CTM February 2015 Expanded Web Edition

Dave brings 40 years of valuable and interesting experience in transportation, management, safety, business and compliance. Dave has driven in every condition across North America and overseas as Military, Police, Company Driver to an Owner Operator to transportation management. Now our Celebrity Editor Publisher of Canadian Trucking Magazine bringing you articles and entertainment in print and on the web. Join Dave on Face Book for real time updates and meet at your favorite stop or truck show! Be Happy to say Hi and maybe get a picture or two. See you down the road.

Hey did you know where the Caesar Salad came from?

Here is an interesting fact a driver can tell servers and friends on the road.

The salad's creation is generally attributed to restaurateur Caesar Cardini, an Italian immigrant who operated restaurants in Mexico and the United States.Cardini was living in San Diego but also working in Tijuana where he avoided the restrictions of Prohibition.His daughter Rosa (1928–2003) recounted that her father invented the dish when a Fourth of July 1924 rush depleted the kitchen's supplies. Cardini made do with what he had, adding the dramatic flair of the table-side tossing "by the chef."

With Prohibition, gangster and movie stars from California would come to the Caesar Hotel, Main Street Tijuana for forbidden drinks and the Caesar salad.

Bugsy Seigel who opened the Flamingo in Las Vegas had the Caesar for the opening and hence it spread in Nevada and world wide.

Pictured to the right I am sitting in the famous Caesar Hotel in Tijuana with a forbidden wobbly pop and getting ready for a famous Caesar salad.

On the Cover is JAZZ AKA Jasmine and guardian angel to those 4 legged friends that make the miles easier to take and the days a pleasure to enjoy with all the laughs, memories and mischief they can cause.

So glad to again have that quality on the cover for you and a great story following on Page 13 inside.

A great sport and a human willing to step up for the protection and safety these companions that at times need our help, JAZZ is in the center and Pet Page as well. Thanks Jazz!

You can help too, read Page 13.

Did you know CTM now has over 13,800 fans on facebook and our digital magazine has hit over 90,000 readers ! Thank-you ! LIKE our FB. See more in the digital magazine and the next few pages, digital does not limit the amount of good stuff we can provide you! Read on ,,,,,

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So speaking of Chucky there in the top right picture, CTM is running that contest “Where’s Chucky”, where you the readers can win more great prizes from Canadian Trucking Magazine and our supporting advertisers.

So watch for Chucky on the road in his Caravan Transport Truck a 2013 white Volvo 1324MH, and when you see Chucky, go up, get a picture with him and Win. Follow us on Twitter Canadian Trucking@CTM_magazine All kinds of great swag will be announced in the March MATS Edition and on the face book page. So LIKE the Canadian Trucking Magazine Face Book Page to win.

Same goes for your Celebrity Publisher Editor, yours truly Dave MacKENZIE so you have 2 chances to win anywhere in NA. Just another way at CTM we like to thank you for your readership and input into your Transport magazine, built for you with entertainment and articles so it is picked up, read and kept.

I enjoy delivering CTM on the road each month and getting your valuable feedback to grow our Transport Magazine together.

Bringing you great stories such as JAZZ and the Norway House Animal Rescue Network where your next companion is waiting.

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A face above only a bulldog could love! Sorry about that Chucky! No I’m not,, Hey see that DTV Shredder on the top left corner making it’s premiere at the Calgary world of Wheels then over to the Winnipeg World of Wheels on Marc 20th to 22nd and I will be there at the Tri Service Military Veterans of Canada Booth again.

Come by and say hi and for sure see this DTV Shredder a new toy or work horse that is going to explode onto the North American Market.

Marc Springer my favorite celebrity on Shipping Wars is at Page 38 and 39 this month as I think his new equipment is cool.

I like a clean shining look and boy his new deck on his truck and that new trailer shine.

Marc Springer will be at the World’s Largest Truck Show this year MATS as so will I, watch the March edition and facebook for location and let’s get together there.

The Blue Water Bridge international crossing will be partially closed beginning in April for the resurfacing and waterproof undercoating of its original span.

Work is expected to be finished

by July 1.

Only one lane of traffic will be open in each direction across the bridge, with two lanes available in each direction as vehicles approach the toll plazas at each end of the bridge.

News from USA, Gone!

Drivers will no longer have to include two overnight periods of 15 a.m. during 34-hour reset.

There will also no longer be limited to one reset period per week.

Gone Paper inspection reports unless a defect in the US. See more in the expanded Web Edition on line.

I like to say again thanks for reading CTM and I look forward to hearing from you, than about you.

See you on the road.....

Be safe my friends!

Happy Trails.....

Dave

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US Does Away With Most Vehicle Inspection Reports Washington is eliminating the need to file the majority of inspection reports.

Under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) No-Defect Driver-Vehicle Inspection Report rule, as of December 18 (2014), when a driver completes a pre- or posttrip inspection and finds no defects or safety problems, no paperwork will be required.

According to US government figures, 95% of inspections typically fall under this category.

“We are committed to improving efficiency so that drivers can stay focused on their safety and the safety of everyone they share the road with,” said FMCSA acting administrator Scott Darling.

The FMCSA estimates that professional drivers spend approximately 46.7 million hours each year doing inspection paperwork.

US transportation secretary Anthony Foxx offered some perspective about how much time report filing was costing truckers.

“Until now, truck driver vehicle inspection reports were the 19th highest paperwork burden across all federal agencies.

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icant paperwork reduction achievement “ America’s truckers should be able to focus more on getting their goods safely to store shelves, constructions sites or wherever they need to be instead of spending countless hours on unnecessary paperwork that costs the industry nearly US$2 billion each year. This is a far better way to do business.”

Controversial US Hours-of-Service Reset Provisions Suspended for Two Years Two of the more contentious elements of the US hours-of-service regulations put into place in 2013 has been suspended for two years as part of an omnibus spending bill voted through last month.

President Barack Obama must sign the bill and the FMCSA and states adopt the revisions before the changes go into effect.

Once these formalities have been completed, drivers will no longer have to include two overnight periods of 1-5 a.m. during their 34-hour reset.

They will also no longer be limited to one reset period per week.

The American Trucking Associations, one of the most vocal critics of those aspects of the regulations, which it argues force drivers to end their reset when traffic tends to be busier, applauded the development.

“We have known since the beginning that the federal government did

not properly evaluate the potential impacts of the changes it made in July 2013,” said ATA president and CEO Bill Graves. “Now, thanks to the hard work of Senator (Susan) Collins and many others, we have a common sense solution.

Suspending these restrictions until all the proper research can be done is a reasonable step.”Sen. Collins tabled the amendments, which were part of a broader $1-trillion spending bill.

The ATA in recent months has brought forward many reasons why the existing rules were flawed – and continued to do so after Congress and the Senate approved the bill.

“One of our members told us several of his drivers took four days off for the recent Thanksgiving holiday, yet when they returned to work, their hours were limited because that 96-hour breakcould not count as a 34-hour restart,” Graves said. “That’s just one of the impacts FMCSA failed to research that we hope they fully examine as aresult of this congressional mandate.”

“Fleets from around the country, including mine, tried to tell FMCSA that the previous rules were working just fine and that these new restart provisions were going to cause unintended problems,” added ATA chairman Duane Long, chairman of Longistics. “Those warnings went unheeded at the time, but we’re glad Senator Collins and others in Congress listened to us and that we’ll finally get a full examination of the potential impacts of these rules.

We call on President Obama to quickly sign this omnibus spending bill, which will immediately enact this suspension.”

The restart provisions were opposed by both the ATA and the OwnerOperator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA). “Small business truckers know from personal experience that current restart restrictions compromise safety by forcing them onto the roads during the most congested and dangerous hours of morning traffic,” said OOIDA executive vice-president Todd Spencer.

FTR said trucking productivity will immediately improve by 2% for the twoyear period during which the rules are suspended.

This will noticeably affect truckload capacity utilization, FTR reported, giving the industry an important reserve of surge capacity to handle seasonal peaks and other issues.

Price increases could moderate as a result, FTR indicated.

“It is important to note that this change does not reduce the impending wave of regulatory drag still scheduled for late 2016 and beyond,” said Noel Perry, senior consultant and managing director, FTR. “Indeed it makes it worse, because the revised regs will hit just when a bunch of other regulatory changes appear as well. At that point, capacity will move above 100% and stay there for a year or more, unless the FMCSA doesn’t do what it says it will do, or if recession appears to blunt demand.” added content

Saskatchewan Amends Vehicle vehicle, taxi or farm vehicle in cases where the vehicle was Seizure Policy

Saskatchewan plans to crack down on drivers of commercial vehicles who commit “high-risk driving offences.”

Changes to the province’s Traffic Safety Act will strengthen penalties for drivers while also making it less complicated for business owners to get their vehicles released.

Minister responsible for Saskatchewan Government Insurance Don McMorris said a new three-day licence suspension is being proposed for the driver of a commercial vehicle who commits highriskdriving offences such as: * cellphone use while driving (2nd offence within 12 months); * exceed speed limit by more than 50 km/hr (1st offence); * fail to stop for a peace officer (1st offence); * exceed speed limit by more than double the speed (2nd offence within 12 months); and * driving without due care or reasonable consideration (3rd and subsequent offence within 12 months).

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seized due to the driving behaviour of the employee.

The following conditions must be met before the vehicle will be released: * the driver (employee) at the time of the offence is not the owner of the vehicle; * the owner can produce evidence that they have a written and communicated safety plan in place; and * the owner had obtained a driver’s abstract within the previous 12 months for their employee.

Regulation changes are expected to take effect early January 2015.

These changes will apply only to commercial vehicle seizures due to the driving behaviour of an employee.

They will not apply to personal-use vehicles, for example when someone loans their vehicle to a friend or family member. In that situation, the usual grounds for appeal still stand.

To apply for early release of a commercial r personal vehicle, the vehicle owner – be it a business or individual – may purchase an appeal receipt from any motor licence issuer for $100 eand call the Highway Traffic Board to book a telephone hearing.

Higher Distracted Driving Fines

Coming Into Effect in Nova Scotia Beginning Feb.1, Nova Scotians who use a hand-held device while driving will face increased fines and receive demerit points on their licence.

“We take road safety seriously and distracted driving has become a very big issue in our province - as serious as impaired driving,” said Geoff MacLellan, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal.

“The bigger fines and addition of demerit points are an added incentive to put away your hand-held device while behind the wheel. We hope greater consequences will help influence driver behaviour.”

“Texting and driving is a lethal combination, however this message is still not resonating with some drivers,” said Insp.

Bernadine Chapman, officer in charge of RCMP traffic services and member of the provincial Road Safety Advisory Committee.

“As police, we see the devastating consequences of distracted driving and welcome anything that might deter someone from texting while behind the wheel.

So please put your phones away when driving.

It’s just not worth it.”

Fine amounts will increase as follows: -- 1st offence, fines increase from $176.45 to $233.95 -- 2nd offence, fines increase from $233.95 to $348.95 -- 3rd offence, fines increase from $348.95 to $578.95 The increased fines and new demerit points mean Nova Scotia will have some of the strongest penalties in the country for using hand-held devices while driving.

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By Dawn Truell ~ CBS ~

Detroit/Windsor Border Alert

The Detroit/Windsor Border has been targeted for e x t r a screening, please ensure you have the proper documentation in order including proper authorities numbers i.e.: MC, DOT, SCAC, CVOR. It has been discovered by CBP (U.S. Customs & Border Protection) that some persons and/or companies have been using others’ authorities illegally.

This will cause and is currently causing back up border delays, forced turnarounds and even risking possible suspension from the C-TPAT, FAST and PIP Programs.

Also you should be aware that once CBP knows and puts forth a charge or suspension or forced turnaround, CBSA is advised, hence you would now have trouble getting back across the Canadian Borders.

I should also point out that ACE Manifests are Mandatory and it is imperative that they be filled out in their entirety and accurately or you will be forced to be turned around at the border point entering the U.S.A. ACI for Canada’s borders has been put into place but it’s still a relatively new program so we are still operating a grace period.

A misconception regarding compliance programs such as the C-TPAT, if a company belongs to the C-TPAT program that the said com-

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pany does not have to belong also to the PIP program; this is incorrect, you must belong to both programs if you are going to do either.

Also please be aware that you must be truthful in the information that you put forth to both the U.S. CBP and the Canada’s CBSA; you will be Audited by U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security and/or Central Intelligence Canada.

It has recently come to my attention that there are persons and/or companies selling “Binders” full of documents claiming that these will get you through the C-TPAT and PIP Programs, be aware that this is FALSE information and further that both CBP and CBSA Officers are aware of this fictitious ongoings and they will be easily identified by both.

Be reminded that what you are presenting is your company and be aware that whom you are presenting this to is both the U.S. Dept.

Homeland Security and the Canadian Central Intelligence.

I you this for the sake of saving face for your business, as I know perAgain I can certainly guide sonally, our businesses are very hard you in the right direction. work and we must put forth with Honesty and Integrity.

For information regarding anything mentioned in this article or information on the fight against smuggling, terrorism, C-TPAT, FAST, PIP please contact Dawn Truell Cross Border Services 905-973-9136 dawntruell@gmail.com www.crossborderservices.org www.c-tpat-certified.com.

Of course I encourage anyone wanting to gain their authorities as in the MC licensing, DOT, SCAC, etc. as well as the Anti Terrorism initiative programs C-TPAT, PIP, FAST, CSA, to contact me and I will happily guide you through the appropriate steps but whom ever you contact please be sure you know exactly what you are getting and whom you are getting it from.

Note from Dave!

If you see suspicious activity, persons asking you for a ride across the border in your vehicle, a loose lipped driver talking about smuggling loads of weapons or drugs, do us all a big favour and contact authorities. Try to get as much information as possible without becoming involved and shut these bad guys down. They are bad for our business.

CALL BORDER WATCH~

1.888.502.9060

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This is Jasmine and has been volunteering with Manitoba animal rescue for about 4 years.

The main rescue she works with is Norway House animal rescue.

Due to the fact many northern reserves are hours away from veterinarians, people do not spay/neuter their dogs causing a huge problem with overpopulation.

Norway House Animal Rescue Network works from within the community, out. They support community members with Animal health and welfare.

They provide many services such as Vaccinations, deworming, thousands of pounds of food to feed strays, female contraceptive implant program, Dog house shelters, fly out and ground transport of 340+ dogs a year, and general support on continued health on owned Dogs.

They are a network that works with 26+ different Rescues that take in the dogs in need and place up for Adoption.

The most recent rescue dog we have flown in is Cinnamon.

Cinnamon was found on the side of a road crying and unable to sit up or walk. ` NHAR volunteers in Norway House put her on a plane and flew her up to Winnipeg where another rescue called Jenn’s Furry Friends offered to take her under their wing.

After receiving X-Rays, it was discovered she had complete fractures in 3 of her legs and 2 of her toes.

NHAR fundraised and were able to get Cinnamon her orthopedic surgery. She is very energetic and lovable, once healing is complete she will be adopted out to her new family.

Norway House Animal Rescue gratefully accept supplies and monetary donations to help cover the cost of flights and emergency Vetting.

You can contact them on Facebook at Norway House Animal Rescue or email them at NorwayHouseAnimalRescue@gmail.com You need that special companion in the truck or at home for the better half, adopt. 13

Women in Trucking Association Names Februa Member of the Month Felicia Berggren By; Ellen Voie CAE, President/CEO Women in Trucking

Felicia Berggren Just three days into the three-week trainwas climbing the ing, she had 10 pre-hire letters in hand. She reviewed ladder in the med- her options and did heavy research into each comical field as a Cer- pany. Training, reputation and references were the tified Nursing most important to her. Werner Enterprises was conAssistant (CNA) sistent across the board with what they offered drivers and a Certified and what their associates said about Medical Assistant (CMA) when truck driving them. Werner was built by a driver, for started calling her name. a driver; she knew Werner was the At the time, she was working three jobs to best choice. pay her bills, but wanted to advance. Advancement Werner’s thorough training meant more schooling, which required more money. program gave Berggren the peace of She needed the three jobs to pay for school, but didn’t mind she needed as a beginner. They have the time while working three jobs. She was at a also offered a team program, which crossroad. gave her relief knowing she would be In a short amount of time, Berggren’s path with someone else as she got used to crossed with three others beginning their pursuit of a being out on the road.

CDL and a truck driving career. This piqued her interBerggren was the only feest. male and graduated at the top of her While weighing her options, she looked at class. the classified ads for the first time in her life. It was After eight months of drivflooded with ‘truck driver needed’ ads. Berggren knew ing solo, Berggren became a trainer. this was a sign and took the next step.

Her first trainee later became her She researched the companies and their team partner. She enjoyed sharing training programs and decided on a truck driving the experience with others and loved school in Indiana. teaching them what she had learned.

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Werner approached her about doing a training video for the company. While shooting the video, she was introduced to Jim Morbach, a retired military veteran with more than 21 years of military experience and Werner’s senior director of Student & Government Recruiting. With Werner consistently recognized by G.I. Jobs as a Top Military Employer and Top Military Spouse Friendly Employer, this was not surprising. However, for Berggren, what became of that meeting was surprising.

She received the news that she was selected to drive a Freedom truck with Operation Free-

As a woman, she admittedly had reservations at first. However, she had the support of family and friends, which made the difference for her. She does take added precautions to ensure safety. For example, if the load permits, she starts her day around 4-5 a.m. so that when she is finished for the day the truck stops are still fairly empty and she can get a good spot close to the front of the parking lot in a welllit area. She makes sure to finish up inside the facility before it gets dark and sticks to a strict sleep schedule to guarantee she is well rested for the next day’s work.

If a load requires her to start her day while it is still dark outside, she moves her truck to a well-lit area with security cameras to perform her pre-trip.

“My testimony to other women is that they do not need to be afraid of truck driving,” Berggren said.

Women In Trucking was established to encourage the employment of women in the trucking industry, promote their accomplishments and minimize obstacles faced by women working in the trucking industry.

Membership is not limited to women, as sixteen percent of its members are men who support the mission.

For more information visit;

dom, Werner’s military-themed fleet that travels on regular freight routes in addition to being showcased at truck shows, recruiting events and specific veteran ceremonies.

Berggren has a special connection and appreciation for those in the military, as her father served in the Army and her brother served in the Navy.

“I am honored to have this prestigious opportunity,” said Berggren. “I do my best to represent the families of veterans while driving that truck.”

Berggren visits truck driving schools across the country and speaks with them about opportunities at Werner. Students have the chance to see first-hand the type of truck (aside from the military wrap) that they will receive as a Werner professional driver.

“I want to show that women can do this job. Trucking doesn’t have to fit a stereotype,” she said.

www.womenintrucking.org or call 888-464-9482 Ellen Voie CAE, President/CEO

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JAZZ fights for the rights of those who can’t, our furry friends that make life a treat!

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By Marc Palud Xp3 Canada is offering a trade-in program to the Transport Industry

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Every once in a while, we come across new technologies that improves our lifestyles, businesses and health.

Getting access to new products & services capable of positive changes has always been an exciting part of life.

The challenge consumers face in today's marketplace is finding products that stand out from the others, doing our research, then personally putting the product to the test.

Xp3 is one of those new and important technologies that is making positive changes to owner operators and fleets all over the transportation industry.

To help showcase how different Xp3's performance is over other "off-the-shelf" additives, Xp3 Canada is offering a trade-in program that allows you to bring in a bottle of your current brand of diesel additive into one of our participating dealers, and exchange it for a bottle of Xp3.

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This allows you to personally use Xp3 and experience first hand the difference this premium grade additive has to offer.

The Xp3 Trade-In promotion is only available at participating dealers in Manitoba, here is a partial list Xp3 Dealers offering the Trade-In program.

In Winnipeg, Freightliner Manitoba (both locations), Beaver Truck Centre, DABS Repair, House of Chrome, Fleet Brake (Oak Point location) and in Steinbach, EMAX Automotive,Integrity Ventures Diesel Repair, Headingley Husky and Querel Trailers.

As a bonus, all owner operators that participate in the Xp3 TradeIn program will have their names entered in a draw to win a FREE case of Xp3, capable of treating 22,800 litres of diesel.

See one of our participating dealers for full details.

For more information on Xp3, go to

www.Xp3Canada.com

or call

1-800-507-4107.

Canada is now starting to see more truck drivers and owner operators smiling and feeling better about their businesses after they experience firsthand benefits of the new Xp3 Fuel Enhancer.

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NASCAR Spritn Cup Series driver Kevin Harvick speaks to Ms. Coors Light, Amanda Mertz, during the 2015 NASCAR Media Day at Daytona International Speedway on February 12, 2015 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

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Marc Springer Seen on Shipping Wars O/O of Snortn’ Boar Adds ALUM-LINE to his fleet!

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Everyone should know by the now the popular star on Shipping Wars, Marc Springer owner of the well known Snortn’ Boar Transport.

This real life trucker will be at the Mid American Truck Show in March. MATS as it is called has been crowned the World’s Largest Truck show and if you haven’t been this is the year to go and while there visit with Marc and get him to sign your copy of Canadian Trucking Magazine and your Snortn’ Boar Truck Gear available right now on line.

Marc decked out his truck with ALUM-LINE to match his new trailer built by them.

The owner, Gary D. Gooder, started the company in 1986 doing most of the work himself: building, marketing, and delivering products like tack boxes, hog panels, and pickup truck accessories.

Although the small livestock producers were the first key customer of AlumLine, the company has diversified and has entered other areas of the marketplace.

Some of those areas include emergency and rescue bodies, auto trailers, contractor bodies and all types of tool boxes. Alum-Line's market is so vast that almost anyone owning a truck or has something to haul is a potential customer. With their ability to customize, the product can be personalized to the customer's wants and needs.trailers is now part of the product line.

With thier motto, "Where Workmanship Lasts a Lifetime," they promise reliable products built with the value and strength needed to last years and years without committing your time and money into multiple repairs.

When it comes to customer service, Alum-Line always goes the extra mile. They make sure your calls and emails are responded promptly to from a professional.

Not only do they always have staff on hand to take care of thier customers, but they also have a fully stocked parts department, a full service shop for repairs and installations, and a five year workmanship warranty—a repair form is even available online.

Thank-you Marc for introducing us to this great line of truck products and look forward to the March CTM Edition where you again profile great products and tell us where to find you at MATS.

http://www.alumline.com

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My first trailer was an Needless to say I bought Alum-line I bought on Ebay the trailer and began my trucking used from a great guy in Col- company with an old 1999 Stock orado Springs.

Dodge 2500 Ram and this nice Alumi-line gooseneck.

I was not familiar with My first over the road rig!!

Alum-line so I call the factory to Man was I proud of that setup! see what they could tell me As I began my new jourabout their products. ney, I quickly realized I was going Being based in Cresco, to need more space and a bigger Iowa I was not familiar with them. truck.

I moved up to Chevy KoThe help I received from diak but it was not what I wanted one of their salesmen, Kevin either. convinced me of two things.

I ended up having to sell the Kodia with my awesome 1. Alum-line made great trail- Alum-line trailer, basically giving ers that were hard to find used the trailer away to to sell the truck and and payoff the note. I did not want 2. Alum-line was a company to loose that trailer and told mythat would go the extra mile to self I would get another one day. help customers, or in my case I landed on the Kenpotential customers. worth that you see me driving now on the show Shipping Wars.

Marc Springer talks about Alum-line I bought it from a great guy and owner operator in Livingston, Montana.

It was affordable and in great condition from the previous two owners. Now I had a real rig to get this party started, and that is exactly what I did.

Anyway thats not the point of this story.

The point is Now after 6 years on the road and 100's of thousands of miles, I was able to buy another Alum-line trailer to replace the original and as a bonus I have been able to get the Dodge into top shape.

BD Diesel in Abbotsford, BC, Canada and Herd Bumpers, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada along with Jonnasson Motorsports have done some outstanding work.

Thank you to them.

Now Alumline has has built and installed a custom Bed which completes this build ( for now ) and it's time to put this awesome outfit back to making me some cash.

I must say that without the TV show Shipping Wars it would not have been as easy to get all this accomplished.

As some of know not all the loads they do on the show require a Class 8 rig. I now have all angles covered. I also plan to haul my 1976 CJ5 Renegade Levis edition around on this trailer as well as the 1966 GMC Suburban for the Waterfowl Evolution show.

Both of these vehicles will be on tour through the summer months if you get a chance to see them I encourage you do stop and take a look. Both are being built as we speak and are going to be awesome.

Marc Springer Owner/Operator Snortn Boar Transport

Providing Quality Transportation Throughout the US and Canada

http://www.snortnboartransport.c om/ https://www.facebook.com/Sn ortnboar

It seems like yesterday but 40 years ago Jack Shields and his 3 sons (Clarence, Jim & John) started their first restaurant an A&W, in a small northern town called Fort McMurray.

At that time there were less then 5,000 people living in that community. From there they expanded to include the Fort’s first Smitty’s Pancake House & Diary Queen franchises, the Garden Cafe, Willies and Oriellys & the Stags Head Inn. As Fort McMuuray continued to grow so did the Shields family business. In 1986 after the introduction of the Liberal National Energy Program the family lost all their business and were forced to start all over again.

Some 25 years ago Jack and Clarence started all over again by operating a restaurant located the Nisku Truck Stop.

From there they continued to grow acquiring the Airways Country Inn and numerous other business interests. Brother Jim and his wife Jody ventured off to start a successful greenhouse operation, while John continued on with an award winning career in radio.

Blackjacks Roadhouse and Games Room is a brand new building been created to host Clarence’s latest vision, this outstanding and beautiful building features amazing truss work and a 2nd floor grand stage over- looking our room.

They boast the best buffet in the area, as well as a great Canadian & Chinese cuisine menu. Our games room is furnished with 25 V.L.T.s, 5 Minute Keno, Sports Select. Watch and play all the sports from our comfortable lounge.

Trucker Friendly Please come by anytime and enjoy our menu and great service.

Open 24 hours a day featuring specials daily. Spend some time wandering around looking at one of the largest collection of oilfield, trucking and car racing memorabilia dating back some 100 + years.

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BLACKJACKS always look forward to the opportunity to be of service.

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