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Thanks for your continued patronage to our award-winning magazine serving Canada’s multicultural transportation industry! Inside you will find the latest developments and updates related to the industry plus all the regular columns and features. The Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) and the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) which enables both groups to forge a mutually beneficial relationship for their respective members as well as co-marketing educational events to attract leaders in the trucking industry. This agreement will enhance the relationship between OTA member carriers and transportation companies in the South Asian community. This is a first step towards more opportunities to collaborate and we heartily welcome this announcement. The Government of Canada is working closely with the Government of Ontario and Municipalities to invest in important transit initiatives that will strengthen communities across Ontario by growing the middle-class, fostering long-term prosperity and getting Canadians to their daily activities on time and home at the end of the day. We welcome the recent announcements and projects towards building an affordable and efficient public transit infrastructure that meets the needs of Canadians now and for generations to come. March is Fraud Prevention Month and we encourage all readers to get informed about fraud and how they can protect themselves. Fraud is a crime that threatens every Canadian, regardless of their education, age or income. From January 2014 to December 2016, it is estimated that Canadians lost over $290 million to fraudsters. Do look out for our informative messages sent via social and electronic media throughout the month aimed to protect you from fraudsters.The Smart Trucker seminar series presented by Road Today Media Group and Bruce Outridge Enterprises is aimed to help drivers and owner operators become successful at their positions and businesses. The 2017 series will kick off on April 11th in Mississauga where industry veteran and Ontario Road Knight Guy Broderick will be our keynote speaker. We look forward to bringing together an informative event. Attendance is free but registration is required and can be done at www.roadtoday.com/ smarttrucker The 9th Annual Road Today Show & Job Fair will be organized at the Soccer Centre in Brampton on Saturday, May 27th. Like previous years, there will be plenty of activities including trade show, job fair, kids & family entertainment and lots more. Space booking is in progress and we greatly appreciate the support of industry partners. Plan ahead, be prepared and drive safe. Always remember; someone home is waiting for you. Manan Gupta Editor @guptamanan
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he Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) and the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) which enables both groups to forge a mutually beneficial relationship for their respective members as well as co-marketing educational events to attract leaders in the trucking industry. Primarily, the agreement will enhance the relationship between OTA member carriers and transportation companies in the South Asian community. To mark the MoU, the OTA hosted a trucking issues town hall meeting at the Westin Toronto Airport hotel on February 22nd. The well attended event featured informative updates on key issues like Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs), Mandatory Entry Level Training (MELT), ESDC audits, border crossing issues and other key matters affecting the industry. OTA had its key staff on hand to answer questions from the audience. RT
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to grace the occasion. During the official opening, a ribbon cutting ceremony, facility tour and lunch was served. The new location supports the continuing growth of Trux Solutions as a leading provider of safety, compliance and training services for motor carriers and fleets serving the trucking industry. For more information, visit www. truxsolutions.com
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INDUSTRY INFRASTRUCTURE NEWS HIGHWAY CONGESTION
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reightliner Trucks has begun production on its new Cascadia. Designed and engineered with an emphasis on six Real Cost of Ownership solutions the new Cascadia sets the benchmark for fuel efficiency, safety, connectivity, quality, uptime and driver experience. The new Cascadia (equipped with AeroX and Integrated Detroit Powertrain (IDP) including a GHG17 DD15 engine, DT12 with Intelligent Powertrain Management (IPM4) and 2.16 direct drive axle ratio) boasts up to an 8-percent fuel economy increase over a similarly spec’d 2016 Cascadia Evolution. The new Detroit rear axles have features such as lower sump volume, gear-set coating, friction reducing gear cutting and optional Axle Lubrication Management that reduces parasitic loss and improves fuel economy. Standard enhancements such as an upper door seal, ellipticalshaped mirrors, sloped hood, bumper with integrated air deflector and integrated antennas all minimize drag. The optional Aero and AeroX packages provide additional aerodynamic benefits to manage airflow, including a low ground clearance bumper with flexible air dam, longer side extenders, lower chassis fairings, drive wheel covers and proprietarydesigned drive wheel fairings. The new Cascadia is loaded with improvements ranging from the
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layout of gauges and switches in the driver compartment to features inside the sleeper area, including a new Driver Loft configuration. Available in a variety of cab configurations, the new Cascadia is all about customizable livingspace options that address the realities of professional drivers while they’re on the road. The sleeper area has been redesigned to include more cabinets, as well as larger spaces that can accommodate standard appliances. For entertainment, a sturdy television swivel bracket holds up to a 26” flat panel TV for movietheater-like viewing. Double-bunk and a new Driver Loft option is also available that incorporates a unique folding workspace/dinette with a full-size Murphy style bed. A new cargo shelf option allows drivers to store containers or duffle bags easily. New splayed frame rails create more room in the engine compartment to allow technicians easy access for maintenance tasks, and most electronic control units are now stored securely in the cab in the new eVault for easier convenience and
protection from the elements. The optional Detroit Assurance 4.0 suite of safety systems includes Active Brake Assist that now provides full braking on stationary objects, moving pedestrian warning & partial braking, Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Departure Warning with optional video capture. Customers will benefit from the proprietary connectivity platform introduced by Detroit exclusively for the new Cascadia. The new platform, which will use cellular service from AT&T, will facilitate the delivery of current Detroit Connect features, such as Virtual Technician remote diagnostic service, as well as new features designed to provide deeper insights on fuel efficiency and safety performance. RT
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and three new articulated buses, and the expansion of the automated vehicle monitoring system to most of Brampton’s transit fleet. In addition, the expansion and replacement of transit shelters will improve accessibility and safety for transit users. In addition to these projects, Minister Bains and Minister Del Duca also announced that 23 public transit projects will benefit 12 other communities across Ontario. This investment is part of an agreement between Canada and Ontario for the Public Transit Infrastructure RT Fund.
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estern Star Trucks kicked off its yearlong 50th-anniversary celebration at its annual dealer meeting held last month. Western Star will mark its 50th anniversary of manufacturing legendarily awesome trucks with a year’s worth of special events, truck show appearances and an enhanced website. The first Western Star trucks were made in 1967 in Kelowna, British Columbia, to serve the mining, lumber and oil industries. Those jobs are hard on a truck so Western Star made its trucks even tougher, hand building each model to ensure they met the highest standards, and adding features to make the driver more comfortable, safer and productive. Now owned by Daimler Trucks North America and manufactured in Portland, Ore., and Cleveland, N.C., Western Star continues to set the global standard for vocational and work trucks. It also entered the on-highway market in 2015 with the 5700XE, its first aerodynamic truck. “50 years is nothing short of extraordinary, but we wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for our customers and their desire to have the most badass trucks on the road. Whether it’s the versatility of the 4900, the ruggedness of the 6900 or the beauty and efficiency of the 5700 our customers count on the quality that Western Star is known for,” said Kelley Platt, president, Western Star Trucks. “While we remember and honor our roots in celebrating this historic milestone it is important that we continue to push the boundaries of innovation and toughness. Please join us this year as we celebrate together!” For more information, go to: www.westernstar. com/50 RT
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New Genuine Mack Engine Oil Extends Drain Intervals, Reduces Customer Costs
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ack Trucks has announced extended engine oil drain intervals for customers using its newly formulated genuine Mack Engine Oil EOS-4.5. Depending on the application, oil drain intervals have been extended by up to 15,000 miles compared with previous formulations, helping reduce customer maintenance costs. Introduced as the factory fill in Mack’s 2017 engines, genuine Mack Engine Oil EOS-4.5 also extends drain intervals for all 2011 and newer Mack engines. “There is a
misconception that Mack Engine Oil EOS-4.5 is simply a rebranded version of the other engine oils on the shelf, and nothing could be further from the truth,” said Scott Barraclough, Mack technology product manager. “Mack Engine Oil EOS-4.5 is a proprietary formula that is tested and approved with Mack equipment, which allows us to extend drain intervals.” With Mack Engine Oil EOS-4.5, drain intervals have been extended to 60,000, 50,000 and 40,000 miles for long-haul, regional-haul and heavy-haul applications respectively. During the life of a Mack truck, these extensions allow
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Attracting Youth to the Industry…time to stop talking about it and take action
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joined this industry in 1990 at the age of 18, even then, I was an abnormality. Most of the drivers were nearing or above 40, and attracting youth to the industry was a challenge. What has changed in the last 27 years? The average age of a truck driver is now nearing 50, per a 2014 study by the Conference Board of Canada, even less youth are coming into the industry, and at the High School level, for the most part, our Industry is simply nonexistent as far as a potential career goes. For years, we as an industry have laid blame on the inability of being able to attract youth to our Industry to almost anyone we could, blaming Guidance Counsellors for not promoting us, the government for not declaring us a skilled trade, the media for covering only the negative side of the industry, and on it goes…..for the most part we complained to each other with in the industry…. however we did not promote ourselves outside of our own circle or find a way to connect with the youth….is that everyone else’s issue, or is that our own? It is time we quit complaining about the youth we can’t attract, come together as an Industry and find a way to attract them ourselves. I recently attended the TTSAO striving for excellence in Training Conference. One of the panels was entitled “Rebuilding the Image of Trucking”. The panel consisted of professionals outside of the Trucking Industry. The purpose was to give attendee’s the view of the Industry from those not directly involved in it. The comments from the panelists need to serve as an eyeopener. Jacquie Latham, a consultant with the Ontario School Counsellors Association, commented “Students have no perception of the Industry as they have no real knowledge of it”. No knowledge of it is a sad statement on our ability to promote our Industry to them…. no perception is a good thing, as that means the canvas is open for us to get our messaging out there and promote the opportunities within our Industry. Alyson Truax, Employment Ontario Specialist, York Region, indicated that a lot of the people who come to her with knowledge
Mike Millian is the of the industry see nothing but President of Private road blocks in front of them, be it Motor Truck Council age, long periods away from home, of Canada (PMTC), the long hours, separation from family. only Canadian asAlyson and Jacquie also indicated sociation dedicated to that we as an Industry need to be the interests of private better at promoting ourselves through fleet operators. The the channels that people in todays PMTC provides forums society will consume and share with for fleet operators and their network of friends. It was made industry stakeholders apparent that when the industry to exchange views and did contact schools or employment resolve issues together, offices, for the most part they still and is at the forefront provided brochures and pamphlets. in representing protectPeople today, especially the ing and promoting their youth, simply are not interested. To interests. For more attract the youth, we were advised info, visit www.pmtc. to try things like creating a link to ca or call 1-877-501a portal on our website, promote PMTC (7682) the benefits of the industry, the many job opportunities, ensure it has pictures, video’s, short and interesting stories. We need to use social media more to attract attention to our companies and our industry. We need to attend career fairs, go to our local schools, promote ourselves to the drivers of tomorrow. We need to change our way of thinking and change the way we operate our businesses….society and the youth are not going to change to suit our needs…so we better change to suit theirs, otherwise we will be left in the rear view mirror…. The PMTC plans on taking a leading role in this initiative. With the guidance of our Young Leaders Group, we will explore ways to connect with School Guidance counsellors, develop a social media marketing plan to target youth, update and provide links to our website that will promote the industry…we need to start somewhere, and we plan to do our part. If you have ideas to share, please reach out to our office, we will be glad to listen. March 2017
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enworth has announced an update to its Predictive Cruise Control functionality available for the Kenworth T680 and T880 with the new 2017 PACCAR MX-11, PACCAR MX-13 and Cummins X15 engines. “This update, which was made in conjunction with the launch of the new 2017 emission engines, provides our customers up to a 1 percent improvement in fuel economy over the performance of the current version of our Predictive Cruise Control,� said Patrick Dean, Kenworth chief engineer. Kenworth Predictive Cruise Control combines GPS with cruise control to deliver optimum fuel economy. Predictive Cruise Control optimizes cruising speed based on topographical GPS data inputs. As the truck enters certain types of
terrain, such as rolling hills, the system modulates cruising speed to optimize performance. For example, as the truck ascends and crests a hill, Predictive Cruise Control will allow the vehicle speed to drop slightly
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f the perfect carrier knocked on your door tomorrow, would you be ready for the opportunity? You may wonder why I ask such a question, but it does make a difference. Here is the issue, I talk to drivers all the time and many of them are in search of the perfect carrier. They want great pay, they want great equipment, and they want to be respected. We all want those things from a carrier but it just doesn’t happen because you have your licence. It takes hard work, dedication to professionalism, and building a brand that will create opportunities for you. I recently attended a conference for the Truck Training School Association of Ontario where much of the topics focused on the image of the driver. One of the messages coming from those in the room is that carriers are looking to attract the right people and not just anyone that comes along with a licence. With the changes in the testing and training requirements from the Ontario Ministry of Transportation coming into effect on July 1, 2017 with the Mandatory Entry Level Training Program (M.E.L.T.) drivers will need to have a basic amount of training to get their feet in the door of a carrier. The new training standards have forced the MTO to change their testing standards which will make the driving test harder for new applicants. All of this is in place to make the roads safer and ensure drivers have basic training when receiving their licence. How does that help you get the perfect job? Carriers are looking for professionalism. The new standards will ensure a driver has the basic training required to pass the road test. It’s a good first step but it won’t get you to the final destination. Carriers want professionals! The way to become a professional is to keep stepping up above what is called for and learn to be the best you can be. Many new drivers try to get by with the minimum amount of training and testing because often they don’t like the school part of the training program. Those classes teach you the
Bruce Outridge extra information that makes you is transportation attractive to a carrier. The better consultant with over you learn the items taught in those 30 years experience in classes the better a driver you will be. the industry. He is the Sadly many drivers don’t take that host of The Lead Pedal information seriously and lose the Podcast for drivers opportunities that will be presented (www.theleadpedalpodto them. cast.com), author of Where are you? the books Running By If you are someone looking at The Mile, and Driven to the industry then you need decent Drive, and is a trainer training. Even with the new M.E.L.T. and consultant for standards many feel it may not be the industry. You can enough. Insurance have ratings for learn more about Bruce new drivers that start with a 200 and his work at www. hour course which are already out on bruceoutridge.com the market with certified schools such as those at the TTSAO. If insurance companies already have their policies set at 200 hours the new standards may still not be enough. So go to a certified school and get proper training or you really will be wasting your money and your time. You can start by visiting www. ttsao.com. If you already have your licence but have found carriers won’t talk to you because you weren’t certified by a recognized training facility then here is an idea to try. Call a certified school and ask about upgrading your training with certificates. You shouldn’t have to take the driving test again but many have what they call refresher courses that can upgrade you and get you certified. They will assess you and upgrade you where required. Once you have your certifications you will be able to start applying at those carriers that wouldn’t look at your resume previously. The final piece is to keep learning and upgrading yourself even when the formal training stops. Always try to improve your efficiency, get better with trip planning, and keep up with technology. To be successful in trucking it means continually learning and improving. If you can do that you will have a successful career, I did! March 2017
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4. Be careful where you click. There are many attention-grabbing links, photos and articles that pop-up, but don’t click on just anything. While these sites may look legitimate, they can contain programs that attempt to take your contact information and share it. 5. Stay alert and cautious. Be vigilant about who you communicate with online and how you verify their identity. Be extra cautious when people online ask you to do something. Never click on suspicious links, and never share personal or financial information unless you can absolutely trust the person on the other end and verify that they are who they say they are. Find more information at www. competitionbureau.gc.ca/fraud. (NC) RT
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Police, fire and ambulance personnel are often required to do their work on the shoulders of busy highways. For safety reasons, the law requires all drivers to slow down and proceed with caution when passing an emergency vehicle parked on the side of the highway with its lights activated. If the highway has more than one lane, the law also requires all drivers to move over leaving at least one lane between their vehicle and the parked emergency vehicle, if it can be done safely. Obeying this law will save lives! Violating it can result in a $2,000 fine and three demerit points.
HELP SAVE LIVES. MOVE OVER.
Les policiers, les pompiers et les ambulanciers doivent souvent faire leur travail sur les accotements d’autoroutes achalandées. Pour des raisons de sécurité, la loi exige que tous les conducteurs ralentissent et fassent preuve de prudence lorsqu’ils dépassent un véhicule d’urgence stationné sur le côté de la route avec ses gyrophares activés. Sur une route à plusieurs voies, la loi exige aussi que tous les conducteurs se déplacent de façon à libérer au moins une voie entre leur véhicule et le véhicule d’urgence stationné, pourvu que cela puisse se faire en toute sécurité. Respecter cette loi aidera à sauver des vies! L’enfreindre peut entraîner une amende de 2 000 $ et trois points d’inaptitude.
AIDEZ A SAUVER DES VIES. DEPLACEZ-VOUS.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Fleet Safety Council Seminar March 30, Hamilton
www.hamiltonniagarafleetsafetycouncil. com
Smart Trucker Seminar
April 11, Mississauga
www.roadtoday. com/smarttrucker
ExpoCam 2017
April 20 - 22, Montreal
www.expocam.ca
Road Today Show & Job Fair May 27, Brampton
www.roadtoday show.com
PMTC Conference June 15-16, Niagara Falls
www.pmtc.ca
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INDUSTRY NEWS
PETERBILT MANITOBA NAMED PETERBILT FIRST CLASS SERVICE EXCELLENCE DEALER OF THE YEAR
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eterbilt has named Peterbilt Manitoba as Peterbilt First Class Service Excellence Dealer of the Year. “Whether it’s advanced diagnostic equipment to assess and repair problems quickly or highly skilled technicians who know your application and vehicle, the Peterbilt dealership network sets the bar high when it comes to maximizing our customers’ uptime,” said Mike Conroy, Director of Field Service. “The First Class Service Excellence Award recognizes the best of the best, and is a true testament to Peterbilt of Manitoba and their commitment to customer satisfaction.” Peterbilt service locations were measured by First Class Service Excellence performance criteria. Peterbilt Manitoba had the highest comprehensive dealer group score. Doug Danylchuk, Dealer Principal, accepted the award at Peterbilt’s annual Dealer Meeting. In addition to the dealer awards, the two-day business meeting included presentations and breakout sessions, with focused reviews of the enhanced SmartLINQ connected truck technology and PACCAR’s position on the
competitive landscape of the commercial vehicle industry. “We are proud to receive the First Class Service Excellence award from Peterbilt,” said Doug Danylchuk. “Our team recognizes the importance of servicing our customers and providing premium
care for the PACCAR MX engines. Measuring the service performance of dealer groups within the Peterbilt network makes us all rise to the occasion and improve our customers’ experiences.” RT
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ROADTODAY Hello Kids, This is your column. All you have to do is send us a colourful sketch of your favourite truck. For those who haven‛t seen a truck from close, just flip through the pages of ROAD TODAY and you will find many interesting pictures. Send in your entries with your name, age, grade, home phone and complete address by post to - ROAD TODAY, 5 Sand Cherry Crescent, Brampton L6R 3A9. Make sure that the entries are not mutilated or spoiled during the transit. The best entry received during the month will be published in the next issue of the magazine and the winner will receive a miniature Toy Truck courtesy The Toy Truck Place. All the Best!!! Note: All submissions will become the property of Road Today Management and can be used in future for promotional, marketing and related activities.
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Participate in Trucking Quotient. The quiz includes questions, the answers to which are available in the magazine itself. So what are you waiting for! Read the magazine, answer the questions below and win prizes.
All correct entries received in time will be added to a draw. Four lucky winners will win a Miniature Toy Truck and their names will be announced in the MAY 2017 edition of ROAD TODAY. Incomplete and multiple entries sent in single envelope will not be included in the draw. The decision of ROAD TODAY management is final and binding.
Post your entry to ROAD TODAY, 5 SAND CHERRY CRESCENT, BRAMPTON L6R 3A9 or send us via email at contact@roadtoday.com mentioning the Quotient Number. Closing Date: 31st March 2017
Name: ________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________ Q1. The proprietary connectivity platform introduced by Detroit exclusively for the new Cascadia will use cellular service from A. AT&T B. Bell C. Telus Q2. Mack Trucks has announced extended engine oil drain intervals for customers using its newly formulated genuine A. Mack Engine Oil EOS-3.5 B. Mack Engine Oil EOS-4.0 C. Mack Engine Oil EOS-4.5 Q3. The OTA and ICCC organised a trucking issues town hall meeting at
the Westin Toronto Airport hotel on A. February 21st B. February 22nd C. February 23rd Q4. The Annual PMTC Conference 2017 will be held in A. Brampton B. Milton C. Niagara Falls Q5. Peterbilt Montreal has been named as Peterbilt First Class Service Excellence Dealer of the Year. A. True B. False
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● Cross at traffic lights, marked intersections or crosswalks ● Make eye contact with motorists when crossing
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Guest Column: Health
RABIES R
abies is a dangerous virus that can be deadly to both humans and animals. The rabies virus is most commonly found in the saliva of infected animals. In most cases, the virus is transmitted to humans through a bite from an animal which is already infected by the virus. Although rare, it is possible for rabies to be transmitted when infected saliva enters through broken skin. This could occur if an infected animal were to lick an open wound. In North America, wild animals such as foxes, bats, coyotes, racoons and skunks are most likely to transmit the rabies virus to humans. Pets and farm animals such as dogs, cats and horses may also transmit the virus. The symptoms of rabies vary from person to person. However, the first symptoms of rabies may resemble that of a common flu virus. These symptoms generally last for a few days. As the
infection progresses, symptoms may include fever, vomiting, anxiety and headache. More serious symptoms such as confusion, difficulty swallowing, excessive salivation and paralysis may develop at the later stages of infection. One thing to keep in mind is that once a person begins to show signs and symptoms of the infection, the risk of death is significantly higher. Therefore, it is important to seek medical attention if you have been bitten by any animal, especially if the animal is suspected to have rabies. After taking a detailed medical history and performing a physical examination, your doctor will be able to decide if treatment is necessary. The bad news is that once a rabies infection has established itself in the body, the disease is usually fatal. As a result, if your doctor thinks that you have been exposed to a virus, you will be administered a series of injections to
prevent the virus from infecting you. The first shot will be a fast-acting medication that will prevent the infection from taking hold in your body. Next you will be giving four shots over the next two weeks which contain a vaccine to help your body fight the rabies infection. If at all possible, Dr Christopher H. Singh it is a good idea to Chiropractor, runs Trans test the animal that Canada Chiropractic at 230 bit you to determine Truck Stop in Woodstock, if it is infected with Ont. He can be reached rabies. This will help at 519-421-2024 E.mail: avoid unnecessary chris_singh@sympatico.ca treatment. However, in the case of wild animals this may not be possible. There are a few simple things you can do to minimize your risk coming in contact with the rabies virus. First of all, household pets such as dogs and cats may be vaccinated. To add to this, keeping a close eye on your pets when they are outdoors will reduce the chances of contact with wild animals that may be infected. Finally avoid physical contact with wild animals and report any stray animals to local authorities. It may also be wise to consider getting a rabies vaccine if you are travelling to other parts of the world where rabies is more prevalent. If in doubt, ask your doctor for advice. As you can see, although rare, rabies can lead to a serious or even fatal medical condition. Please keep in mind these simple prevention tips and you will greatly reduce your risk. Until next month, drive safely. RT
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Advertisers Index (A-Z) Name of Advertiser Ajay Lekhi CPA
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Outridge Consulting
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Appraisal Services – Vik Gupta 12
Pat’s Driveline
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Auto / Truck Insurance – Puja Gupta 29
Photography Services
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Be Alert – MTO Campaign
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PMTC Conference, Golf
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C.A.T
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Power Dsyl
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Challenger Motor Freight
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Pride Group Enterprises
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City Engine Rebuilders
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Colony Ford Lincoln
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Promotional Items
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Doroga Road
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Punjab Star
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Dr Christopher Singh
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Road Today Classic Golf
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ExpoCam 2017
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Road Today Show & Job Fair
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Fleet-Tax Services
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Rosedale Group
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Frank’s Chrome Shop
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RS2000 Tax Consultants
12
Global Spring Service
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Sahi Express
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Global Spring Service
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Sharda Homeopathy
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Golden Freight Forwarding
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Smart Trucker Seminar
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Spectra Products
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Stan Niemczyk Truck Service
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Tallman Group
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Hamilton Niagara Fleet Safety Council 28 Ideal Logistics
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International Truckload Services (ITS) 48 IPS Invoice Payment System
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Texis Truck Exhaust
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Lockwood Legal
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The Lead Pedal Podcast
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Making Your Miles Count
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The Toy Truck Place
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MTO Drug Impaired Driving 07
Trukademy / Trux Solutions
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MTO Winter Safety
TV Show - Road Today 360
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Volvo Trucks Canada
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Ontario Truck Driving School 07
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Auto Show 2017
Record-breaking 2017 AutoShow Draws to Close
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riven by a global premiere, a global auto show debut and a diverse and intriguing roster of cars, trucks, SUVs and concept vehicles-both new and classic-the 2017 Canadian International AutoShow (CIAS) has posted its best year ever. The AutoShow is not only the largest automotive expo in Canada, it is also the country’s largest consumer show-a leader in lifestyle, technology and all things automotive. The CIAS will return to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre February 16th to 25th, 2018. RT
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