87th Web Edition Canadian Trucking Magazine 2015

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.

What an exciting month with hitting all the truck stops and talking to you on Chrome & Steel Radio.

On the COVER I get some of the famous crew from Denny’s like Mario from the Denny’s in Headingley MB and Crystal & Nancy from the Sargeant and route 90 location in Winnipeg MB, thankyou!

It is awesome to have Denny’s here on the cover as they have so much involvement with trucking being located at or close to Truck stops.

The staff are always friendly and very efficient and the food is consistant. Programs like My Denny’s found on Pages 34 & 35 inside, seniors pricing and a free Grand Slam on your birthday.

Not to mention with other food places closing early or on holidays, Denny’s stays open for us 24/7 just like trucking.

Copies of the current hard copy of the magazine can be found on the counters there while supplies last.

Your Canadian Trucking Magazine tends to go fast as you know it is built for everyone, entertaining and easy reading.

2015 was amazing for CTM hitting over 17,000 likes on Facebook but most of all having over 58,000 fully engaged on the page creating a reach of over 1/2 million readers.

If you don’t Facebook at least FB Canadian Trucking Magazine so you can be first to see the expanded Web Edition each month and important announcements.

Like the page and share it to your friends and spread the word about an entertainment magazine built by trucking for everyone.

Any suggestions for the magazine, let me know as this magazine is built for your entertainment to help make the road a little easier.

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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Again Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Dave, Angie and family your main CTM crew.

Every month CTM grows more and more for you and your entertainment. That is why CTM was created, not as a job posting magazine or a technical magazine with heavy reading but a magazine build for entertainment with something for everyone.

Trucking for sure, you know “TRUCKING�is our middle name.

To the right is Val from Seven Clans Casinos in Thief River Falls MN where we dropped some magazines but most important found an awesome water park and place to getaway at an awesome price.

Looking for a place thats family friendly to escape to, check this out, big clean rooms priced right with restaurants on site.

On Chrome & Steel Radio and in my writing I am always saying you need to get out of the truck walk around or take a room some nights.

The Yellowhead Inn in Edmonton is one I speak highly of.

Truck parking, trucker rates and trucker friendly. Write up on pages 26, 27.

Calgary you will find me grabbing a room at the RoadKing, Golden the Ponderosa, Clearwater, Wells Gray Inn and the Motel 6 in Headingley MB. Trucker rates and trucker parking.

If you are an O/O you will find it cheaper to grab a room with a warm bed and shower than diesel idling all night.

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Coming at us fast is the Man Show February 12th to 14th @ the Red River Ex right across from the J and down the road from the Husky.

If you are in Winnipeg MB during these dates this will be a great show to check out!

As well this is the site of the Canadian Trucking Show June 4th 2016 kicking off the show & shine season and Truck, Car & Bike Show season, you will not want to miss the special guests, bands and events at this show.

At the Worlds Largest Truck Show MATS end of March will be CTM & Chrome & Steel Radio with a booth containing special guests and prizes, make sure to drop by.

For those in the west coast we have Truxpo coming at us in May. Your CTM crew try to make it out to as many events as we can and create videos for you posted on FB and the web edition of CTM.

Below is just a reminder that CTM supports our troops, veterans, law enforcement, fire & rescue.

If you are not on our Facebook, you would not know,CTM has hit a reach of over 1/2 million viewers on FaceBook with over 50,000+ fully engaged. WOW Hard to wrap my mind around that and now 17,000+ LIKES to the page itself. If you are on FB, please LIKE our page and get news, entertainment and first release of the web editions.

Don’t forget to tune us in on Chrome & Steel Radio anytime.

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 Happy 2016, All the Best!!!!!!

Happy Trails.....

Dave

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See a great joke you want to share, send it to CTM to print this is your magazine, and enjoy more jokes on the next pages and extra on the web

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By Dawn Truell ~ CBS ~ Drug seizures go

up over the holiday seasons!

Recently, on the afternoon of October 30, the night before Hall o w e e n , doesn’t a truck driver get arrested in Indiana for dealing 20 kilos of cocaine!

He’s a 47-year-old man named Salvador Tafoya-Bravo from Las Vegas. He was found in possession of 20 kilos of cocaine during a routine roadside commercial vehicle safety check.

He was driving a Silver 2012 Kenworth tractor travelling on the I70 near the Marion and Hancock County line.

He was carrying a legitimate load of household consumer products and shoes that were manifested and originated in California destined for Ohio.

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Since trucks are always subject to random safety checks at any time while travelling on the roads anywhere in North America it is unclear why Salvador would have been taking the chance of carrying, possessing and obvious intent to traffic this cocaine.

The Indiana State Police brought in their K-9 unit at this stop and during this random safety check the dog alerted the Officers of the presence of illegal narcotics hence the discovery.

The 20 kilos of cocaine were valued at approximately $40,000 per kilo.

The estimate of the total seizure was around $800,000.

This cocaine was pure and uncut, once cut this amount of cocaine is worth on the street $2 million! Salvador Tafoya-Bravo was arrested, the cocaine was seized by the Indiana State Police and Bravo was sent to the Marion County jail.

I’m guessing he did not have such a Happy Halloween!

Over the recent Thanksgiving weekend in the U.S.A., CBP discovered during a commercial truck secondary screening at the World Trade Bridge, 2,800 pounds of marijuana inside the truck.

Even better, it was found inside a shipment of charcoal!

The street value was approximately $560,000.

Now that Christmas time is upon us, there is an increase of commercial loads going across all borders.

Due to the recent attacks of terrorism in Europe and this increase in border traffic, all border headed southbound have increased security and increased wait times.

Have a Safe and Merry Christmas and a very Happy Holiday everyone

For further information regarding all Compliancy programs, Safety & Security, Transportation, C-TPAT, FAST, PIP, CSA, please contact Cross Border Services at:

www.c-tpat-certified.com www.crossborderservices.org Dawn Truell Cross Border Services 905-973-9136 dawntruell@gmail.com www.crossborderservices.org www.c-tpat-certified.com.

crossborderservices@cogeco.net

Note from Dave!

If you see suspicious activity, per-

sons 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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By; Ellen Voie CAE, President/CEO Women in Trucking

If you’re goal is to drop a few pounds in the coming year, you’re not alone. The top New Year’s resolution last December was to lose weight.

The second most common resolution was to “get organized,” followed by spending less or saving more. The fourth top New Year’s resolution was to “enjoy life to the fullest,” and the fifth most common goal was to stay fit and healthy.

More than half of us make a promise to change something as the calendar turns from one year to the next. How many of us actually succeed? The odds are good that you keep your promise through the first week in January, but less than half of us keep our resolutions for six months, and according to StatisticBrain.com only eight percent of us achieve success in maintaining that New Year’s objective.

However, you are more likely to attain your goal if you go to the effort to make the resolution in the first place.

What is the best way to make a New Year’s resolution?

According to eHow.com, make sure your goal is achievable. None of us can stop global warming or bring word peace, so make sure you are considering something that is within your reach for the next twelve months, or longer.

Break your goal into specific terms and outline small steps in how you’ll make changes in your life.

Instead of trying to lose fifty pounds in 2016, try losing five pounds per month and you’ll meet your goal with a few pounds to spare. Write down the goal and the steps you will take to get there, like exercise three times per week and cut down on desserts.

The first New Year’s resolutions were intended to be positive changes for the coming year. The Romans used the new calendar to remind themselves to be good to others, but the celebration became one of prayers and fasting after adopting Christianity as it’s official religion in the fourth century.

The Puritans kept the tradition of self-reflection going in the 18th century as they instructed their children to reflect on the past year and contemplate the new year with commitments to become better neighbors and avoid sinful activities.

The Statisticbrain.com categorized our resolutions and report the top promises are related to selfimprovement or education goals.

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Second resolution types are about weight goals, followed closely by money-related commitments and relationship-related resolutions.

The Women In Trucking Facebook pages includes over 9,000 members who were asked to share their New Year’s resolutions. While this is an unscientific sample, it is driver focused and the responses reflected this group of professionals.

Deb promised to keep up with paperwork and not procrastinate. She also resolved to listen more and speak less. Ingrid’s comment was to start asking for help and stop taking on “more than I can do.” Laura’s promise was to start putting her own needs first. Lisa agreed with this and stated that she would “take care of my needs and wants instead of putting myself last.” Lisa also resolved to get in shape and lose some weight. Tanya’s resolution was to “realize the need for patience among new drivers [who are] doing wrong maneuvers.”

If you are in your twenties, your odds of attaining your New Year’s goal is higher. StatisticBrain.com found that 39 percent of people in their twenties achieved their resolutions compared to only fourteen percent of those over fifty.

According to historian Bill Petro (billpetro.com), a young Theologian named Jonathan Edwards created a list of seventy resolutions he promised to review on a weekly basis. A few notable ones include: Resolved, to live with all my might, while I do live.

Resolved, never to do anything out of revenge.

Resolved, never to speak evil of any, except I have some particular good call for it.

Resolved, never to do anything, which I should be afraid to do, if it were the last hour of my life.

We could all use some positive changes in our lives and a new year is the perfect time to look forward and leave our old bad habits behind. Whether your resolution is to lose weight, get healthy, work on your relationships, take a class, or to “live with all your might,” it’s a great time to work on self improvements.

Happy New Year from all of us at Women In Trucking Association.

Women In Trucking Association, Inc. is a nonprofit association 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 16 percent of its members are men who support the mission.

Follow WIT on Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn. For more information, visit http://www.womenintrucking.org or call 888-464-9482.

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Blackjacks Roadhouse on Christmas

by Dave MacKENZIE

Most of you think of Blackjacks Roadhouse in Nisku AB Canada as a 24hr Trucker Friendly very clean comfortable place to stop for the night, or something to eat on the road.

But on December 25th they again held the Christmas Dinner Buffet with donations accepted for the Leduc & District Food Bank raising over $3,000 and collected over 500 numbers of food donations.

This was thier 38th year putting this on, congratulations Clarence Shields and family Derek, Jacqueline and Krysta along with James who all helped out this year.

This is in tribute to Clarence’s father Jack Shields who was born on Christmas Day, who message, “No one should be alone on Christmas,” is keep alive by his son Clarence and family.

Special thanks to the “World Renown”, Leduc’s St. Peters Lutheran Church Community Choir who were on hand offering Christmas Carols.

This is just one example on how Blackjacks gives back to the community!

Thank-you Blackjacks !

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The Yellowhead Inn by Dave MacKenzie

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More than just a Truck

Welcome to the Yellowhead Inn, a mark of history on the Trans-Canada Highway.

I stay at the Yellowhead every time I go through Edmonton and if I am pulling a load in a big truck there is plenty of parking and some pet friendly rooms.

The Yellowhead Inn has been a vital part of Edmonton’s industry since its construction in 1972.

Since then, it has played host to the men and women who have laboured to make this province and this city as great as they are today.

Many have come for the convenience of its location and the allure of its affordable room rates, and many more have come back for the friends they have made with the exceptional staff and guests.

The Yellowhead Inn offers an experience that no other hotel can boast of.

With 153 rooms, the Yellowhead Inn is among the largest of the hotels in West Edmonton.

With rates as low as $85, the hotel is the most affordable and most reliable in the city.

Make sure to ask for your CTM, Trucker Discount.

Its pride is also held in its numerous facilities, ranging from the full-service restaurant to banquet facilities, a bar, and brandnew VLTs in the lounge.

It has been cared for with great consideration, as it boasts of its complete room renovations in the West Wing, the lobby, and public areas.

In time, The Yellowhead Inn will be among the newest hotels in the city, as they continue to plan for the complete renovation of every room and public space.

And will still be the most affordable hotel in the city.

Come and enjoy a wedding in the Veronica Ballroom.

Come and put your feet up in Lucky’s Lounge after a long day.

Come and experience the comfort of getting the nicest room in the city for a price beyond compare, just mention CTM. Come and experience the Yellowhead Inn, because they are better and very trucker friendly.

All rooms come equipped with refrigerators, television, ironing board, hair dryer, complimentary wifi internet, individual heater/air conditioner,Keurig coffee maker, desk, and phone.

Please make sure to tell them CTM sent you as the Yellowhead supports your magazine lets support them.

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By Marc Palud Xp3 Canada NEW Self Validation Program for Xp3's Ultra-Premium Fuel Upgrader

X p 3

Have you ever heard of a Mafia Offer?

It's an offer you can't refuse ;-).

Well Xp Canada has come up with their own Mafia Offer, giving you an opportunity to self-validate how Xp3 will perform on your specific equipment, in your own operating environment at NO RISK to you!

Their Mafia Offer is; "We guarantee that your operating cost per KM with Xp3 treated fuel will be less than non-treated fuel”.

Qualifying fleet choose 3 pieces of equipment, run 10 tanks of untreated fuel documenting litres consumed and kilometers travelled, submit the data to Xp3 Canada.

Xp3 Canada then determines how much Xp3 product you will need for the second phase of the test.

Xp3 Canada delivers and invoices the right amount of Xp3 product to run your next 10 tanks with the Xp3 treatment. If the Xp3 treated fuel portion of the test does not show a lower cost per kilometer travelled,

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then you simply rip up the invoice and not pay anything.

That's how confident we are in Xp3's performance that once you see firsthand how Xp3 functions on your own equipment and can prove to yourself, you will see that the positive return on investment more than pays for itself, over and above all of the other benefits your fleet equipment will gain by using Xp3 treated fuel.

Note: This Mafia Offer is only available to fleets operating more than 20 vehicles or pieces of equipment.

ADVERTORIAL • Gain better performance and longer engine life with Xp3.

• Enjoy additional kilometers with less fuel consumption with Xp3.

• Experience easier starting, better idling and less pollution with Xp3.

• Pull your load like a boss with extra torque and horsepower with Xp3.

• and protect yourself against cold weather gelling and icing with Xp3.

Xp3 takes care of all your fuel related problems and counters the negative effects of today's bio-based fuels and seasonally blended fuels. Discover for yourself why Xp3 currently treats and upgrades over 4 billion litres of fuel every year around the world.

Keep your engine running cleaner, smoother, better and longer with Xp3.

For a FREE technical guide on the Xp3 Fuel Upgrader, go to: data.Xp3.ca

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MyDenny’s App Adds Value for Frequent Diners

It's all about you. Your preferences, your tastes, your cravings.

It's your Denny's, so why not have it all? Make Denny's yours with MyDenny's, the only app that earns you perks with every bite you take.

Denny’s Restaurants has been a staple of Canadian dining for the last 45 years, providing classic diner fare, an inviting atmosphere, and great value for all their guests. With 59 locations across the country, many located along major transit routes, Denny’s is a dining staple for drivers, providing a bit of comfort and familiarity when away from home.

Denny’s has always placed a high importance on being a good value, but with their recently relaunched Loyalty Program they have found a way to make dining an even better deal, especially for their loyal customers.

With a simple download from Google Play or the App store, the free MyDenny’s mobile app allows guests to earn points for every purchase at participating stores. Every purchase also earns a stamp on their digital loyalty card. Once the card has been filled in, members earn a special $5 reward coupon and a new card is started automatically.

One of the big questions about the app, has been how hard is it to get enough points to get the rewards? Well the answer is it’s easy, and there are lots of added incentives to sign up! New members automatically get 50 points for registering and there are opportunities to earn bonus points by completing polls on the app and entering promo codes that are posted on social media or emailed to their members. It doesn’t take long to earn enough points to redeem for rewards such discounts on purchases or free food and beverages. Every week Denny’s is giving away one thousand points to a new member, so there is an added incentive to sign up.

With over 45,000 members and growing quickly, the app is proving to be highly successful for both Denny’s and their customers.

One of the cool new upgrades to the app is the ability to scan a QR code on the bottom of each receipt, making it quick and easy to add the points to your account. Members can also use the app to send invitations to meet up with friends and share points back and forth with other members.

For the non-smartphone users, there is a desktop version of the loyalty program available at www.mydennys.ca providing all the perks, promotions, and contests available through the app. If you are a Blackberry user, you can use the mobile web version on your phone’s Internet browser, also at mydennys.ca.

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NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Jimmie Johnson and wife Chandra attend the 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards at Wynn Las Vegas on December 4, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. See more in the Expanded Web Edition!

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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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