’t recall the name. I’ll just ask them to remind me. People usually don’t mind if you show them it’s important to you. Do you take the time to call a person by his or

her name whenever possible? Do you notice the driver seated next to you, the waitress serving your food, or the clerk at the hotel? If they have a name badge on, do you honor them by using their name in your conversation? Think about the impact you could make in someone’s day, especially if it’s been a trying one. Look at

the person’s name badge or name plate on the desk and use their name when you are speaking. Todd might just be a friendly guy who likes to greet passengers when they go through security, but for me he makes the day a little less dreary and a whole lot nicer. Contact Ellen at Ellen@ womenintrucking.org.

PETRO-CANADA LUBRICANTS

Oil Analysis Testing Explained BY BRIAN HUMPHREY OEM TECHNICAL LIAISON

n fleet maintenance, continual investment is needed for owners, operators and managers to ensure their operations are running as efficiently as possible. The implementation of an effective used oil analysis program can be an important part of this maintenance schedule. A well-structured program can reduce unscheduled down-time, improve equipment reliability, extend equipment life, optimize oil change intervals and reduce maintenance costs. It is important that the role of testing, and how it fits alongside other fleet maintenance requirements, is fully understood. Why is used oil analysis needed? A good used oil analysis program can be a cost-

effective tool that monitors the oil condition in gasoline, diesel, propane and compressed natural gas fuelled engines. For heavy duty trucks, oil analysis can help you identify ingested contaminants such as dust, dirt and water as well as system contaminants like fuel, glycol (coolant) and soot, which, if left unidentified, can lead to increased wear or even catastrophic equipment failure. Testing can detect these impurities and measure their concentration, showing you how and why your machinery is wearing and help to identify the source(s) of contamination. A used oil analysis program can also help extend drain intervals which can increase fleet uptime and deliver cost savings. To ensure that minor mechanical problems are discovered and

fixed before they become more serious and expensive, you should evaluate the condition of your lubricant and equipment on a routine basis. What does oil analysis testing involve? The most effective results occur when oil analysis is performed at regular intervals, as this allows for trends to be mapped - which can then be used to improve the performance and efficiency of your equipment. The steps typically involved in oil analysis testing: Taking a Representative Sample - This is the most important step in the process as improper sampling can lead to inaccurate interpretation of the results and potential equipment damage or failure. A clean, dry container suitable for holding used oil should

be used. A label must be affixed to the container that has all the necessary information for the lab to put into their database (fluid name, equipment type, hours / miles of operation, etc.). Finally, the sampling point should be wiped with a rag and a small amount of oil should be flushed first to ensure no foreign contaminations make their way into the bottle. Qualified Used Oil Analysis Laboratories Once the sample has been taken, it should be sent as soon as possible to an oil analysis lab certified to perform the testing required. In some cases, delays can mean the difference in being able to diagnose and correct a serious condition, and losing a critical piece of equipment due to failure. The lab will test the oil using standard test regimes, providing ac-

curate results and diagnosis in a report that can be sent to you by email or you can typically view the results online. Interpreting Used Oil Analysis Results - While results will still be sent by email if requested, many oil analysis labs also supply online software for storing, trending and assisting in interpreting the oil sample results. To interpret the results for your equipment it is key to have guidelines for what levels are normal for your type of machine and how it operates, as looking at the trends over time for each parameter can offer more information than absolute single values. The component OEMs also have general guidelines for maximum values for the safe operation of their equipment. When it comes to choosing who to help you with your oil analysis

requirements, experts like the Technical Services Advisors group at Petro-Canada Lubricants can also be a great assistance. We can provide fleets with instructions on how to take representative samples and recommend certified labs, and help with the data interpretation to ensure your equipment operates at its best. For more information please visit lubricants. petro-canada.ca/enCA/Knowledge-Centre/ LUBE-360-services.

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ROAD TODAY

Minister of Transportation Presented with “Road Today Leadership Award”

he prestigious “ R o a d To d a y Leadership Award 2017” was presented to The Honourable Steven Del Duca, Vaughan MPP and Ontario’s Minister of Transportation during the 9th Annual Road Today Show & Job Fair held at the Brampton Soccer Centre on Saturday, May 27th, 2017. The Minister was recognized for his dedicated public service, community involvement, commitment and vision towards

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promoting road safety in Ontario. Steven Del Duca was also acknowledged for the leadership in creating better opportunities for a safer and thriving trucking industry since appointed Ontario’s Minister of Transportation in 2014. Some of the major policy decisions taken under his tenure include implementing Mandatory Entry Level Training for Tractor-Trailer Drivers and Fairer Compliance in Excavation, Aggregate Sectors amongst others. The award ceremony was

presided by MPP Harinder Malhi (Brampton – Springdale), MPP Vic Dhillon (Brampton West), Harkirat Singh (Peel School Board Trustee), Brian Patterson (Ontario Safety League) and many distinguished guests from the industry. Congratulatory messages towards a successful event were sent in by Honourable Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Premier Kathleen Wynne. Members of Parliament Sonia Sidhu (Brampton South), Kamal Khera (Brampton West), Raj Grewal (Brampton East), Brampton Councillors Jeff Bowman, John Sprovieri and Kim Richardson (Chair – TTSAO) also marked their presence during the day. Major sponsors of the event included South Asian Trucking Association of Canada, Texis Truck Exhaust, Trukademy, Ideal

Logistics, Diesel Truck Centre, Smart Trucker and more. Ontario Trucking News was amongst one of the media partners.

The Road Today Show management thanks the patronage received from the industry and community. Planning for the mega

10th edition in 2018 is already underway with many excited additions to benefit visitors and industry stakeholders.

MINIMIZER BANDIT BIG RIG SERIES

Bandit’s Morgan Holds Off Boileau, Rude at Packed G-P Speedway

asley, South Carolina – Ricky Rude (#14) gave it his all Saturday night, but a wily veteran prevented Rude from winning his fourth straight Minimizer Bandit Big Rig Series event. A packed house at Greenville-Pickens Speedway was treated to Mike Morgan’s (#88) first win of the

2017 season, as he bested Tommy Boileau (#16) and Rude for the checkered flag in the 25-lap A-main. “We’ve been waiting for this win since the start of the season,” Morgan said. Morgan and Boileau were back-and-forth before Morgan took control on the 14th lap. Rude may have had a

better chance at his fourth straight win had he not had to pit mid-race following contact on a re-start. Despite the setback, he still managed to race his way to third by the end of the night. “It was a fantastic event featuring some great racing,” Bandit Director of Operations Brian Madsen

said. “And once again, the fans packed the stands, which is great to see.” With the win, Morgan passes Justin Ball (#17) for second in the points standings. Rude remains on top with 2030.5 points, 115 in front of Morgan. “I have a feeling this season’s championship will go down to the wire,” Madsen

said. “Too many talented drivers and too many races remain for anyone to walk away with the title.” The Minimizer Bandit Big Rig Series moves on to Highland Rim Speedway in Greenbriar, Tennessee, July 1st. BANDIT BIG RIG SERIES The Minimizer Bandit Big Rig Series returns big rig

tractor truck racing to the short track in the United States. The series was designed to be affordable and accessible for anyone wishing to put together a race team. For additional information, please contact Brian Madsen at 507.676.6627 or email brian@banditseries. com.

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TIRES & WHEELS

Interview With Women in Trucking

BY JEFFREY PARKS

e did a short interview with E l l e n Vo i e , President and CEO of the Women In Trucking Association (WIT), which is a non-profit organization with the mission to encourage the employment of women in the trucking industry, promote their accomplishments, and minimize obstacles faced by women working in the industry. Please take a look! RTA: What is a basic overview of what WIT

stands for and what it does for the industry? WIT: First of all we represent both drivers and non-drivers; the women, who design the trucks, build the trucks, fix and own the trucks, and drive the trucks. We are all about everyone in the industry, but about seventeen percent of our members are men. So we’re not just for women, we’re about women. Our mission is simple; just increase the percentage of women employed in the industry. We want to be seen as a resource. We want people to come to us and share best practices, tell us how to create networking, education and just to be a resource and bring in more women. In fact, we just had a Salute to Women Behind the Wheel in Moncton, New Brunswick on June 10 and we had about sixteen women who participated.

We are working to get more Canadian involvement. About ten percent of our members are in Canada, and those members want to see more action up there, so this year we are going to be creating a Canadian image team. And the image team is comprised of drivers who are available to speak to the media and to give legislators and regulators a ride-along. RTA: Can you give us some contact information for more information on that? WIT: Sure, just go to our website, Womenintrucking.org and Lana is in charge of our image team. She can be reached by email, at lana@womenintrucking.org. RTA: What does it take to become a member of WIT? WIT: You can join on our website. We are a nonprofit, dues-based organization, and our dues range

(per-year) from; $10 for a student, $25 for a commercial driver, $50 for a nondriver, $250 for schools and non-profits, and companies are $500, or if they have over 250 employees the cost is $1,000. We have around 4000 members worldwide. Mostly North America, but we have members in Australia, New Zealand, Sweden, Japan, Africa, and United Kingdom. RTA: What are the benefits to belonging to an organization like yours? WIT: The main benefit is that you get access to our resources. Here are some examples of the things you get when you become a corporate member. We have an anti-harassment employment guide, so if you’re a carrier and you have unrelated individuals in the cab for a training situation or team driving, you can do an expectations exchange, and discuss things that you can talk

about; politics, religion, do you have any allergies, how often do you need to call home, things like that. We also have a recruiting guide for carriers, on how to recruit women, where to place your ads, what do women look for in an ad, etc. And we’re working on a best practices guide. We’re looking at the companies that have a higher than national average for female drivers – the national average is about seven percent in the U.S.and about three percent in Canada. So we are looking at companies that have a much higher average, and delving into what it is that they are doing differently. RTA: In terms of difficulties in the trucking industry, what does WIT do to address some of the issues and give some assistance of being away from family, for example, or long hours? WIT: Well first of all, of course not all the jobs are

over the road and longdistance. One could haul trash or materials in the city. There are many jobs out there where you aren’t away from home. You could haul trash, and put your kids on the bus in the morning and haul all day and be home at night, and that’s a great union job. There are lots of jobs out there where you can have a work/life balance. The average age of a female driver in our membership is 49. RTA: In closing, what about the next generation? WIT: To help young girls learn about the transportation industry we created a Girl Scout (Girl Guide) Transportation Patch, and we supply the curriculum and the patches. And we’re coming out with a girl truck driver doll, of which we are just in the funding stage. RTA: Thank you Ellen. We at the Retread Tire Association are happy to help you spread the word.

MAXION WHEELS

Forged Aluminum Wheels Now Available

axion Wheels, t h e w o r l d ’s largest wheel manufacturer, has added forged aluminum truck wheels to their product line. “Maxion Wheels has been proudly serving the needs of the North American truck and trailer market for almost 100 years,” said Donald Polk, President of Maxion Wheels, Americas. “By adding forged aluminum to our product mix, our steel wheel commercial vehicle customers now have a one-stop alternative for their wheel needs. Our forged aluminum truck wheels are built for today’s toughest road conditions. They are designed, manufactured and tested in accordance with Maxion Wheels’ highest product

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quality specifications.” Maxion Wheels developed the forged aluminum CV four wheel product lines in response to the market’s growing need for lighter vehicles as a means of reducing fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. The new 22.5x8.25 aluminum CV wheel weighs 45 lbs. Compatible and interchangeable with current market offerings, Maxion Wheels’ aluminum wheel line up was designed to exceed recognized industry standards with respect to: material, rim contour, radial and rotary fatigue, mounting configuration, and FMVSS 571.120 markings. The four wheels available are the industry’s most popular sizes: 22.5x8.25, 24.5x8.25, 17.5x6.75 and 22.5x14.00.

A bright machined finish is standard, and polishing is also available. Fleets operating in North America are able to purchase the new wheels through aftermarket channels. A standard five-year limited warranty is included. Maxion Wheels’ proprietary MaxCoat Extra multi-layer finish includes state-of-the-art E-coat and powder coating that provides superior edge protection and creates a highly-durable, baked-on finish that protects truck and trailer wheels from even the most punishing road and environmental conditions keeping the wheels looking and performing like new. To learn more, visit www.maxionwheelsandrims.com.

VOCATIONAL

Tuck Routes: Cottrill Heavy Equipment....................page 18

News & Views: Independent Service Provider......... page 20

Product Review: Eaton High Pressure Filters.......... page 23

2017 APNA Truck Show........... ......................................page 24

T ruck & Trailer VOCATIONAL July 2017

T R A NSP O R TAT I O N • C O NS T RU C T I O N • U T I L I T I E S • G RO U NDS M A I N T E N A N CE • F O RE S T RY • M I N I NG • O I L & G A S • AG RI CU LT U RE

GIN-COR INDUSTRIES

Delivers Precision – Tough Equipment For Severe Service Applications BY MAREK KRASUSKI

E SIMCOE COUNTY MUSEUM

Blast From The Past Breezes Through Simcoe County BY MAREK KRASUSKI

he past came alive earlier in June at the Simcoe County Museum north of Barrie. Here, families, guests and spectators relived another era as mighty machines of the past were showcased by the Museum in partnership with the Historical Construction Equipment Association (HCEA). Simcoe County Museum has been hosting equipment shows in cooperation with HCEA Canada since 1999 and they have steadily gained traction over the years according to Darryl Wines, the Museum’s Collections Technician. “Popularity has steadily increased over the years with a noticeable rise in the attendance of young

families,” he said. With a focus on the past the HCEA is very much a contemporary organization that hosts a full roster of activities and events throughout the year. From May to November it will host, this year, a dozen events in Simcoe, Bracebridge, Cookstown, Paisley, Milton and Blyth. As the organization’s name implies, the Historical Construction Equipment Association is all about old machinery, and demonstrating their applications when they were in full use. And there was no shortage of vintage pieces to admire and learn about at the Museum’s interactive show. Over 100 CONTINUED ON PAGE 21

very successful business subscribes to the principle that the constant pursuit of improvement in product and service quality is crucial to thrive in competitive markets. From its early days Gin-Cor Industries, a leading custom manufacturer of vocational severe-service vehicles, embraced this belief as standard business practice, one which has yielded significant rewards - for the company, its employees, partners, suppliers, and the customers it serves. Since its founding in 1978 Gin-Cor’s mission has been to build the best vocational and severe service trucks on the road. Indeed, insistence on quality became the company’s guiding mantra, so much so that the company founders, Bob Corriveau and Phillip and Louis Gingras, insisted that the best advertising was free advertising that could only be achieved through word of mouth by satisfied customers. From their headquarters in Mattawa, Ontario Corriveau and the Gingras brothers well knew that their workmanship for a client base that stretched into the far reaches of the North had to be exceptional. “They quickly realized that the cost of re-

turning a truck or servicing a defective vehicle far from home was not feasible, so they had to ensure that the quality and toughness of their workmanship had to supersede the work of local competitors,” said Luc Stang, Gin-Cor President. Since 2002 when Stang assumed ownership he insisted in following the family tradition of excellence. Stang was prepared to go further, standing on the broad shoulders of the successful owners who went before him. “We wanted to make CONTINUED ON PAGE 19

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VOCATIONAL

TUCK ROUTES

Cottrill Heavy Equipment BY AL TUCKER

ast month I had an occasion to travel north along Ontario’s famous King’s Highway 21, known locally as the ‘Bluewater Highway’, that runs along the eastern Lake Huron shoreline, on my way to Kincardine. Since the 1970’s, Kincardine’s local economy has been dominated by the Bruce Nuclear Power Development, currently operated by Bruce Power. The ‘BRUCE’ is the world’s largest operating nuclear facility. Kincardine is notably the birthplace of the NHL’s Paul Henderson, best known for leading Team Canada to victory at the 1972 Summit Series against the former Soviet Union. A local event that attracts thousands each year is in celebration of its Scottish Heritage. The Kincardine Scottish Festival & Highland Games takes place every July with their motto, “Leave your pants at home and embrace the Scottish Lifestyle”. Get a Kilt on! There is another ‘power house’ of a company in Kincardine that has been around the trucking industry, initially delivering coal and fuel oil in the region since 1927. Up until 1999, the Cottrill family had operated a Construction business specializing in the paving and gravel business, but soon recognized a growing local and regional demand for complete truck services. Fast forward to today, and the business has achieved a significant transformation into a commercial vehicle manufacturing, heavy truck service and repair industry as Cottrill Heavy Equipment. In my conversation with their President Matt Cottrill, a licensed mechanic himself, he explained how the company has

been growing steadily and adding new products and services. They now operate out of two locations in town, but considering the rapid growth they have been experiencing, a new consolidated facility is already being anticipated. One of Cottrill’s most recent joint ventures has been working with Calgary based Tornado Global Hydrovacs to manufacture and distribute specialized Hydrovac work trucks on the Eastern portion of Canada. In addition, their knowledge and expertise in fabricating and servicing specialized vehicles in the Aggregate, Agricultural, Landscape and Utility sectors is known throughout southwestern and northern Ontario. Their participation in the 20th edition National Heavy Equipment Show in Mississauga in April and the Canadian Mining Expo that took place May 31st June1st in Timmins and the Woodstock Farm show in September, are but a few examples of their focus on the sales and marketing efficiencies that can be gained by attending Canadian Construction Industry and Municipal trade shows. Cottrill’s has also successfully negotiated distribution relationships with a variety of well-known Work Truck equipment suppliers over the years such as BEAU-ROC (Dump Bodies), KNAPHEIDE (Service Bodies), CANCADE CBI (Grain Bodies), METARIS (Gear Pumps), MAILHOT (Hydraulic Cylinders) and Trail King (Agricultural Trailers). Being in a rural region of Ontario, they have seized the opportunity to meet the demand for repair services

that covers an incredible variety of motorized and trailering types of equipment. Road building equipment and Agricultural machinery constitutes a major portion of their workload. Their mobile service covers the Grey-Bruce and Huron County regions bringing repair technicians to customers’ locations, complimented by their exclusive Shamrock mobile emissions test van, as an authorized Ontario “Drive Clean” service provider. One of their future mechanical challenges will be gearing up to meet an expected increase in demand for ‘SPIF’ conversions on triaxle trucks in the Province. Cottrill’s has qualified for and been authorized, to affix a Transport Canada National Safety Mark (W87) to their altered, intermediate and final stage commercial vehicle production. Their high level of loyal customer confidence is a direct result of, ‘walking the talk’, based

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on their corporate mission statement, “Taking care of your commercial Truck needs with integrity”. Cottrill currently employs a staff of twenty-one including two (2) outside sales representatives, five (5) licensed heavy duty mechanics, assisted by two (2) heavy duty mechanics apprentices, an in-house T & D machinist and supports three (3) co-op students selected from Ontario trade schools along with some local High School summer students. Matt’s a 24/7 Leader to his Team and to the Cottrill Family. In spite of the pressure, the travelling and a heavy work load he appreciates that when the work of the day is done he can be back home with his young family in five minutes. Living and working in small town Ontario, ‘Matters’! For the complete Cottrill Heavy Equipment experience visit them in Kincardine or online at: www.cottrill. ca.

Meritor Teams With Independent Service Providers

he Meritor Service Point program provides fleets and owner-operators with a network of Meritor-approved service partners. Each of these repair facilities carries quality Meritor parts installed by technicians trained with Meritor’s extensive technical expertise. Meritor is offering the program to top-performing repair facilities like Myers that want to deliver the highest level of service to customers. As an approved service partner, each location will have access through its approved distribution partners to all of Meritor’s brands, including the Meritor

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AllFit and Green series as well as Euclid and Meritor WABCO products. These service partners will also benefit from Meritor’s comprehensive training programs, extensive support platforms and marketing and promotional programs. Meritor Service Point members will also be promoted through Meritor’s partnership with TruckDown® Info International Inc. TruckDown is an efficient online system (TruckDown. com) fleets can use to locate qualified service centers in the United States and Canada. Fleets can also manage their service center contacts and rate vehicle repair services with TruckDown.com.

Meritor Service Point partners will have a distinct icon for easy identification by fleets and owner-operators on the TruckDown.com website. Customers can find a Meritor Service Point partner in their area by visiting truckdown.com. Meritor continues discussions with potential Meritor Service Point candidates and will focus on the addition of more new partners through 2017. “We’re committed to growing the program and helping more repair facilities reinforce their dedication to quality with fleet customers,” Livingston said. Visit www.meritor.com for more information.

Founded in 1997, TruckDown Info International, Inc. provides affordable and results-based services that connect fleets with high-quality service providers anywhere in the U.S. or Canada. Using the latest technology paired with best-in-class customer service, TruckDown enables fleets to reduce their maintenance and downtime costs while helping repair and service suppliers to grow their businesses. TruckDown services are available online, on mobile applications or on a range of truckspecific GPS devices. For more information, visit the company’s website at truckdown.com.

VOCATIONAL

TALBERT MANUFACTURING

Talbert Releases New 50-Ton Trailer with In-Deck Winch

albert Manufacturing, a North American leader in specialized heavy-haul solutions, introduces its 50-Ton Bus Hauler (50CC-BH) trailer that gives customers enhanced versatility. Talbert designed the trailer with an in-deck winch so users can load equipment from either the front or rear of the trailer. The 50CC-BH boasts a 50-ton capacity rating

for hauling a wide range of oversized equipment, including buses, excavators and Class A trucks. The trailer is also ideal for hauling equipment with low clearance and long wheel bases, such as graders and aircraft refueler trucks. “This trailer is ideal for our customers that haul a variety of equipment. These customers face a wide range of challenging requirements, including the need to load pieces with low approach angles, such as buses,” said Troy Geisler, Talbert Vice President of Marketing and Sales. “We designed the 50CC-BH to accommodate that need, giving this customer base a safe and

cost-effective way to achieve that.” Talbert designed the 50CC-BH with extra steel in the main and side beams of the deck as well as the gooseneck and rear axles. This design allows the trailer to achieve its 50-ton capacity rating without significantly increasing its weight. The trailer features rollers and a snatch block that allow users to pull equipment from either end of the trailer using the

The 50CC-BH is equipped with three close-coupled axles and features a 22-foot 6-inch lower deck length, plus a 20-foot 5-inch rear bridge, creating a 43-foot load base, which provides ample space for hauling large equipment. The trailer has a 21-inch deck

Talbert Manufacturing’s 50CC-BH trailer offers a 50-ton capacity rating for hauling a wide range of equipment, including buses, excavators and Class A trucks. The trailer features an in-deck winch so users can load equipment from either the front or rear of the trailer. 20,000-pound planetary in-deck winch. Customers can operate the winch via remote control, which eliminates the need for additional people when loading inoperable equipment. This also saves customers from the hassle and costs associated with hiring a towing company.

height and a 24-inch flip-up gooseneck that increases the unit’s 84-inch swing radius to 108 inches. This allows the unit to be used with both three- and four-axle trucks and keeps the trailer within the 53-foot overall length limit when running empty, saving permit costs.

Talbert offers the 50CC-BH with heavy-duty10-foot removable aluminum ramps, which can be stored in compartments at the trailer’s gooseneck. The 50CC-BH is designed with a low front and rear load angle, making it ideal for loading large, low-profile

equipment. Like all its trailers, Talbert manufactures the 50CC-BH with heavy-duty T-1, 100,000-psi minimum yield steel for extreme durability and longevity. Talbert trailers come standard with Valspar R-Cure® 800 paint to prevent corrosion for a longlasting finish and better return on investment. For more information contact Talbert Manufacturing, 1628 W. State Road 114, Rensselaer, IN 47978; call 800.348.5232; sales@talbertmfg.com; www.talbertmfg.com, Facebook or LinkedIn.

HALDEX

Haldex Introduces Intelligent Trailer Control Module

aldex, a leading global manufacturer of air brake systems for trucks, trailers and buses, is pleased to introduce its Intelligent Trailer Control Module (ITCM), expanding the capability of trailer ABS systems to include faster communication and increased functionality. With two protocols of communication: Power Line Carrier (PLC) Protocol and Controller Area Network (CAN) Port, the ITCM offers multiple auxiliary ports where additional devices can be connected: * Trailer Roll Stability Control like

the Haldex Stability Module - a plug-in auxiliary device for rollover control and automatic braking. * Trailer Lift Axle Control, the Haldex ILAS® E offers a simple design that controls the position of the lift axles during operation. * Switch Control, which acts as an on/off switch to provide an action determined by pressures, temperature, power

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and services we provide each day, and the need to continually challenge our team to become a world class organization. We also hold our suppliers to the same level of care so we can deliver great products and services and grow our business well beyond Northern Ontario,” Stang continued. To be sure, expansion plans are already underway, most recently with the purchases of Durabody in 2015 and JC Trailers in 2016 in the last two years. Both of these acquisitions met Gin-Cor’s desired profile of custom fabricators dedicated to precision work

the quality program even more robust by being consistent in everything that we do. We insist on documenting every step in our work procedures, and in our training.” Ever diligent, the company does not shy away from recognition of its own mistakes in the pursuit of excellence. “We also insist on measuring every deficiency in order to learn from the process. Striving for quality and toughness is ongoing, as is our willingness to learn, to improve upon the goods

voltage and other inputs. * External System Monitoring provides monitoring and reporting on non-Haldex systems such as tire pressure monitoring systems, and integration into the fleets GPS system. Its expanded diagnostics offers several ways to communicate to retrieve codes, set up additional devices, track trailer brake activity and

other data related inputs and outputs. The self-configurable and flash upgradeable ITCM ECU is compatible with 1M, 2M and 3M ABS configurations. “The new ITCM is one more step that we are taking in the technology arena to provide more flexibility and control to our fleet customers,” said Walt Frankiewicz, Senior Vice President, North America Sales, Haldex. “We continue to expand our ABS and air brake systems to increase functionality.” For further information, visit www. Haldex.com.

that make up some of the strongest products in the market today. Durabody and JC Trailers are complementary organizations with workforces similar in skill set, pride of workmanship, and dedication as Gin-Cor. Luc Stang draws attention to the fact that relationships with Gin-Cor’s clients and partners is long term, a commitment that far exceeds short term profit margins. “We believe in the mantra of looking after our clients from cradle to grave, and that includes all their truck and trailer needs.” To this end Gin-Cor, in its endeavour to

provide precision-tough uplifting of trucks and installation of customized equipment, insists its welders meet all certifications required by the Federal government to alter vehicles, including certification by the Canadian Welding Bureau, a requirement that few companies in this sector subscribe to. For a full view of Gin-Cor’s precision-tough custom equipment installation and truck uplifting, contact the company at: www.gincor.com. Tel: 705.744.5543, or Luc Stang at 705.471.1912, 5151 Hwy 17 West, Mattawa, ON, P0H 1V0.

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VOCATIONAL

NEWS & VIEWS

The Independent Service Provider BY MIKE WHALEN

f you’re a parts marketer, a manufacturer, an OE Dealer or an independent aftermarket distributor, you need to know who makes the final ‘buy’ decision. There are three categories of ‘enduse’ decision makers. First is the fleet that operates an in-house service program, then the OE dealer that services the truck at their location, last, but most important is the Independent Service Provider (ISP). The ISP is broken into two types: 1) A fixed location that services its customers at the ISP’s location, and 2) the mobile ISP that either comes to the fleet’s home base, or visits the fleet in the field. It’s estimated that two-thirds of trucks in service are in the vocational market segments, including construction, forestry, mining, utility, urban logistics, etc. Those that operate remotely from home base such as construction, forestry, etc., are, in most cases, a mixture of truck and equipment brands. For those without their own field service support the use of a mobile ISP is a necessity to keep trucks and equipment operating.

Approximately 60% of truck parts and components are sold by OE dealers. These are broken into sales to the truck owner, either directly or through the dealer’s service shop - plus parts sold to the ISP when their customer, truck owner, wants to keep to the truck OEM’s brand of service parts. The ISP will usually have a supply agreement with the OE dealer and be supported by tech and computer info from the OE dealer. Information that’s hard to come by - quite an incentive! The independent aftermarket side accounts for approximately 40% of the parts sales. The mobile ISP provides the on-site service and emergency repair needs of the vocational/work truck market segments that keeps downtime to a minimum and operating costs down. When you combine the purchases made by the ISP from the independent distributor and the OE dealer, the total represents a major market share. Whatever that number is, the ISP’s influence on the service parts market can’t be understated.

There are more consolidations of the ISP segment than in any segment of the aftermarket. From banner programs like Traction’s TruckPro and Vipar’s TruckForce, to associations like the Service Specialists Association, more ISP’s are becoming organized and reducing costs by combining buying power. On the horizon are organizations that combine mobile on-site service trucks with

a nearby corporate service center. If you are an Independent Service Provider please send me a quick email and we’ll make sure you receive a free subscription to our magazine. We’re also interested in hearing about maintenance tips and unique product applications. You can reach me at 877.225.2232 ext.304 or email:cem@lweb.net.

TICO MANUFACTURING AND PSI

TICO Expands Alternative-Fuel Terminal Tractor Portfolio

ICO Manufacturing and Power Solutions International, Inc. (PSI) announced recently that its 8.8-liter CNG engine will power a new terminal tractor prototype being tested by TICO. TICO terminal tractors are widely used at distribution centers, rail terminals and ports. According to TICO’s General Manager, Frank Tubbert, the new CNG prototype tractor features design enhancements that improve both value and reliability over conventional models, with the benefit of improving emissions to meet environmental aims. The prototype fits within TICO’s larger program to develop and expand an industry-leading portfolio of alternativefuel terminal tractors. As part of that effort, TICO has worked closely with its customer UPS to develop competitivelypriced alternative fuel vehicles in order to expand future fleet options to achieve the package delivery leader’s sustainability goals. The CNG prototype, currently in pilot testing, is a product of this collaboration. “The increasing costs and complexity associated with meeting diesel emis-

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sions is helping the shift to offer gasoline and alternative fuel engines,” Tubbert added. “This collaboration reflects that shift. We also wanted, in large part, to offer the customer more choices and to focus on clean air as a major policy objective.” The CNG-fueled terminal tractor is the latest product of the partnership between TICO and PSI, which began in 2016 when the two companies joined forces on designs to integrate customized gasoline and alternative-fuel engines into TICO’s Pro-Spotter terminal tractors. Their first collaboration was a new propane-fueled terminal tractor, launched at the 2016 Alternative Clean Transportation (“ACT”) Expo. “We’re excited about the growth of our relationship with TICO,” said Gary Winemaster, PSI’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Together, we’re developing a family of alternative-fuel options that offer leading companies like UPS flexibility and a pathway to fleets that are cleaner, easier to maintain, and less expensive. This CNG terminal tractor is a great addition.” TICO (Terminal Investment Corpora-

tion) has been a pioneer in fleet services, terminal services, and terminal tractor manufacturing, for over 46 years. Born in the ports, the TICO Pro-Spotter is a product with the most effective R&D strategy in the yard tractor market today. And from that experience as an OEM manufacturer, TICO has been able to operate and maintain a fleet of over 1,400 yard tractors at ports across North America. Its Pro-Spotter On- and Off-Highway terminal tractors and ProShuttle terminal trailer are also currently in use in distribution centers and rail terminals throughout the continent. TICO has also been manufacturing its Pro-Spotter terminal tractor for retail availability since 2008. Pro-Spotter terminal tractor sales, service, parts, and rentals are available through its North American dealer network. TICO Manufacturing is the quality manufacturer of the TICO terminal tractors, which are built “For The Real World” in Ridgeland, SC. For more information on TICO, please visit www.ticotractors.com. Power Solutions International, Inc. (PSI or the Company) is a leader in the

design, engineer and manufacture of emissions-certified, alternative-fuel power systems. PSI provides integrated turnkey solutions to leading global original equipment manufacturers in the industrial and on-road markets. The Company’s unique in-house design, prototyping, engineering and testing capacities allow PSI to customize clean, high-performance engines that run on a wide variety of fuels, including natural gas, propane, biogas, gasoline and diesel. PSI develops and delivers complete industrial power systems that are used worldwide in stationary and mobile power generation applications supporting standby, prime, and cogeneration power (CHP) applications; mobile industrial applications that include forklifts, aerial lifts, industrial sweepers, aircraft ground support, arbor, agricultural and construction equipment. In addition, PSI develops and delivers power systems purpose-built for Class 3 through Class 7 medium-duty trucks and buses for the North American and Asian markets. For more information on PSI, visit www.psiengines.com.

VOCATIONAL

SMARTTRUCK

US Xpress to Install “TopKit” on All New Trailers in 2017

reenville, South Carolina SmartTruck, the innovative leader in fuel-saving trailer aerodynamic solutions for the trucking industry, announced on June 20 that US Xpress, the largest privately held U.S. truckload carrier, will include SmartTruck’s fuel-saving TopKit Aero System on all its trailer builds in 2017. “We selected SmartTruck’s TopKit for our new trailers because it was the

most advanced trailer fuel efficiency solution for our compliance needs,” said Gerry Mead, US Xpress Sr. Vice President for Maintenance. “The addition of the TopKit to our trailers enables us to gain incremental fuel efficiency benefits over our existing side skirts. SmartTruck’s third-party performance validation, durability features, and their Limited Lifetime Warranty give us great confidence

that we have the ideal solution for our needs.” SmartTruck’s TopKit can perform as a standalone aerodynamic solution or be a powerful addition to an existing aero product to further enhance fuel. “We’re honored and proud that US Xpress chose TopKit. There are innumerable aero solutions available in the marketplace, and US Xpress’s choice is a testament to TopKit’s

advanced design, elegant simplicity and proven fuel-saving performance,” said Steve Ingham, SmartTruck CEO. “The adoption of TopKit - at 63 lbs., the lightest weight C.A.R.B compliant Aero System available - by the leading privately held trailer company in the U.S., is an extremely satisfying confirmation of its value to the industry,” added John Brown, SmartTruck Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

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ers, the company produced sheepsfoot rollers, dozers, grader attachments, rotary scrapers, force feed loaders and related equipment. The grader bears little resemblance to the company’s first grader built in 1885, then a two wheel horse-drawn grader with a fixed-angle blade. The 1929 iteration was the result of new designs and engineering methods which enabled the J.D. Adams Company to extend the scope of grader work. The 1929 No. 10 model was the second production year of a J.D. Adams grader that was self propelled. The company used two model designations for their pull graders – the ‘Grader” series and the “Patrol” series. The No. 10 belongs to a storied history of graders. Adams was the first in the industry to produce a grader, the 1885 model also known as the “Little Wonder” thanks to the first use of the leaning wheel principle in which the wheels were angled to the side. Another milestone for the company was the “Road King” model built several years later in 1896. Advertisements of the day credit the function of the adjustable leaning wheels to stable operability and power conservation since no energy was wasted in overcoming side draft and other losses. J.D. Adams claimed the Road King was 50 percent more productive than any other grader at the time with the same power. Horse and oxen drawn-graders gave way to steam powered engines that pulled graders for a couple of decades until after the first world war when technological innovation made possible the widespread use of the combustion engine. More efficient, these cheaper, lighter and faster engines began to dominate the market and make the pulling of ploughs and graders easier. Museum patrons who walked the grounds or used people movers for transport would have been introduced to the Eimco 21 air powered Rocker Shovel. The Eimco Shovel Loader, specifically the Model 12B, marked a turning point for the mining industry as this invention replaced the need for workers to manually remove rubble from hard rock blasting in underground tunnels. The Rocker Shovel Loader was small enough to fit into confined mining tunnels and muck or extract post-blast

debris. A worker stood beside the machine and operated two controls for the movement of the wheels and manipulation of the bucket. Highly efficient for its day, the Rocker Shovel could remove up to 30 cubic feet of rubble per minute. The operator would engage the bucket drive motor to move the shovel up and backward into a waiting mine car for removal. Mounted on rails for ease of underground movement, the Rocker Shovel weighed 4,200 pounds and required 60-125 pounds per square inch air pressure. It was first introduced in 1938. Of note to enthusiasts the Historical Construction Equipment Association is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Membership is comprised of all volunteers, some 350 members across Canada,

the US and Europe. According to Frank Moore, president of HCEA Canada, “membership consists of current and retired equipment operators, company owners, mechanics, parts people and a host of non-industry related members with an interest in preserving the antique equipment that built Canada,” he said. Each year the HCEA hosts two events in conjunction with the Simcoe County Museum. It is also a designated Community Heritage Partner and displays restored equipment at the Plowing Match, Steam Era and at several other events across the province. For more information about this, and future events, contact the Simcoe County Museum. 1151 Highway 26, Minesing, ON L9X 0Z7 Phone 705.728.3721.

pieces were on site with many still in operation. On display was a full range of equipment, including graders, scrapers, trucks, power shovels, draglines, crawler tractors, steam shovels, and rock crushers. One of the oldest pieces was a Buckeye Traction Ditcher built exactly 100 years ago. Newspaper accounts from purchasers of the new machine at the time praise the Ditcher for its reliability. “I have been running this machine for two years and like it today as well as when I first commenced running it and can do my work just as well as when the Ditcher was new,” reported one happy customer. The design of the Ditcher allowed for deeper trenches and more uniformity in size and grade over competing machinery due to the absence of axles and spokes. Its success earmarked the manufacturer, the Buckeye Traction Ditcher Company, for a bright future. The company grew into the largest tile ditching and construction trenching company in the world for over 50 years, says an article published in the Northwest Ohio Quarterly. The Simcoe County Museum event, titled Wheels & Tracks in Motion, highlighted historical marvels such as the 1921 Erie B steam shovel. This product was built in response to the boom of the 1920s when demand for roads exploded in the mass motor car era and towns everywhere needed trenches dug to make way for sewer and water infrastructure. The B model could be attached to crawlers, steel traction wheels and railroad wheels. The Erie B lasted until 1925 when it was replaced with a more updated excavator. The Erie B and other steam shovels were manufactured by the Ball Engine Company, founded in 1883 in Eire, Pa. Production of steam shovels here began in 1914. Just two models – the 1⁄2 yard model A and the 3 ⁄4 yard model B – were built with the idea that a limited product line would minimize manufacturing costs. Also featured at the Tracks in Motion show was the 1929 Adams No. 10 Motor Grader built by the J.D. Adams Company headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana with Canadian offices in Toronto and Winnipeg. As well as grad-

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SAF-HOLLAND

Lightest Weight Fixed Frame Air Suspension

esigned for greater fleet efficiency, the SAF CBX23 AeroBeam Fixed Frame Suspension has a base weight of 465 pounds (weight includes suspension, 71.5-inch track taper spindle axles with 16.5inch x 7.0-inch foundation brakes, and taper weld-on steel frame brackets); 45 pounds lighter overall than the previous generation CBX23 and 25 pounds per axle lighter than the nearest competitive fixed frame air suspension. Per Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Phase 2 legislation, the 45-pound savings will reduce the GHG gas emission by 660 pounds over 10 years. (Per EPA SmartWay®, Weight Reduction - A Glance at Clean Freight Strategies, EPA420F09-043; www.epa. gov/smartway). Setting new standards in the onhighway vocational air ride market, the CBX23 AeroBeam is built to stand up to the rigorous demands of the vocational on-highway market. Standard features include heat-treated cast alloy suspension beams, 80 ksi frame brackets and a 5.75-inch diameter friction-welded axle that is 12% thicker than competitive axles. Covered by a 5-year warranty

structural warranty, the CBX23 AeroBeam is designed to provide years of trouble-free service. Combined with the streamlined AeroBeam design, the new CBX23 AeroBeam provides trailer builders more flexibility. It can be adapted to fit a wide range of trailer types with multiple frame brackets styles, including weld-on tapered top, weld-on with wing and bolt on. Like all SAF suspension

systems, the CBX23 AeroBeam is treated with BLACK ARMOUR®, which provides hot dip galvanized level protection without the added weight or cost of HDG. Eco-

friendly BLACK ARMOUR chemically bonds with metal to form a protective layer that is impervious to water and stands up against the harsh anti-icing agents used on roadways. The patented SwingAlignTM system makes maintaining axle adjustment q u i c k and easy. Industry standard service

components including air springs, shocks, HCVs, and actuators reduce maintenance costs and downtime. The CBX23 AeroBeam is available with the optional NewP89™ or P89 Plus™ Air Disc Brake System. Backed by a 5-Year Warranty, the New P89 sets a new industry standard for value. The P89 Plus is a premium ADB package

that includes a 7-year maintenance-free bearing system and premium rotors to provide a significant reduction in the total cost of ownership. Designed for varying load operations, the SAF Auto-PosiLift Automatic Axle Lift System is available on the CBX23 AeroBeam. The Auto-PosiLift system is programmed to automatically lift the front axle in a trailer tandem a minimum of 4 inches when it senses that only one axle is necessary to carry the load. The CBX23 AeroBeam is the lightest weight, most durable fixed frame air suspension available, and is backed with 5-year structural warranty. “Expanding the lightweight AeroBeam Series into the on-highway vocational trailer segment supports our promise to bring innovative suspension technology to market,” said Jeff Talaga, Vice President of Sales and Strategic Development, Americas. “The CBX23 AeroBeam carries with it features that deliver measurable benefits for improved efficiency and safety performance.” For more information, visit www. safholland.com.

TRAIN TRAILER

Train Trailer Rentals & Terberg Special Vehicles Announce New Distribution Agreement for Canada

erberg Special Vehicles, in conjunction with Train Trailer Rentals, is pleased to announce the distribution agreement for their European made shunt trucks in Canada. Terberg shunting tractors are used in over 90 countries and boast high performance, reliability, low maintenance and fuel efficiency.

According to Ron Van Arkel, Terberg VP for Americas, “We strongly believe Train Trailer can make a difference in the Canadian logistics market with the Terberg terminal tractor- great ergonomics, safety and quality are just a few of the unique selling points. With Train Trailer, we have found a very strong partner and look forward to making our new

relationship a great success.” Shawn Rogers, newly appointed National Sales Manager for Train Trailer adds, “The North American market is ready for a new competitor in this space. Our team is excited to bring this high quality European design to new prospects and existing customers alike. Becoming Terberg’s exclusive distributor

for Canada allows us to offer their quality shunt trucks for lease, sale or rent at very competitive rates. Our Canadian service network is backed by their 48 hour parts distribution promise, worldwide.” For more information please visit www. terberggroup.com, www.traintrailer.com, contact Shawn Rogers @ srogers@traintrailer.com or call 1.905.601.2999.

CANADA NORTH RESOURCES EXPO (CNRE)

Forestry/Heavy Equipment Professionals At CNRE

rince George, BC – Staff and Management of the Canada North Resources Expo (CNRE) were thrilled to see an impressive array of heavy equipment professionals at the CN Centre in Prince George, Friday, May 26th and Saturday, May 27th. One of the region’s most popular heavy equipment trade shows, CNRE featured leading companies and products that are part of Northern Canada’s varied resources sectors – including forestry, heavy construction and major resources infrastructure. Covering a massive four acres of indoor and outdoor exhibits, beautiful spring weather

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attracted more than 8,000 visitors from the industry and their families. Aside from the strong attendance and interest from multiple media outlets, there were several other memorable highlights from this year’s edition. The third annual Interior Safety Conference (ISC) was a major success, attracting over 150 delegates. “This year the conference expanded to a two-day event with 85 people attending the manual tree falling and log hauling presentations on day one,” said Gerard Messier, Manager of Program Development. “Ninety people attended the safety and leadership presentations on day two. Topics

included how to improve communication between different generations of workers, how the brain works and how the flight or fight response can lead to incidents, workplace fatigue management programs and new steep slope logging technology. A big thank you to Master Promotions, the organizers of the CNRE, who partnered up with the ISC again this year.” Meanwhile, the show’s Recruiting Here program connected potential job seekers with exhibiting companies that are currently hiring. There were also several prize winners and individual honours. The photo contest winner was Nick Winther, who won tickets to

Rocking River Music Fest 2017. The Facebook Like and Share winner was Amanda Isadore, who won a Stihl grass trimmer from Western Equipment. Other highlights included Master Promotions and the Resource Expo Society presenting a $10,000.00 cheque to Brian Badge, director of college advancement at the Northwest Community College. In honour of Family Day, Master Promotions received remarkable support in collecting donations for the Prince George Salvation Army. Stay tuned to www.CNRE.ca for updates and information about the 2019 event.

VOCATIONAL

PRODUCT REVIEW

Eaton High Pressure Series Filters Help ProAll Reimer Mixers Deliver Custom Formulated Concrete All Over the World

roAll Reimer Mixers operate on an entirely different principle than the typical concrete truck one might see on the road. Instead of mixing the cement, aggregate and water while driving, a Reimer Mixer delivers the constituents to the job site in separate bins and mixes them on-the-spot for a fresh mix anytime, anywhere. The technology offers several advantages including the ability to deliver concrete over long distances to remote job sites and the ability to control the composition of the concrete precisely as it’s delivered including the addition of various other materials for special purposes, such as fiber, color, and many other chemical admixtures. Adding colorants is self-explanatory, but many other materials are routinely added to concrete to achieve specific characteristics. Adding glass, steel, synthetic and natural fibers, for example, can reduce the permeability of the concrete to reduce water bleeding; help control cracking during drying; and, improve pumpability, impact, abrasion, freeze-thaw and shatter resistance. The fiber component of the fiber/concrete composite must be carefully controlled to achieve the desired properties with fiber typically being 0.1 to 3.0 percent of the total volume. Chemical admixtures fall into six basic classifications: Air-entraining, which introduces microscopic air bubbles into the concrete to improve freeze-thaw resistance. Water reducing, which can reduce the amount of water required, producing a stronger concrete without the need to add additional cement and provide more consistent setting times. Retarding, which slows the setting rate of concrete to counteract the accelerating effects of hot weather that complicates finishing operations. Accelerating, which counteracts the

effects of cold weather by increasing the rate of early strength development and reducing curing time. Plasticizers (also known as superplasticizers), which increase the fluidity of concrete. Their effect normally lasts for an hour or less, which means they are typically added at the job site. Specialty, which includes a wide range of admixtures for specific purposes. The most common specialty admixture is a corrosion-inhibiting chemical added to retard corrosion of steel reinforcements. The proportions of each admixture must be carefully controlled to achieve the desired properties in the concrete. ProAll Reimer Mixers are ideal for these applications because they offer precision control and keep all of the components separate until they are combined on the job site. Coordinating the motions of the various augers, belts and valves required to achieve the exact mix specified for each batch of concrete requires a sophisticated hydraulic control system with capabilities far beyond the simple directional valve and motor arrangement used on a drum-type mixer. ProAll’s newest model, the Commander™, uses a multi-valve manifold to control the belt that delivers materials to the mixing auger in exact quantities according to a program entered into the system’s computer control via a touchscreen. HYDRAULICS: The hydraulic system consists of a pair of load sensing piston pumps, one supplying 30 gpm for the mix-auger and the other supplying 20 gpm to the belt circuit. A gear-type charge pump is also included in the semi-closed-loop system.

Maximum operating pressure is 3,600 psi with the mixing auger typically operating at 2,500 to 3000 psi and the belt circuit at 1,500 psi. Control is provided by two banks of proportional valves mounted on low-profile manifolds. CHALLENGES: The precision valves needed to achieve the level of control required in ProAll’s most advanced equipment require effective fluid filtration to meet the company’s field reliability goals. “With the sophistication of the automated controls on our new mixer and the use of much more sensitive electro-hydraulic proportional valves it is extremely critical that fluid cleanliness levels be maintained,” said ProAll Engineer Curtis Steele. “If fluid cleanliness levels are not maintained and valve sticking or failure should occur the equipment can become inoperable or behave erratically, which in the case of producing quality concrete is not acceptable. The control system does monitor and check issues with outputs, but when on the job site the requirement for trouble shooting or maintenance can become very costly.” The first batch of prototype Commander Units included a pressure filter at the inlet of each valve manifold. These filters were chosen primarily on the basis of initial cost, and offered a Beta value of 75. “At first we were just trying to protect the valves from the crud that’s present in a system when it’s first installed,” Steele said. “Diagnosing a valve that’s failed because it’s jammed with metal shavings is costly and timeconsuming.” “But as the system got more and more

Eaton’s HP pressure filters handle very high flow rates with a single housing. Inline and flange mounting with various port connections available.

sophisticated it became obvious that we needed really effective filtration and the economy filters just weren’t up to the task. The last straw was receiving a filter with a hole drilled through the threads, which naturally leaked as soon as it was installed.” “So, after about 4 months of less-thanoptimal performance, we contacted our local Eaton supplier, HyPower of Fort McMurray, Alberta. We were already using Eaton CharLynn® motors for the mixing augers and belt drives, so they were familiar with the system and our needs.” SOLUTION: HyPower recommended a pair of Eaton HP171-0011 pressure filters for the ProAll application. These are high-pressure, cartridge-type filters equipped with 7-micron, Beta 1000 elements. HP series filters are rated to pressures up to 6,000 psi and maximum flow rates of 180 gpm. ProAll selected the Eaton filters over a lower priced competitive product in large part because of Eaton’s global network of service and distribution. This was an important consideration because ProAll Reimer Mixers are used in more than 40 countries around the world. Eaton’s engineering support was also a key factor in the decision. “When we were at the final selection stage of choosing a new filtration solution, I was there talking to Curtis Steele, the ProAll Product Development Manager,” said Eaton Product Sales Manager, Chris French. “He was on the fence as to what he should do and asked me how the filter will work under a variety of situations such as temperature, oil conditions, etc. So, I pulled out my cellphone and showed him the Eaton PowerSource® calculator and was able to send him the graphs as we sat in his lunchroom.” RESULTS: ProAll has standardized the Eaton HP171-0011 pressure filters for the 100 or more Reimer mixers they build each year. The only modification required was a change in the hole spacing on the mounting bracket. ProAll also replaced the basic fill-cap style 40µm breathers on the Commander hydraulic reservoirs with Eaton MBR110 Mobile-gate™ air breathers. “We switched to the MBR110 for the same reasons as the pressure filter, which are much better particulate filtration for the air breather. The moisture expelling feature is also a nice bonus for our wet/humid customer locations.” “All of the Eaton filters arrive clean, we don’t find any shavings, and they don’t leak,” said Curtis Steele. “We just paint the filters and install them. It’s all pretty seamless.

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APNA TRUCK SHOW

APNA Truck Show 2017 Sets New Records

he 2017 APNA Truck Show continued the trend of being the largest truck show in Western Canada by setting new records. Everyone expected a great show and after two days, those expectations were met and exceeded. The management team of the APNA Truck Show is proud to report that the 2017 show was a great success, breaking all previous records. The first day started as a soggy one, but the afternoon brought sun and smiles. Crowds gathered, exhibitor booths were full, and when visitors left, there were smiles all around. This year, the biennial show, which took place at Tradex in Abbotsford, British Columbia on June 10-11, set an all-time attendance record, with over 11,500 registered attendees and over 3,000 attendees who were let in due to the huge lines. Huge lines tend to be a common place at the APNA Truck Show, both inside and outside of the show. With almost 15,000 attendees, this year’s show surpassed the previous record set in 2015. In addition, exhibitor presence increased by 50%, again solidifying APNA’s popularity in Western Canada. Since 2010, the APNA Truck Show become to be known as the most anticipated truck show in Western Canada, with exhibitors and attendees coming from as far away as California and Toronto. This year, in conjunction with SafetyDriven, a Speaker Series was added, which included talks by retired CFL All-Star Shae Emery and dietician/ media personality Diana Steele, as well as a COR Panel discussion, facilitated by Jag Dhatt and featured Earl Galavan, Colette Mondin, Brad Wilson, and Laurel O’Donnell. Last year, the APNA Truck Show gave away a custom-built Harley Davidson motorcycle valued at over $17,000. This year, in association with Kingpin Trailers and Hyundai Translead, APNA Truck

Show was proud to give away a 53-feet dry van trailer, valued at over $40,000. The trailer was won by Hardev Bajwa, who incidentally also bought another flatbed trailer at the show. Said Wesley Schneider, CEO of Kingpin Trailers, “We are very happy with the show this year and that we worked closely with the APNA team to make this trailer giveaway possible. With all proceeds going to the Children’s Wish Foundation, it’s a win-win for everybody involved.” When asked if Kingpin Trailers and Hyundai Translead would do something again for the next APNA Show, Schneider answered, “You BET!” After a very busy Saturday, guests looked forward to the Cocktail Party and VIP Dinner Event. These two events gave industry professionals a chance to mingle in a social setting, where they enjoyed great food and beverages. As in

previous years, the VIP Dinner Event is also the venue where funds are raised for a worthy cause. In 2015, the VIP Dinner Night raised over $23,000, this year, we are pleased to announce that a record-setting $47,500 was raised for the BC/Yukon Chapter of the Children’s Wish Foundation. Christine Sorensen, who co-hosted the event with Jag Dhatt, was amazed by the generosity of those in the trucking industry, saying, “I cannot believe how giving the industry is. I certainly look forward to the next show.” Another highlight of the show was Ice Road trucker Lisa Kelly, who spent many hours both days taking pictures and signing autographs for her fans. Truckers and families from all over had a chance to take pictures with Lisa and talk to her about her life on the ice roads in northern Canada. Did we mention that the Michelin man came all the way

from Montreal to be at the APNA Truck Show? Children met and hugged the Michelin man, who said very little but smiled a lot. Finally, the Job Fair hosted by Driver’s Choice Magazine was a huge success at this year’s truck show. Some of Canada’s top transport companies met with potential recruits. We look forward to having even more companies at the next event. From all feedback, both during and after the show, the 2017 APNA Truck Show proved to be extremely successful. The management team would like to take this opportunity to thank all the exhibitors, attendees, and volunteers who made this show possible. We look forward to seeing you in 2019! Visit our website: www.apnatruckshow.com, email: info@apnatruckshow. com.

CUSTOM TRAILERS

Keep Semi-Dump Trailers in Service

he first fully functioning, full air ride SPIF conversion system is a solution to the regulatory phase out of older semi-dump trailers in Ontario. The financial burden of selling or replacing a semi-trailer manufactured prior to 2002 for individuals and fleets due to regulatory changes can detrimentally affect a company’s bottom line and productivity. The “Phoenix Conversion System” is a self-steering axle conversion system that is compatible with practically all makes of semi-dump trailers without having to modify chassis or relocate cross members and re-paint the frame.

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The benefits of converting a nonS.P.I.F. trailer as opposed to purchasing new/newer equipment is the system allows equipment that has a productive and useful life to continue to operate and is less than 75% the cost of new semi-trailers. The “Phoenix Conversion System” will also allow you to be more competitive by gaining 1,500 kg payload over non-S.P.I.F. semi-trailers newer than 1996, gain 4,500 kg over non-S.P.I.F. semi-trailers older than 1996, and equal AGVW of new S.P.I.F. semitrailers. HTA Regulation 413/05 stipulates that semi-trailers are eligible for Extended

Permitting, provided they were manufactured less than 15 years ago and the appropriate permit is purchased. Once a semi-dump trailer reaches 15 years, from date of manufacture, a total weight reduction of 4,500 kg per lift axle will be levied. The “Phoenix Conversion System”will allow any semi-trailer to avoid these financially devastating weight reductions, and even be competitive against competition with new equipment! The “Phoenix Conversion System” will allow the same axle weights as a new trailer with no “pit reductions” or other weight restrictions. The system also utilizes dual tires on the self-steer-

ing axle that maintains your maximum allowable weight of 9,550 kg per axle (triaxle trailers)! This eliminates the loss of 1,650 kg when using single tires on triaxle trailers that other systems offer! The Phoenix complete conversion package is available to qualified installers with a proper Transport Canada National Safety Mark to conversions to the chassis to meet the requirements of the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) regulation 413/05, Safe Productive Infrastructure-Friendly or SPIF as it’s known in the industry. Visit www.customtrailers.ca for the full story.

Construction • Forestry • Petro Chemical • Utility • Mining • Agriculture • Municipal • Highway • Urban Delivery • Construction

VOCATIONAL

? S K C U R T E H T E R WHERE A

The overwhelming segment of the Canadian truck market is vocational class 3 – 6 purpose-built work trucks and trailers. • Aggregate • Mining / Mining Exploration • Agriculture Produce / Grain • Municipal • Agriculture, livestock, feed and seed • Power Generation • Auto-hauler • Urban Logistics • Construction • Utilities • Container • Tanker • Heavy Haulers: Flat Deck, Low Bed • Waste Management • Logging

REACH THE TOTAL CANADIAN TRUCK, TRAILER AND EQUIPMENT MARKET with a focus on truck service

VOCATIONAL TRUCK & TRAILER Published monthly as an insert in the WP Publications

• Ontario Trucking News • Western Trucking News • Eastern Trucking News

Is my ad seen by my target demographic? Answer: Only if your target audience reads the publication, or visits the website. Readershp vs Receivership… what’s the difference? Is the publication I advertise in actually read… or does it end up in the waiting room pile? There are a multitude of trade publications received monthly… and there just isn’t time to read them all, so there are usually one or two that become favorites… and they are the ones that provide the desired editorial. Answer: The decision makers in all trucking operations prefer editorial covering new techology, parts & components, and truck maintenance. This has been proven by every survey that asks the question. The Woodward Publishing Team Barb Woodward, owner, Sales Manager and President of Woodward Publishing Inc. With 16 years experience in publishing, the past 12 in trucking, Barb knows what works. Previously, Barb worked with several construction and automotive publications. Marek Krasuski, Editor-in-chief, brings to Woodward Publishing a diverse educational and journalism background. Marek has years of experience working on vocational publications and weekly newspapers. Chris Charles, Art Director and MIS, Responsible for the layout of all three publications, Chris employs his expertise in helping clients design and create contemporary, effective and attractive advertisements and front page features. Halina Mikicki, Account Executive, fluent in English, French and Polish, – continues to support our efforts to reach out to the nation’s many cultural communities. Halina has market research experience gained through participation in many projects involving national and multi-national clients. Veronica Way, Account Executive, with a career in sales and customer service as a manager in the hospitality industry. For the past two and a half years with Woodward Publishing Veronica has applied both helping clients reach their advertising objectives. Mike Whalen, Business Development, following decades long career in hands-on sales and marketing that includes trade magazine publishing, Mike will help customers extend their advertising and promotional reach into the vocational truck market, the dominant market segment in Canada.

Toll Free: 877.225.2232

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VOCATIONAL

VOCATIONAL PRODUCTS & SERVICES DIRECTORY The Products & Services Directory is your direct route to professional companies serving the Vocational & Trucking Market across Canada. Include your company in the directory by contacting Barb Woodward by phone at 613.969.0799, fax at 613.969.2872 or email at Barb@woodwardpublishing.com. Visit us online at www.woodwardpublishing.com. ACCOUNTING, TAX & BOOKKEEPING

AUXILIARY HEATING & A/C SYSTEMS SALES & SERVICE

Danatec Educational Services Ltd.

Account & Records Management Bookkeeping For Your Business & Personal Finances

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

Toll Free: 905.767.5458

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COMPLIANCE SERVICES

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

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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

AUTOMATED LUBRICATION SYSTEMS

ITR Canada Inc. The Anti-Idling Experts

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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“Your Goals Are Our Priority.”

6950 Kenderry Gate Mississauga, ON L5T 2S7 Toll Free: 877.670.3426 Tel: 905.670.3426 Fax: 905.670.3436 recruit@keehumanresources.com www.keehumanresources.com ELECTRONIC LOGGING DEVICES (ELD)

Switchboard Switchboard provides Electronic Logging Devices to get carriers compliant with the FMCSA ELD Regulation. Included is Satellite GPS, North American Data Connectivity, and more. Email Switchboard at contact@onswitchboard for more details. 887 Great Northern Way Vancouver, BC V5T 4T5 Toll Free Tel: 844.5-FLEETS (844.535.3387) michael@onswitchboard.com sagar@onswitchboard.com www.onswitchboard.com ELD ADMINISTRATION

CLUTCH PRODUCTS

DPF Cleaning Specialists The Cleaning and Maintenance of your DPF and DOC is our only Business. Fil-Mor Automotive & Clutch Products Ltd. A proud Canadian manufacturer 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

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 Fax: 905.282.0034 info@dpfcleaningspecialists.com www.dpfcleaningspecialists.com DRIVESHAFTS

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FLO Components Ltd.

Kee Human Resources

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Wilson Instruments Ltd.

DRIVER SERVICES, RECRUITMENT & EMPLOYMENT

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

COMPLIANCE SERVICES

Cross Border 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 Toll Free: 888.838.9136 Tel: 905.973.9136 crossborderservices@cogeco.net dawntruell@gmail.com www.crossborderservices.ca www.c-tpat-certified.com

Pat’s Driveline “Over 35 years of Driveline Manufacturing Expertise” ONTARIO

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

CompliancyPlus When you outsource your administrative responsibilities to COMPLIANCYPLUS +, we can effectively reduce your cost for E.L.D. Maintenance and Administration, increase Driver H.O.S. compliance, and save you money. 198 College Street East Belleville, ON K8N 2V7 Toll Free Tel: 844.635.7587 Tel: 613.779.0393 gconrad@compliancyplus.ca www.compliancyplus.ca EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Carmen Transportation We are a great, family-oriented business looking to hire Company Drivers and select 0/0 for cross-border runs. We offer competitive compensation, border crossing bridge cards, fuel cards and E-PASS transponders. 3700 Weston Road Toronto, ON M9L 2Z4 Toll Free: 866.857.5166 Tel: 416.667.9700 Fax: 416.667.8272 info@carmentransportation.com www.carmentransportation.com —

International Truckload Services Inc. 107 Bellevue Drive, Box 1450 Belleville, ON K8N 5J1 Toll Free: 800.267.1888 Tel: 613.961.5144 Fax: 613.961.1255 or 888.485.6487

English or Punjabi Call Monty at 800.267.1888 or 613.961.5144 extn 123

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

VOCATIONAL

VOCATIONAL PRODUCTS & SERVICES DIRECTORY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Kelsey Trail Trucking Ltd. X an Systems Inc. We are a family owned transportation business specializing in temperature controlled and dry freight loads established in and successfully growing since 2003.

LTL, FTL, over dimensional and weight-permitted shipments across Canada. All of our trucks are equipped with a GPS system. We strategically designed our company to be your edge.

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

2365 Bowman Street Innisfil, ON L9S 3V6 Toll Free: 888.564.8161 Tel: 705.436.6713 Fax: 705.436.9705 tyler@kelseytrail.com www.kelseytrail.com

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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

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

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

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

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

“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 FINANCING/LEASING

FACTORING, FINANCE & FOREIGN EXCHANGE

Accutrac Capital Solutions Inc. “Accutrac provides cash flow solutions structured specifically for the freight and trucking industry. We’ve made factoring easy to understand and affordable with one low cost, all in. Qualification is easy and funding is available same day.”

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

Connect Lease Corporation Connect Lease works hard and fast to find you the most competitive lease rates and to obtain the financing you need to buy your vehicle and equipment. 1462 Street Paul Street, Suite A Kelowna, BC. V1Y 2E6 Toll Free: 877.860.4140 Cell: 250.317.5888 Toll Free Fax: 877.860.4741 larry@connectlease.com www.connectlease.com FLEET MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

Fleet Harmony Inc. 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

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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

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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

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

Arthur J. Gallagher Canada Limited Package policies for both local and long haul fleets.

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Get on the road to success with the world’s largest retailer.

HEATING SYSTEMS SALES & SERVICE – FUEL FIRED

Multi-Line Fastener Supply Company Ltd.

We are your “one-stop” total logistics solutions provider since 1981. We have been helping companies get maximum results at exceptional value. Our flat deck long haul services are a key link in any efficient supply chain.

Experience it today!

FASTENERS, FITTINGS, HOSE & SHOP MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES

PO Box 3375 Stellarton, NS B0K 1S0 Toll Free: 844.527.6669 Tel: 902.775.0825 Fax: 902.755.0341 sales@fleetharmony.com www.fleetharmony.com

120 South Town Centre Blvd. Markham, ON L6G 1C3 Toll Free: 800.267.6670 Tel: 905.479.6670 john_clancy@ajg.com ajgcanada.com

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FUEL ADDITIVES & LUBRICANTS

Baird MacGregor Insurance Brokers LP Bennetts Power Service Products P. O. Box 51016, RPO Tyndall Park Winnipeg, MB R2X 3C6 Toll Free: 877.778.4440 Tel: 204.694.1777 Fax: 204.633.0133 gbennett@powerservice.ca www.powerservice.ca

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

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

— Lubricant Solutions Canada Inc. Lubricant Solutions Canada distributes the Mycroleum brand of lubricants servicing the commercial and industrial sectors within several verticals, with particular experience in the trucking, manufacturing, mining, heavy construction and the utility industries. Mycroleum has a collective 150 years of experience in the lubrication and additive industry offering solutions to your lubrication needs with standard lubricants as well as industry leading proprietary fuel treatments and patented speciality lubricants. 6368 Concession 6 South, Amherstburg ON N9V 0C8 Toll Free: 855.99.LUBES Tel: 519.796.5919 Toll Free Fax: 855.99.LUBES sdeslippe@mycroleum.com www.mycroleum.com

Bryson & Associates Insurance Brokers Ltd. “It’s not what you pay: it’s what your GET for what you pay. Transportation, Logistics, Cargo, Fleet Safety Management Services & Bonds.”

Toll Free: 800.661.5196 Tel: 905.426.8787 • Fax:`905.426.4959 dbundock@brysoninsurance.ca www.brysoninsurance.ca July 2017 27

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VOCATIONAL PRODUCTS & SERVICES DIRECTORY INSURANCE BROKERS

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

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INSURANCE BROKERS

Newman Insurance Providing innovative insurance solutions & unparalleled risk

RP Oil Limited

management support. Talk to one of Newman’s dedicated

RP Oil Limited is a distributor of automotive and industrial

Transportation Insurance Specialists to get the right

lubricants.

coverage at a competitive price.

As an independently owned and operated company we’ve

Licenced in Ontario Only.

been aggressively servicing southern and central Ontario

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for over 40 years giving us the experience and know-how to

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HUB International Ontario Ltd. Transportation Insurance

330 West Street, Unit #7 Brantford, ON N3R 7V5 Toll Free: 800.651.5953 Tel: 519.759.0033 • Fax: 519.759.3312 paul.petrella@hubinternational.com www.hubinternational.com LEAMINGTON

HUB International Ontario Ltd. Transportation Insurance

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

HUB International Ontario Ltd. Captive Employee & Owner-Operator Benefits for Groups 2265 Upper Middle Road East, Suite 700 Oakville, ON L6H 0G5 Toll Free: 800.263.2383 Tel: 905.847.5500 • Fax: 905.847.6613 curtis.mccone@hubinternational.com brennan.gomer@hubinternational.com www.hubinternational.com

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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

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 28 July 2017

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

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

Palmer Atlantic Insurance Ltd.

lubricants for the Trucking industry offers benefits such as

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

improved Fuel Economy and reduced Fleet Maintenance

730 Permit Services Inc.

One of Canada’s leading Trucking Insurance and Risk Services Brokers, specializing in coverage for local and long

Total Canada Inc.

haul fleets and owner-operators. Check out our website to

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learn more about how we can help you today!

and distribute a full range of lubricants specially formulated

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

for the Heavy-Duty industry. Total Rubia’s High Performance

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220, Lafleur Avenue Lasalle, QC H8R 4C7 Toll Free: 800.463.3955 Tel: 514.595.7579 • Fax: 514.367.5767 www.total-canada.ca ON-BOARD SCALES

Salvatore Insurance Brokers Ltd. “It takes knowledge & experience to keep a truck on the road. Use our experience to help drive your company to success. Call one of our trucking insurance specialists today.”

1 Pinehill Drive, Suite 2 Lower Sackville, NS B4C 1N4 Toll Free: 866.865.0025 Tel: 902.865.4297 • Fax: 902.865.5343 christinas@salvatoreinsurance.ca www.salvatoreinsurance.ca LOGISTICS CONSULTANTS

Cleral Scales

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

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CLERAL is an onboard scale for trucks manufacturer since 1995. Leader in onboard weighing systems for all suspension types. More precision, easier to use, and at a more than affordable price.

90 des Distributeurs Val d’Or, QC J6P 6Y1 Tel: 855.824.1151 Fax: 819.824.9463 nama@cleral.com www.cleral.com

— Left L ane Associates specializes in growth strategies, both organic and through

Transportation Insurance Broker/Advisor™

Stability Pads We are committed to offering quality RV stabilizer jack pads, crane outrigger pads and multi-functional stability pads while ensuring everyone access to a safe and affordable product. We offer solutions for avid RV’ers and campers, heavy equipment owners and operators looking to improve the safety and stability of any project or endeavor.

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Left Lane Associates is a logistics only advisory firm that

Jones Deslauriers Insurance Management Inc.

OUTRIGGER PADS

Fleet-Tax Services Inc. Celebrating 15 Years in Business! Our team is very well known for their MTO & DOT Audit Support, Authorities, IRP, Fuel & Mileage Taxes, Drug & Alcohol Testing Center

4654 Ontario Street Beamsville, ON L0R 1B4 Tel: 905.563.1010 fleet-tax@nwic.ca www.fleettaxservices.com PERMITS & SERVICES

mergers & acquisitions (buying & selling) of other logistics companies. Monetize your business today!

Vulcan On-Board Scales

174 Brown’s Line, Suite 100 Toronto, ON M8W 3T3 Toll Free Tel: 888.204.8434 Cell: 647.620.4745 mike@leftlaneassociates.ca or peter@leftlaneassociates.ca www.leftlaneassociates.ca

On-Board weighing systems for the trucking industry.

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

#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

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

VOCATIONAL VOCATIONAL

VOCATIONAL PRODUCTS & SERVICES DIRECTORY REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS

TOWING SERVICES

TRUCK & TRAILER REPAIRS

For TruckPro locations see page 45

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 STARTERS & ALTERNATORS SALES & SERVICE

Abrams Towing “Service Across Ontario” 24 Hour Heavy Towing

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

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Black Ice Towing 24 Hour Heavy, Medium & Light Duty Towing & Recovery. Tilt and Load & Float Services. Licenced Mechanic on Staff. Serving Parry Sound to Sudbury & Surrounding areas. 423 Hwy 69 Britt, ON P0G 1A0 Tel: 705.774.3224 blackicetowing@gmail.com www.blackicetowing.com TRAILER MANUFACTURERS [ TANKERS ]

Bedard Tankers Inc. Leader in Dry Bulk, Liquid, Liquefied Compressed Gas & Cryogenic Road Tanker Trailers. 5785 Place Turcot Montreal, QC H4C 1V9 Tel: 514.937.1670 • Fax: 514.937.2190 administration@bedardtankers.com www.bedardtankers.com

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

TRAILER SALES, LEASING, RENTALS & SERVICE

Fort Garry Industries Proud distributors of Lode-King, Midland Manufacturing, Landoll and more. trailers@fgiltd.ca www.fgiltd.com/trailers

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Load Covering Solutions Ltd. “Keeping You Covered”

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

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Transcourt Tank Leasing

M.T.T. Repair Services Inc. M.T.T. Repair Services Inc. is a family owned and operated business that has been providing quality repairs and services since 1975. We operate out of a 14,000 square foot building with eleven bays including a truck and trailer paint bay and two sandblasting bays. M.T.T. Repair Services currently employs trailer mechanics, welders, body men and painters. We are also an accredited vehicle inspection station that allows us to conduct annual safety inspections to all of your trailers.

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

Gin-Cor Industries 5151 Hwy 17 West Mattawa, ON P0H 1V0 Toll Free 866.628.8292 Tel: 705.744.5543 • Fax: 705.744.2943 lucstang@gincor.com www.gincor.com TRUCK CUSTOMIZING

Quality Collision Centre Quality Collision Centre has been providing superior collision & body work for heavy trucks, trailers & cars since 1979. When you bring your vehicle in to Quality Collision Centre, you can be assured of timely turnaround, expert repairs & complete satisfaction. 12 Clarke Blvd., Brampton, ON L6W 1X3 Tel: 905.451.8550 • Fax: 905.451.7627 info@qualitycollision.ca www.qualitycollision.ca TRUCK DELIVERY

Toll Free: 888.407.3830 Contacts: ONTARIO & EASTERN CANADA Robert Pahanich rpahanich@transcourt.com WESTERN CANADA Kevin Quick kquick@transcourt.com TRANSPORTATION TRAINING

Drive Star Shuttle Systems Ltd. 1625 Stone Church Road East Hamilton, ON L8W 3Y5 Tel: 289.285.3022 • Fax: 289.285.3026 Toll Free Fax: 866.425.4440 sales@drive-star.com www.drive-star.com TRUCK EQUIPMENT

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 dispatch@atowing.ca www.atowing.ca

Kee Training Academy “Your Goals Are Our Priority.”

6950 Kenderry Gate Mississauga, ON L5T 2S7 Toll Free: 877.670.3426 Tel: 905.670.3426 • Fax: 905.670.3436 recruit@keehumanresources.com www.keehumanresources.com

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

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

TRUCK EXHAUST SALES & SERVICE

A & A Exhaust Systems A one-stop total exhaust and emission solution provider. Our products, services and manufacturing abilities enable us to provide our customers with the highest standards in exhaust parts and services. 480 Grays Road, Hamilton, ON L8E 2Z4 Toll Free: 800.461.2495 Tel: 905.578.4303 • Fax: 905.578.4381 terrya@aaexhaust.com www.aaexhaust.com

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Texis Truck Exhaust “Diesel Performance Specialists”

1850 Gage Court Mississauga, ON L5S 1S2 Toll Free: 800.267.4740 Tel: 905.795.2838 • Fax: 905.678.3030 texis@bellnet.ca • www.texisexhaust.com

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The Truck Exhaust Place Since 1982 we have been a one stop exhaust shop for the trucking industry as well as the heavy duty exhaust needs of industrial, farming, manufacturers and mining industry. We have been helping fleets, owner-operators, brokers, truck repair facilities, municipalities and manufactures get their equipment up and running and their trucks back on the road with minimal down time. 1365 Bonhill Road Mississauga, ON L6T 1M1 Toll Free: 800.385.8801 Tel: 905.670.0100 • Fax: 905.670.8128 mitch@totalexhaust.com www.totalexhaust.com TRUCK LIGHTING & ACCESSORIES

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 July 2017 29

VOCATIONAL

TRUCK ACCESSORIES, PARTS & SUPPLIES

For Traction locations see page 44

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SASKATCHEWAN

REGINA

Fort Garry Industries ALBERTA

CALGARY

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

Fort Garry Industries

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

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

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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Magnum Trailer & Equipment Magnum Trailer & Equipment offers a full line of aluminum aftermarket truck accessories. From moose bumpers to cab guards, tool boxes and more, we can handle all of your truck accessory needs! Magnum Means More. 31632 Marshall Road, Unit 1 Abbotsford, BC V2T 6B1 Toll Free: 800.661.3406 Tel: 604.855.3866 • Fax: 604.855.3866 sales@magnumtrailer.com www.magnumtrailer.com

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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

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.

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

Fort Garry Industries

2525 Inkster Blvd. Winnipeg, MB R2R 2Y4 Toll Free: 800.282.8044 Tel: 204.632.8261 • Fax: 204.956.1786 winnipeg@fgiltd.ca • www.fgiltd.com ONTARIO

MISSISSAUGA

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

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

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

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Maximum Powertrain We specialize in rebuilding ALL makes of High Quality Differentials, Transmissions, Mid-Range and Steering Gears. We offer competitive price on all units sold. We have all ratios and models in stock! Fast, Honest and Reliable Service! We pick up and deliver! 116 Orenda Road, Unit 7 Brampton, ON L6W 3W6 Tel: 647.629.8035 Fax: 289.752.4565 maximumpowertrain@gmail.com www.maximumpowertrain.com

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ALBERTA

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

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 NEW BRUNSWICK

MONCTON

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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Fort Garry Industries

C-112 Fielding Road Lively, ON P3Y 1L5 Toll Free: 866.328.7725 Tel: 705.222.1042 sudbury@fgiltd.ca • www.fgiltd.com THUNDER BAY

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.

CALGARY

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

TRUCK TRANSMISSIONS, DIFFERENTIALS & PTO’S

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 4 service affiliates (Belleville, Gatineau & 2 in Cornwall) providing regularly scheduled maintenance as well as on-call 24/7 for roadside assistance, & parts delivery. 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

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

TRUCK TRANSMISSIONS, DIFFERENTIALS & PTO’S

ONTARIO

MISSISSAUGA

#3, 7337 Pacific Circle Mississauga, ON L5T 1V1 Toll Free: 844.564.8998 Tel: 905.564.8998 Fax: 905.564.6284 sales@gearcentregroup.com www.gearcentre.com TRUCK WASH SYSTEMS

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

Compass Vehicle Delivery Inc. All types of vehicles delivered across North America, which includes specializing in fleet relocation. 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.

OPEN MIKE

Let Me Tell You a Story

BY MIKE MCCARRON

omedian Jerry Seinfeld has an interesting take on public speaking. “According to most studies,” he says, “people’s number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. Death is number two. Does that sound right? This means, to the average person, if you go to a funeral you’re better off in the casket than doing the eulogy.” IT’S TRUE Twenty-ﬁve years ago I was invited to speak to a group of transportation lawyers in Florida about the state of trucking in Canada. I couldn’t believe my luck: I’d ﬁnagled a free vacation in exchange for 15 minutes of my BS. My preparation amounted to jotting notes on a breakfast napkin a few hours before hitting the stage. When the time came, I strutted up to the podium, arranged my napkin, looked out at the 25 people in the audience … and froze. What ensued was the most terrifying few minutes of my life. Gripped by stage fright, I was unable to get a single word out. If you don’t think public speaking is part of your job, that’s hogwash. Call it what-ever you’d like, but if you give a sales presentation, host a meeting,

or lead a customer on a tour, then you are public speaking. It pays to hone your craft. Here are some tips: OVER PREPARE After my Florida flop I asked TSN Hockey Insider Bob McKenzie, whose son at the time was playing on my junior hockey team, for advice. He said preparation gives you the confidence to deliver as promised and to deal with the unexpected. Today I over prepare so I don’t need diapers every time I’m asked to speak. Your audience sees you as a subject-matter expert. You owe it to them to be ready to deliver. TELL A STORY Don’t give a “speech”. Forget about “presentations”. You’ll lose your audience with unending data, jargon, and bullet points read from a slide. Instead, try to tell a memorable story delivered in a way so people will recall your most important messages. Think about inspiring, not number-crunching, the next time you speak at a sales meeting. HONE YOUR ACT You might be surprised to learn that words account for only 8% of a speaker’s overall impact. Far more important are the tone of your voice (38%) and body language (55%), according to Albert Mehrabian, a Professor of Psychology at UCLA. What good is a strong message when it’s undermined by weak vocal inflection and body language? No one remembers or frankly pays attention to vanilla. My personal motto is to entertain, engage, and educate whenever I have the floor.

POWER OF THE PAUSE Speakers think they always have to be speaking. Many panic at the thought of a moment of silence. I was one of them until I learned about the power of the pause. A planned pause might be the most powerful tool you have to control your audience. It can make you look authoritative. It

can get attention. When you slow down and take a break, people listen. I’ll never forget the ﬁrst time I gave this tactic a whirl. I was blown away at the difference it made to my stage presence. If you take nothing else away from this column, write “pause” in 24-point type at the top of every page of speaking notes, like I do.

For what it’s worth, I never ﬁnished the presentation in Florida. Turtling on stage was arguably the most embarrassing moment in my business career. Certainly put a damper on my free vacation. But it taught me a lesson. And gave me a great story to tell. TT Mike McCarron is the

President of Left Lane Associates, a ﬁrm specializing in growth strategies, both organic and through mergers and acquisitions. A 30-year industry veteran, Mike founded MSM Transportation, which he sold in 2012. He can be reached at mmccarron@ leftlaneassociates.ca, call 416.931.7212, or @AceMcC on Twitter.

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SECTION FRANÇAISE

OUTILS D’ATELIER ET ÉQUIPEMENT

Les outils et l’équipement: juste une partie d’un atelier de service PAR MAREK KRASUSKI

utiller un atelier de service requiert beaucoup de produits et d’infrastructure, exigeant à la fois des dispositifs de diagnostic, des outils (manuels et hydrauliques), des treuils, des multimètres, de l’électronique, des outils de soudage et de découpage, des véhicules et des accessoires. Il y a même des logiciels qui sont très importants, et certains fournisseurs promettent des retours conséquents. Fullbay Heavy Duty Shop Software est un bon exemple: ils affirment que les ateliers qui utilisent leur logiciel (une technologie basée dans le cloud) affichent une augmentation de 30 pourcent par technologie. L’entreprise affirme que les opérations sont rendues plus efficaces car le logiciel accélère certains processus, et l’autorisation se fait plus rapidement. Le recrutement de nouveaux techniciens est dès lors plus attractif grâce à un délai de réparation plus court, et les marges de profit s’élargissent parce que le logiciel effectue des calculs de majoration rapides et mesure en temps réel les profits. Les bons techniciens sont la clé de voute d’une bonne opération, donc l’approvisionnement en bon équipement est essentiel, étant donné les tâches difficiles qu’ils doivent effectuer. Ils travaillent souvent dans des positions inconfortables et doivent s’accroupir, se vouter, grimper, et s’agenouiller. Ils manipulent des pièces lourdes et des outils qui leur causent des maux de dos et autres blessures, sans parler de l’artériosclérose et d’autres troubles plus graves qui viennent avec l’âge. Avec des engins plus compliqués qui intègrent des systèmes électroniques, les techniciens

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doivent être compétents dans l’usage des logiciels et de l’informatique. Et évidemment, ils doivent aussi être familiers avec les mécanismes de contrôle des émissions de diésel, ce qui exige une connaissance des moteurs alimentés par des carburants alternatifs, notamment les moteurs GNL, GNC, et électriques. Recruter des techniciens qualifiés n’est pas facile. La tendance démographique est la même ici que chez les camionneurs : les techniciens vieillissent et il y a une pénurie de nouvelles recrues, à tel point que certains ateliers de service ciblent des techniciens ayant déjà une bonne réputation avec une offre à laquelle le technicien en question peut fixer luimême le prix. Cela dit, les techniciens ne peuvent pas mener à bien leur emploi sans les bons outils, et il ne manque pas de fournisseurs chez qui chercher. Ingersoll Rand fournit une large gamme d’outils. Clé anglaises, perceuses, marteaux, et outils de découpage sont tous des produits standard. Leurs moteurs à air sont des alternatives idéales aux outils électriques; ils peuvent être réglés à différents niveaux de couple et de vitesse pour différentes applications, et leur puissance varie de 0,1 à 30 chevaux. Ils sont remarquables par le fait qu’ils ne peuvent ni surchauffer ni bruler. Dewalt est un autre endroit pour outiller un atelier, fournissant à la fois outils manuels, outils électriques et tous les accessoires nécessaires: lames de scie, piles, et mèches de forage. Dewalt fournit aussi des outils à air, notamment des foreuses, clés anglaises, meuleuses, ponceuses, pistolets pulvérisateurs. L’un de ses outils électriques les plus récents est le DCH293X2 Rotary

Hammer Kit. Ce marteau est alimenté par le moteur sans balais de Dewalt. Sa construction équilibrée et sa technologie de contrôle de vibration en fait un outil dont on peut faire usage continu, même sur du béton. Les outils de soudage et de découpage sont des produits phares de Lincoln Electric Welders. Les soudeuses à manche, les soudeuses TIG, les soudeuses multi-procédée, les soudeuses à procédé avancé, les soudeuses multi-opérateurs, les systèmes d’entrainement, les outils de soudage à arc submergé, et les dévidoirs de fil pour les soudeuses à arc sont leur spécialité. Leur stock d’équipement de découpage comprend des découpeurs plasma Tomahawk, des découpeurs plasma de la série « spirit », de Burny, et des contrôleurs de mouvement et de forme de découpage. L’entreprise affirme que les découpeurs plasma portables et les torches plasma mécaniques refroidies à l’air sont des outils rapides et précis pour découper l’acier doux, l’acier inoxydable, le laiton, le cuivre, et l’aluminium sur le chantier. Des pistolets et torches sont disponibles pour toute application. Ils fournissent des pistolets MIG, des semi-automatiques, des pistolets d’aluminium avec un module tirer-pousser, des hottes d’extraction, des pistolets dévidoir, des pistolets robotiques, des pistolets auto-blindés à fils fourrés, et des pistolets pour des applications d’arc submergé. Enfin, ils offrent des torches refroidies à l’air et à l’eau en plusieurs modèles, et disponibles à différents niveaux d’ampérage. Plusieurs accessoires et ajouts supplémentaires sont aussi disponibles. Robinair est un fournisseur majeur de systèmes CVC et d’outils de

climatisation pour les ateliers de services et autres secteurs industriels. Ils fournissent aussi des outils de détection de fuite, collecteurs, jauges, tuyaux, pompes à vide, et produits de transmission. Ensemble, leurs produits desservent le marché du génie climatique et le marché mobile, ce qui inclut l’après-marché automobile. Une large gamme de produits est disponible chez Goodall Manufacturing, notamment des chargeurs de batterie, des compresseurs, des câbles, des pièces détachées, des nettoyeurs à pression, et des générateurs. Leur stock d’équipement de démarrage de moteur comprend des unités de démarrage à 12/24 volts. Les contrôles de voltage régulent le voltage de façon plus sécuritaire pour les véhicules et l’électronique de bord, et la coupure de sécurité en cas de contre-courant prévient tout endommagement onéreux au cas où le moteur tombe en panne sèche. Mais un atelier de service ne serait pas complet sans une bonne stratégie de dépense et d’achat, notamment en ce qui concerne le choix entre les produits domestiques et importés. Avec l’augmentation spectaculaire du cout de financer des nouveaux camions, les flottes préfèrent garder leurs inventaires actuels avec des plus anciens modèles qui requièrent plus de pièces de remplacement. Les conceptions de camion avancées, aussi, alimentent la demande pour des pièces de remplacement plus chères. Les fabricants de pièces font tous face à la concurrence, à la fois entre concurrents domestiques et étrangers. Ces-derniers ont surclassé plusieurs fournisseurs nord-américains sur la chaîne logis-

tique, car ils gagnent un avantage compétitif grâce à leur accès à une maind’œuvre peu chère, et ils tirent aussi profit du fait d’être des producteurs d’après-marché de seconde ligne. Les fabricants d’équipement d’origine renforcent la qualité de leurs produits avec des garanties et investissent lourdement dans la recherche et le développement. Les entreprises étrangères cependant o n t ce t av an tage qu’elles peuvent copier les innovateurs qui eux doivent encaisser des couts de production plus élevés. Ceci ne veut pas dire que les producteurs étrangers fournissent des produits de moindre qualité que leurs concurrents nordaméricains. Un expert de l’industrie observe que « vous pouvez prendre un produit neuf et le placer côte-à-côte avec un produit nord-américain, et vous ne verrez aucune différence. » La qualité du produit, par conséquent, est déterminée par sa performance, non pas son apparence, et les pièces importées peuvent être aussi bonnes, ou même meilleures que les composantes domestiques, quoiqu’il n’y ait aucune garantie. Puisque le prix est un élément clé dans

l’industrie des pièces détachées, les produits de qualité ont généralement un prix très élevé. Néanmoins, des désaccords sur l’impact des pièces importées persistent. Les produits domestiques doivent se conformer aux normes DIN, des normes industrielles qui garantissent que tous les produits satisfont certains critères de qualité. Mais plusieurs importations contournent ces normes et fournissent au marché canadien des pièces de moindre qualité, dont certaines peuvent sérieusement endommager un camion si elles servent de lien critique dans un moteur ou un système de freins. Il y a une multitude d’outils de qualité et de fournisseurs d’équipement parmi lesquels ont peut choisir, mais le vrai défi à surmonter quand on veut établir un atelier de service est le recrutement de techniciens qualifiés et l’achat des bonnes pièces - il faut équilibrer le besoin d’avoir des pièces de qualité avec les préférences des consommateurs pour des options avec un bon rapport qualité-prix. Les pièces ont beau toutes se ressembler, il n’y a aucune garantie qu’elles soient toutes pareilles.

SECTION FRANÇAISE

GOUVERNEMENT DE L’ÎLE-DU-PRINCE-ÉDOUARD

Une initiative de promotion du camionnage créera plus d’emplois pour les étudiants

avantage de jeunes Insulaires pourront à la fois gagner de l’argent et acquérir de l’expérience dans une industrie en plein essor. Team Youth Trucking, une nouvelle initiative de promotion du camionnage, créera des emplois pour les étudiants dans différentes entreprises de cette industrie dans l’ensemble de l’Îledu-Prince-Édouard. Reprenant le modèle d’une initiative axée sur les fruits de mer (Team Seafood), Team Youth Trucking est un partenariat entre le gouvernement et un conseil sectoriel, le PEI Trucking Sector Council. Ceux qui y prendront part s’instruiront sur l’industrie du camionnage pendant dix semaines tout en apportant leur aide à différentes activités, comme l’aiguillage et le soutien aux conducteurs et aux mécaniciens. « L’industrie du camionnage EST véritablement un moteur pour l’économie de l’Île-duPrince-Édouard, transportant les produits d’ici vers les marchés à proximité ou éloignés, a déclaré le premier min-

istre Wade MacLauchlan. L’initiative Team Youth Trucking créera des emplois d’été bien rémunérés pour nos jeunes, plus particulièrement dans les collectivités rurales, et attirera des travailleurs dans une industrie qui renforce la réputation de l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard dans le monde. » Cette initiative jeunesse s’inscrit dans une récente modification à la Highway Traffic Act (code de la route) qui permet aux jeunes de 18 ans aux dernières étapes de l’obtention d’un permis de conduire progressif de recevoir un permis de catégorie 3 afin de conduire des camions lourds. Grâce à cette modification, les Insulaires âgés de 18 ans et plus peuvent être formés pour devenir des conducteurs de camions commerciaux et décrocher des emplois recherchés. « L’économie de l’Île repose sur la capacité de conducteurs professionnels d’accéder à des marchés d’exportation, et l’industrie du camionnage a besoin de jeunes travailleurs pour répondre à une demande croissante,

Ministre de la Main-d’œuvre et des Études supérieures Sonny Gallant; premier ministre Wade MacLauchlan; Stephen et Chuck Arsenault, propriétaires d’AJL Ltd.; ministre du Développement rural et régional, Pat Murphy et Brian Oulton, directeur général du PEI Trucking Sector Council. a souligné Brian Oulton, directeur général du PEI Trucking Sector Council. Team Youth Trucking apportera une belle occasion de faire découvrir aux jeunes les carrières très bien rémunérées qu’offre cette industrie. » Plus de 500 camions commerciaux traversent le pont de la Confédération chaque jour. L’Îledu-Prince-Édouard est d’ailleurs la province où ont élu domicile plus de 1 500 conducteurs professionnels. « Le secteur du camion-

nage injecte plus de 122 millions de dollars dans le PIB provincial, d’où la nécessité de s’assurer que les jeunes de l’Île en connaissent les carrières possibles et obtiennent l’expérience qu’il leur faut pour avoir des emplois bien rémunérés ici, chez eux, a ajouté Sonny Gallant, ministre de la Maind’œuvre et des Études supérieures. Outre ces nouveaux programmes, nous fournissons un soutien financier à une cinquantaine de conducteurs chaque année pour qu’ils

puissent suivre une formation à la JVI Provincial Transportation and Safety Academy. » Team Youth Trucking bénéficie d’un financement de 93 000 $ de C o m p é t e n c e s Î . - P. - É . Son initiative modèle, Team Seafood, a pris de l’expansion au profit de 250 étudiants en 2017, grâce à un investissement conjoint de 300 000 $ sous la forme de bourses par les gouvernements fédéral et provincial et le secteur des fruits de mer. De plus, le gouvernement envisage

de lancer une initiative similaire dans le secteur de la construction. Le budget de fonctionnement équilibré du gouvernement provincial pour 2017-2018 prévoit une enveloppe de plus de 4 millions de dollars à l’appui d’initiatives d’emploi pour les jeunes. Pour en savoir davantage sur l’initiative Team Youth Trucking ou sur la formation offerte afin de travailler dans l’industrie du camionnage, prière de consulter www.peitsc. ca.

GOUVERNEMENT DU NOUVEAU-BRUNSWICK

Le gouvernement provincial investit dans des ponts enjambant la rivière Tobique

laster Rock, Nouveau-Brunswick Le gouvernement provincial investit dans deux ponts importants qui enjambent la rivière Tobique, cette année, dans le cadre de son budget d’immobilisations. La phase II du projet sur le pont au-dessus du barrage hydroélectrique de la rivière Tobique se poursuivra, et des travaux pluriannuels de réparation du pont de la rivière Tobique qui relie le village

de Plaster Rock à la route 108 seront entrepris. « Les investissements stratégiques dans l’infrastructure de transport sont essentiels à la création d’emplois et à la croissance économique », a déclaré le ministre des Transports et de l’Infrastructure, Bill Fraser. « En faisant les bons investissements au bon moment, nous améliorons et entretenons nos routes et nos ponts tout en stimulant la croissance

économique. » Des réparations importantes au pont no 1 de la rivière Tobique, qui traverse le barrage hydroélectrique de la rivière Tobique, sont en cours depuis 2016. La deuxième phase du projet devrait prendre fin cette année, et une troisième phase est prévue. Un appel d’offres sera lancé ce mois-ci pour des travaux de réparation du pont no 4 de la rivière Tobique à Plaster Rock, qui doivent s’étendre sur

deux ans. Les travaux de cette année comprennent la réparation des assises de pilier et des extrémités des poutres ainsi que le remplacement de l’appareil d’appui. Les travaux de l’année prochaine consistent à remplacer une épaisseur partielle du tablier du pont ainsi que les joints de dilatation et à améliorer les murets de protection. « Ces deux ponts sont des composantes importantes de notre réseau de trans-

port régional », a affirmé le député de CarletonVictoria, Andrew Harvey. « Grâce à ces projets, nos entreprises pourront continuer à transporter leurs marchandises vers les marchés et les résidents pourront se rendre où ils doivent aller. » L e b u d g e t d’immobilisations du gouvernement provincial, qui s’élève à 775,6 millions de dollars et qui comprend le budget d’immobilisations du ministère des Trans-

ports et de l’Infrastructure de 638,5 millions de dollars, témoigne de la priorité qu’accorde le gouvernement aux investissements stratégiques dans les édifices publics, les routes et les ponts. L e s i nv e s t i s s e m e n t s stratégiques dans l’infrastructure font partie intégrante du Plan de croissance économique du Nouveau-Brunswick, le cadre du gouvernement visant à stimuler l’économie et créer des emplois.

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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 613.969.0799 or email barb@woodwardpublishing.com. ALBERTA

BONNYVILLE

Cougar Fuels Ltd.

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.

CALGARY

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

ALBERTA

BRITISH COLUMBIA

MANITOBA

NEW BRUNSWICK

LETHBRIDGE

SUNDRE

DELTA

BRANDON

EDMUNDSTON

Koch Fuel Products Inc. (Petro Pass)

Petro Canada Southcoast Petroleum Ltd.

AgCom Petroleum Sale Ltd (Petro-Pass) 3240 – 2nd Avenue North Lethbridge, AB T1H 0C6 Tel: 403.527.6411 Fax: 403.380.4267 brian@agcompetroleum.com www.agcompetroleum.com

LLOYDMINSTER

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

MEDICINE HAT

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

CARSTAIRS

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

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE

Koch Fuel Products Inc. (Petro Pass) 732 Highfield Drive, Box 417 Carstairs, AB T0M 0N0 Tel: 403.337.0009 Fax: 403.337.33422 telly@kochfuel.ca www.kochfuel.ca Open 24/7.

DRUMHELLER

Adams Industrial Supplies Inc.

Serving your transportation & inductrial needs.

541 Premier Road, Box 69 Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y0 Toll Free: 888.571.5991 Tel: 403.823.3427 Fax: 403.823.4867 sales@adamsind.ca www.adamsind.ca

Hours of operation: 6:00 am to 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm Saturday, 24 hrs on our local business number.

Koch Fuel Products Inc. (Petro Pass) 4703-45th Avenue Rocky Mountain House, AB T4T 1B1 Tel: 403.845.3369 Fax: 403.845.7838 tom@kochfuel.ca www.kochfuel.ca Open 24/7.

SHERWOOD PARK

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Koch Fuel Products Inc. (Petro Pass) 221-2nd Street North, Box 820 Three Hill, AB T0M 2A0 Tel: 403.443.5770 john.fraser@kochfuel.ca www.kochfuel.ca Open 24/7 & Full Service Islands.

VULCAN

Vulcan Auto Truck Stop (Petro-Pass) 108 Service Road, Box 1230 Vulcan, AB T0L 2B0 Tel: 403.485.6905 vulcanpetro@gmail.com BRITISH COLUMBIA

CHILLIWACK

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.

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

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

STRATHMORE

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

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.

MORRIS

Morris Husky 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

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

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

Flood Hope Husky Travel Centre Chilliwack Husky Travel Centre

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

GOLDEN

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

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.

WINNIPEG

OSOYOOS

Petro Canada-Petro Pass

RoadKing Travel Centre Strathcona Inc.

Strathmore Husky Travel Centre 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.

THREE HILL

Open 7 days a week.

LEDUC

Nisku Truck Stop

Hwy 27 West & 22 North, RR 3, Site 122, Box 52 Sundre, AB T0M 1X0 Tel: 403.638.4930 Fax: 403.638.4383 paul@kochfuel.ca www.kochfuel.ca Open 24/7.

Brandon Husky Travel Centre

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

SICAMOUS

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. NEW BRUNSWICK

AULAC

Edmundston Truck Stop

Exit 19, 100 Grey Rock Road Edmundston, NB E7C 0B6 Tel: 506.737.2010 Fax: 506.737.2015 georges@etruckstop.ca www.edmundstontruckstop.com Open 24/7 365 days, full service islands, diesel, cardlock, propane, lubricants, driver’s lounge and business centre, seafood & burger restaurant (Le Pirate de la Mer), convenience store, washrooms, showers (4), laundry facilities, parking for 75 trucks, double car wash & 2 bay pet wash, Wi-Fi, ATM, fax & photocopier.

GRAND FALLS

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.

MONCTON

Petro Canada

Exit 450, 2600 Mountain Road Moncton, NB E1G 3T6 Tel: 506.859.6000 Fax: 506.859.6005 Open 24-7, convenience store, fast food, ATM & washrooms.

PERTH-ANDOVER

Tobique One Stop

Exit 115, Perth-Andover, NB E7H 0A1 Tel: 506.273.9682 Fax: 506.273.9682 Open 24-7, full-service islands, driver's lounge with large screen, restaurant, satellite TV, convenience store, showers, laundry, parking & free high-speed internet.

SALISBURY

Husky Travel Centre 1340 Trans Canada Hwy Sicamous, BC V0G 2V0 7985 Lickman Road 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.

Cool Creek Agencies

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.

Salisbury Big Stop

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.

NEW BRUNSWICK

ONTARIO, EASTERN

WAASIS

Lincoln Big Stop

WOODSTOCK

DESERONTO

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

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

DUNVEGAN

TRURO HEIGHTS

Esso-Dunvegan Truro Heights Big Stop

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.

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.

JOYCEVILLE

ONTARIO, EASTERN

ARNPRIOR

Kingston Husky Truck 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, restaurant, convenience store, showers, overnight parking, driver's lounge, CAT scale, garage service facilities, tire service, Western Star truck dealer.

BELLEVILLE

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

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

OTTAWA

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.

LEAMINGTON

Sudbury Petro Pass

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.

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.

VANKLEEK HILL

WAUBAUSHENE

Angelo’s Truck Stop

Herb’s Travel Plaza 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. ONTARIO, NORTHERN

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

ONTARIO, WESTERN

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.

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.

QUEBEC

MONTREAL

Flying M Truck Stop

BELMONT

The Sarjeant Co. Ltd. 15 Sarjeant Drive Barrie, ON L4N 4V9 Toll Free Tel: 800.461.8475 Tel 705.728.2460 Fax: 705.728.8643 info@sarjeants.com Open 24-7, full-service islands, DEF at pumps, restaurant, parking.

BRADFORD

Windsor Husky Travel Centre

DRUMBO

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

Trucker’s Haven

WOODSTOCK

HAMILTON

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.

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

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

NORTH BAY 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.

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.

KITCHENER

Petro-Pass Kitchener

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.

SASKATCHEWAN

ESTEVAN

Estevan Husky Travel Centre 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

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

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

LONDON

BARRIE

North Bay Truck Stop Ultramar

Johnny’s Gas Bar

7340 Colonel Talbot Road London, ON N6L 1H8 BEAMSVILLE Tel: 519.652.2728 Shell Travel Centre Fax: 519.652.6554 QEW, Exit 64, flyingmtruckstop.com 4673 Ontario Street Open 24 hrs, 6 days, full-service Beamsville, ON L0R 1B4 Tel: 905.563.8816 islands, driver's lounge, restaurant, Fax: 905.563.4770 convenience store, ATM, internet relaystation@bellnet.ca services, showers, garage on Open 24-7, restaurant, convenience premises & parking. store, weigh scale, laundry facilities, ATM, showers & parking. WINDSOR

KINGSTON

Esso-Kingston

ONTARIO, WESTERN

SUDBURY

Ultramar

Open 24-7, Irving FP Solution I-24, driver's lounge, restaurant, convenience store, showers, laundry facilities, free overnight parking.

Murray’s Truck Stop

ONTARIO, NORTHERN

SPENCERVILLE

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.

415 Nevers Road Waasis, NB E3B 9E1 Tel: 506.446.4444 Driver Fax: 506.446.4455 bigstop_bluecanoe@yahoo.ca

ONTARIO, EASTERN

Ultramar

QUEBEC

KAHNAWAKE

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.

SASKATOON

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

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

Transport City Service Ltd 2615 North Service Road West Swift Current, SK S9H 5L4 Tel: 306.773.2063 Fax: 306.773.6604 transportcity@sasktel.net Open 24/7, ATM, Full Service Islands (retail), Esso “Key to the Highway” Card Lock DSL, Internet, Restaurant (6:00 am-10:00 pm), Showers, Convenience Store, Laundry Facilities, Parking. July 2017 35

CROSS BORDER SERVICES

The Shape of Terror Today

BY DAWN TRUELL

errorism comes in all shapes and sizes as we know. Take a trip like I did recently to the Brussels, Belgium (home of the EU) airport and you will see many machine gunned armed troops. The site will open your eyes to the constant anxiety about another terrorist attack. Lately there have been more and more reports from around the world of horrible incidents happening to people at the hands of terror inflicting individuals and groups. Friday the 13th of November 2015, three suicide bombers, mass shootings and hostages were attacked in Paris. Bastille Day in Nice, France, 84 killed by a truck driver who plowed through a crowd of both locals and

tourists. March 22, 2016, three suicide bombers attacked the Brussels Airport and Metro Station, killing 32 people and injuring 300 more. New Years Eve 2016-17, 39 people killed at a nightclub in Istanbul, Turkey. Fort Lauderdale Florida, January 6, 2017, 5 people gunned down and killed, 48 injured. January 10, 2017, 38 people killed and 70 injured, including 5 diplomats, in Afghanistan suicide car bombing. Somalia International Airport, a suicide bomber killed 7 people, injured 17. March 22, 2017, a car drove into pedestrians on the bridge killing 4 people and 46 injured during an attack at Westminster in London, England. April 7, 2017, a hijacked truck speeding into crowds attacked Stockholm, Sweden and crashed into a department store, 5 people killed and 15 injured. May 22, 2017 during an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, England, a suicide bomber attending the concert blew himself up while in the audience, killing 23 children and adults, 119 injured, 23 critically. June 5, 2017, the London

Bridge in England was attacked by three men wearing suicide belts, they drove a van into pedestrians then jumped out and proceeded on a stabbing spree throughout nearby bars and restaurants in Borough Market, London police shot 50 rounds of bullets to take them down, 7 people were killed, 48 injured. June 14, 2017, Virginia, USA, Republican Congressman Steve Scalise along with 5 other leaders and staffers gunned down during a Charity Baseball early morning practice. London, England, in the wee hours of this morning12:02 am, June 19, 2017, a white van plunged into pedestrians on Seven Sisters Road outside the Muslim Welfare House just steps away from the Finsbury Park Mosque. An elderly man was left dead and 10 others injured and the number could go up. Ramadan is underway for Muslims and this attack is believed to be deliberate; there were many people present who had just attended the night prayers. A 48-year-old large white man was arrested at 12:20 am. Scotland Yard Officers will be patrolling all Muslim places of worship. An eye witness at the scene said the he heard

the driver shouting out his window about killing Muslims and was quoted as saying: “I did the job… I done my bit…I’d do it again, I’d do it again.” Paris was attacked this morning, June 19, 2017. Car rammed into a Paris Police car causing an explosion of fire on the Champs-Elysees shopping district, driver arrested. France’s anti-terrorism prosecutor has opened an investigation. Police have cordoned off immediate area to avoid further people getting injured or killed, as this is a highend area where tourists are many. Subway station has been closed. France is under a state of emergency as terror attacks are rising. Attacker was taken down by police. I could go on about more terror attacks all around the world. This makes us wonder what is happening to our world. Instead of a normal life we lead day to day, getting out of bed early in the morning to start each new day, heading off to work and schools as we all do, the new today looks like “where in the world will this terror strike next?” It could be in our cities, our neighborhoods, our schools, our churches, and our workplaces. This aftershock effect is exactly

what the terrorists are banking on; the more pain they inflict the more attention they get. It’s like a heroin addict, when he is out of heroin he must seek more, each time the effects worsen. In the Transportation industry the threat is there every day and truck hijackings are increasing. Remember to Protect Yourselves With These Rules of Safety: • Maintain regular communication with your dispatcher. • If rest stops are necessary, park in areas where other truckers are present. Do not stop on dark freeways or deserted areas while waiting to make deliveries. • Make it a point to stop at only reputable truck stops along your route. • Be aware of vehicles that are following your truck and of strangers asking questions about your load. • Be suspicious of individuals making you stop as a result of an alleged traffic collision. Hijackers frequently use this to get drivers to stop. • Always lock your tractor doors and make sure all trailer and container doors are secured with a heavy padlock. Keep your tractor windows up until

you are on the open road or freeway. • Be especially watchful immediately after picking up your load. The majority of armed hijackings occur within a few miles of the point of pickup. Freeway on/off ramps are particularly dangerous. • If you are hijacked or you find that your load has been stolen, immediately notify the local police at 911 and then your dispatcher. If you are hijacked, always and immediately do as instructed by the thieves, but also listen to what is being said and the sounds around you. It may provide law enforcement with valuable information on where your vehicle was taken to. Try to provide a description of the suspects and the vehicles used. • Carry information concerning the ID of the tractor and trailers including license numbers. Do not talk about your load on the radio. For more information about transportation and aiding in the fight against terrorism and safety & compliance programs such as C-TPAT, FAST, PIP, TTP, CSA, please contact Cross Border Services at www.crossborderservices. ca, email dawntruell@ gmail.com.

CANADIAN TRUCKING ALLIANCE

Transport Canada Issues Final Rule on Electronic Stability Control for Heavy Trucks

he Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is applauding Transport Canada’s posting in Gazette II of the mandatory introduction of electronic stability control (ESC) on commercial vehicles. The objective of this rule is to reduce the occurrence of rollover and loss-of-control crashes by introducing a new safety standard that mandates Electronic Stability Control

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(ESC) systems on truck tractors and buses with a gross vehicle weight rating greater than 11,793 kg (26,000 lbs). These requirements are aligned with those of the United States. Rollover and loss-ofcontrol crashes involving heavy vehicles are serious safety issues. It is estimated there are on average about 660 truck rollover incidents in Canada every year. While this represents

less than 5 per cent of all truck accidents, when a rollover does occur the resulting impact can be costly in terms of injuries to both motorists and truck drivers, as well as traffic tie-ups and lost productivity and efficiency. “Roll stability systems help protect against loss of control accidents by automatically intervening by reducing engine torque and engaging the engine retarder, while automatic-

ally applying drive axle and trailer brakes. The activation takes place before the driver is aware of the need,” said CTA’s Geoff Wood, The ESC requirements will be phased in for heavy trucks, starting first with three axle truck tractors, effective August 1, 2017 for vehicles manufactured in the US and effective six months from this date (December 14, 2017) for tractors in Canada. All

remaining tractor types, manufactured after August 1, 2019 must come equipped with ESC. Vehicles manufactured prior to the coming-intoforce date need not be

equipped with ESC. For full details of Transport Canada’s new rule, go to: www.gazette.gc.ca/rppr/p2/2017/2017-06-14/ html/sor-dors104-eng. php.

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CAREERS

TRANSCORE LINK LOGISTICS

Canadian Freight Volumes Strong in May

oronto, Ontario - TransCore Link Logistics’ Canadian and cross-border loads performed well in May with volumes demonstrating impressive increases. Yearover-year, freight volumes jumped 31 percent compared to May 2016. Load volumes in May 2017 were the second highest ever recorded in May, climbing 17 percent over last month. Intra-Canada Loads accounted for 27 percent of the total volumes and improved substantially by

40 percent year-over-year. Cross-border loads postings represented 70 percent of the data submitted by Loadlink users and showed significant increases. Loads leaving Canada to the United States jumped 30 percent and loads entering Canada climbed by 29 percent year-over-year. EQUIPMENT CAPACITY May’s truck-to-load ratio remained steady at two trucks for every available load posted, and this ratio improved 29 percent from 2.84 compared to the same

period last year. While equipment postings increased 17 percent monthover-month and decreased

seven percent year-overyear, May’s increase in load volumes and increased capacity contributed to a

consistent truck-to-load ratio month-over-month. More information on TransCore Link Logistics

can be found at www. transcore.ca, @loadlink on Twitter, on YouTube, on Facebook and on LinkedIn.

PRIVATE MOTOR TRUCK COUNCIL OF CANADA

2017 Young Leaders Education Bursaries

he Private Motor Truck Council of Canada, along with the PMTC Young Leaders Group, was pleased to present two deserving individuals with the 2017 “PMTC Young Leaders

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Group Education Bursaries” at its Annual General Meeting & Conference in Niagara Falls, Ontario. The award was presented by Mike Colwell, Matt Richardson and Marcus Mares at the conclusion of the PMTC

Young Leaders Group sponsored educational seminar on autonomous vehicles on June 15th. Matt, Mike and Marcus are all members of the PMTC Young Leaders Group, and have been instrumental in redefining

the vison and mission of the group going forward. “This award presents two emerging young leaders with the funds to take 2 of the 4 courses required to complete the PMTC Logistics Management Graduate

Program,” stated PMTC President Mike Millian. “When completed, this will arm these individuals with the skills and confidence necessary to climb the ranks in their organisation and help them become a

successful Leader.” The 2017 recipients are Andre Parent from Superior Propane, Guelph, Ontario division, and Edwin Chestnut from Sleeman Breweries, Guelph, Ontario division.

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FTR

Commercial Vehicle Forecast Accuracy Report

loomington, Indiana – FTR has finalized truck and trailer builds for 2016 and completed its annual CV Forecast Accuracy Report. The report details the accuracy of FTR’s 2016 Commercial Vehicle forecasts from January 2014 through December 2016 and covers Class 8 trucks, commer-

cial trailers and Class 4-7 (medium duty) trucks. The analysis also shows the accuracy results of the FTR 2014 and 2015 forecasts. Due to the run-up of production in 2015, forecasting Class 8 trucks for 2016 was a significant challenge. The OEMs overbuilt in relation to the 2015 sales pace, leading to

near-record inventory levels in 2016. This resulted in production cuts that were deeper and implemented faster than anticipated. Despite this, as outlined in the Forecast Accuracy Report, FTR’s forecast was near the +/-10% accuracy goal at 12 months out. FTR was one of the few firms to forecast that Class

8 demand would bottom out in December of 2016 and then begin to recover. The 8% increase in Class 8 builds from 2016Q4 to 2017Q1 is proof of these results. Notably, FTR’s 2016 forecast never fell below 223,800 units for the year. The FTR forecasting models were quite accurate in predicting both the

timing and the bottom of this cycle. The report details the accuracy (% from actual) of the 2016 forecasts by month for a time period of 36 months prior, through December 2016. FTR’s 2016 trailer forecast was outstanding with accuracy within the +/10% standard a full 24 months out and then was very close to the final total throughout the entire year of 2016. The accuracy of the quarterly forecasts was also exceptional in 2016. Class 4-7 forecasts were well within the accuracy goal at least 36 months out primarily due to the recent stability of this segment. While the accuracy was still within standard during 2016, there was some fluctuation due to production spikes and inventory movements. “FTR had another solid year of forecasting commercial vehicle activity in 2016”, commented Don Ake, Vice President of commercial vehicles. “It is always difficult to forecast Class 8 truck demand when inventories are bloated. However, our

forecasting models were correct in indicating that build would bottom out at the end of the year. We were the only major forecasting firm to do this. We were particularly pleased with our trailer forecast for 2016 with numbers that were highly accurate from about 16 months out right to the finish. The quarterly numbers were spot on as our forecasting models correctly predicted the easing trailer build in 2016. The Class 4 to 7 forecast was outstanding for the second consecutive year with our forecasting models working very well in predicting the build rates in this sector.” “Exclusive to FTR, we utilize our proprietary freight and forecasting models to provide the most accurate forecasts available.” A free copy of this report, as well as chart images, is available at: info.ftrintel. com/accuracy. For more information about FTR, visit www. FTRintel.com, follow on Twitter @ftrintel, or call 888.988.1699, ext. 1.

CANADA CARTAGE

Ottawa Market Expansion

oronto, Ontario Canada Cartage is growing with the acquisition of the Fred Guy specialty flat deck division and the opening of a new cross-dock terminal located at 3220 Hawthorne Road, in Ottawa. This expansion will further grow Canada Cartage’s services in the Nation’s capital region by providing services in Ottawa and the 401 corridor including Carleton Place, Cornwall, Pembroke, Brockville, Kingston, Belleville, Cobourg, Bowmanville and Peterborough. Opening a new terminal and taking over the Fred Guy specialty flat deck

service is a natural and seamless transition for Canada Cartage. With over 60 years’ experience in the home delivery market, Canada Cartage is looking forward to entering the Ottawa region. Canada Cartage has signed on all of the former Fred Guy drivers in order to continue the great service and strong relationships they are already providing to their home delivery customers. With 11 company-owned terminals coast to coast, Canada Cartage offers coverage from Vancouver to Quebec. For more information, visit www.canadacartage. com.

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PRIVATE MOTOR TRUCK COUNCIL OF CANADA

Inductees to Professional Drivers Hall of Fame

he Private Motor Truck Council of Canada inducted 4 exceptional drivers into the Hall of Fame For Professional Drivers during its annual conference in Niagara Falls, Ontario on June 15th, 2017. The Hall of Fame is sponsored by CPC Logistics Canada. Drivers from PMTC member companies are recognized for superior over the road performance over an extended period of time. The Hall of Fame provides a permanent recognition of their abilities and can be found on the PMTC website at www.pmtc.ca or you can read it in this article. “The skills of professional truck drivers are evident to all road users, and are especially valued by their employers,” said PMTC President Mike Millian. “These professionals compile safe driving records that are beyond amazing, considering all the adverse conditions they face every day, but only a select few can equal the caliber of the drivers in the Hall of Fame. The industry salutes these individuals and we are pleased to honor them today.” The 2017 inductees are Andre Goyette driving for Cardinal Health, Jim Wigwood and Dan Bezpaly, both driving for Home Hardware Stores Ltd. and Gerard Cormier driving for Superior Propane. The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada and CPC Logistics Canada are pleased to induct these four professionals into the Hall of Fame for Professional Drivers. ANDRE GOYETTE Andre began his driving career in 1990 pulling tankers for a landscaping company. Andre moved into long haul with SGT2000 and Challenger Motor Freight from 1995 to 2005. In November of 2005 Andre joined Source Medical, now known as

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Cardinal Health Canada. Andre works out of their Dorval, Quebec terminal. In Andre’s 27 years of driving experience he has amassed over 3 million kilometres of accident free driving and has never received a moving violation. Since joining Cardinal, Andre has served almost all areas of the fleet’s operations, starting on the Ottawa run, then Quebec City and now back to the Ottawa run again. Andre is a Master Driver, Master Instructor and Driver Trainer for the private fleet. He is also registered to become a member of the Golden Level Heavy Vehicle Operator Excellence Program. Andre is a perfectionist and very meticulous and takes pride in ensuring he performs his job well in every aspect. Andre is a true asset to Cardinal Health Canada and a great ambassador for their fleet. JAMES WIGOOD Jim has been employed w i th Ho m e Ha r dw a r e Stores for 36.5 years. Jim has been accident free for the last 30 years, while amassing over 6.5 million kilometres. Jim and his father Al both worked for Home Hardware. Jim’s career began at Home Hardware in February of 1980 when he was called and asked to fill in for an injured driver in Newfoundland for a few months. Jim boarded the plane and was in Newfoundland the next day, and returned to his home in Ontario in July. Jim was also willing to stop and aid motorists. On one such occasion Jim came upon the scene of an accident where a drunk driver had hit another motorist. Several people were injured. One of the injured people was a paramedic who instructed Jim on how to care for and assist the other injured people. Jim was also involved in the KW Regional Truck Driving championships for many years, not

as a competitor, but as a volunteer. Jim would deliver the equipment to the competition site, help set up the courses and take them back down and return the equipment when the championships were complete. To show how far Jim is willing to go to help out people in need, he also donated a kidney to a family member who was in need of a transplant. Jim retired in December of 2016, and this recognition is truly deserved and a great way to cap off his career. GERARD CORMIER Gerard has worked his entire 36-year career with Superior Propane, and is based out of their Moncton, New Brunswick terminal. Gerry has amassed over 72,000 truck hours of accident free driving over his career. Gerry consistently delivers the most propane per tandem bulk driver in the fleet and has never had an accident in his career. Gerry regularly participates in the daily safety huddles, keeps his truck well maintained and is a dedicated member of the Southern New Brunswick team. Gerry’s commitment to his customers is unrivaled. He consistently goes out of his way to ensure they have propane in all types of weather and environments, while keeping safety at the top of his mind. Gerry’s safety record speaks for itself, and he is always one of the top performers for volume per truck and safety. DAN BEZPALY Dan started his driving career with Home Hardware on December 1st, 1976, a span of 40 years. Dan has spent the last 37 years as an accident free driver, while amassing an estimated 7.5million kilometres. Dan was dispatched to Newfoundland for three years in 1977. Dan credits HALL OF FAME… PG 46 >>

CAREERS

CONVOY FOR HOPE-ATLANTIC

Convoy For Hope – Atlantic August 19, 2017

he 8th annual Convoy For Hope – Atlantic is bringing together Atlantic Canadians to celebrate the great service of the trucking industry and supporting our communities in the fight against Cancer. This year’s event will raise awareness and funds to combat Breast,

of all the provinces in Canada. All of our events are organized and run solely by volunteers. We guarantee that less than 10% of funds received will be used for essential e x p e n s e s ; i n s u r a n c e, licensing, web domains, etc. This provides more than $0.90 on the dollar to be directed

maintaining the new route selected last year (previously from Salisbury Irving Big Stop to the Aulac, Irving Big Stop) for the Convoy to travel from the Salisbury Irving Big Stop through the city of Moncton, and coming together at the Moncton Coliseum for awards and to celebrate the survivors. A Bar-B-Q hosted by Scotiabank – matching proceeds, Live Music from 18 again, a live & silent auction,

Colon, Lung, and Prostate Cancer. Our event is unique in so many ways. It is rare that a single event supports more than one cancer. Our team has chosen the top four that most affect Atlantic Canadians, and unfortunately those numbers of incidence and mortality are the highest

straight to the cause. Of the 4 cancers we represent Colon & Lung receive the last funding in Canada. In-fact we are the largest event east of Toronto that contributes to the awareness and fight against Lung Cancer. T h i s y e a r ’s C o n v o y is gaining incredible m o m e n t u m . We a r e

50/50 draws, a $6,000 Travel voucher raffle, Face painting, Special guests Lightning McQueen & Tow Mater (courtesy of Georges Deck & Recovery, PEI) We are anticipating a large turn out from the public and are looking forward to sharing the hope of a cancer free future. We are changing the

c o nv e r s a t i o n , r a i s i n g awareness, contributing funds to the research, early detection and prevention, and supporting those affected. A special thanks to our presenting Sponsor: Universal Truck & Trailer And to our Long & Short Haul Sponsors: Element Financial, Midland Trans-

port, Never Enuf Chrome & Detailing, East Coast I n t e r n a t i o n a l Tr u c k s , Jeramand Trucking, The Caisse Populaire & Elite Fleet. Our team has raised just over a quarter of a million dollars to date. Please join us in the fight on August 19th, 2017. For more information

contact Jo-Anne Phillips, Tracey Sherwood, Carol Mason, Charlie Taylor, Dan Boudreau, Convoy for Hope-Atlantic, 2320 Route 115, Irishtown, New Brunswick E1H 2L3. Call 506.383.8092, email: Contact@convoyforhopeatlantic.com, visit www. ConvoyForHope-Atlantic. com.

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CAREERS

PMTC

2017 Vehicle Graphics Design Awards

he Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) announced the award winners of its 2017 Vehicle Graphics Design competition, cosponsored by 3M Canada. This is the 32nd year of the most colourful awards in the trucking community, and presentations were made during the PMTC’s Awards Luncheon as part of its Conference in Niagara Falls, Ontario on June 16, 2017. Awards were presented in six categories: Tractor Trailer; Straight Truck; Special Events/Promotion; Light Duty Commercial Truck; Human Interest and Identity

Fleet Graphics. “The PMTC membership, the Canadian trucking community at large, and the vehicle graphics industry are extremely grateful to 3M Canada for their ongoing support of this competition,” said PMTC President Mike Millian. Awards by Category Were Presented to the Following Fleets: Tr a c t o r Tr a i l e r Combination: Warren Gibson Ltd. Honourable Mention to Highlight Motor Group Straight Truck: Leis Pet Honourable Mention to Royal Meats Products Special Events / Promotion: Hammond

ONTARIO TRUCKING ASSOCIATION

Securing Intermodal Containers

he Commercial Ve h i c l e S a f e t y Administration (CVSA) has posted details of its latest inspection bulletin on securing intermodal containers on chassis vehicles. The group said containers are usually secured to the chassis with twist-locks or pin-locks meeting the definition of an integral locking device. These devices must “engage in such a way that they cannot unintentionally

become unfastened while the vehicle is in transit,” CVSA said. CVSA noted there are numerous twist-lock and pin-lock designs that can be used to ensure the container is properly restrained. Integral locking devices must lock and be secured so they do not become unintentionally unfastened. Although some carriers attach plastic or wire tiewraps to the latch or gate handle, it is not required, CVSA said.

CANADIAN TRUCKING ALLIANCE

NAFTA Survey

h e G ov e r n m e n t of Canada has announced the opening of consultations on the modernization of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The government is seeking views from Canadian interests on cross-border trade harmonization, policies in need of clarification such as customs procedures, establishing investment priorities, and how to deal with emerging trade areas such as e-commerce. To assist CTA in priori-

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tizing issues and capturing members’ views on what issues need to be raised during negotiations on NAFTA, CTA members are encouraged to complete CTA’s NAFTA survey by going to survey.ontruck.org/a/ TakeSurvey?id=5655709 before July 11, 2017. Once the feedback is captured from the membership, CTA will work with the provincial associations to finalize our submission to the government of Canada.

Transportation Ltd. Honourable Mention to Sleeman Breweries Light Duty Commercial

Truck: Lifescape Construction Honourable Mention to Direct Plus Food Group

Identity Fleet Graphics: Burnbrae Farms Ltd Honourable Mention to Leon’s Furniture Ltd

Human Interest: West Coast Transportation to Olympic Dairy Products Inc.

CAREERS

KEEPING YOUR VEHICLES CLEAN

Collecting Rain Water to Wash Trucks

BY JACK JACKSON

here is a push towards washing your vehicles and recycling your water. Not only is it becoming mandatory across many Provinces and States, most feel it is the right thing to do. How about Rainwater Harvesting. That is probably a new term you are not used to seeing in vehicle washing. Did you know that 99.4% of the water on the earth is in the ocean or ice cap/glaciers? That means only 0.6% of the water

available is fresh water in lakes, streams, rain and ground water. This is the amount left to sustain the 7 billion people on the earth. We are fortunate in the Great Lakes area to not seem to worry about the resources within our reach to tap into this supply. In many parts of North America, it’s not that simple. Thus, this issue of water recycling is continually increasing in the minds of people. If you are on a well system it can become necessary to lengthen the life of the well water. Also, it becomes a difficult decision on where to allow the gray water to drain. Many companies in the rural areas are now getting creative and collecting rain water to wash their vehicles. We hear customers say, “I don’t pay for water, so not to worry.” We all know that eventually there will

be an issue; it just may not be while you are the employee of that location. If you are on the city water grid there are other issues to consider. The cost of water is continually increasing beyond the inflation rate. Politicians have easily figured out this user fee system on water in and water out to be charged to the customer is an easy process with little resistance. What company would actually complain that this is an unfair practice? The first thought I always recommend is, reducing water intake reduces water outtake, which reduces the problem in the first place. It’s simple, less in means less of an issue to deal with. Using a 3⁄4” water hose for an hour of washing a vehicle will use over 1,000 gallons of water. How do you stop that? Simple, use less water and less time

to wash is where we start the analysis. Automated systems start as low as 2.5 gallons of water per minute and as high as hundreds of gallons per minute. Some systems can wash in less than 2 minutes to 5 minutes. We can help you figure out what best suits your needs. Common sense says, even if you recycle your water, less in costs less to process. In all situations, water per minute should be your standard to measure you desires. I have seen the cost of water as high as $0.04/ gallon of water charged by cities. If you do the math, that is $320.00 per day if you used the water for a straight 8 hours. Over $100K per year on strictly water costs. There is a very economical and environmental solution to this overwhelming expense. That easy solution is

catching rain water and storing it for water usage. It is a very simple and low cost procedure. You can have a 1,000 gallon storage tank, or more, and collect distilled, mineral free water that will not spot or etch. There are many systems available on the internet or with your local water supply companies. If you do the math on the costs

of water today and the cost of installing a Rainwater Harvest System, you will see the ROI and understand the benefits. Jack Jackson is President of Awash Systems Corp. “We solve vehicle washing issues where no one else can.” Email: jjackson@awashystems.com or call 800.265.7405. Visit our website, www.awashsystems.com.

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Traction Locations

ALBERTA

BONNYVILLE

Traction Bonnyville Northern Truck & Industrial 6015 – 50th Avenue Bonnyville, AB T9N 2L3 Tel: 780.815.3955

BROOKS

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

EDMONTON

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

EDMONTON NORTH WEST

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

EDMONTON SOUTH

Traction Edmonton South 3404 – 78th Avenue Edmonton South, AB T6B 2X9 Tel: 800.252.7992

DRAYTON VALLEY

Traction Drayton Valley 3347 – 50th Street Drayton Valley, AB T7A 0C6 Tel: 780.542.6881

ALBERTA

LLOYDMINSTER

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

MEDICINE HAT

Traction Medicine Hat Hydraco Industries Ltd 2111 – 9th Avenue South West Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7G8 Tel: 403.526.2244

PEACE RIVER

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

RED DEER

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

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE

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

SUNDRE

Traction Sundre Partco Truck Parts & Service 7 West Road Industrial Park Sundre, AB T0M 1X0 Toll Free: 800.372.7826

EDSON

WABASCA

Traction Edson NAPA

Traction Wabasca Pelican Automotive

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

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

FORT MCMURRAY

BRITISH COLUMBIA

Traction Fort McMurray Paramount Parts Inc

BURNS LAKE

10218 King Street Fort McMurray, AB T9H 1X9 Tel: 780.791.3000

GRANDE PRAIRIE

Traction Grande Prairie Bradvin HD Inc 16101 – 101st Street, Unit 4 Grande Prairie, AB T8V 0P2 Tel: 780.538.3038

HIGH PRAIRIE

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

HINTON

Traction Hinton NAPA 120 North Street Hinton, AB T7V 1S8 Tel: 780.865.8800 44 July 2017

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

CHETWYND

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

CHILLIWACK

Traction Chilliwack 43915 Industrial Way Chilliwack, BC V2R 3A4 Tel: 604.793.9660

COURTENAY

Traction Courtenay

BRITISH COLUMBIA

MANITOBA

ONTARIO

FORT NELSON

BRANDON

MARKHAM

Traction Brandon NAPA

Traction

Traction Fort Nelson NAPA 5320 – 49 Avenue Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0 Tel: 250.774.2783 th

KAMLOOPS

Traction Kamloops Premium Truck & Trailer

1940 Queen’s Avenue Brandon, MB R7B 0T1 Tel: 204.727.4850

WINNIPEG

Traction Winnipeg

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

200 Oak Point Highway Winnipeg, MB R2R 1V1 Tel: 888.320.5505

KELOWNA

N. W. TERRITORIES

Traction Kelowna Central Valley Truck Service Ltd 105 Adams Road Kelowna, BC V1X 7R1 Tel: 250.765.7738

PORT MCNEILL

Traction Port McNeill North Island Pacific Parts 470 Pioneer Hill Drive Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0 Tel: 250.956.4401

PRINCE GEORGE

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

QUESNEL

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

SMITHERS

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

SQUAMISH

Traction Squamish Triton Auto & Industrial 1003 Industrial Way Squamish, BC V0N 3G0 Tel: 604.892.5951

SURREY

YELLOWKNIFE

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

BANCROFT

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

BARRIE

Visco Industrial (Barrie Inc.) 255 Saunders Road Barrie, ON L4N 9A3 Tel: 705.792.1371

BOLTON

Visco Industrial 195 Healey Road Bolton, ON L7E 5B2 Tel: 905.857.2071

CAMBRIDGE

Traction Cambridge 1090 Fountain St. N., Units 12 & 13 Cambridge, ON N3E 1A3 Tel: 519.623.1413

DRYDEN

D & S Auto D&S Auto Parts 459 Government Street Dryden, ON P8N 2Z3 Tel: 807.223.3227

Traction Surrey Trailine Trailer Parts Ltd.

HAMILTON

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

30 Bancroft Street Hamilton, ON L8E 2W5 Tel: 905.561.0932

TERRACE

Traction Terrace Bow Valley Machine 5107 Keith Avenue Terrace, BC V8G 1K8 Tel: 250.638.0099

WILLIAMS LAKE

TAURUS HEAVY DUTY VENTURES

Traction Williams Lake Wl Forestry Supplies Ltd

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

675 North Mackenzie Avenue Williams Lake, BC V2G 1N9 Tel: 250.392.6699

Traction

KENORA

D & S Auto D&S Auto Parts 1051 Railway Street Kenora, ON P9N 3W8 Tel: 807.468.9894

LONDON

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

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

MISSISSAUGA

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

MITCHELL

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

NEW LISKEARD

Pioneer Diesel 2008 Ltd. 437136 Hawn Drive New Liskeard, ON P0J 1P0 Tel: 705.647.8707

NORTH BAY

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

SASKATCHEWAN

MEADOW LAKE

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

MOOSE JAW

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

NIPAWIN

Traction Nipawin NAPA 811 Nipawin Road East Nipawin, SK S0E 1E0 Tel: 306.862.9881

PRINCE ALBERT

Traction Prince Albert Unified Auto Parts Inc 3802 4th Avenue East Prince Albert, SK S6W 1A4 Tel: 306.764.4220

REGINA

OTTAWA

Traction Regina

Traction Ottawa (605)

405 Park Street Regina, SK S4N 5B2 Tel: 800.667.9856

3020 Hawthorne Road, Unit 200E Ottawa, ON K1G 3J6 Toll Free: 800.396.2664 Tel: 613.742.1209

SAULT STE. MARIE

Traction 380 Industrial Park Crescent Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6B 5Y8 Tel: 705.759.8042

ST. CATHARINES

Nick’s Truck Parts 244 Dunkirk Road St. Catharines, ON L2R 7K6 Tel: 905.687.7031

SUDBURY

Sudbury Truck & Trailer Centre Inc. 945 Cambrian Heights Drive Sudbury, ON P3B 2Z3 Tel: 705.673.3613

THUNDER BAY

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

WHITBY

Traction 2075 Forbes Street, Unit 5-7 Whitby, ON L1N 9X1 Tel: 905.432.2785

SASKATOON

Traction Saskatoon NAPA 2815 Faithfull Avenue Saskatoon, SK S7K 8E8 Tel: 306.244.9877

SWIFT CURRENT

Traction Swift Current Brake & Drive Ltd 1511 Cheadle Street West Swift Current, SK S9H 5G4 Tel: 306.773.7293

WEYBURN

Traction Weyburn Southern Industrial & Truck Ltd 300 Hwy13, South Service Road Weyburn, SK S4H 2K7 Tel: 306.842.2422

YORKTON

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

WHITEHORSE

Traction

Traction Whitehorse Pacesetter Trading Company Ltd.

3725 Webster Crescent, RR #3 Windsor, ON N0R 1K0 Tel: 519.737.7995

126 Industrial Road Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2T9 Tel: 867.393.3902

WINDSOR

TruckPro Locations

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PEACE RIVER

ACHESON

Truckpro Acheson

TruckPro Peace River

6A 53016 Hwy 60 Acheson, AB T7X 5A7 Tel: 780.962.8030

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

RED DEER

CALGARY SOUTH EAST

TruckPro Calgary South East 285151 Kleysen Way Calgary, AB T1X 0K1 Tel: 403.279.8487

DRUMHELLER

TruckPro Drumheller Bay 13, 901 South Railway Avenue Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y0 Tel: 403.823.7966

EDMONTON NORTH WEST

TruckPro Edmonton NW 15816 – 111th Avenue North West Edmonton, AB T5M 2R8 Tel: 780.451.0225

FORT MACLEOD

TruckPro Fort Macleod 112 – 12 th Street Fort MacLeod, AB T0L 0Z0 Tel: 403.915.3499

FORT SASKATCHEWAN

TruckPro Fort Saskatchewan 11401 – 85 Avenue Fort Saskatchewan, AB T8L 0A9 Tel: 780.998.5030 th

GRANDE PRAIRIE

TruckPro Grande Prairie 10920 – 87th Avenue Grande Prairie, AB T8V 8K4 Tel: 780.539.6260

LA CRETE

TruckPro La Crete 10704 – 99th Street La Crete, AB T0H 2H0 Tel: 780.928.3406

LETHBRIDGE

TruckPro Lethbridge 2250 – 39th Street North Lethbridge, AB T1H 5J2 Tel: 403.394.2253

LLOYDMINSTER

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

MEDICINE HAT

TruckPro Red Deer 10 – 7719 Edgar Industrial Drive Red Deer, AB T4P 3R2 Tel: 403.358.5335

SUNDRE

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

TABER

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

TWO HILLS

TruckPro Two Hills 4909 – 55th Avenue Two Hills, AB T0B 4K0 Tel: 780.657.3304

BRITISH COLUMBIA

SMITHERS

TruckPro Smithers 3465 Victoria Drive Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Tel: 250.847.4287 MANITOBA

BRANDON

TruckPro Brandon 501 Middleton Avenue Brandon, MB R7C 1A8 Tel: 204.728.3821

10862 Clairmont Frontage Road Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0 Tel: 250.262.4327

FORT ST. JOHN

TruckPro Fort St. John 5204 – 46th Avenue Fort St. John, BC V1J 4M7 Tel: 250.774.4327

KELOWNA

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

NANAIMO

TruckPro Nanaimo 4950 Jordan Avenue Nanaimo, BC V9T 2H8 Tel: 250.758.8004

SIDNEY

TruckPro Medicine Hat

TruckPro Sidney

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

1785 Mills Road Sidney, BC V8L 5S9 Tel: 250.656.1689

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

ELMIRA

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

107053, PTH 20 Dauphin, MB R7N 2V3 Tel: 204.638.0711

NEEPAWA

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

WINNIPEG NORTH WEST

TruckPro Winnipeg North West

ONTARIO

FORT NELSON

DOWNSVIEW

TruckPro Dauphin

CHILLIWACK

TruckPro Fort Nelson

50 County Road 13 Courtland, ON N0J 1E0 Tel: 519.544.5766 or 519.842.3321

Thur Heavy Truck & Trailer Repair

TruckPro Chilliwack 43915 Industrial Way Chilliwack, BC V2R 3A4 Tel: 604.793.9660

COURTLAND

Herc’s Truck Service & Repair Ltd.

DAUPHIN

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

BRITISH COLUMBIA

ONTARIO

BOURGET

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

BRADFORD

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

BRAMPTON

PGL Truck Centre Ltd. 118 Rutherford Road South Brampton, ON L6W 3J5 Tel: 905.451.8115

CALEDONIA

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

CAMBRIDGE

Combined Auto & Truck Repair 201 Pinebush Road, Cambridge, ON N1R 7H8 Tel: 519.623.1413

ESSEX

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

ETOBICOKE

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

GOULAIS RIVER

Goulais River Truck & Tractor Ltd. 90 Highway 552 East Goulais River, ON P0S 1E0 Tel: 705.649.4788

HAMILTON

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

HANOVER

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

HEARST

Serge G & D Repair Inc. 214 Highway 11 East Hearst, ON P0L 1N0 Tel: 705.362.5633

KAPUSKASING

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

KEENE

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

ONTARIO

LONDON

TruckPro London 2405 Scanlan Street London ON N5W 6G9 Tel: 519.455.3440

MISSISSAUGA

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

NEW LISKEARD

Pioneer Diesel 2008 Ltd. 437136 Hawn Drive New Liskeard, ON P0J 1P0 Tel: 705.647.8707

OAKVILLE

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

OSHAWA

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

PRESCOTT

Brockville Tractor Trailer Maintenance (2001) Ltd. 3524 County Road 26, RR 2 Prescott, ON K0E 1T0 Tel: 613.925.2889

SUDBURY

Sudbury Truck & Trailer Centre Inc. 945 Cambrian Heights Drive Sudbury, ON P3B 2Z3 Toll Free: 800.461.4023 Tel: 705.673.3613 ≈

THUNDER BAY

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

TORONTO

Popular Tire Sales & Service 225 Claireport Crescent Toronto, ON M9W 6P7 Tel: 416.679.1765

ONTARIO

VERNER

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

NORTH BATTLEFORD

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

HUMBOLDT

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

MOOSE JAW

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

SASKATOON NORTH EAST

TruckPro Saskatoon North East 3246 Millar Avenue Saskatoon, SK S7K 5Y2 Tel: 306.931.6612

SWIFT CURRENT

TruckPro Swift Current 2635 North Service Road West Swift Current, SK S9H 5L4 Tel: 306.773.3240

TISDALE

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HEALTHY TRUCKER

Snacking Mistakes You May Be Making

BY ANDREA MORLEY

nacking is important. It keeps our energy levels up, metabolism boosted so we burn more calories, and is an opportunity to fuel our bodies with nutrition! For drivers, quick and easy snacks are a great way to stay alert and focused during long days on the road when full meals aren’t available for hours. With that being said, it’s important to snack smart and choose the right foods in the right amount to avoid weight gain. Below are some common snacking-related mistakes I see people making. Check them out to see if you could be making them too. KEEPING INDULGENT SNACKS AROUND It’s convenient to keep

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the time and experience he gained in Newfoundland as teaching him to become a defensive driver early on in his career. The challenge of sometimes driving in all 4 seasons in one day made this necessary! Dan had an emergency kit that consisted of a long chain and an air hose. During his career, Dan assisted hundreds of motorists who had flat tires or needed a tow out of a snow bank. Dan would never accept money for this, saying a simple thanks was enough, and he always reminded those he helped to shop at Home Hardware. Dan was a true ambassador for Home Hardware. When Dan returned from Newfoundland to the St 46 July 2017

snacks close to you in your truck (or in your desk or kitchen), but if they aren’t healthy it’s a recipe for disaster. It’s normal to want to treat yourself here and there, so you may be inclined to keep a chocolate bar in your truck or desk for when you need a treat. However, if you know it is close by or within arm’s reach, you’ll likely finish that bar a lot faster than normal! Instead, only keep healthy snacks nearby, and simply don’t keep unhealthy snacks or treats on hand – there is no reason you need a stash of junk food. When you decide it’s time to splurge, buy a small treat, eat it, and be done with it. OVERDOING IT ON HEALTHY SNACKS Remember your parents saying too much of anything isn’t good for you? This is important to keep in mind for snacks that are healthy, but still high in calories, like almonds for example. While almonds are a great thing to implement into your daily diet, eating too many can cause weight gain or make it harder to lose weight, sim-

Jacob’s, Ontario terminal, he mainly ran Eastern Canada, North Western Ontario and Manitoba. As a result of his long-haul career, Dan was unable to attend much of his son’s sports. When his son was 15 and joined a KW Youth basketball league that was short on coaches, Dan asked to take on a local route and volunteered to coach his son’s team. Dan enjoyed this opportunity, and was proud of the teams 2nd place finish. Dan just retired in December of 2016 and now plans to spend his winters with his wife Rose at their Condo in Florida. For more information, contact: Private Motor Truck Council of Canada at 905.827.0587, email info@pmtc.ca or visit their website: www.pmtc.ca.

ply because you’re taking in a lot of calories. The same thing goes for nut butter, avocados, protein or energy bars, and dried fruit. Instead: Keep these foods away from arms reach so they are harder to grab in the truck or in your desk. Then, grab the right amount at a specific time of day, like having a handful of almonds with an apple at

breakfast or on your salad at lunch. MINDLESS SNACKING If you work in a truck or at a desk all day, it can be even harder to limit the portions of your snacks; since mindless eating often takes over (we’ve all been there). Once you’re done, you realize you’ve eaten way more than you meant to and you didn’t even

enjoy it, making you want something else. Instead, go for one bite at a time. Chew it fully, enjoy it, and then pause before your next bite. If you can, set your snack/fork down in between bites to make sure you’re enjoying it. Finally, only snack when you’re actually hungry, not just out of boredom. If you’re guilty of one of

the above “snacking mistakes,” you’re not alone! Do a quick truck or desk cleanout, stock up on healthy snacks, and start becoming mindful of when you snack and what you snack on. It takes time, but with consistency you’ll have your snacking under control in no time! Contact Andrea at amorley@healthytrucker.com.

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TRANSPORT FOR CHRIST

Peace Can Only Be Found In Him

BY CHAPLAIN LEN REIMER

od never promised us days without pain, laughter without sorrow, or sun without rain. But He did promise strength to get through each day, comfort for the tears, and light to guide our way. As you provide care, comfort, energy, finances or support for an aging parent, or a disabled family member, a young child, or a friend in need,

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God is the only place to turn for lasting strength and hope. Even though you might not find answers for difficulties you and your families are in, if you seek God you will definitely find Him. He promises to hear your prayers and meet your needs. He is your source. He is the One who will make the impossible possible. He has so much for us. But you see; we have to look in the right place. The answers and peace He has specifically for you won’t be found in a bar, in food, an affair, status, our health, or anything

else on this earth. One of our biggest faults is gullibility, as we get tricked into looking in wrong places or wrong items of this world for peace. Amazingly, after looking in those wrong places we are surprised that we can’t find the peace and long term comfort we so desire and yearn for. We wonder where? Where is His love, peace, grace, forgiveness, or instruction? Where to look seems so simple, but why is it such a mystery to us so often to find all He has? We need to look into His places. Spend time with

Him, talk to Him, listen to Him, and go to His instruction manual - the Bible. These are the places where peace and all the trimmings can be found. I mistakenly look at myself for answers rather than all His provisions.

Oftentimes we try and do it ourselves. After all, God did give me the gift of problem solving, so I try and do it myself. Then, feeling frustrated and having reached the end of my resources and skills, I call on God.

Too often, we exhaust ourselves with our own efforts before we ask God for His help. God wants us to pray to Him for the strength, wisdom, and resources to accomplish His will. He will help us. He does deliver on time.

ONTARIO TRUCKING ASSOCIATION

In Memorium: Lawrence Ronald Cox

arry Cox, President of Polaris Transportation Group and valued board member of the Ontario Trucking Association passed away peacefully at Headwaters Health Care Centre on June 14, at the age of 71. Beloved husband of Geri Cox, dear father of Dave and his wife Jacquie and cherished grandfather of Olivia. Larry will also be

greatly missed by other relatives and many friends. Visitation was held at the Dods & McNair Funeral Home, Chapel & Reception Centre, 21 First Street, Orangeville on Wednesday, June 21st, 2017 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Funeral Service was held in the chapel on Thursday, June 22nd, 2017 at 7:00 pm. Memorial donations to the Heart & Stroke Founda-

tion would be appreciated by the family. A tree will be planted in memory of Larry in the Dods & McNair Memorial Forest at the Island Lake Conservation Area, Orangeville. A dedication service will be held on Sunday, September 10, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.dodsandmcnair.com.

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From the

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

Impact of Congestion

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ard to believe, but congestion on US highways racks up to more than $63 billion per year in additional operating expenses. This includes wasted fuel, labour, and wear and tear on vehicles, according to the American Transportation Research Institute. In Canada it’s less, but Transport Canada says congestion costs of $3 billion are conservative estimates. Some have suggested that bypasses around big cities be built exclusively for trucks. That may be a worthwhile idea considering the huge costs and compromised wellbeing to all drivers. We queried drivers on the personal and financial toll it takes on them, as well as their solutions to reducing its impact.

GEORGE RICHER, a Sudbury-based driver, takes matters into his own hands. “I plan where to go so as to not get stuck in traffic. I like to run in the evenings when there’s no or very little construction. I also try to avoid drivers who are doing crazy things. And there are a lot of them, so much so that I have the cops on speed dial to report dangerous drivers. I see a lot of drivers get caught as well. I also try to avoid the major routes, where possible, where the traffic is less and the speeds are lower.”

RICHARD CAYER, also from Sudbury, notes the toll congestion takes on the vehicle. “It’s frustrating because we get caught in these congested areas. Highway 400 north is especially bad near the Highway 7 and Major Mackenzie ramps, where all the traffic merges to head north. It can take me an hour from the 401 to King City which is not very far. In that bumper to bumper, stop and go traffic, the trucks are burning a lot more fuel and wear and tear on the truck is hard. Clutches get worn out and we’re constantly looking for someone to cut us off as cars swerve in and out of lanes. Its’ hard to get a heavy payload of 85,000 rolling for 10 feet and having to stop shortly after."

JEREMY JOHNSTON has similar complaints about the GTA and offers a novel solution. “Down south the 401 is terrible. If I’m running the corridor I can lose 3 to 4 hours a days in slow traffic, especially with construction right now and slowing down to 20 to 30 kilometres per hour. The airport is heavily congested. There’s also a lot of construction around Hurontario and Mavis Road, and in the Cambridge area as well. You waste time and it eats away at your log book. You burn more fuel in slow traffic and don’t make any money. I have a transponder in the truck and run the 407 but it’s expensive, costing me about $480 per month. If it was cheaper I’d use it a bit more.” Jeremy suggests a solution might be to designate the 407 for trucks only.

BRAD BETTY had this to say about the affects of congestion on his work life. “I find congestion affects delivery times, especially at this time of the year with construction delays and lineups. I lose about 2 or 3 hours a day in sitting time. In southern Ontario the waits are really long and I don’t get paid for that.” ••• If you want your voice heard, contact me at: marek@ woodwardpublishing.com. V