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By Marek krasuski

Canadians have much to be proud of when it comes to developments in natural gas tech-nologies. According to the Canadian Natural

Gas Vehicle Alliance, Canadian companies were the first to develop an engine capable of meeting the 2010 emission standards three years ahead of schedule, the first to build a natural gas engine capable of matching the efficiency of a diesel engine, and ensure the safe indoor refuelling of transit buses for the first time. Canadian companies produce natural gas engines, storage tanks, vehicle components, fuel dispensers and natural gas refuelling stations.

There are currently about 15 million natural gas vehicles worldwide, and that number is growing rapidly. In the US, natural gas engines represent a paltry less-than one percent of vehicles on the road, but given natural onshore reserves, that number too is expected to climb. North America has been dubbed the Saudi Arabia of natural gas reserves. More recently those reserves have become more accessible due to newer horizontal drilling techniques that have allowed extraction of nat-ural gas from shale. This represents a considerable boom to the natural gas industry which, until recently, has

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Abundant & Low Cost Energy Supplies Fuel Demand for LNG Trucks

progressed only haltingly over the last two decades.

Still, there are challen-ges to widespread adop-tion, chief among them are refuelling stations. Canada does benefit from better LNG penetration compared to the US. This is due in part to govern-ment support north of the 49th parallel in the way of grants and other sup-portive programs. Cheap and plentiful, natural gas infrastructure is still lim-ited. Some pockets of the country are well equipped with fuelling stations. Brit-ish Columbia is one area thanks to incentives from the provincial government in an effort to convince fleets to make the tran-sition. Accordingly, 400 trucks and buses now run on natural gas in that province, reducing gas emissions by 37,000 tonnes per year.

One major provider, ENN Canada, is in the process of opening four fuelling stations; two in Ontario in London and Wood-stock, and two in British Columbia in Chilliwack and Merritt. Some fleets have been installing their own LNG filling stations, but tend to service only their own vehicles, a prac-tice which disappoints industry watchers who believe that allowing pub-lic access to these private facilities would prompt growth in the LNG indus-try. Despite the shortage of fuelling stations, nat-ural gas yields attractive incentives. According to ENN Canada, fuel cost savings can add up to 30 to 40 percent, and while petroleum costs rise, sup-plies of lower-priced nat-ural gas continue to grow. Natural gas engines are cleaner and safer, and are good promotional tools for securing contracts with shippers sensitive to en-vironmental concerns.

In an effort to address the shortage of natural gas stations, some manufac-turers are stepping up to the plate by introducing dual fuel systems that operate on both diesel and natural gas. When the natural gas runs out the engine switches over to diesel.

In addition to scant re-fuelling infrastructure, the natural gas industry faced another setback last year with the decision by Cummins Westport to dis-continue production of the popular ISX 15 LNG en-gine. The lack of available 15 litre LNG engines for heavy haul applications, if continued over the long term, is prompting some carriers to reconsider their commitment to the adop-tion of natural gas.

Cummins Westport is the major producer of natural gas engines adopted by North America’s lead-ing truck manufacturers. And though the temporary suspension in the produc-tion of 15 litre LNG engine has diminished growth in the heavy duty truck market, other LNG models are available, some with diverse capabilities. The 11.9 litre ISX12 G, avail-able in CNG and LNG mod-els, is ideal for regional haul and LTL distribution. The company says that “five ratings from 320 hp to 400 hp (239-298 kW), en-gine braking and manual or automatic transmission capability provide truck-ing customers with the performance to meet fleet requirements.” This LNG alternative shares many parts and components as its diesel counterpart. The LNG fuel systems look much like the storage tanks for diesel fuel. These insulated tanks store fuel at minus 250 degrees. The fuel components then convert the liquid back to a gas before it is in-jected into the engine. Both LNG and CNG models

are equipped with shut off valves to separate the fuel from the engine, en-abling maintenance and servicing to be performed safely. Cummins Westport says refuelling procedures are as simple as refilling a vehicle with gasoline. Refueling is also safe. Given that gas leaks are normally undetectable fuels, specifically in the CNG model, systems are injected with a chemical that exhibits an odour in the event of a leak. In LNG models, several meth-ane sensors are stored throughout the vehicle which will detect a gas leak and alert the driver through alarms.

Despite similarities be-tween diesel and NG en-gines, drivers need to be aware of differences in the engine oil. Natural gas engines require a specific engine oil; failure to use the right kind can result in valve torching, piston scuffing and reduced spark plug life.

In contrast to the ISX12 G, the Cummins Westport ISL G natural gas engine is available in ratings from 250 to 320 hp and up to 100 lb/ft torque. As with the ISX 12 G, most parts are the same as in its diesel counterpart, in-cluding the block, oil pan, flywheel housings, start-ers, alternators and air conditioning compressors. Where it differs from the diesel engine is in the igni-tion system, fuel system, turbocharger, ECM and piston geometry. Natural Gas engines, in fact, have adopted the use of two ignition systems.

The main fuel compon-ents in an LNG fuel system are the storage tank and LNG vaporizer to convert liquid to warm gas, pres-sure regulators, and filtra-tion systems. When the liquid passes through the vaporizer heat is added and the liquid is trans-formed into a warm gas

which is then fed into the engine as fuel.

With the benefit of sig-nificant fuel cost savings and emission reduction standards, major truck builders have introduced natural gas product lines. Freightliner offers the Cascadia 113, the 114S for severe duty applica-tions, and the M2 112 designed for a variety of uses. Kenworth’s recent additions include natural gas engines for its indus-try leading T680 model and the T880 vocational truck. Peterbilt too has equipped several models with LNG engines capable of meeting a wide range of operational requirements. More recently, Volvo will be introducing in 2015 its D13-LNG compression natural gas engine; this in contrast to the spark ignition engine available in VNL and VNM models.

Despite obvious benefits of natural gas alterna-tives such as fuel econ-omy which is the second largest expense next to wages, diesel engines are likely to grow in popu-larity with the passage of time. Transitioning to natural gas engines has not been easy though. Fleets complain that LNG trucks can’t carry enough fuel for long distance runs, lack of fuelling sta-tions remains a persistent problem, and temperature changes can interfere with fuelling operations. More-over, industry watchers predict that diesel engines will become cleaner and more efficient, stealing the thunder from natural gas alternatives.

That being said, the fu-ture still looks bright for natural gas engines as demonstrated by indus-try activity. The sale of

heavy duty trucks that run on natural gas has risen from 1 percent to about 5 percent. Some national carriers already under transition predict that 30 percent of their fleets could be running natural gas trucks within five years. Natural gas is relatively cheap and is less harmful to the environ-ment, producing less car-bon dioxide, carbon mon-oxide and sulfur pollution compared to gasoline and diesel counterparts. The biggest challenge remain-ing is the lack of fuelling stations. But as infrastruc-ture expands and start-up problems, common to any major technology shift, are resolved, demand for LNG and CNG transporta-tion products is likely to grow and respond to the tremendous opportunities available with this low priced fuel source.V

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How to Get a Large Influx of Cash Into Your BusinessBy BruCe sayer

Undoubtedly, one of the biggest chal-lenges facing new

and growing truck com-panies is the managing of working capital. How do you make sure enough money is coming in to match the money needed to go out? For many truck-ing company owners the answer can lie in taking cash advances on loads or factoring an invoice. But did you know that you can also leverage the value of the equity that you have in your trucks and trailers?

Cash Advances are ideal for freight carriers having to deliver a load but lack the immediate funds for over the road expenses. Invoice Factoring is commonly used throughout the truck-ing industry by owners and fleet managers to turn aging accounts receivable

into immediate cash. Both these financial options are sound business practi-ces employed by trucking companies to get cash out of your short term assets. But what about a trucking company that has a greater financial need? Perhaps there is insufficient cash in your accounts receivable to meet all of your obliga-tions. Where do you find the additional cash? Many times fleet owners forget they have built up equity in their equipment over time. What if you could turn this equity to cash? Equipment Financing is required to accomplish this task.

Equipment Financing is an extremely power-ful funding option. Used by trucking companies to leverage the value of their equipment, equip-ment financing provides a large influx of cash to your

business. In most cases it is extremely difficult for trucking companies to util-ize older equipment to se-cure against financing. For Accutrac Capital customers this is simply not the case. As an industry leader of financial services to the trucking industry, our flex-ible lending terms and easy qualification processes are designed to accommodate the rugged nature of the transportation industry. No matter its age, Accutrac Capital will accept your company’s used tractors and trailers as collateral to extend credit when con-ventional lenders won’t.

Raising cash by provid-ing your truck and trailers as collateral is a grow-ing trend with companies. Trucking companies of various sizes and business stages choose this financial option to raise cash to fund growth, leverage opportun-ities, purchase more equip-ment or pay overdue bills. For trucking companies, this form of asset-based lending offers numerous advantages: Flexible terms and repayment schedules, your equipment used as collateral security, an ab-

sence of restrictive coven-ants or borrowing base monitoring, fast access to large cash reserves, and a qualification process that is easier than traditional lending.

How does it work? Very simply, your trucking busi-ness grants security inter-est to Accutrac Capital in your company’s equip-ment in order to secure a loan. Accutrac reviews the equipment, assesses its financial worth, and provides up to 65% of the appraised value.

Who uses Equipment Financing? Fast growing companies that experience rapid expansion, trucking firms needing to augment their existing fleet with newer equipment, trans-portation companies that experience significant fluc-tuations in cash flow and need greater liquidity, and turnaround companies.

Based on the example of fleet equipment below, Ac-cutrac Capital will provide up to $264,550.00. With this cash reserve, the trucking company can now pur-chase new equipment and upgrade its fleet, pay off bills or perhaps purchase supplies in bulk to take advantage of purchase dis-counts. Really, the choice is yours.

Accutrac Capital is an Invoice Factoring com-pany dedicated to the Trucking Industry. Our full line of financial products and services are specific-ally designed to meet the cash flow challenges that trucking companies face every day. We combine the cheapest freight fac-toring with cost-saving services to maximize your profitability. With best in class customer service our experienced team of in-dustry experts is dedicated

to ensuring reliable fund-ing, professional manage-ment of your accounts, and trusted advice. Accutrac’s unique package of finan-cial services for trucking companies has raised the standard for quality in our industry. Package features include: Cash B4 Delivery, 3 Invoice Factoring products to meet your exact needs, discounted fuel cards, high-er currency exchange rates for trucking companies, free credit searches to miti-gate risk, and equipment financing.

Accutrac Capital provides integrity and transparency combined with simple and convenient services de-signed to save costs and improve access to cash.

For more information about equipment financing, invoice factoring and cost saving services, visit us at www.AccutacCapital.com.V

example case:

Fleet of 5 power units and 10 Dry Van Trailers:

2009 Volvos (VNL780, Cumm isX, 10 speed) - Qty 3 .................................. 60,000.00 ea

2009 Freightliner (CL 12064 sT, Detroit, 13 speed) - Qty 2. ........................ 49,000.00 ea

2006 utility Dry Van (53 ft., Tandem axle) - Qty 10 ...................................... 12,900.00 ea 407,000.00

assessed market Value: $407,000.00 x 65% = $264,550.00

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Gaz MéTrO

Saint-Hyacinthe: First City in Québec to Convert its Vehicles to Natural Gas

Saint-Hyac in the, Québec – Gaz Mé-tro is delighted with

the initiative of its partner – the city of Saint-Hyacinthe – the first municipality to recover organic materials via biomethanization and to use the renewable nat-ural gas produced to meet its energy needs. Gaz Mé-tro is also proud to include the city of Saint-Hyacinthe as its first client municipal-ity to have selected natural gas to fuel its municipal vehicles. Note that this fall Gaz Métro announced the signing of an agreement in principle with Saint-Hyacinthe for the purchase

of surplus renewable nat-ural gas produced by the city’s biomethanization centre for injection into its distribution network. This project was submit-ted to Québec’s Régie de l’énergie for approval. To date, it is the organic materials of citizens and businesses of the 23 mu-nicipalities taking part in the brown bin program that could be processed to supply the first municipal vehicle fleet with renew-able natural gas, in addi-tion of being the privileged source of energy to heat municipal buildings.

“Gaz  Métro is proud to

use its gas network for this promising project, to allow all its clients to take advantage of locally produced renewable nat-ural gas,” states Martin Imbleau, Vice President, Development and Renew-able Energies at Gaz Mé-tro. “Choosing this energy to fuel vehicles is another step toward the intelligent and systematic recovery of organic materials in Québec, by creating an infinitely renewable cycle. We hope that this project will inspire many other municipalities to follow suit.”

Note that natural gas

generates savings on fuel of up to 40% compared with diesel, in addition to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions up to 25%. By opting for renew-able natural gas as a fuel, GHG emissions decrease by more than 99.4%, con-sidering the fuel’s com-plete life cycle.

Gaz  Métro has been working with many part-ners and road transport companies since 2010 to make sure Québec carri-ers benefit from the major economic and environ-mental advantages of switching from oil prod-ucts to natural gas. To date, there are 350 natural gas vehicles on Québec’s roads.

aBOuT Gaz MéTrO

With more than $5 billion in assets, Gaz Métro is a leading energy provider. It is the largest natural gas

distribution company in Québec, where its network of over 10,000 km of under-ground pipelines serves 300  municipalities and more than 190,000  cus-tomers. Gaz Métro is also present in Vermont, where it has more than 305,000 customers. There, it oper-ates in the electricity pro-duction market and the electricity and natural gas distribution market. Gaz  Métro is actively in-volved in the development of innovative, promising energy projects such as

the production of wind power, the use of natural gas as a transportation fuel and the development of biomethane. Gaz Métro is a major energy sector player that takes the lead in responding to the needs of its customers, regions and municipalities, lo-cal organizations, and communities while also satisfying the expectations of its Partners (GMi and Valener) and employees.

For more information visit our website at www.gazmetro.com.V

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2015 Kenworth Calendar

Kirkland, Wash-i n g t o n – T h e 2015 Kenworth

Calendar featuring The World’s Best® trucks is now available for order (www.shopkenworth.com). The new calen-dar offers captivating images of Kenworth’s aerodynamic, vocational, traditional and medium duty trucks in scenic sur-roundings.

The s ix-page, 2015 Kenworth Wall Calendar showcases the Class 8 T680 Advantage, T680 76-inch sleeper, T680 family (day cab, 52-inch regional sleeper and 76-inch sleep-er), T880 dump truck, and T880 52-inch sleeper tri-drive, each equipped with the fuel-efficient and quiet PACCAR MX-13 engine. Kenworth’s medium duty trucks are represented by the K270 cabover van and T370 conventional van with the PACCAR PX-7 engine. The large, poster-size wall calendar is 26-1/4 inches tall by 28 inches wide.

The 2015 Kenworth Ap-pointment Calendar high-lights a Kenworth Truck of the Month. These trucks

include the six wall cal-endar photographs. Also featured are the T440 and T470 extended day cab with the PACCAR PX-9 engine, compressed nat-ural gas T680 52-inch mid-roof sleeper, T700 75-inch sleeper, T800 62-inch sleeper, W900L 86-inch Studio Sleeper, and Super 963 with a carrying capacity of 122,000 lbs. The appointment calendar is 9-3/4 inches tall by 13 inches wide.

To order, visit your Ken-worth dealer or go to www.shopkenworth.com and click on “New Arriv-als” on the left. Cost is $16.95 (US$) for the 2015 Kenworth Wall Calendar and $11.95 (US$) for the 2015 Kenworth Appoint-ment Calendar. Prices do not include shipping and handling.

Kenworth’s Internet home page is at www.ken-worth.com. Kenworth is a PACCAR company.V

8 JaNuary 2015

Ontario’s Minister of Transportation, steven Del Luca, is

now calling for a mandatory level of training for Class a

truck drivers in Ontario.

eDiTOriaL

Sub Standard Training Mirrored in Questionable Testing Standards in Ontario

By Marek krasuski

Earlier this year On-tario Trucking News (OTN) reported on

the alleged shortage of drivers in this province, including statements by industry spokespeople that contradicted this percep-tion. The problem, they said, was not a shortage of labour, but a shortage of skilled labour, particularly qualified truck drivers. The story also referenced the Blue Ribbon Task Force, authored by the Canadian Trucking Alliance, which supports the need for a mandatory, industry wide minimum standard of truck driver training to even out the discrepancies in skill level among licensed graduates.

Recent updates seem to confirm that the prob-lem rests with not only poor training, but also poor testing standards governed by the Ministry of Transportation. Follow-ing an investigation by the

Toronto Star in the Fall of 2014, it was discovered that the testing centre in Woodbridge, Ontario – the only licensing centre for commercial trucking in the province – does not regularly test drivers on hi-speed highways and merge lanes where most trucking takes place. Many of the tests photographed by the Star during its in-vestigation showed trucks that were not taken on highway routes where the speed limit was 80 km/h or higher, and actual road test time was just 15 minutes; the remaining 45 minutes dedicated to backing up and uncoupling trailers.

Criticism of the practice came from across the in-dustry, including senti-ments from Brian Patter-son, CEO of the Ontario Safety League who de-scribed the current practice as “mind boggling,” and from OTA President David Bradley who thought the lack of highway testing to be “bizarre.”

In a previous interview with OTN, Yvette Lagrois, President of the Ontario Truck Training Academy (OTTA), decried the lack of consistency in driver training at Ontario schools. Some, she said, deliver excellent training – even if those well honed skills are not demanded on the provincial exam – while

others provide inadequate education.

Poor training centres, or to be blunt, training centres that are ripping off unsuspecting students, are derisively referred to as “li-censing mills” that charge under $1,000 for training. The thousand dollars is

the cut off point whereby courses offered for $999.00 or less are exempt from provincial oversight. Even then, the final price tag is usually higher as addi-tional training modules, air bag training for example, are added to the final price tag. Poor driver training

and alleged inadequate testing underline the rea-sons why “qualified” and certified drivers can’t get hired: Reputable carriers are simply not prepared to hire them without demon-strated professional skills.

In response to the Star’s investigation, Ontario’s

Minister of Transportation, Steven Del Luca, is now calling for a mandatory level of training for Class A truck drivers in Ontario, a move that prompted OTA’s President David Bradley to hail it as “a watershed moment for the trucking industry.”V

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keepiNG yOur VeHiCLes CLeaN

The Impact of Road Salt on Your Trucks

By JaCk JaCksON

It has been a long struggle to eliminate or prevent salt from

corroding important com-ponents of trucks and buses. But what does this

really mean in terms of life expectancy? According to a recent survey across North America in the bus industry, there were some stunning results. In the survey, 81% of the re-spondents encountered salt on their roads, 19% did not. The impact on the average bus retire-ment age was different by nearly 25%. The average large bus retirement age was 14.1 years with salt and 18.3 years without salt.

What does this mean? For anyone washing and

eliminating salt from their vehicles this is an op-portunity to extend the life of your fleet by 25 percent - and promote a positive corporate image to the public by driving your clean vehicles down Canada’s highways.

How you wash and elim-inate salt depends on the methods you are willing to invest in.

A mobile spray company in your yard works to some extent, but is not the preferred method as this cleaning approach may not remove that fine film

of salt that is beginning to oxidize on your metal. Also, note that most of the time the back of the truck is not accessible, thus the most visible part of the truck stuck in traffic is the dirtiest!

Public Washes under-taken by professional companies you drive to use a variety of meth-ods: Touchless is one and maybe a bit better than the mobile company, but it still leaves a film. The brush method, either by hand or mechanical as-sistance, will remove that

film. Consider though how much it costs in terms of fuel and paid time to do this?

Owning your own wash bay can be the best al-ternative. You can deter-mine your needs, your cost and equipment type best suited to satisfy your image and prolong truck life. Significantly, it’s not as expensive as you think to have a wash bay or to convert an area to wash automatically. Water re-strictions and costs are minimized with the adop-tion of readily available

low cost water recycle systems.

How do you wash your trucks today? Can you do better? There are so many options available that cost far less than replacing a vehicle 25 percent sooner than you should!

Jack Jackson is President of Awash Systems Corp. “We solve vehicle wash-ing issues where no one else can.”. Contact Jack by email at jackjackson@awashsystems.com, by phone at 800.265.7405 or visit www.awashsystems.com.V

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Polaris Transportation Announces New VP for U.S.

The management at Polaris Trans-portation Group is

excited to announce the appointment of David Bush as VP of Business Processes. The newly cre-ated position will focus on improvements to the U.S. infrastructure for the fast growing Transborder LTL carrier.

As a Canadian based operation, Polaris saw a need to add a senior person with a strong U.S. carrier background. President Larry Cox ex-plains, “David Bush came

to us through our part-nership with his former employer. He’s great with detail and has a com-prehensive blend of ops, sales, technology and carrier relationship ex-perience. He is the ideal candidate to fine tune and expand the U.S. markets we serve.”

David’s past career ac-complishments have seen him in senior roles with A. Duie Pyle, Translogistics and most recently with Land Air Express. David’s new position will see him on the road exten-

sively as he assesses and implements the changes he feels will boost Po-laris’s position in the U.S. David states, “I’ve been told I’m relentless when I come across something that isn’t working like it should. I have always been able to see the broken links in processes and operational proced-ures and I don’t give in until they’re fixed and working properly.”

David resides in Birds-boro, PA, a small com-munity of 5,166 people and as a point of interest, hometown to YouTube founder Chad Hurley. Dave Cox, EVP & COO at Polaris states, “David Bush and I hit it off im-mediately. He was great to work with as a carrier partner and he liked our company’s business ap-proach as well. When the opportunity came up to bring him on as a VP with our company, we jumped at it.”

David Bush starts his new career with Polaris Transportation Group on December 8, 2014. At this time, he will be based out of Birdsboro and his immediate plans include a trip to meet the Polaris Team at their head office facility in Mississauga, Ontario, previous to the

holiday season.Founded in 1994, Po-

laris is best known for its scheduled LTL service between Canada and the USA, specializing in the

shipment of dry goods. Making life easier for the shipping community is a core company value. Po-laris offers a full suite of services while providing

customers with real-time shipment updates and EDI interface. For more infor-mation on Polaris visit their website at www.po-laristransport.com.V

10 JaNuary 2015

CrOss BOrDer serViCes

Make Sure You Do Your 17 Point Inspections or Spend the Next 25 Years in the Federal Pen!

By DaWN TrueLL

Truck drivers please hear this. You ab-solutely must do

your 17-point inspections as well as your standard walk around safety check for your logs. The amount of drug smuggling that is targeting the trucking industry skyrockets daily. If you are stopped for sec-ondary screening and any drugs, drug paraphernalia, alcohol, tobacco, exces-sive amounts of cash or weapons are on board, be prepared to be handcuffed

and taken away immedi-ately!

Rulings by Customs and Border Protection on both sides of the national divide are far different from the presumption of innocence in police matters. When it comes to border secur-ity, count on “guilty until proven innocent.” The rea-son for the importance of the completed, signed and dated 17 point inspections is that you will be checked. This simple piece of paper can help to save your butts! Prior to every load take the necessary extra 5 minutes to complete your 17-point inspections and carry them in your truck with your trip information. If anything is found in your tractor or trailer you can honestly say that upon your inspec-tion those items were not present. Every border has hundreds of drug busts each day, severely tarnish-

ing the reputation of the trucking industry.

Unfortunately the first person border security personnel pinpoint for wrong doing is the truck driver. The drug lords of the world know this fact and prey on drivers. Here are some things to look out for: If someone you don’t know approaches, offering a free ticket to a hockey game or a gift cer-tificate for a free dinner at an expensive restaurant, beware! This is a way for the drug smugglers to test your willingness to take a bribe. Now they know you will be approachable and tempted by an offer of $1,000 per kilo of cocaine, for example, and once you’ve agreed, even just one time, they now have you in the palm of their hands and will continue to use you for drug trafficking.

Should you choose to

say yes, be aware that drug smuggling is a crim-inal offence punishable by imprisonment. Saying no is the obvious choice. Be careful as they may threaten you, your posses-sions, or worse still, your family. These drug people have so many sources it’s scary. They can and will find out anything about you to use as threatening tac-tics. What you should do if you are ever approached for drug trafficking, as-suming you are able to avoid harm to you or your loved ones, is to call 911. If you are headed south-bound into the US, contact CBP at 800-BE-ALERT; northbound into Canada call CBSA 888.502.9060. If possible dial 911 and drop your phone on the floor of your cab, state carefully that you are in trouble and, if possible, give a brief ex-planation of what’s going

on. Leave your phone on so that the police can track you and hear what is going on for your safety.

The first call is always to save you. If you ever notice a vehicle has been follow-ing you for quite a long time, call 911 or police, report as much informa-tion as you can such as description of vehicle, col-our, make, model, license plate if you can see it, and a profile of the driver, if possible. In the drug world these followers are called “wolves.” They are follow-ing you until you cross the border or until you reach your destination. Once you are out of the truck they will come to grab the drugs they have stashed on/in your truck.

Regarding the rulings for carrying alcohol, no alco-hol is allowed in a com-mercial truck. Rulings for carrying tobacco are slight-

ly different. You may carry only enough cigarettes for personal consump-tion, and customs will check your trip distance to determine appropriate amounts. In conclusion, I hope that you can see the importance of conducting your 17 pt. inspection prior to every trip in order to ensure that no contraband has been hidden on or in your tractor-trailer.

I wanted to take a mo-ment to remember Mr. Paul M. Davison who passed away in October this year; Paul was an influential member of the transportation industry who will be sorely missed, God Bless.

For further informa-tion regarding this article please contact Cross Bor-der Services at: www.c-tpat-certified.com, cross-borderservices@cogeco.net 905.973.9136.V

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LeGaL MaTTers

Fight Every Traffic Ticket

By JayCeN OLaVariO

There are some people who are lucky enough to

have never gotten a traffic violation ticket. Whether it is due to the fact that they have never violated any traffic rules and regula-tions or that they are just fortunate enough to have never been caught while in violation of one is another matter.

But not all of us can be that lucky. A good number of us are likely to get a ticket or two or more in our lifetime. That is why I want to talk about fight-ing each and every traffic violation ticket. The need to fight every ticket is even more pressing for all com-mercial vehicle drivers for companies that have Com-mercial Vehicle Operator’s Registration (CVOR). The drivers of these compan-ies do not just get demerit points; they and their re-spective companies or carriers also incur CVOR points. These are points that can accumulate and if not managed properly can ultimately lead to the company’s demise.

Let’s take the offence of speeding for example. A commercial driver receives a certificate of offence for

going 95 km/hour in an 80 km/hour zone. A 15 km/hour over the speed limit for someone with a G1, G2 or G license and for anyone who is a non-CVOR holder means 0 demerit points, but for someone driving a commercial vehicle for a CVOR holding company, this means 0 demerit points with 3 CVOR points for the company/carrier. A prudent carrier will do the right thing and fight this ticket. A non-prudent one will take the points and pay the fine. The former is most likely to get the speed reduced to 10 over and get a 1-point reduction in his CVOR, so the CVOR points will be reduced from 3 to 2 or it could even be with-drawn depending on the evidence. The latter on the other hand gets his full 3 points. By the way, the lat-ter also misses its chance at having someone like OTT Legal Services defend its driver and/or the com-pany itself in court, which increases their chance at a favorable resolution. The carrier also misses its chance at a very rare, but possible, officer no show.

Let’s talk about the non-commercial drivers this time, particularly those with G1, G2, M1 and M2 li-censes or more commonly known as “novice drivers”. Did you know that con-victions on charges such as speeding 30 km/hour over the limit results in 4 demerit points? Follow too closely (4 demerit points); fail to stop for school bus (6 demerit points); care-less driving (6 demerit points); and fail to remain (7 demerit points) will re-sult in license suspension under the escalating sanc-

tions being imposed by the Ministry of Transportation. That is a fact, and that is why we always encourage prospective clients to fight their tickets, most espe-cially if they fall under the “novice driver” category. Saving 1 point could mean the difference between get-ting suspended and being able to continue to drive.

Receiving multiple re-lated tickets is another great reason to fight tick-ets. There are times when companies and even in-dividuals come to us with multiple traffic tickets and the question they always have is “How can we get rid of these charges”? The chances of getting them all withdrawn or getting 0

points from those tickets is slim, but the chances of saving some points are very good. We don’t have a magic wand to make the charges disappear, what we have is a team of para-legals who will do their due diligence to make sure that we represent you in court to the best of our abilities. Your chances go up and

down based on the facts of the matter; the merits of the case; and our due diligence. The end result you want is also the end result we want, Let’s fight those tickets.

Jaycen Olavario is a Li-censed Paralegal with OTT Legal Services. He can be reached at jaycen@ottlegal.com.V

12 JaNuary 2015

krOGer COMpaNy

Kroger Announces Delivery of First LNG Trucks

Th e K r o g e r C o . and its division of Fred Meyer Stores

marked the delivery of the first 11 Freightliner trucks which will be fueled by liquefied natural gas at a press conference in Clackamas, in the Greater Portland area on Decem-ber 4, 2014. The new LNG

trucks will replace 40 diesel trucks currently in use, and will deliver prod-uct from Corvallis, Ore-gon, and as far north as Longview, Washington.

“The trucks are out there running now and they’re doing well,” says Fred Meyer Fleet Manager Nick Brocato. “They are

delivering a variety of loads - everything and anything that Fred Meyer Stores offer.”

According to a press release, the trucks will average approximately 175 miles (282 km) per day, six days a week, 52 weeks a year. They are expected to reduce greenhouse gas emis-sions by approximate-ly 755 metric tons per year, which equates to removing approximately 159 passenger cars from the road annually. The trucks are manufactured at Freightliner’s North Carolina plant.

“We think it’s great that Kroger has selected the Westport iCE PACK™ LNG Tank System for its fuel-ing needs as it replaces part of its diesel fleet with natural gas,” says John Reece Westport’s iCE PACK Western Region Sales Manager. “Fleets like Kroger are showing

leadership amongst their peers in diversifying their fueling needs and taking advantage of the benefits of the range and emis-sions benefits of liquefied natural gas.”

Kroger has invested $6.5 million in the pro-ject and has received a $490,000 grant from the Federal Highway Ad-

ministration for the LNG infrastructure.

In May, Kroger and Westport announced their partnership to meet the retailer’s sustainability goals with an order for 40 iCE PACK systems.

“The Kroger Company has a strong commit-ment to finding energy efficient solutions for

business operations, and to reducing our carbon footprint,” says Ashley White, Logistics Sustain-ability Manager at The Kroger Co. “Adopting liquefied natural gas for transportation with the Westport iCE PACK™ LNG Tank System makes both environmental and eco-nomic sense.”V

kroger’s first LNG trucks are now in operation and are doing

well, says Fred Meyer Fleet Manager Nick Brocato.

each of Fred Meyers’ new LNG trucks will drive approximately 175 miles (282 km) per day,

six days a week, 52 weeks a year, delivering products along routes which run from Corvallis,

Oregon, to Longview, Washington.

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BusiNess iNsuraNCe MaTTers

Drivers Are Company Ambassadors

By LiNDa COLGaN

Recently I had the e x p e r i e n c e o f dea l ing wi th a

driver (who for reasons known to all involved) could not be insured. I welcomed the opportunity to talk to the driver dir-ectly with the mere hope of explaining litigation and credibility issues from a defendant’s perspective. In the event of a serious loss, immediate infor-mation will be required. This is the point at which the scrutiny of the driver falls under a microscope.

The historical content of employment can be used in a court room and can be manipulated to the benefit of the plaintiff. Erosion of driving habits can clearly be displayed through methods such as a driver’s abstract, com-mercial vehicle driving record, CSA and other public sites.

An Insurer has a duty to defend their Insured in a motor vehicle accident. The underwriter must assess and determine the insurance premiums based on the underwriting facts presented. If there is evidence that elements of a risk have deteriorated, there is a methodical pro-cess in how to efficiently deal with the process. If a driver has multiple infrac-tions on their abstract, the definition of “profes-sional” is questioned. This is better discussed and acted upon at a company safety level or under-

writing platform than in a courtroom defending a large loss.

A driver’s abstract is a visible resume. It speaks volumes of the actions of the individual. It is encouraged that any in-fractions be challenged – don’t accept the infrac-

tion! Challenge it or en-gage a facility to deal with defending the charge.

Furthermore, as an owner operator or driver for a company you are a presence representing a company. You are an ambassador of your em-ployer. Make sure your

attitude and skills are refined to represent your employer properly. All your skills and profes-sionalism are needed to be successful, to be seen as successful and profes-sional in every aspect of your working relation-ships.

Linda has been a trans-portation insurance Brok-er since 1986 and is cur-rently Senior Account Executive with Bryson & Associates Insurance Brokers Inc. Contact Linda at 416.809.3103 or email lcolgan@bryson-insurance.ca.V

ONTariO TruCkiNG assOCiaTiON [OTa]

Registration for OTA Next Generation Certificate Program is Now Open

All the buzz you’re hearing is true: The OTA Next Genera-

tion Certificate program is an absolute hit. And now, by popular demand, it’s back and better than ever!

The Next Generation Certificate program kicks off once again in Febru-ary 2015. Delivered by the highly esteemed Hum-phrey Group, the program

is designed as an intensive leadership development initiative for the trucking in-dustry’s future leaders. The main objective of the four-part certificate program is to strengthen a future leader’s ability to communicate ef-fectively and inspire action in others they work with – from drivers, to customers, to executive teams.

Are you a company em-

ployer with an up-and-coming manager ready to take the next step? Don’t miss Tandet’s Ryan Tilley’s appeal for company CEOs to get employees involved in the program.

“If you do not make an investment in your future – you cannot expect to see an increased return,” he says.

For more information

about the program please go to ontruck.org

To sign up, simply fill out this registration form  by clicking on the link; 2015 Next Generation Regis-tration Form_public and send back to lak.shoan@ontruck.org.

Register early to reserve your spot – the training is provided in small groups, so space is limited.V

14 JaNuary 2015

suDBury TMTa

Sudbury TMTA Wraps Up Year End With Presentation By Ontario College of TradesBy Marek krasuski

The Sudbury Chap-ter of the Trans-portation Main-

tenance and Technology Association (TMTA) held its last meeting of the calendar year on Decem-ber 12th at the Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel. Sig-nificantly, the last meeting of the year is also the last time the meeting will be held at this venue. The new location for meetings beginning in January 2015 is the Sudbury Caruso Club.

TMTA President, Stew-art McBain opened the meeting and Mike Hamel, TMTA Safety Officer, fol-lowed the introductory remarks with a presen-tation on the hazards of aggressive driving, an apt discussion at this time of the year when patience frays as Christ-

mas approaches. Hamel adv ised members to maintain a respectful dis-tance behind slow mov-ing vehicles. Following too closely can result in accidents in the event the driver ahead makes sudden moves. Hamel also suggested that other drivers on the road should be given the benefit of the doubt by treating them with greater considera-tion. By assuming a more relaxed and patient pos-ition concerning others, driving is less likely to be stressful.

Following dinner, Gregg Neamtz, Enforcement Officer for the Ontario College of Trades (OCT), apprised members of the College’s role in the ad-ministration and enforce-ment of trades in Ontario. Neamtz told audience members that the public

has every right to demand from hired trades people proof of their license and membership in the Col-lege before signing con-tracts. The public can also access a Public Registry to confirm trade qualifica-tions and membership.

The OCT works towards establishing a level play-ing field by diminishing the underground econ-omy. It responds to con-

cerns reported by the public, ensures proper certification and training of trades people, investi-gates complaints related to professional miscon-duct, and seeks to protect the public. As an enforce-ment body, the OCT of-ficers have the right to enter any business during normal working hours and examine documents during their inspection,

including payroll records, employee schedules, and registered training agree-ments.

The Sudbury TMTA is a group of fleet main-tenance professionals actively running light, medium, and heavy fleets in the province of Ontario and operating across Canada and the U.S. It holds monthly meetings on the second Thursday

of each month from Sep-tember to June at the Sud-bury Caruso Club starting in January 2015. Sponsors are encouraged to sup-port the monthly din-ner meetings. These are unique opportunities to engage in one place with transportation fleet main-tenance and distributors from Sudbury, Timmins, North Bay and Manitoulin Island.V

aNNOuNCeMeNT

SmartTruck Announces New Cdn Business Development Manager

Greenville, South C a r o l i n a - SmartTruck Sys-

tems, a leading developer of cutting-edge aero-dynamic solutions for

the trucking industry, announces John Manchu-lenko as its new Business development manager for i ts Canadian div-ision. Replacing Northern Aerodynamic Systems DBA Smart Truck Can-ada, SmartTruck Systems will now directly serve dealers in the Canadian market.

Manchulenko brings more than 20 years of trucking industry experi-ence to the SmartTruck team. He has a robust b a c k g r o u n d i n d e -veloping strong dealer

relationships and profit-able dealer networks.

U n d e r M a n c h u -lenko’s new guidance, SmartTruck wil l con-tinue to supply quality aerodynamic products to the Canadian mar-ket. SmartTruck pro-vides proven, efficient and ex t remely cos t -effective solutions to counter ever-increasing fuel costs, while also supporting sustainability efforts in the trucking industry.

SmartTruck’s aerody-namic systems signifi-

cantly reduce trailer drag translating into propor-tional fuel savings. The innovative new TopKit system provides a cost-competitive, nearly invis-ible alternative to side skirts and boat tails. The TopKit can go virtually unnoticed at approxi-mately one-inch thick, providing a 5.5 percent highway fuel savings and weighing only 72 pounds.

SmartTruck is head-quartered in Greenville, S.C. For more informa-tion, visit the SmartTruck website.V

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aerOserVe TeCHNOLOGies LTD.

“It’s Supposed To Save Fuel But…”By keNT sMerDON BsC.

The story goes about t h e m a n w h o thought he had a

winner… the streamlined motor cycle helmet. Less drag and less head buf-feting, it looked much like the long tapered helmets that elite Olympic sprint cyclists wear. All was well until he needed to check his blind spot out on the highway and found he couldn’t turn his head no matter how hard he strained! The rule of un-intended consequences had struck, where reality can out gun the best of intentions.

Truck aerodynamics can appear a complex issue. It’s a big compli-cated vehicle. Or, it may be simplicity itself. After all, a Class 8 truck is the vehicular equivalent of the proverbial blunt in-strument. From an aero-dynamic perspective and without altering current shape and dimensions, there is a limit to what can be done to improve an 80,000 pound, 18 wheeled box that travels 65mph all day. That is reality.

Presently, there is quite an array of devices on the market that claim to reduce truck aerodynamic drag including some who now have the EPA’s Smart-way “Good Housekeeping” seal of approval. They’ve all been tested thoroughly by private “for profit” test centers using approved test protocols and results are then handed to the authorities for their official blessing or rejection. The “authorities” are not in the testing business, only the results business. I’ll leave that with the reader.

Some devices speak of “Invisible Shields”, “avi-ation technology” or that their device is modelled after a jet fighter’s intake. They use smoke trails and

invoke smooth tapered aircraft tail section im-agery in their marketing material. Believe me, the last thing a trucker needs is a trailer like the tail section of an aircraft. Ex-planation later.

Many of these devices achieve their savings through the addition of smooth panels or under trays in various locations thereby increasing the over-all surface area of the rig in efforts to stream-line the vehicle. And they do work…the tests show they do…but in little or no wind. Could these surface additions, while improv-ing fuel economy, make things worse for the driv-ers at times? Think motor cycle helmet. A 53 foot trailer is already quite the sail. Is it wise to hoist more? Could these devices possibly create handling issues in sudden strong cross winds and/or de-graded road surface con-ditions? Is there a greater roll over or loss of control potential with them than without them? Has any-one tested for this? One loss of control accident will destroy a fleet’s entire fuel saving investment, apart from the potential for fatalities.

How and why are these devices tested? The why is for fuel savings and emissions, the holy grail of the EPA and its bedfellow, the environmental move-ment. The how is via wind tunnels, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), or track and road tests using strict protocols…especial-ly where wind and weath-er is concerned. Conven-tional wind tunnels are not designed to produce gusts nor are many ca-pable of adequately test-ing base area flow mech-anisms with full sized vehicles. CFD to date lacks the computing capacity to accurately map gust effects and any gusts that exceed stated limits void track tests. Test results for various aero devices may even show a reduction in drag coefficients (Cd) at

increasing steady state wind yaw angles over the baseline “clean” vehicle.

Fine! What they don’t include, what they can’t include is the increase in side force moments, tire scrubbing (rolling friction) and driver steer corrective action from sudden wind shocks in the total vehicle drag numbers. In other words, drag forces out in the real world where weather beyond strict test limits is the norm. The underlying question becomes twofold: How often does a truck operate in “test” (i.e. light) wind conditions and how does it behave when the wind is howling?”

While a device that has proven itself as a fuel saver by artificial (i.e. wind limited) or computerized means, the potential handling and safety issues are simply dropped in the driver’s lap. To my know-ledge, none of these de-vices are tested for safety or handling issues. Why not?

To be fair to the testers of the world, they must adhere to the “all else equal…this does or does not work” theory and strive to reduce to an ab-solute minimum all vari-ables that can muddy the data. Of course, weather remains one of the un-controllable variables. But a handling test should be devised ASAP if claimed government “safety first” mantras are to be be-lieved.

The explanation, as promised! Aircraft pilots consider route winds for flight planning and fuel purposes. That is a ne-cessity. But the only time a pilot really cares about what the wind is doing is during take offs and landings where he must manipulate the controls to keep the aircraft aligned with the runway regard-less of the current winds and not be blown off the runway. From personal experience, strong cross wind landings can be a brief but heart pumping

exercise in hands and feet dexterity. But once airborne, the wind issue goes away. Regardless of from where or how strong the wind is, the pilot sim-ply alters aircraft compass heading into the wind to ensure that a straight compass track over the ground is maintained from A to B. The physical struc-ture of the aircraft, while affording the pilot the required takeoff/landing control, does not create handling problems once airborne.

But the trucker (or any

large vehicle driver) enjoys no such relief. His track is fixed by the roads he trav-els and can possibly, in a single trip, have to deal with several road condi-tion changes plus strong winds and gusts from all directions. Do aerody-namic additions improve or worsen handling?

Millions are spent mak-ing pilots’ lives better and safer. Why are we not testing to confirm we’re not making drivers’ lives worse?

Some considerations when choosing aerody-

namic devices; (aside from ROI)

1. Research: Who did the testing, and what test was used and under what conditions?

2. Ask “What if it’s dam-aged? Can I continue? Can I fix it on the shoulder?”

3. Ask “Is it possible that, some day, this device could make a bad situa-tion worse?”

4. Ask “Will it work at 4:00 am in a blizzard on a mountaintop?”

Beware of “good in t h e o r y ” u n i n t e n d e d consequences.V

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TMTa suDBury

TMTA Sudbury Puts Safety Message on the RoadBy Marek krasuski

The Sudbury chapter of the Transporta-tion Maintenance

and Technology Associa-tion (TMTA) has taken on a sole initiative toward improving road safety with messaging that advises motorists to slow down and move away from vehicles stopped on roadsides, par-ticularly highways. The message is pointed and succinct: “Lefty Sez Move Over For Vehicles In Dis-tress,” the sign says. Two years ago the TMTA erect-ed two highway signs on Sudbury’s bypass advising motorists to proceed with caution when approach-ing stopped vehicles. The initiative came in the wake of a suggestion by Tim Brouse, a TMTA member and part of the Sudbury Road Safety Committee, who drew attention to the importance of heightening public awareness on the dangers of driving too

closely and quickly past stationary vehicles. The TMTA membership agreed and began the campaign.

Most provinces and states across the continent have on the books ‘move-over-laws’ designed to better protect first responders and emergency vehicles. The message put forth by the

TMTA not only reinforces the law in Ontario, but promotes broader cover-age. The TMTA hopes that the Ontario move-over-law would apply to all station-ary vehicles, and not only emergency and service vehicles.

The ‘Lefty Sez’ program,

which began with the two highway signs, has gained momentum. The caricature on the sign de-livering the cautionary note was designed by TMTA member and artist, Gary Wren. Other members and spouses helped with additional details. Despite widespread volunteer par-

ticipation, costs have been substantial. For example, the production cost for the two highway banners, not including the signs, was $1,600; this, in addition to expenses associated with renting space from a private provider on the highway. The TMTA has

since removed one sign for the time being, but the other remains on the west-bound lane of the Sudbury bypass heading toward the community of Lively. This sign was scheduled for removal last October after expiration of the contract, but given the ‘community service’ message it pro-motes to passing motorists, the service provider gener-ously allowed the TMTA to keep the sign standing, free of charge, until an unspeci-fied future date.

TMTA President and con-tributing organizer to the sign program, Stewart Mc-Bain, highlighted its import-ance in an interview with Ontario Trucking News.

“There is a general concern among our membership that vehicles passing sta-tionary service trucks and private cars on highways are going too fast. We want to make the public aware that running so close and too fast alongside stopped vehicles whose drivers may suddenly jump out of their cars and trucks is very dan-gerous. We hope this mes-sage will remind drivers to approach vehicles safely by slowing down and mov-ing over, if possible, when passing,” he said.

The campaign has been well received by the truck-ing community. Partici-pants at Truck World 2014 in Toronto took notice, as

did TMTA chapters from other Ontario cities, some of whom have purchased $10 reflective stickers to distribute to their members. These miniature 11 x 6 inch versions of the highway sign are easily attached to the doors and tailgates of trucks.

Still evolving, the Sudbury TMTA hopes to ratchet up the campaign with more media exposure through the distribution of press releases and the participa-tion of newspapers and television news clips to push forward this safety message.

For more information, contact info@tmtasudbury.org.V

aNNOuNCeMeNT

New Mack Canadian Regional Vice President

Greensboro, North Carolina - Mack T r u c k s h a s

named Dayle Wetherell its new Regional Vice President of Canada ef-fective January 1, 2015. In this role, Wetherell will be responsible for driv-ing sales and increasing market share and profit-ability in Canada.

Wetherell has more than 20 years of experience in

the heavy-truck industry, and has served as the Vice President of Stra-tegic Projects and Busi-ness Development for Volvo Group North Amer-ica since 2013. Prior to that role, he spent seven years as the president of UD Trucks North America.

Wetherell will be based in Mississauga, Ontario.

He succeeds John Mc-Quade, who retired.

For more information visit our website at www.macktrucks.com.V

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Three Important Things a Trucker Needs to Know

By HarVey BrODsky

The first is the cost of fuel. It goes up and down (thankfully

down these days) but you really can’t do much about it. Yes, you can drive a little slower and not speed up and down like a crazed road racer. You can also keep your tires properly inflated and check them regularly, at least once a week with a calibrated tire gauge.

Underinflated tires not only wear out faster, but they create drag and make your engine work harder, which contributes to more fuel being used.

The second is the cost of paying your driver, or

yourself as an owner oper-ator. Whether you have a fleet of one truck or one thousand, the driver must be paid regularly. If he or she isn’t, that driver won’t hang around and your truck will be sitting idle.

The third is the cost of your tires, and this is where you can really save important money. Tires are expensive, and since they are the only part of your truck to touch the highway they need lots of loving care. As stated above tires need to be checked regularly – at least once weekly – with a calibrated tire gauge and the proper amount of air for your load needs to be kept in each tire. Otherwise, your tires will not perform the way they were intended to and they will wear out prematurely. Proper inflation and care can avoid many problems.

If you aren’t already using retreads, take a les-son from virtually every major trucking fleet in Canada and the rest of the world. Large fleets wouldn’t dream of not

using retreads, especially when they may have many thousands of tires on the ground. They understand (and so should you) that retreads being produced in top quality retread fac-tories today have a failure rate not even as low as the best comparable new tires, but a defect rate that is actually lower.

Thanks to new non-de-structive testing technol-ogy in today’s modern re-tread plants, only the best casings will be retreaded, and then only after they pass very stringent tests, ensuring that they will be suitable for another over the road life cycle.

If we look at the cost of a typical top quality new truck tire (11R22.5 or 295/80R22.5), we are looking at approximately $500 per tire. Multiply that by the number of tires in your fleet and we are talk-ing about serious money!

Even if you elect to buy a lower grade imported tire, the cheapest tire you can find will still set you back a few hundred dol-lars and the old saying,

“you get what you pay for” applies here since the cheap tire will often wind up costing you more than you bargained for. Cheap imported tires didn’t get the reputation of being not worth the money for nothing.

The smartest thing you can do is not consider the upfront cost of a truck tire, but instead look at the life cycle cost. Example: If you buy a cheap, “no name” truck tire for $350 and it lasts for only 75,000 miles before it begins to give you trouble and is not a candidate to be retreaded, are you better off than if you bought a top quality new truck tire for $500 that gave you 250,000 trouble – free miles during its first life? Then, assum-ing proper tire proper care was given, could easily pass the rigid inspection of a quality retreader and give you yet a second, or even third life cycle, for which you paid less than half the cost of your ori-ginal purchase price of the new tire. The math makes financial sense.

This brings us to the question of whether you should have your own tires retreaded or buy tires that have already been re-treaded by a reputable top quality retreader. If you know how well you have cared for your own tires and they are a top qual-ity major brand, it would be a good idea to have your own tires retreaded. However, this may not be the best course of action if it means tying up your truck for the few days it would take to get your tires back.

There is another option. That is to buy retreads from a quality retreader who will give you a credit for your worn tires, pro-vided that they pass rigid inspection standards. That way you can be on your way in a matter of a couple of hours.

Here is an offer that can save you money and make you a believer. Let us arrange for you to take a tour of a modern retread factory near where you live and if you come away thinking it was a waste

of your time, let us know by email or by telephone and we will send a check for $100 to any legitimate charity of your choice in your name. We make this offer because once you see how much care goes into producing a top qual-ity retread; we believe you will be convinced that retreads should be part of your future tire program.

If you wish to take us up on our offer send an email to info@retreadtire.org or call us at 831.646.5269. You have everything to gain and nothing to lose.

Finally, here are a few words about the im-portance of keeping the proper amount of air in your tires, especially your steer tires. Jim Park is a well know Canadian writer about tires and he recently wrote a great article about the proper amount of air pressure to keep in your steer tires. If you would like a copy of Jim’s article please let us know and we will see that you get one. You will find his article informative and useful.V

MiCHeLiN

Michelin to Manufacture its Airless Tire in U.S.

Michelin has an-nounced that it is opening a

new facility in the US – in Piedmont, South Caro-lina. It is in this location that the new MICHELIN® X® TWEEL®, Airless Ra-dial Tire will be manu-factured. The tire will be original equipment on John Deere mowers.

T h e M I C H E L I N ® X ® TWEEL® is a tire with a radial design that does not use air. There is no risk of getting a flat with the Tweel!

It offers the following benefits: no need to check air pressure, easy to fit, stands up to tough con-ditions, ensures a more comfortable and less

tiring ride for the oper-ator, greater productivity and longer life compared to a conventional tire.

The TWEEL concept was born at Michelin Americas Research Com-pany in Greenville, S.C., one of Michelin’s three global technology cen-ters, and now the Tweel will be manufactured

in Greenville. The first tire to be manufactured here will be the MICHEL-IN® X® TWEEL® TURFTM designed to equip John Deere ZTRAKTM 900 Ser-ies mowers.

The TWEEL airless ra-dial tire is the indus-try’s first commercialized airless radial solution .V

Myers Tire suppLy

MTS Xpress Inventory Management System

Ma n y r e t r e a d shops see the advantages that

an inventory management system can provide includ-ing: reduced consumption, reduced inventory costs, automated reporting, and

24/7 accountability and traceability.

The customizable ma-chine can be stocked with frequently used products such as gloves, buffing blades, knives, tire cray-ons, tire repair material,

cutting tools, rasps and any other frequently used item within a retread shop.  In addition to the “vending” style machines, we also have locker systems that allow retread shops to store high cost tools and

equipment such as hand held buffers, overstock of supplies, branders etc. Inventory within the lock-ers are checked-out and checked-in by employees after entering an employ-ee-specific code.

For more information on the MTS Xpress and other products and servi-ces from Myers Tire Supply just email sales@myer-stiresupply.com or within the US call 800.998.9897, International customers

call 330.253.5592.Following are download-

able links to a MTS Xpress Brochure and a video on the MTS Xpress, MTS Xpress Brochure pdf and www.youtube.com/watch ?v=xKrK7kWSpdU.V

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OLD repuBLiC iNsuraNCe COMpaNy OF CaNaDa

New, Value-Driven Learning Library

Hamilton, Ontario – Old Republic In-surance Company

of Canada has chosen Infinit-i Solutions as its technology provider to offer its customers a new online library of training resources.

It is a model presently util-ized by an affiliated com-pany, Great West Casualty Company, in the United States since June, 2013. The program has been well accepted by Great West motor carrier customers south of the border and is positioned to have the same results in Canada.

Old Republic will utilize the Infinit-i Web Based Training platform to deliver its custom training library, along with a portion of the Infinit-i training library to all of its policy holders via the Old Republic Value Driven portal at http://orican.infinit-i.net. From

there, customers can login and access any or all of the 150+ training videos with topics ranging from Hours of Service (US/Canada) to Defensive Driving and many others. Custom we-binars are also available.

“We see this as a way to cement our leadership role as to customer rela-tionships and innovative offerings within our in-dustry. We have seen how successful this program (is) for our affiliate in the USA and it is a logical next step for Old Republic in Can-ada,” explains Tat Wong, Assistant Vice President, Underwriting, Old Repub-lic Insurance Company of Canada.

“We are very pleased and fortunate to have this op-portunity to work with Old Republic Insurance Com-pany of Canada. We feel that there is an alignment in our values so to have the

chance to work together is very exciting.” com-ments Peter Charboneau, President, Infinit-i Solu-tions.

The roll-out has already begun and both compan-ies will combine efforts to market and educate customers and brokers on how it works. Old Republic customers will also have the option of using the full version of Infinit-i, which will allow them to tailor their training to individual users and compile training records.

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iNsuraNCe COMpaNy OF

CaNaDa

Old Republic Insurance Company of Canada is part of the Old Republic Insur-ance Group, which in Can-ada, consists of Reliable Life Insurance Company and Old Republic Insur-ance Company of Canada. Old Republic Insurance

Group is the Canadian operation for Old Republic International Corporation (“ORI” on the New York Stock Exchange), one of the 50 largest publicly held insurers in North America, with over USD $16 billion in assets and a market valuation of USD $3.8 bil-lion. Old Republic is an insurance holding com-pany whose subsidiaries market underwrite and provide risk management services for a wide variety of coverages, mostly in the property and casualty and title insurance fields.

For more information contact Mr. Tat L. Wong at 800.530.5446, Ext. 3266, twong@orican.com or visit www.orican.com

aBOuT iNFiNiT-i

sOLuTiONs

Infinit-i is a web-based Learning Management Solution for training and communications; which

provides the ability to cre-ate and deliver customized training in many formats, and gives access to a li-brary of over 350 modules – all at a very affordable monthly price and without the need for IT. Current best practices prove how web-based communication helps to increase retention,

shorten hiring cycle and augment risk management practices. Infinit-i is used by over 600 trucking compan-ies in the United States and Canada.

For more information contact Ed Novoa, General Manager at 800.416.8712 Ext. 5103 or by email at ed@otrgroup.ca.V

LiViNGsTON iNTerNaTiONaL

Mobile App That Moves at the Speed of Trade

Toronto, Ontario -Truck drivers de-livering commer-

cial shipments across the Canada-U.S. border have a new ally to reduce their wait time at Customs: the Livingston International Tracker app.

“They have counted on us for up-to-date PAPS and PARS tracking infor-mation for years. Living-ston’s Tracker app now provides them with an even stronger solution to simplify their life at the border.”

The app is specifically designed for carriers, giving drivers the infor-mation they need on the clearance status of their shipments as quickly as possible. Both the U.S.

Pre-Arrival Processing System (PAPS) and the Canadian Pre-Arrival Re-view System (PARS) are optimized for mobile on Livingston’s Tracker app, keeping drivers informed of their shipment’s status no matter where they are.

L iv ings ton ’s Speed Scanner functionality enables truck drivers to use a simple barcode scan to check shipment status, with no need to type in barcodes.

For shipments without a barcode, the driver sim-ply keys in the shipment information to find the shipment status. There is no longer a need to phone a dispatcher and wait for them to check

the status.The app also features

“set and forget” func-tionality for shipments enter ing Canada, so truckers can get PARS shipment alerts with the click of a button. For even more speed and convenience, carriers can also opt for SMS and/or e-mail shipment updates.

“All roads lead to our clients,” said John La-Mancuso, SVP Global Sales and Marketing, Livingston International. “They have counted on us for up-to-date PAPS and PARS tracking informa-tion for years. Livings-ton’s Tracker app now provides them with an even stronger solution to

simplify their life at the border.”

The Tracker app is avail-

able for download on iOS, Android and Blackberry. Livingston has also up-

dated their tracking web pages so they are fully opti-mized for mobile.V

pHiLLips iNDusTries

PERMALITE™ XT PC2 LED Lights

Santa Fe Springs, California – New three quarter inch

PERMALITE ™ XT PC2 rated round marker/clearance LED lights that offer better configura-tions of light dispersal for vehicles over 80 inches wide are now available.

The new 3/4” PER-MALITE™ XT PC2 rated round marker/clear-ance LED lights are manufac tured wi th BOARDFREE® technol-ogy and are durable and corrosion resist-ant. For the new mark-

er/clearance lights, the BOARDFREE® in-mold process utilizes a single LED, which is sealed in a compact acrylic hous-ing that protects against

damage from

moisture intrusion, harsh chemicals and UV expos-ure. Mounting accessor-ies, sold in addition to the lights, include either an anti-theft mounting ring or mounting grom-

met. For more in-formation about these and other

P E R M A L I T E ™ X T products, visit PER-MALITEHD.com.

Please visit us at www.phi l l ipsind.com to learn how Phillips products can make a dif-f e rence in your

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FreiGHTLiNer TruCks

Intelligent Powertrain Management on Detroit DT12 Automated Manual Transmissions

Detroit, Michigan - Detroit Diesel Corporation (De-

troit) has announced that the Intelligent Power-train Management (IPM) system will be standard on all Detroit™ DT12™ automated manual trans-missions paired with any heavy-duty Detro i t™ engine, beginning in March 2015. IPM helps the powertrain operate as efficiently as possible, based on the truck’s mo-mentum generated by the terrain.

The new Intel l igent Powertrain Management integrates pre-loaded ter-rain maps and GPS into engine and transmission functions to know the route ahead, up to one mile. The main goal of IPM is to use the momentum of the truck most efficiently

to reduce fuel consump-tion. It achieves this by preventing unnecessary shifts, predictively engine braking and fueling, shift-ing optimally, and pre-cisely controlling eCoast events. IPM is automatic-ally ‘on’ once the driver engages cruise control, so benefits of IPM are vari-able based on the percent of time the driver oper-ates in cruise control, and the variably of the route traveled. Since Intelligent Powertrain Management uses the momentum of the truck to most efficiently move down the road, a route with varied topog-raphy (but no extreme change in elevations) pro-vides the optimal oppor-tunity for IPM to improve fuel economy.

IPM also integrates seamlessly with the new

Detroit Assurance™ suite of safety systems to provide virtually ef-fort free driving when cruise control is engaged. Safety is always the first priority, so while As-surance oper-ates in tandem with IPM, safe-ty actions always take priority over fuel economy. With these two systems integrated together, the IPM, Active Brake Assist, and Adapt-ive Cruise Control work to not only ensure the drivers safety but also to provide smoothest and most fuel efficient driving available today.

“Intelligent Powertrain Management technol-ogy employs many of the same behaviors that an

experienced driver uses behind the wheel, but

in many situa-tions take

a c -

tions t h a t even the most experienced driver would be unable to em-ploy such as engaging eCoast before cresting a hill. Ultimately actions like this will help all driv-

ers achieve greater effi-ciency with less fatigue,” said Brad Williamson, Manager, Engine and Component Marketing for Daimler Trucks North

America. “We want to give our cus-tomers the most

a d v a n c e d technologies avai lab le to

lower their Real Cost of Ownership, and IPM is a key part of

that strategy.”For example,

when approach-ing a grade, IPM will

increase road speed to allow the vehicle to climb the hill with the fewest downshifts possible. IPM will also engage eCoast or stop fueling the engine be-fore cresting a hill, using

the truck’s momentum instead. When heading down a hill, IPM plans for this by automatically accelerating to increase the truck’s momentum, based on the approaching terrain. IPM will also keep eCoast engaged for longer periods of time with few-er interruptions, further benefiting fuel economy.

N o t e d Wi l l i a m s o n : “Together, the DT12 trans-mission and Detroit en-gine combination already contribute to improved uptime and efficiency, and with the added in-novations featured in IPM, drivers will experience an even higher level of driving comfort and fuel efficiency.”

For more in fo rma-tion visit our website at www.DemandDetroit .com.V

keNWOrTH

New Kenworth Cabover Options

Kirkland, Washing-ton - Kenworth announces three

important new options for its medium duty cabovers that open the door for even more diverse cus-tomer applications and body customization.

The new options for the Kenworth K270 and K370 cabovers include a com-pact back-of-cab exhaust system to allow more space for custom bodies; right-side steer for street sweeping, refuse and road maintenance applications; and expanded PACCAR PX-7 engine ratings.

Kenworth’s clear frame rail package, introduced earlier this year, has been improved and provides nearly 12 more inches of space for body instal-lations. The clear frame rail package and exhaust package gives body build-ers even more room for customization. It frees up frame space back-of-cab

and allows body builders flexibility with their com-ponents.

“The result is that Ken-worth cabover applica-tions have been extended - literally. This combina-tion also allows for addi-tional transmission PTO clearance, which is a plus, especially for construc-tion applications,” said Kurt Swihart, Kenworth Marketing Director.

The K270 and K370 cabovers can now be specified with the PAC-CAR PX-7 engine at a new top rating of 260 hp and 660 lb-ft of torque, in addition to a new 200 hp and 520 lb-ft of torque rat-ing. The stan-dard engine rating is 220 hp with 520 lb-ft of torque, mated with an Allison 5-speed transmission.

“More choices for en-gine ratings means fine-tuning the Kenworth cabovers to a customer’s specific application,” ex-plained Swihart. “These are work trucks and the more we offer, the higher the degree of customiza-tion we can provide.”

Compared to a typical medium duty conven-tional, the K270 and K370 offer up to a 30 percent improvement in curb-to-curb turning, while a 63.4-inch BBC provides

an extra 45 inches of pay-load room. The Kenworth K270 and K370 come with 22.5-inch tire and wheel packages. Kenworth also recently announced a 19.5-inch tire and wheel option for the K270 for easier curbside pick-up and delivery.

Both truck models of-fer a standard air-ride driver’s seat and 2-person bench seating with stor-age underneath, with the single-seat option now also available. Wheel-

bases range from 142 to 242 inches in 12-inch increments,

and Kenworth cabovers can

a c c o m m o -date bodies from 16 to 28

feet. A large 2,500-square-

i n c h w r a p -around windshield

combines with large side windows to give optimum visibility.

“We continue to evolve our Kenworth K270 and K370 cabovers to serve new applications as these models gain customer recognition in the market-place. There is almost no job these cabovers can’t do,” said Swihart.

Kenworth Truck Com-pany is the manufactur-er of The World’s Best® heavy and medium duty trucks. Kenworth’s In-ternet home page is at www.kenwor th .com. Kenworth is a PACCAR company.V

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pOLaris TraNspOrTaTiON GrOup

Polaris nomme un nouveau vice-président, Exploitation pour les États-Unis

La direction de Po-laris Transporta-t ion Group an-

nonce avec grand plaisir la nomination de David Bush au poste de vice-prés ident , Processus d’affaires. Le titulaire du poste nouvellement créé concentrera son atten-tion sur l’amélioration de l’infrastructure améric-aine pour le transporteur transfrontalier de charge-ments partiels.

En tant qu’entreprise c a n a d i e n n e , P o l a r -is a senti la nécessité d’ajouter à son équipe un dirigeant de haut niveau possédant une solide ex-périence du transport de marchandises aux États-Unis. Le président Larry Cox explique  : « David Bush nous vient d’un partenariat avec son ancien employeur. Il a un excellent sens

du détail et possède une expérience exhaustive de l’exploitation, des ventes, de la technologie et des relations avec les trans-porteurs. C’est le candidat idéal qui saura mettre au point et élargir les mar-chés américains où nous sommes actifs.»

Au cours de sa carrière, M.  Bush a occupé des postes de cadre auprès d’A. Duie Pyle, Transl-ogistics, et tout récem-ment avec Land Air Ex-press. Son nouveau poste l’amènera à voyager fré-quemment afin d’évaluer et de mettre en œuvre les changements qui devrai-ent, selon lui, améliorer la position de Polaris aux États-Unis. David affirme : «On m’a dit que j’étais impitoyable lorsque je découvre quelque chose qui n’est pas au point. J’ai toujours pu repérer

les maillons faibles au sein des processus et des pratiques d’exploitation, et je me rends jusqu’au bout, jusqu’à ce que tout soit corrigé et parfaite-ment opérationnel.»

David habite Birdsboro en Pennsylvanie, une pe-tite collectivité de 5166 habitants qui est, soit dit en passant, la ville natale de Chad Hurley, fondateur de YouTube. Dave Cox, vice-président exécutif et chef de l’Exploitation de Polaris déclare  : «David Bush et moi-même avons immédiatement été sur la même longueur d’onde. C’était un plaisir de tra-vailler avec lui en tant que transporteur partenaire et, de son côté, il aimait aussi nos méthodes de travail. Quand l’occasion de l ’ intégrer à notre équipe s’est présentée, nous n’avons pas hésité

une seconde.»David Bush commence

sa carrière avec Polaris Transportation Group le 8 décembre 2014. Il tra-vaillera alors à partir de Birdsboro, et ses plans pour l’avenir immédiat consisteront à rendre visite à l’équipe de Po-laris dans ses bureaux de Mississauga, en Ontario, avant la période des fêtes.

Fondée en 1994, la société Polaris est surtout connue pour son service de transport planifié de chargements partiels en-tre le Canada et les États-Unis et elle se spécialise en transport de marchan-dises sèches. L’une des principales valeurs de l’entreprise consiste à fa-ciliter la vie des membres de la collectivité du trans-port de marchandises. Polaris propose à ses clients une gamme com-

plète de services, dont une interface EDI et des mises à jour en temps réel de leur envoi. Pour plus

de renseignements  sur Polaris consultez son site Web à www.polaristrans-port.com.V

Gaz MéTrO saLue saiNT-HyaCiNTHe

Première ville au Québec à convertir ses véhicules au gaz naturel

Saint-Hyac in the, Québec - Gaz  Mé-t r o s e r é j o u i t

de l ’ initiative de son partenaire, la ville de Saint-Hyacinthe, la première municipalité à valoriser les matières organiques grâce à la biométhanisation et à utiliser le gaz naturel renouvelable produit pour ses besoins énergétiques. Gaz Métro est également très fière de compter la ville de Saint-Hyacinthe comme première munici-palité cliente à choisir le gaz naturel comme car-burant pour ses véhicules municipaux. Rappelons que Gaz Métro a annoncé cet automne la signature d’une entente de prin-cipe avec la ville de Saint-Hyacinthe pour l’achat des surplus de gaz naturel renouvelable produit au centre de biométhanisa-tion de la Ville et l’injection

dans son réseau de dis-tribution. Ce projet a été soumis à l’approbation de la Régie de l’énergie du Québec. À terme, ce sont donc les matières organiques des citoyens et entreprises des 23 mu-nicipalités visées par la collecte sélective des bacs bruns qui pourraient ali-menter le premier parc de véhicules municipaux en gaz naturel renouvelable, en plus d’être la source d’énergie privilégiée pour le chauffage de bâtiments municipaux.

« Gaz Métro est fière de mettre son réseau gazier à profit dans le cadre de ce projet porteur, afin de permettre à l’ensemble de sa clientèle de profiter d’un gaz naturel renouvelable et produit localement  », souligne Martin Imbleau, vice-président, Développe-ment de l’entreprise et éne-

rgies renouvelables chez Gaz Métro. « Le choix de cette énergie comme car-burant pour les véhicules constitue un pas de plus vers une valorisation intel-ligente et systématique des matières organiques au Québec, en créant un cycle renouvelable à l’infini. Nous souhaitons que ce

projet inspire plusieurs autres municipalités à évo-luer dans le même sens. »

Rappelons que le gaz naturel permet de réaliser jusqu’à 40 % d’économies sur les coûts de carburant en comparaison avec le diesel, en plus de réduire jusqu’à 25 % les émissions de gaz à effet de serre

(GES). En choisissant le gaz naturel renouvelable com-me carburant, les réduc-tions d’émissions de GES grimpent à plus de 99,4 %, en considérant le cycle de vie complet du carburant.

Depuis 2010, Gaz  Mé-tro collabore avec de nombreux partenaires et entreprises de transport

routier afin que les trans-porteurs d’ici bénéficient des avantages économ-iques et environnementaux importants qu’offre le gaz naturel en remplacement des produits pétroliers. On compte à ce jour plus de 350  véhicules à gaz naturel sur les routes du Québec.V

TraNs-WesT

Trans-West donner au suivant – une autre collecte incroyable!

Montréal le 16 Dé-cembre, 2014 La-chine, QC – C’est

aujourd’hui que se termine la collecte de jouets que nous remettrons aux en-fants en difficultés, afin de rendre magique leur fête de Noël. Nous vous rem-

ercions de tout cœur pour votre participation! Grâce à votre générosité, les enfants du Centre de la Femme rece-vront des cadeaux, de l’espoir et du réconfort.

Voici ce qu’il y avait sous l’arbre de Noël :•Jouetsinteractifspourbébé

•Livrespréscolaires•Livrespourenfants•LivresDisney•Ensemblesdemega

blocks•Jeuxdesociété•Casse-tête•Animauxetjouetsde

peluche

•MyLittlePony•Barbie•Jouetsélectroniques•Figurines•Jeuxdequilles•Bouledeneigeenverre

Merci à tous, encore une fois, pour vos dons.

Tania et SophieV22 JaNuary 2015

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FLuiDes D’éCHappeMeNT DiéseL

Éléments clés de la plus populaire technologie de réduction d’émissions de gaz nocifspar Marek krasuski

La technologie de réduction sélective de catalyse (RSC)

est en train d’avoir un impact positif sur la réduc-tion des émissions de gaz à effets de serre et l’amélioration de ren-dement énergétique, selon Allen Schaeffer, directeur administratif du forum de technologie de Diesel. Des 250,000 camions poids lourds vendus en 2014, la grande majorité - 95 pourcent - utilise la TRSC pour se plier aux exi-gences de réduction des émissions de diésel de l’EPA. La recirculation des gaz d’échappements (RGE) est l’autre tech-nique de réduction utilisée pour réduire les émissions d’oxyde d’azote (NO2). La RGE requiert de l’urée de classe automobile, c’est-à-dire du fluide d’échappement de diésel (FED), qui enclenche une réaction chimique con-vertissant l’oxyde d’azote nocif en azote, eau et traces résiduelles de di-oxyde de carbone, qui sont tous évacués par le pot d’échappement. Le FED est donc l’agent de réduction clé, qui permet à la RSC de réduire jusqu’à 90% les émissions de NO2. Certaines études estiment que la réduction de parti-cules de diésel et d’oxyde d’azote est de 110,000 tonnes par an.

Presque tous les fab-r i c a n t s d e c a m i o n s aujourd’hui ont choisis d’adopter la technologie de réduction sélective de catalyse (RSC) d’après traitement, qui gère les gaz d’échappements en aval du moteur, plutôt que d’effectuer des change-ments de configuration sous le capot. À l’origine, l’industrie du transport se montrait réticente à adopter ces changements massifs, anticipant les coûts élevés de la con-formité aux régulations. Les changements exigeai-ent que les moteurs à

diésel construits depuis 2010 soient équipés de technologies de réduc-tion d’émissions. Cepend-ant, la résistance col-lective a faiblit depuis que les transporteurs ont découvert que les importantes économies de carburant -environ 5 pourcent- étaient plus im-portantes que la somme

d e s i nv e s - tisse-ments capitaux, coûts d’entretiens et de fonc-tionnement associés à la TRSC, et qu’il n’est difficile de s’occuper du FED.

Le système RSC a quatre composantes majeures  : un réservoir à f luide d’échappement diésel (FED), un doseur de FED, un catalyseur RSC et un catalyseur d’ammoniac ou d’oxydation; tous sont intégrés dans le système d’échappement. Le fluide d’échappement diésel avec oxyde d ’azote, FED, est injecté dans le catalyseur où il est mélangé et réagit au NO2 dans le système d’échappement. Le pro-cessus de mélange pro-duit du gaz d’azote et de l’eau - des éléments sans risques dans l’air que nous respirons - qui sont relâ-chés dans l’atmosphère par le pot d’échappement. On rapporte que cette technologie est tellement efficace que certains fab-ricants affirment même que le processus purifie carrément l’atmosphère.

Les réservoirs FED sont habituellement placés à côté du réservoir de car-burant, leur volume varie de 2 à 30 gallons et pro-mettent de longs trajets avant de devoir être rem-plis. La consommation de fluide d’échappement dié-sel est mesurée comme

par rapport à la consom-mation de carburant. Il est estimé qu’un camion avec une cote de con-sommation de carburant de six miles par gallon utilise environ 1 gallon de FED chaque 200 miles. Le FED a une durée de conservation d’environ sous de stables conditions de stockage. Cependant,

l’espérance de vie est écour-

tée si le

fluide e s t e x p o s é directement à la lu-mière du soleil ou s’il est conservé à des tempé-ratures supérieures à 30 degrés Celsius. Pour cette raison, il est important que le FED ne soit pas stockée dans des réser-voirs en aluminium car ils nuisent à la conserva-tion du produit. Seuls les réservoirs en en acier inoxydable ou en polyé-thylène à haute densité sont adaptés. L’usage de tout autre matériel dans n’importe quelle partie du système de stockage ou d’approvisionnement contaminera le produit et causera des pannes sur la route.

Les conducteurs n’ont pas à craindre d’épuiser leur FED. Plusieurs indi-cateurs signalent que les réserves de fluide sont faibles. Les voyants sur le tableau de bord notam-ment alertent les conduc-teurs. Si un réservoir de FED se vide à 10% de sa pleine capacité, alors un voyant jaune s’allume. Q u a n d l e s r é s e r v e s tombent à 5%, le voyant se mettra à clignoter. Si un camion épuise ses ré-serves, le moteur roulera à faible régime, limitant la vitesse du véhicule à juste 5 miles par heure jusqu’à ce que le réservoir de FED soit rempli.

De nombreux com-merces de détail et de camions à travers le continent fournissent du FED dans des conteneurs ou par pompes; peu de fournisseurs en livrent directement aux instal-lations des flottes. (La disponibilité augmentera sûrement étant donné que la majorité des fab-ricants de moteurs ont utilisé la technologie RSC

- et donc le fluide

d’échappement diésel requis - pour se plier aux exigences de réduc-tion d’émissions de gaz à effet de serre. Il est estimé que la demande pour le FED passera au-delà d’un milliard de gal-lons d’ici 2020.) L’une des plus grosses marques canadiennes est le H2Blu, fabriqué et distribué par Wakefield Canada. Le produit s’est distingué sur le marché grâce à une ap-proche client efficace et à nombreuses facettes ap-proche qui commence par le mélange sur place et conclut avec une bonne stratégie de distribution par les membres de la chaîne de distribution de Wakefield. Parmi les autres fournisseurs cana-diens de flottes, il y a Mac-Ewan Petroleum, basé en Ontario, et Irving Diesel Exhaust Fluid au Nouveau Brunswick.

En plus des réductions de 90 pourcent en NO2 - le catalyseur respons-able du besoin de tech-nologie RSC et de fluide d’échappement diésel - les standards de réduc-tions d’émissions de gaz à effet de serre introduits

en 2010 et en 2007 par l’EPA ont aussi limité les émissions de particules de diésel (PD). Cela a né-cessité l’installation de fil-tres à particules de diésel (FPD) qui emprisonnent et enlèvent la suie des con-duits d’échappement dié-sel. Jusqu’à 90 pourcent des PD sont retenus par le filtre, ce qui nécessite un bon entretien et surtout un bon nettoyage pour extraire la suie et cendre qui s’agrège à cause de la combustion incomplète des lubrifiants de moteur.

Malgré le fait que la plu-part des impuretés sont éliminés par le proces-

sus de régénération, la cendre

r é s i -

duelle doit être nettoyée du filtre à une s ta t ion de service FPD. Négliger le nettoyage des filtres à intervalles régulier - en-viron chaque 3000 miles ou 4500 heures pour camions HD - résultera en une plus forte contre-pression, une plus forte consommation de carbur-ant, une perte de puis-sance et une moindre performance. De plus, les coûts augmentent vite au fur et à mesure que le temps de repos aug-mente et les frais de rem-placement se font plus fréquents. Un filtre OE de remplacement coûte environ 3000 dollars. À l’inverse, les nettoyages réguliers de FPS résultent en une plus longue durée de vie de filtre, main-tiennent la puissance motrice, amoindrissent l’empreinte écologique et accroissent le ren-dement énergétique - d’autant que de 3 ou 5 pourcent, selon certaines flottes. Les rapports sug-gèrent que les flottes avec 100 camions ou plus

équipés d’un FPD devrait d’avantage acheter leurs nettoyeurs FPD plutôt que d’embaucher une entre-prise de sous-traitance à la place. Les facteurs à considérer dans l’achat de nettoyeurs FPD sont les résultats des produits aux tests, les méthodes de nettoyage, la taille du compresseur à air, la capacité de puissance et le degré de visibilité qui permet au technicien d’identifier les éventuelles pannes mécaniques.

La technologie dié-sel présente de nom-breux avantages pour l’industrie du transport. Les moteurs diésel à al-lumage par compression peuvent être 40 pourcent plus efficaces que leurs homologues à essence, selon le forum diésel. Ils effectuent plus de travail et avec moins de carbur-ant que d’autres moteurs, r e q u i è r e n t m o i n s d’entretien, souffrent de moins de pannes méca-niques, et ont une plus grande espérance de vie. Et l’impact économique du diésel n’est pas moins significatif. Quatre-vingt pourcent des produits qui quittent et entrent aux États-Unis sont achemi-nés par des modes de transport qui utilisent la technologie diésel, ce qui contribue 3.2 points de pourcentage au produit national brut. En 2009 la technologie diésel a four-ni 1.25 millions d’emplois aux États-Unis.

Le RSC est devenu la technologie dominante dans la réduction des é m i s s i o n s d ’ o x y d e s d’azotes et de part i-cules nocives dans les moteurs diésel, et le fluide d’échappement diésel mérite bien sa réputation comme l’agent princi-pal dans le processus d’élimination des émis-sions nocives, garantis-sant ainsi que les moteurs diésel continueront à faire tourner l’économie pour les années à venir.V

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BekA luBe pRoducts inc.“Technology you can rely on.”2830 Argentia Road, Unit 9Mississauga, ON L5N 8G4Toll Free: 888.862.7461

Tel: 905.821.1050Fax: 905.858.0597

info@beka-lube.comwww.beka-lube.com

automated LubricatioN SyStemS

Flo coMponents ltd.“For Total Lube Solutions,

Go With the FLO!”

50 Admiral Blvd.Mississauga, ON L5T 2W1

Tel: 905.671.2355Toll Free: 800.668.5458

Fax: 905.671.2358sales@flocomponents.com www.flocomponents.com

Components by:

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s.e.t.i. iMpoRts inc.386 Steeles Avenue East, Unit 2

Milton, ON L9T 1Y4Tel: 905.878.7161

info@seti-imports.comwww.autogreaser.com orwww.seti-imports.com

carGo coNtroL ProductS

MoveR’s equipMent & supplies

6176 Atlantic DriveMississauga, ON L5T 1W2Toll Free: 800.668.3773

Tel: 905.670.4488Fax: 905.670.2748info@movers3.comwww.movers3.com

cLutcH ProductS

clutch distRiBution centRe inc.Specializing in all types of new and reman

clutches, clutch components, new and used flywheel exchanges, and flywheel grinding. Pick up and delivery within the

GTA available upon request. Fast and friendly service since 1986. Mention this

ad for a discount.

81 Northline RoadToronto, ON M4B 3E9

Tel: 416.745.9220Alt. Tel: 416.742.0003

Fax: 416.759.5890Carlo@cdcparts.comwww.cdcparts.com

cLutcH ProductS

Fil-MoR AutoMotive & clutch pRoducts ltd.

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

Torque Master Clutches.81 Northline Road

Toronto, ON M4B 3E9Toll Free: 800.677.9038

Tel: 416.759.2245Fax: 416.759.5890

pmorale@filmorautomotive.comwww.filmorautomotive.com

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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 seRvicesC-TPAT, FAST, PIP, CSA, SCAC, MC,

DOT, CVOR, NEXUS, Bonding, Training Programs & Seminars.

Dawn Truell, B.B.A., B.A. Psy1450 Headon Road, PO Box 93005

Burlington, ON L7M 4A3Tel: 905.973.9136

crossborderservices@cogeco.netwww.crossborderservices.org

www.c-tpat-certified.com

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dAnAtec educAtionAl seRvices ltd.“Changing the way you train since

1985. Canada’s leading TDG Training & Services.”

201-11450 29th Street SECalgary, AB T2Z 3V5

Toll Free: 800.465.3366Tel: 403.232.6950Fax: 403.232.6952info@danatec.comwww.danatec.com

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itR cAnAdA inc.P. O. Box 402, 140 Market Drive

Milton, ON L9T 4Y9Toll Free: 888.812.0099

Tel: 905.693.0660Fax: 905.693.0332

clientservices@itrcanada.comwww.itrcanada.com

dPF cLeaNiNG

dpF cleAning speciAlistsClean and Care of your DPF is our only business with replacement of popular

part numbers.5325 Outer Drive

Windsor, ON N9A 6J3Toll Free: 877.373.2580

Tel: 519.737.6005Fax: 519.737.0005

info@dpfcleaningspecialists.comwww.dpfcleaningspecialists.com

driveSHaFtS

pAt’s dRiveline“Over 30 years of Driveline Manufacturing

Expertise”

oNtario

#1, 7337 Pacific CircleMississauga, ON L5T 1V1Toll Free: 877.438.3155

Tel: 905.564.3155Fax: 905.564.3166

sales@gearcentregroup.comwww.patsdriveline.com

aLberta

14715-116th AvenueEdmonton, AB T5M 3E8Toll Free: 800.661.8826

Tel: 780.453.5105Fax: 780.452.3555

sales@gearcentregroup.comwww.patsdriveline.com

driver ServiceS, recruitmeNt & emPLoymeNt

dRAkkAR huMAn ResouRces

6303 Airport Road, Suite 100Mississauga, ON L4V 1R8Toll Free: 877.372.5527

Tel: 905.795.1397Fax: 905.795.1391

driverjobs@drakkar.cawww.drakkar.ca

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kee huMAn ResouRces“Your Goals Are Our Priority.”6760 Davand Drive, Unit 9Mississauga, ON L5T 2L9Toll Free: 800.661.0377

Tel: 905.670.3426Fax: 905.670.3436

ea@keehumanresources.comwww.keehumanresources.com

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 1V5Toll Free: 866.531.2615

Toll Free Fax: 866.531.2651Bruce@accutraccapital.comwww.AccutracCapital.com

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J d FActoRs315 Matheson Blvd. EastMississauga, ON L4Z 1X8Toll Free: 800.263.0664

Tel: 905.501.5000Fax: 905.501.0395

CanadaSales@JDFactors.comwww.JDFactors.com

canadasales@jdfactors.com

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liquid cApitAl MidWest coRp.“Large Account Service” to small fleet &

start-up companies.”176 Seacliff Drive West

Leamington, ON N8H 3Y5Toll Free: 877.653.9426

Tel: 519.419.5044Fax: 519.326.4047

riacobelli@liquidcapitalcorp.comwww.liquidcapitalmidwest.com

FaSteNerS, FittiNGS, HoSe & SHoP maiNteNaNce

SuPPLieS

F.B. Feeney hARdWARe“Serving the industrial and trucking

aftermarket since 1952.”7515 Kimbel Street

Mississauga, ON L5S 1A7Toll Free: 800.363.0639

Tel: 416.750.4610Other Tel: 905.405.1275

Fax: 905.505.0616tfeeney@feeneyhardware.com

www.feeneyhardware.com

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Multi-line FAsteneRsupply co. ltd.

“Serving fastener needs for Industrial, Automotive & Maintenance Trades.”

1100 Courtney Park Dr. E., Unit 5Mississauga, ON L5T 1L7

Tel: 905.677.5088Fax: 905.677.4917

brendachu@multilinefasteners.comwww.multilinefasteners.com

FiNaNciNG comPaNieS

MeRRit cApitAl coRp.“New & Used Truck & Trailer Financing.

Contact us today to get started & call toll free 866.964.6932, email at

solutions@merritcapital.ca, or visit www.merritcapital.ca.”

3380 South Service Rd., Suite 303Burlington, ON L7N 3J5

Tel: 289.635.1916Fax: 289.816.0346

steve@merritcapital.cawww.merritcapital.ca

FueL additiveS & LubricaNtS

Bennetts poWeR seRvicepRoducts

P. O. Box 51016, RPO Tyndall ParkWinnipeg, MB R2X 3C6Toll Free: 877.778.4440

Tel: 204.694.1777Fax: 204.633.0133

gbennett@powerservice.cawww.powerservice.ca

FueL ecoNomy ProductS

diesel spec inc.1570 Richardson StreetMontreal, QC H3K 1G3

Tel: 514.932.0060Fax: 514.932.9741

christian@dieselspec.cawww.dieselspec.ca

FueL & LubricaNtS direct

Blue WAteR West ltd.Suppliers of Esso Fuel and Mobil

Lubricants to all sizes of businesses large or small, stationary or on the go, on land

or at sea.3232 Underhill AvenueBurnaby, BC V5A 3C7

Tel: 604.420.4331Fax: 604.420.4137

dchristie@bluewatergroup.cawww.bluewatergroup.ca

iNSuraNce brokerS

BAiRd MAcgRegoR insuRAnce BRokeRs lp

825 Queen Street EastToronto, ON M4M 1H8

Toll Free: 800.263.3030Tel: 416.778.8000Fax: 416.778.4492

lgarofalo@bairdmacgregor.comwww.bairdmacgregor.com

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The PrOducts & services directOry is your direct route to professional companies serving your local trucking market across Canada.include your company in the directory by contacting Barb Woodward by phone at 877.225.2232, fax at 613.476.9248

or email at Barb@woodwardpublishing.com. Visit us online at www.woodwardpublishing.com.

iNSuraNce brokerS

BRyson & AssociAtes insuRAnce BRokeRs ltd.

Bryson Insurance & Financial Services Ltd.

“For All Your Trucking Insurance Needs. Transportation Insurance, Fleet Safety Management Services, Bonds, Health,

Drug, Dental, Life & Disability Insurance. Same Day Quotes up to 10 units.”

Toll Free: 800.661.5196Fax: 905.426.4959

dbundock@brysoninsurance.cawww.brysoninsurance.ca

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cAnAdiAn insuRAnce BRokeRs inc.1 Eglinton Ave. East, Suite 415

Toronto, ON M4P 3Z1Tel: 416.486.0951Fax: 416.489.5311

jasonj@cibi.cawww.cibi.ca

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eRB And eRB

insuRAnce BRokeRs ltd.What you want to protect the most.We

protect the best!30 Queen Street NorthKitchener, ON N2H 6N2Toll Free: 800.265.2634

Tel: 519.579.4270Fax: 519.741.1977

cbunn@erb-erb.com or info@erb-erb.comwww.erb-erb.com

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hAllMARk insuRAnce BRokeRs ltd.“The Transit Authority”10 Konrad Crescent

Markham, ON, L3R 8T7Toll Free: 800.492.4070

Tel: 905.475.4070Fax: 905.944.0273

trucking@hallmarkins.comwww.hallmarkins.com

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huB inteRnAtionAl ontARio ltd.Transportation Insurance24 Seacliff Drive East

Leamington, ON N8H 0C2Toll Free: 800.463.4700

Tel: 519.326.9339Fax: 519.326.0128

dan.mcguire@hubinternational.comwww.hubinternational.com

iNSuraNce brokerS

Jones deslAuRieRs insuRAnce MAnAgeMent inc.

Transportation InsuranceBroker/Advisor

2150 Islington AvenueToronto, ON M9P 3V4

Toll Free: 877.232.9996Tel: 416.521.6713Fax: 416.259.7178

michelles@jdimi.comwww.jdimi.com

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the cg & B gRoup inc.Package policies for both local and long

haul fleets.120 South Town Centre Blvd.

Markham, ON L6G 1C3Toll Free: 800.267.6670

Tel: 905.479.6670Fax: 905.479.9164cgb@cgbgroup.comwww.cgbgroup.com

LubricaNtS

noco luBRicAnts lp“Best Service, Best Value,

Best Quality.”2 Bradpenn Road

Toronto, ON M8Z 5S9Toll Free: 800.414.6626

Tel: 416.232.6626Fax: 416.201.9880orderdesk@noco.ca

www.noco.ca

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Rp oil liMited1111 Burns Street E. Unit 3

Whitby, ON L1N 6A6Toll Free: 800.335.6623

Tel: 905.666.2313Fax: 905.666.2761

larryharris@rpoil.comwww.rpoil.com

LubricaNtS (SyNtHetic)

sinWAl enteRpRises inc.5656 Bell Harbour Drive

Mississauga, ON L5M 5J3Toll Free: 866.326.7645

Tel: 416.520.5527Fax: 905.814.1802

lubedealer@rogers.comwww.sinwal.com

mattreSSeS(cab & domeStic)

MAcdAvid Wellness solutions inc.

MacDavid Wellness Solutions Inc. produces the Gel Master line of products. Having drivers’ health & wellness in mind,

our product line includes mattresses, mattress toppers, seating & cushions.

27 Casebridge Court, Unit 3Toronto, ON M1B 4Y4

Tel: 416.282.4435info@MacDavidInc.comwww.MacDavidInc.com

oN-board truck ScaLeS

vulcAn on-BoARd scAles

#11-1642 Langan AvenuePort Coquitlam BC V3C 1K5

Toll Free: 800.663.0854Tel: 604.944.1481Fax: 604.944.1482

www.vulcanscales.com

PermitS & LiceNciNGdruG coLLectioN

730 peRMit seRvices inc.Established in 1992, our experts

have detailed knowledge of the filing systems for permits, accounting and

audits.

CardinalBox 755, 2085 Shanly Road

Cardinal, ON K0E 1E0Toll Free: 800.410.4754

Tel: 613.657.1244Fax: 613.657.1453

info@730permitservices.com

MiSSiSSauga6885 Davand Drive, Unit #4Mississauga, ON L5T 1J5

Tel: 905.670.2208Fax: 905.670.0208

mdeyo@730permitservices.com

WoodStoCk535 Mill Street

Woodstock, ON N4S 0A9Tel: 519.537.8658Fax: 519.537.7956

jgoff@730permitservices.comwww.730permitservices.com

PermitS & ServiceS

c.u.t.c. inc.Serving the Transportation industry since

1989.1295 Crois Carol

Laval, QC H7W 1G3Toll Free: 866.927.8294

Tel: 450.687.8294Fax: 450.687.6963

pvoelker@sympatico.cawww.cutcinc.ca

PreSSure WaSHerS

hotsy pRessuRe WAsheRsPressure Washers, Parts Washers,

Parts, Accessories and Biodegradable Detergents.

16712-118th AvenueEdmonton, AB T5V 1P7Toll Free: 800.328.1555

Tel: 780.451.4521Fax: 780.455.3920sales@hotsyab.comwww.HotsyAB.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 1T0Toll Free: 800.267.5744

Tel: 905.939.8750Fax: 905.939.8710info@krown.comwww.krown.com

tarPS & tarPiNG SyStemS

cRAMARo tARpAulin systeMsCramaro, for all your tarping needs.

206 Arvin AvenueStoney Creek, ON L8E 2L8Toll Free: 800.565.8277

Tel: 905.662.2757Fax: 905.662.4811

sales@cramarotarps.cawww.cramarotarps.com

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loAd coveRing solutions ltd.“Keeping You Covered”5499 Harvester Road

Burlington, ON L7L 5V4Toll Free: 800.465.8277

Tel: 905.335.2012Fax: 905.335.8499

www.loadcoveringsolutions.com

tire baLaNciNG

counteRAct BAlAncing BeAds

70 Watson Parkway South, Unit 8Guelph, ON N1L 0C3

Toll Free: 800.572.8952Tel: 519.837.3331Fax: 519.837.3088

info@counteractbalancing.comwww.counteractbalancing.com

toWiNG ServiceS

A toWing seRvice ltd.Servicing GTA, Ontario and USAA company you can count on!

185 Bartley DriveToronto, ON M4A 1E6

Toll Free: 800.773.7952Tel: 416.656.4000Fax: 416.656.3065carole@atowing.cawww.atowing.ca

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stellAR RoAdside AssistAnce ltd.185 Bartley Drive

Toronto, ON M4A 1E6We offer service to your light & medium duty vehicles in most areas of Ontario,

24/7.Simply dial...

Toll Free: 855.424.2300Tel: 416.424.2300Fax: 416.424.2303

john.mackenzie@stellarroadside.comwww.stellarroadside.com

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ABRAMs toWing“Service Across Ontario”24 Hour Heavy Towing

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

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Action AutoMotive,toWing & RecoveRy

“Meeting Your Service Needs in Eastern Ontario with a Mobile Mechanic on staff

to assist you while on the road.”P. O. Box 126

Trenton ON K8V 5R2Toll Free: 800.551.6151

Tel: 613.394.4924Fax: 613.394.2428action@reach.net

www.action-towing.com

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goBBo toWing & RecoveRy ltd.85 Pondhollow RoadSudbury, ON P3E 6C1

shop

5238 Hwy. 69 SouthSudbury, ON P3E 4N1

Toll Free: 800.261.4252Tel: 705.523.2341Fax: 705.523.2817

gobbotowing@bellnet.ca

toWiNG ServiceS

J p toWing seRvice & stoRAge ltd

We are a family run business offering services such as Battery Boost, Fuel

Delivery and Winching including Heavy, Flatbed, Float Towing and Light Duty.

Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.11 Glen Scarlett RoadToronto, ON M6N 1P5

Toll Free: 866.527.8225Tel: 416.203.9300Fax: 416.203.9303

dispatch@jptowing.comwww.jptowing.com

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k.B.W. toWingKBW Truck Transfer ServiceHeavy & Medium Towing,

Flatbed Specialists.1 Towns Road

Etobicoke, ON M8Z 1A1Toll Free: 866.616.6379

Tel: 416.255.4443Fax: 416.252.2558

dankbw@hotmail.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 1V9Tel: 514.937.1670Fax: 514.937.2190

btinc@aei.cawww.bedardtankers.com

• • •

tReMcAR inc.Canada’s largest cargo tank and tank-

trailer manufacturer for the transportation of a large variety of dry and liquid

products.790 Montrichard Avenue

St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC J2X 5G4Toll Free: 800.363.2158

Tel: 450.347.7822Fax: 450.347.8372

tremcar@tremcar.comwww.tremcar.com

traiLer SaLeS, LeaSiNG, reNtaLS & Service

FoRt gARRy industRiesProud distributors for Lode-King, Midland

Manufacturing, Arctic Manufacturing, Landoll, CMIC Container Chassis and

more.trailers@fgiltd.ca

www.fgiltd.com/trailers

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traiLer SaLeS, LeaSiNG, reNtaLS & Service

gtA tRAileR RentAls inc.heAd oFFice

36 Cardico DriveGormley, ON L0H 1G0

Milton BRAnch

8155 Lawson Road, Milton, ONcAMBRidge BRAnch

1295 Dickie Settlement Road,Cambridge, ON

Toll Free: 866.482.5311Tel: 905.888.6363Fax: 905.888.6061info@gtatrailer.comwww.gtatrailer.com

• • •

sMARtWAy tRAileR RentAls

2891 Sideroad 10Bradford, ON L3Z 2A4

Toll Free: 888.747.7667Tel: 905.775.6700Fax: 905.775.7250

info@smartwaytrailers.cawww.smartwaytrailers.ca

traNSPort comPaNieS

AtlAntis tRAnspoRtAtion seRvices inc.

P.O. Box 6001,6500 Silver Dart Drive,

Toronto AMF, ON L5P 1B2Toll Free: 800.387.7717

Tel: 905.672.5171Fax: 905.672.7652

Debby@atlantis-airlink.comwww.atlantis-airlink.com

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cARMen tRAnspoRtAtion gRoup

3700 Weston RoadToronto, ON M9L 2Z4

Toll Free: 866.857.5166Tel: 416.667.9700Fax: 416.667.8272

info@carmentransportationgroup.com

www.carmentransportationgroup.com

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eRB gRoup oF coMpAniesRefrigerated Transportation Specialists.

290 Hamilton RoadNew Hamburg, ON N3A 1A2

Toll Free: 800.665.2653Tel: 519.662.2710Fax: 519.662.3316info@erbgroup.comwww.erbgroup.com

traNSPort comPaNieS

hAnM tRAnspoRtAtion MAnAgeMent seRvices ltd.

Modern equipment for your refrigerated transportation needs.

3701 Chesswood Drive, Suite 320North York, ON M3J 2P6Toll Free: 888.473.5557

Tel: 416.787.3213Fax: 416.787.6819

kevin@hanmtransportation.comwww.hanmtransportation.com

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inteRnAtionAl tRuckloAd seRvices inc.

107 Bellevue Drive, Box 1450Belleville, ON K8N 5J1

Toll Free: 800.267.1888Tel: 613.961.5144

Fax: 613.961.1255 or888.485.6487

Call Karen at 905.212.9898English or Punjabi

Call Monty at 800.267.1888 or 613.961.5144 extn 123

recruiting@itsinc.on.cawww.itstruck.ca

• • •

stAR vAn systeMs10 Kerivan Court,

Stoney Creek, ON L8E 5P6Toll Free: 800.263.4884

Fax: 905.643.8700kens@starvansystems.comwww.starvansystems.com

• • •

the RosdAle gRoup6845 Invader Crescent

Mississauga, ON L5T 2B7Toll Free: 877.588.0057

Tel: 905.670.0057Fax: 905.696.4630steveh@rosedale.ca

www.rosedalegroup.ca

• • •

XAn systeMs inc.We are a family owned transportation business specializing in temperature

controlled and dry freight loads established in and successfully growing

since 2003. 16700 Bayview Avenue, Unit 214

Newmarket, ON L3X1W1Tel: 647.933.2765Fax: 647.933.2764

www.xansystems.com

traNSPort traiNiNG

kee tRAining AcAdeMy“Your Goals Are Our Priority.”6760 Davand Drive, Unit 9Mississauga, ON L5T 2L9Toll Free: 800.661.0377

Tel: 905.670.3426Toll Free Fax: 866.329.5331

Fax: 905.670.3436ea@keehumanresources.com

truck & traiLer PartS& Service

aLberta

CalgarytRuck tRAileR tRAnsit pARts &

seRvice-custoM Re-line7707 – 54th Street SECalgary, AB T2C 4R7Tel: 403.837.2871

www.fleetbrake.comtRAileR pARts & seRvice

8010 – 44th Street SECalgary, AB T2C 4L2Tel: 403.724.0061

www.fleetbrake.com

EdMontontRuck tRAileR tRAnsit pARts

18504 – 111th AvenueEdmonton, AB T5S 2V4

Tel: 780.455.0559www.fleetbrake.com

tRuck tRAileR tRAnsit seRvice17303 – 114th Ave

Edmonton, AB T5S 2R9Tel: 780.453.8706

www.fleetbrake.comtRuck tRAileR pARts & seRvice

3904 – 78th AveEdmonton, AB T6B 2W4

Tel: 780.465.5522www.fleetbrake.com

grandE PrairiEtRuck tRAileR tAnk pARts &

seRvice8401 – 99th Street

Clairmont, AB T0H 0W0Tel: 780.567.4407

www.fleetbrake.com

lEthbridgEtRuck tRAileR tRAnsit pARts &

seRvice4005 – 9th Avenue NorthLethbridge, AB T1H 6H6

Tel: 403.327.2626www.fleetbrake.com

rEd dEErtRuck tRAileR tRAnsit pARts &

seRvice4841 – 78th Street

Red Deer, AB T4P 1N5Tel: 403.343.8771

www.fleetbrake.com

maNitoba

WinniPEgtRuck AutoMotive tRAileR pARts

& seRvice540 Oak Point HighwayWinnipeg, MB R3C 2E6

Tel: 204.632.5184www.fleetbrake.com

truck & traiLer PartS& Service

SaSkatcHeWaN

rEginatRuck tRAileR tRAnsit pARts

705 Henderson DriveRegina, SK S4N 6A8Tel: 306.347.3470

www.fleetbrake.com

britiSH coLumbia

kaMlooPStRuck tRAileR tRAnsit loggeR

pARts575 Athabasca Street

Kamloops, BC V2H 1C5Tel: 250.314.0019

www.fleetbrake.com

aLbertaoNtario

MiSSiSSaugatRuck tRAileR tRAnsit pARts-

custoM Re-line2200 Drew Road

Mississauga, ON L5S 1B1Tel: 905.670.2784

www.fleetbrake.com

QuÉbec

St. laurEnttRuck tRAileR tRAnsit pARts

1223 Montee de LiesseSt-Laurent, QC H4S 1J7

Tel: 514.331.6662www.fleetbrake.com

truck & traiLer rePairS

gReig tRuck & tRAileRLet US see to your Repair Needs!

Just minutes off Hwy 401 @ Exit 526.2 Foster Stearns RoadTrenton, ON K8V 5R8Tel: 613.394.5005Fax: 613.394.2736

Brian.Greig@bellnet.ca orDerrick.Greig@bellnet.ca

• • •

FoRt gARRy industRiesBrake specialists, installations, safeties

and a whole lot more.info@fgiltd.ca

www.fgiltd.com/parts/

• • •Mtt RepAiR seRvices inc.

1868 Drew RoadMississauga, ON L5S 1J6

Tel: 905.677.2771Fax: 905.677.2774info@mttrepair.com

• • •truck cuStomiZiNG

quAlity custoM12 Clarke Blvd.

Brampton, ON L6W 1X3Tel: 905.451.8550Fax: 905.451.7627

info@qualitycollision.cawww.qualitycustom.ca

truck deLivery

AcAdiAn dRiveAWAy

185 Carrier DriveToronto, ON M9W 5N5

Toll Free: 800.668.1879Tel: 416.679.1977Fax: 416.679.1988

info@AcadianDriveaway.cawww.AcadianDriveaway.ca

• • •

coMpAss vehicle deliveRy inc.P.O. Box 265 Stn. Main

16693 Old Hwy 2Trenton, ON K8V 5R5

Toll Free: 888.992.9676Tel: 613.392.9676

sales@compassvehicledelivery.comwww.compassvehicledelivery.com

• • •

dRive stAR shuttle systeMs ltd.1625 Stone Church Road East

Hamilton, ON L8W 3Y5Tel: 289.285.3022Fax: 289.285.3026

Toll Free Fax: 866.425.4440sales@drive-star.comwww.drive-star.com

truck eQuiPmeNt

FoRt gARRy industRies

Sales and NSM certified installation of snow plows, sanders, mixers, dump

bodies and more.

truckequip@fgiltd.cawww.fgiltd.com/equipment

truck exHauSt SaLeS & Service

teXis tRuck eXhAust

“Diesel Performance Specialists”

1850 Gage CourtMississauga, ON L5S 1S2Toll Free: 800.267.4740

Tel: 905.795.2838Fax: 905.678.3030texis@bellnet.ca

www.texisexhaust.com

truck exHauSt SaLeS & Service

the tRuck eXhAust plAceSince 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 1M1Toll Free: 800.385.8801

Tel: 905.670.0100Fax: 905.670.8128

james@totalexhaust.comwww.totalexhaust.com

truck LiGHtiNG & acceSSorieS

gRote industRies co.230 Travail Road

Markham, ON L3S 3J1Toll Free: 800.268.5612

Tel: 905.209.9744Fax: 905.209.9757

Toll Free Fax: 800.267.9024mark.paul@grote.com

www.grote.com

truck PartS & SuPPLieS

dAWson inteRnAtionAl inc.We sell aftermarket replacement hoods,

bumpers, doors, grills, headlights, fenders, and skirts on trucks

from manufacturers such as Ford, Freightliner, GMC, Mack, International,

Kenworth, Mack, Peterbilt, Volvo, Western Star, and more.

3060 Irving Blvd.Dallas, Texas 75247

Toll Free Tel: 800.938.4654Tel: 214.630.9929Fax: 214.630.2543captdon2@aol.com

www.dawsontrk.com

• • •

aLberta

CalgaryFoRt gARRy industRies

5350-72nd Avenue SECalgary, AB T2C 4X5

Toll Free: 800.661.3126Tel: 403.236.9712Fax: 403.236.7249calgary@fgiltd.cawww.fgiltd.comEdMonton

FoRt gARRy industRies16230-118th Avenue NWEdmonton, AB T5V 1C6Toll Free: 800.663.9366

Tel: 780.447.4422Fax: 780.447.3289edmonton@fgiltd.ca

www.fgiltd.com

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truck PartS & SuPPLieS

aLberta

grandE PrairiEFoRt gARRy industRies

10610-82nd AvenueClairmont, AB T0H 0W0Toll Free: 866.424.5479

Tel: 780.402.9864Fax: 780.402.8659

grandeprairie@fgiltd.cawww.fgiltd.com

lloydMinStErFoRt gARRy industRies

5701-63rd AvenueLloydminster, AB T9V 3B8Toll Free: 800.661.9709

Tel: 780.875.9115Fax: 780.875.1403

lloydminster@fgiltd.cawww.fgiltd.com

rEd dEErFoRt gARRy industRies

170 Queens DriveRed Deer, AB T4P 0R5

Toll Free: 866.297.0022Tel: 403.343.1383Fax: 403.347.8275reddeer@fgiltd.cawww.fgiltd.com

maNitoba

brandonFoRt gARRy industRies1440 Highland AvenueBrandon, MB R7C 1A7

Toll Free: 866.883.6120Tel: 204.571.5980Fax: 204.571.5982brandon@fgiltd.cawww.fgiltd.com

WinniPEgFoRt gARRy industRies

2525 Inkster Blvd.R. R. #2 Stn Main

Winnipeg, MB R3C 2E6Toll Free: 800.282.8044

Tel: 204.632.8261Fax: 204.956.1786winnipeg@fgiltd.ca

www.fgiltd.com

truck PartS & SuPPLieS

oNtario

MiSSiSSaugaFoRt 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

thundEr bayFoRt 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.

SaSkatcHeWaN

rEginaFoRt gARRy industRies

1523 Ross Avenue East

Regina, SK S4N 7E5

Toll Free: 800.552.8044

Tel: 306.757.5606

Fax: 306.781.7926

regina@fgiltd.ca

www.fgiltd.com

SaSkatoonFoRt gARRy industRies

3455 Miners Avenue, P.O. Box 1848

Saskatoon, SK S7K 7K9

Toll Free: 800.772.4599

Tel: 306.242.3465

Fax: 306.933.4850

saskatoon@fgiltd.ca

www.fgiltd.com

truck SaLeS, LeaSiNG, PartS & Service

geRRy’s tRuck centRe“Your Complete Transportation Business

Partner.”4049 Eastgate Cres.London, ON N6L 1B7

Toll Free: 800.363.4380Tel: 519.652.2100Fax: 519.652.6593

info@gerrystrucks.comwww.gerrystrucks.com

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v

Diesel Truck Parts Inc.MoRgAn’s diesel tRuck pARts

& seRvice inc.1248 McAdoo’s Lane, R.R. #1

Glenburnie, ON K0H 1S0Toll Free: 800.267.0633

Tel: 613.546.0431Fax: 613.546.4206

www.morgan-diesel.com

• • •

suRgenoR tRuck centReEastern Ontario / Western Quebec’s largest group of independent truck

dealerships, has built a reputation as durable as the brands that we sell and

lease. The Surgenor Truck Group includes two Truck Centres, one in Ottawa, &

one in Kingston, as well as five service affiliates (Belleville, Pembroke, Gatineau,

& 2 in Cornwall) providing regularly scheduled maintenance as well as on-call

24/7 for roadside assistance, & parts delivery.

261 Binnington CourtKingston, ON K7M 9H2Toll Free: 877.548.1101

Tel: 613.548.1100Fax: 613.548.4990

Mike.Gallant@SurgenorTruck.comwww.surgenortruck.com

truck StoraGe reNtaLS

BARRy huMphRey enteRpRises ltd.Truck, tractor & trailer storage with 14 acres of metal fencing & asphalt

base. (3 minutes to the Linc & Red Hill Expressway).

721 Mud Street EastStoney Creek, ONTel: 416.801.3142Fax: 905.643.8256

psims0307@yahoo.ca

truck tire SaLeS & Service

Benson tiReThe largest Goodyear dealer in Ontario, offering over 15 locations equipped with 24 hour emergency service vehicles to

handle all of your tire needs.700 Education Road

Cornwall, ON K6H 2W8Toll Free: 866.623.6766

Tel: 613.933.1700Fax: 905.689.3381

info@bensontire.comwww.bensontire.com

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ontARio RegionAl oFFiceOver 100 Truck Tire Service

Centres Across Canada.520 Abilene Drive

Mississauga, ON L5T 2H7Toll Free: 800.465.0618

Tel: 905.564.5171Fax: 905.564.5175LHardy@oktire.com

www.oktire.com

truck traNSmiSSioNS, diFFereNtiaLS &

Pto’S

c & R tRAnsMission seRvice ltd.Authorized Allison overhaul dealer,

authorized Funk Service Centre & clutch service. Call or visit web site for details on

how to get FrEE clutch adjustments.13 Anderson Blvd.

Stouffville, ON L4A 7X4Toll Free: 888.297.0682

Tel: 905.642.4556Fax: 905.642.2293

manager@crtransmission.comwww.crtransmission.com

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doMAR tRAnsMission ltd.“When it comes to transmissions... think

DOMAR.”130 Skyway Avenue

Rexdale, ON M9W 4Y9Toll Free: 800.837.4883

Tel: 416.675.2268Fax: 416.675.2435

rickscarpone@hotmail.comwww.domar.ca

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x

cAnAdA-Wide pARts distRiButoRs ltd.

“Canada’s Leading Supplier of Drivertrain Components.”

oNtario

MiSSiSSauga#3, 7337 Pacific Circle

Mississauga, ON L5T 1V1Toll Free: 877.564.3116

Tel: 905.564.3116Fax: 905.564.3119

sales@gearcentregroup.comwww.canadawideparts.com

truck traNSmiSSioNS, diFFereNtiaLS &

Pto’S

aLberta

EdMonton15745-118th Avenue

Edmonton, AB T5V 1B7Toll Free: 800.665.7671

Tel: 780.454.5115Fax: 780.453.3460

sales@gearcentregroup.comwww.canadawideparts.com

truck WaSH SyStemS

AWAsh systeMs coRp.Automatic Wash Systems & Water

Treatment Recycling Systems customized to your requirements.

2211 Brant Street, P.O. Box 20070Burlington, ON L7P 0A4Toll Free: 800.265.7405

Tel: 905.662.2662Fax: 888.407.9498

info@awashsystems.com

video recordiNG eQuiPmeNt

Windshield cAMWindshield Cam is the

leading Professional Vehicle Video Recording System available.

4949 Barlow Trail S.E.(Road King Truck Stop)Calgary AB T2B 3B5Tel: 403.616.6610

windshieldcam@hotmail.comwww.windshieldcam.com

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alberta

bonnyvillEcougAR Fuels ltd.5602 – 54th Avenue

Bonnyville, ABTel: 780.826.3043Fax: 780.826.6353

brentm@cougarfuelsltd.cawww.cougarfuelsltd.ca

Convenience store, cardlock & showers.

Calgary

cAlgARy husky tRAvel centRe

2525 – 32nd Avenue NECalgary, AB T1Y 6B7Tel: 403.291.1233www.myhusky.ca

RoAdking tRAvel centRe

4949 Barlow Trail SECalgary, AB T2B 3B5Tel: 403.569.6251Fax: 403.235.5095www.roadking.ca

lEduC

nisku tRuck stop

Suite 201 – 8020 Sparrow DriveLeduc, AB T9E 7G3Tel: 780.986.7867Fax: 780.986.7898

Web: www.myhusky.caOpen 24 hours, 7 days, restaurant, cardlock, ATM, convenience store,

showers, scale.

lloydMinStEr

husky tRAvel centRe

5721 – 44th StreetLloydminster, AB T9V 0B3

Tel: 780.872.7089www.myhusky.ca

MEdiCinE hat

husky tRAvel centRe

561 – 15th Street SWMedicine Hat, AB T1A 4W2

Tel: 403.527.5561

petRo cAnAdA cARd lock

AgCom Petroleum Fuel Sales1802 – 10 Avenue, SW

Medicine Hat, ABTel: 403.527.6411Fax: 403.529.1660

Showers.

alberta

ShErWood Park

RoAdking tRAvel centRe stRAthconA inc.

26 Strathmoor DriveSherwood Park, AB T8H 2B6

Tel: 780.417.9400Fax: 780.417.9449StrathMorE

stRAthMoRe husky tRAvel centRe

436 Ridge RoadStrathmore, AB T1P 1B5

Tel: 403.934.3522Fax: 403.934.3555

Email: hk7969@popmail.huskyenergy.com

Web: www.myhusky.caOpen 24 hours, 7 days, restaurant, cardlock, ATM, convenience store,

showers.

british columbia

ChilliWaCk

chilliWAck husky tRAvel centRe7620A Vedder Road

Chilliwack, BC V2R 4E8Tel: 604.858.5113www.myhusky.ca

chilliWAck petRo – pAss45461 Yale Road West

Chilliwack, BCTel: 604.795.9421Fax: 604.792.8931

chilliwack@southcoastpetro.caCommercial cardlock open 24hrs, 7 days, convenience store open Mon – Fri, 8 am

– 5 pm (washrooms).

cool cReek Agencies7985 Lickman Road

Chilliwack, BC V2R 3Z9Tel: 604.795.5335Fax: 604.794.5080

sdufault@coolcreek.caFull-service islands, drivers’ lounge &

game room, convenience store, showers, laundry facilities, parking & CAT scale

dElta

petRo cAnAdA

southcoAst petRoleuM ltd.10178 Nordel Court, Delta, BC

Tel: 604.581.3835Fax: 604.581.3850

nordel@southcoastpetro.caCanopy, fax, photocopier, nearby gov’t

scale, restaurant & ATM.

british columbia

goldEn

Jepson petRoleuM ltd.Box 1408, Golden, BC V0A 1H0

Tel: 250.344.6161Fax: 250.344.2232

ladine@jepsonpetro.comOpen 8 am – 5 pm Mon – Fri, lubes &

propane, 24hr cardlock, regular, diesel & diesel mark.

hoPE

dogWood vAlley husky seRvices

27051 Baker RoadHope, BC V0X 1L3Tel: 604.869.9443www.myhusky.ca

Flood hope husky tRAvel centRe

61850 Flood – Hope RoadR.R. #2, Hope, BC V0X 1L2

Tel: 604.869.9214www.myhusky.ca

oSoyooS

husky tRAvel centRe

9206 – 97th StreetR.R. #2, Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V2

Tel: 250.495.6443www.myhusky.ca

SiCaMouS

husky tRAvel centRe

1340 Trans Canada Hwy.Sicamous, BC V0G 2V0

Tel: 250.836.4675Fax: 280.836.2230

Contact: Shelley Arvandelwww.myhusky.ca

Open 24-7, restaurant (6 am – 10pm), convenience store, showers, laundry

facilities, parking, photocopier, oil products, ATM & fax machine.

manitoba

brandon

BRAndon husky tRAvel centRe

1990 – 18th Street NorthBrandon, MB R7C 1B3

Tel: 204.728.7387www.myhusky.ca

manitoba

MorriS

MoRRis husky

Hwy 75 South, Box 989Morris, MB R0G 1K0Tel: 204.746.8999Fax: 204.746.2611

morrismohawk@yahoo.caWeb: 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

petRo cAnAdA – petRo pAss

500 Oak Point HighwayWinnipeg, MB

Tel: 204.949.7292Fax: 204.949.7295

Open 24-7, drivers’ lounge & game room, convenience store, laundry facilities,

ATM, showers & parking.

petRo cAnAdA – petRo pAss

928 Marion Street,Winnipeg, MB

Tel: 204.949.7280Fax: 204.949.7288

Open 24-7, drivers’ lounge & game room, convenience store, laundry facilities,

showers & parking

new brunswick

aulaCAulAc Big stop ciRcle k

170 Aulac RoadAulac, NB E4L 2X2Tel: 506.536.1339Fax: 506.536.0579aulac@eastlink.ca

Open 24-7, full-service islands, drivers’ lounge, restaurant, convenience store, showers, laundry facilities, parking &

CAT scale.

xEdMundSton

edMundston tRuck stop

Exit 19, 100 Grey Rock RoadEdmundston, NB E7C 0B6

Tel: 506.737.2010Fax: 506.737.2015

georges@etruckstop.cawww.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.

new brunswick

grand FallS

petRo pAss

315 Ouellette Street

Grand Falls, NB

Tel: 506.473.5575

Fax: 506.475.9816

Toll Free: 800.361.8322

guypass@nb.sympatico.caDrivers’ 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: 506.859.6005Open 24-7, convenience store, fast food,

ATM & washrooms.

PErth – andovEr

toBique one stop

Exit 115, Perth – Andover, NB

Tel: 506.273.9682

Fax: 506.273.9682Open 24-7, full-service islands, drivers’

lounge with large screen, restaurant,

satellite TV, convenience store, showers,

laundry, parking & free high-speed

internet.

SaliSbury

sAlisBuRy Big stop

2986 Fredericton Road

Salisbury, NB E4J 2G1

Tel: 506.372.3333

Fax: 506.372.0083Open 24-7, drivers’ lounge & game room,

restaurant, convenience store, showers,

laundry facilities, parking & CAT scale

WaaSiS

lincoln Big stop ciRcle k415 Nevers Rd.

Waasis, NB E3B 9E1

Tel: 506.446.4444

Driver Fax: 506.446.4455

bigstop_bluecanoe@yahoo.caOpen 24-7, Irving FP Solution I – 24,

drivers’ lounge, restaurant, convenience

store, showers, laundry facilities, free

overnight parking.

new brunswick

WoodStoCkMuRRAy’s tRuck stop

Exit 191, 198 Beardsley RoadWoodstock, NB

Tel: 506.328.2994Driver’s Fax: 506.325.2148calving.murraystruckstop@

gmail.comwww.murraystruckstop.ca

Open 24-7, full-service islands, drivers’ lounge & game room, restaurant,

convenience store, showers, laundry facilities, parking & CAT scale & tire sales

& service.

noVa scotia

EnFiEldenField Big stop (ciRcle k)

6757 Hwy #2Enfield, NS S2T 1C8Tel: 902.882.2522Fax: 902.883.1769

Open 24-7, full-service islands, drivers’ lounge, restaurant (6 am – 11pm),

convenience store, showers & parking.

truro hEightStRuRo heights ciRcle k

86 Connector Rd., Hwy 102 Exit 13,Truro Heights, NS B2N 5B6

Tel: 902.897.0333Fax: 902.897.0499

Open 24-7, self service islands, drivers’ lounge, restaurant, convenience store,

showers & parking.

ontario, eastern

arnPrior

AntRiM tRuck stop

580 White Lake Road,Arnprior, ON K7S 3G9

Tel: 613.623.3003Fax: 613.623.1003

Toll Free: 866.334.4775jack@antrimwesternstar.comOpen 24-7, full-service islands,

restaurant, convenience store, showers, overnight parking, drivers’ lounge, CAT

scale, garage service facilities, tire service, Western Star truck dealer.

bEllEvillE

10 AcRe tRuck stop

902 Wallbridge Loyalist RoadBelleville, ON K8N 5A2

Tel: 613.966.7017Fax: 613.962.4495 or Office at

613.966.4740jtombs@gmail.comwww.10acre.com

Restaurant & Store: Mon-Fri 6 am – 11 pm, Sat 7-8 pm, Sun 7-10 pm, convenience store, hair salon, drug

testing, showers, parking, Esso Card Lock & Retail Diesel, Wifi & Fax, laundry

facilities & CAT Scale.

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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 877.225.2232 or email Barb at barb@woodwardpublishing.com.

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ontario, eastern

bEllEvillE

ultRAMAR

25 Bellevue Dr., Hwy 401 Exit 538(rear of Ultramar Service Station)

Belleville, ON K8N 4Z5Tel: 613.771.1755

Open 24 hrs, lunch counter, convenience store, washrooms, showers,short–time

parking & drivers’ lounge.

Cardinal

730 tRuck stop

2085 Shanly Road,Hwy 401 Exit 730,

Cardinal, ON K0C 1E0Tel: 613.657.3019

Open 24 hrs, restaurant, convenience store, washrooms, showers, overnight

parking & drivers’ lounge.

dESEronto

quick stop

215 Hwy #49Deseronto, ON K0K 1X0

Tel: 613.396.3043Fax: 613.396.1449

Open 6 am – 10pm, 7 days, Subway, convenience store & parking.

dunvEgan

esso – dunvegAn

1515 County Road #20,(Hwy 417 Exit 51)

Dunvegan, ONTel: 613.527.1026 or

613.627.2100Fax: 613.527.2726

Open 24-7, full-service islands, restaurant (Tim Horton’s), convenience

store, parking & ATM.

JoyCEvillE

kingston husky tRuck stop

Joyceville Road,(Hwy 401 Exit 632)

Joyceville, ONTel: 613.542.3468www.myhusky.ca

kingSton

esso – kingston

Hwy 401 Exit 611Kingston, ON

Tel: 613.384.8888Fax: 613.634.3162

Open 24-7

ontario, eastern

ottaWa

ultRAMAR

3199 Hawthorne Road,(Exit 110 off Hwy 417)

Behind Ultramar Service StationOttawa, ON K1G 3V8Tel: 613.248.9319

Open 24 hrs, lunch counter, convenience store, washrooms, drivers’ lounge,

showers & short-time parking

SPEnCErvillE

Angelo’s tRuck stop

2025 County Road 44Spencerville, ON K0E 1X0

Tel: 613.925.5158Fax: 613.925.5158

Open 7 days, game room, restaurant, convenience store, showers, parking &

CAT scale.

vanklEEk hill

heRB’s tRAvel plAzA

21160 Service Road,Exit 27 off Hwy 417

Vankleek Hill, ON K0B 1R0Toll Free: 800.593.4372

Tel: 613.525.2120Fax: 613.525.1595

suzie_vink@yahoo.caOpen 24-7 drivers’ lounge, restaurant, convenience store, laundry facilities, ATM, internet services, showers &

parking.

ontario, northern

bradFord

BRAdFoRd husky tRAvel centRe

Hwy 400 & 88Bradford, ON

Tel: 905.775.5794www.myhusky.ca

nairn CEntrEJeReMy’s tRuck stop &countRy RestAuRAnt

220 Highway 17 WestNairn Centre, ON P0M 2L0

Tel: 705.869.4100Fax: 705.869.6796

north bayBAy tRuck stop

3060 Hwy 11 NorthNorth Bay, ON

Tel: 705.474.8410Fax: 705.495.4076

Toll Free: 888.474.8410baytruckstop@bellnet.ca

Web: www.transportmall.comOpen 24-7, full-service islands,

restaurant, convenience store, showers, parking & truck repairs within 2 km.

ontario, northern

Sudbury

sudBuRy petRo pAss3070 Regent Street

Sudbury, ONTel: 705.522.8701Fax: 705.522.4280

Open Mon – Fri. 6 am – 11pm, Sat. 8 am – 8 pm & sun. 10 am – 9 pm, drivers’ lounge & game room, convenience store (hot food, pizza, chilli & soup), laundry

facilities, showers & parking.

tiMMinS

esso tRuck stop2154 Riverside Drive

Timmins, ONTel: 705.268.3400Fax: 705.267.7231

bgagnon@krebenterprises.caOpen 24-7, restaurant, convenience

store, ATM & showers.

WaubauShEnEWAuBAushene tRuck stop21 Quarry Road, Box 419,

Waubaushene, ON L0K 2L0Tel: 705.538.2900Fax: 705.538.0452

bramji@sympatico.ca

ontario, western

bEaMSvillE

BeAMsville RelAy stAtion4673 Ontario Street,

(Exit 64 off QEW)Beamsville, ON L0R 1B4

Tel: 905.563.8816Fax: 905.563.4770

relaystation@bellnet.caOpen 24-7, restaurant, convenience

store, laundry facilities, ATM, showers & parking

bElMont

london husky tRAvel centReHwy 401 & 74 (Exit 195 off 401)

Belmont, ONTel: 519.644.0200www.myhusky.caboWManvillE

FiFth Wheel tRuck stop2475 South Service Road,

(Exit 431, Hwy 401, Waverly Road)Bowmanville, ON L1C 3L1

Tel: 905.623.3604Fax: 905.623.7109

Open 24 hrs., diesel fuel, convenience store, CAT scale, gasoline (self service),

ATM, propane, convenience store at fuel bar, Sunoco fleet fuel cardlock, full-service fuel islands, restaurant, private showers, laundry facilities,

drivers’ lounge & arcade room, 100+ truck parking capacity, motel (smoking & non-smoking), Bell Canada internet

kiosk, Irving cardlock.

ontario, western

druMbo

tRuckeR’s hAven

Hwy 401, Exit 250,

806607 Oxford Road,

Drumbo, ON N0J 1G0

Tel: 519.463.5088

Fax: 519.463.5628

amdroit1990@hotmail.com

Fort EriE

ultRAMAR

1637 Pettit Road (Exit 5 off QEW)

Fort Erie, ON L2A 5M4

Tel: 905.994.8293Open 24 hrs, restaurant, washrooms,

showers, overnight parking & drivers’

lounge.

griMSby

FiFth Wheel tRuck stop

398 North Service Road,

(Exit 74, off QEW, E. of Hamilton)

(Casablanca Blvd. Exit)

Grimsby, ON L3M 4E8

Tel: 905.945.0300

Fax: 905.945.1115Open 24 hrs, diesel fuel, convenience

store, CAT scale, Blue Beacon truck

wash, ATM, drug testing centre, gasoline,

Sunoco & Irving cardlock, full-service

fuel islands, restaurant, private showers,

laundry facilities, drivers’ lounge &

arcade room,100+ parking capacity,

chapel, motel (smoking & non-smoking).

haMilton

MARshAll tRuck & tRAileR RepAiR & tRuck stop

336 Kenora Avenue

Hamilton, ON L8E 2W2

Tel: 905.561.4712

Fax: 905.561.7757

wayne@marshalltruck.com

Web: www.marshalltruck.comOpen 24-7 for cardlock, open 7 am – 12

am Mon – Fri, 7 am – 5 pm Sat, closed

Sunday, full-service islands, drivers’

lounge, restaurant, showers & parking

kitChEnEr

petRo – pAss kitcheneR

120 Conestoga College Blvd.

Kitchener, ON N2P 2N6

Tel: 519.748.5550

Fax: 519.748.9656Drivers’ lounge & game room,

convenience store, laundry facilities,

showers & CAT scale.

ontario, western

lEaMington

Johnny’s gAs BAR

448 Talbot Street West

Leamington, ON N8H 4H6

Tel: 519.326.5231

Fax: 519.322.0189

inbox@johnnysgasbar.com

www.johnnysgasbar.caCard lock open 24 hours, 7 days,

convenience store, cash discount, diesel exhaust fluid and coloured fuel.

london

Flying M tRuck stop

7340 Colonel Talbot Road

London, ON

Tel: 519.652.2728

Fax: 519.652.6554

flyingmtruckstop.comOpen 24 hrs, 6 days, full-service islands, drivers’ lounge, restaurant, convenience store, ATM, internet services, showers,

garage on premises & parking

Milton

FiFth Wheel tRuck stop

40 Chisolm Dr. (Hwy 401 Exit 320)

Milton, ON L9T 3G9

Tel: 905.878.8441

Fax: 905.878.9376Open 24 hrs, diesel fuel, convenience store, CAT scale, Blue Beacon truck

wash, ATM, lube shop, Sunoco & Irving Cardlock, full-service fuel islands,

restaurant, showers, laundry facilities, drivers’ lounge & arcade room, 100+

parking, chapel, motel (smoking & non-smoking), & lottery tickets.

Port hoPE

ultRAMAR

2211 County Road 28

(Hwy 401 Exit 464)

Port Hope, ON L1A 3W4

Tel: 905.885.4600Open 24 hrs, lunch counter, convenience

store, washrooms, showers, drivers’ lounge & short-time parking.

WindSor

WindsoR husky tRAvel centRe

Hwy 401 Exit 14, Tecumseh, ON

Tel: 519.737.6401

www.myhusky.ca

ontario, western

WoodStoCk

ultRAMAR

535 Mill Street(Hwy 401 Exit 230 on TA site)

Woodstock, ON N4S 7V6Tel: 519.421.3144

Open 24 hrs, restaurant, convenience store, washrooms, showers, drivers’

lounge & overnight parking.

Quebec

MontrEal

iRving 245918, Rue Notre Dame Est

Montreal, QC H1N 2C5Tel: 514.257.8626Fax: 514.259.0910

Open 24-7, restaurant, convenience store & laundry facilities.

saskatchewan

EStEvan

estevAn husky tRAvel centRe

201 – 4th Street,Estevan, SK S4A 0T5Tel: 306.634.3109www.myhusky.ca

rEginahusky Bulk sAles

210 North McDonald StreetRegina, SK S4N 5W3Tel: 306.721.6880www.myhusky.ca

ReginA husky tRAvel centRe

1755 Prince of Wales DriveRegina, SK S4Z 1A5Tel: 306.789.3477www.myhusky.ca

SaSkatoon

petRo cAnAdA – petRo pAss

402 – 51st Street EastSaskatoon, SK

Tel: 306.934.6766Fax: 306.668.6110

rainbow@sasktel.netDrivers’ 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: 306.773.6444www.myhusky.ca

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Bright Reflections from a Y2K Dodge 440By WeNDy MOrGaN MCBriDe

As another year is about to start a new chapter in

our lives I am taken back, not to previous New Years, but to when I started this column back in 2011. I was not sure what I was doing, so getting started was my first challenge. I spotted the weekly cruise night happening at our local Zeller’s parking lot where I met a nice gentle-man. He said he would go easy on me, that he also had articles published. He allowed me to shoot the car, and as we were losing light I thought it best to start shooting. We discussed conducting my interview by phone. Re-member, I did not know what I was doing back then, so I shot the car and forgot to get his phone number for the follow-up discussion. Don’t laugh.

As luck might have it I ended up taking more pictures over the last few years of this same car. I am always out to get that ‘money shot’ and

just did not feel I

had it yet. Furthermore, I never did get the chance to actually conduct the interview until this past summer when I was at a cruise night in Picton, Ontario. It also gave me the chance to get some more photos.

So finally I can introduce you to Millie - short for Millennium Project. Yep, this was a Y2K project for Don Dulmager. Mil-lie is a 1963 Dodge 440, and a very nice car to look at. The white exter-ior was painted by Jamie Vandervelt and accented with red pinstripes. It was completed in 12 months to commemorate the year 2000, and the car has not missed a summer yet of everyday driving and touring shows. Under the hood you will find a 426 max wedge race engine re-built, the car featuring the same unibody frame and body as when first produced. It is equipped with a 777 transmission torque fight automatic.

The grill and all the chrome pieces on the car have been cleaned up and

polished to

set off the picture of the perfect little racer. Al-though this car in its day was strictly a racer it can still bury the needle eas-ily today. The tires were changed from their ori-ginal 225 to 275s, making the vehicle tamer and street worthy. It can still give any dragster around a good run for the pink slip though.

The interior is uniquely set up with tones of tan covering the dashboard, and the seats in a two tone tweed and vinyl which is repeated on the door panels and carpet. The car also has all its original gauges, making it prime for any car enthusiast who loves to see the real thing.

This little 2 door had 56,000 miles on it when purchased and is now well over 100,000, proving one thing for sure - that Don loves to drive his Millie every day. The car has been appraised at $26 000 but Don says he has prob-ably put about $13 000 in it since purchase. Like all classic projects there is always a cost, but the fun of it makes it all worth it.

So as I think about this com-ing New Years I have to wonder, or maybe try and remember, did I do anything to bring in the new millen-nium in the year 2000? I would have been married seven months at that time, with three girls we had taken custody of just three days prior to Christmas. Worry-ing about the world ending, as many were at the time, probably was not on my mind. Do you remember what you were doing when Y2K threat-ened to stop the world? Since we have moved on to yet another century and today with 15 years hindsight,

I appreciate the many changes I have seen, the many things I have ex-perienced, and the many challenges I’ve tried to meet. And I would not change any of it.

I have learned many things over the years, but espe-cially since starting this column. I can tell you that writers block does exist, and re-search can be a pain when you find a rare and unique vehicle. Not everyone likes to talk, and finding those nice stories to entertain and write about might take some digging. Yet all the same there are the ones that also touch your heart, so much that you feel overwhelmed and f rus t ra ted because you just want to make the story and pictures perfect. Thank goodness for spell check, spouses, and editors. They catch all your flaws, gram-mar and the like, and can be your best or worst critics.

I totally believe in paying it forward and try every day to do so, but I see writing articles like this as another way of giving back be-cause those that take the time to restore and show off these awesome relics of our history are giving back to our youth, those that may never get the chance to wit-ness these vestiges of the past without someone taking the time to do so. So my challenge to all of you this New Year is to pay it forward, give back, and be-lieve you are mak-ing a difference to those that might need it more than

you think.To you and yours, have

a safe and happy holiday and the best for 2015. Happy New Years every-one! Please

be responsible, watch out for those that are not, and please don’t drink and drive.V

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HeaLTH & FiTNess

Alzheimer’s - Part IBy Dr. GeOrGe TraiTses

“The idea that Alzheimer’s is entirely gen-

etic and unpreventable is perhaps the greatest misconception about the disease,” says Gary Small, M.D., Director of the UCLA Center on Aging.

Researchers now know that Alzheimer’s like heart disease and cancer, de-velops over decades and can be influenced by life-style factors including chol-esterol, blood pressure, obesity, depression, educa-tion, nutrition, sleep and mental, physical and social activity.

The big news: Mountains of research reveals that simple things you do every day might cut your odds of losing your mind to Alz-heimer’s.

In search of scientific ways to delay and outlive Alzheimer’s and other de-mentias, I tracked down thousands of studies and interviewed dozens of ex-perts. The results in a new book: 100 Simple Things You Can Do to Prevent Alzheimer’s and Age-Re-lated Memory Loss (Little, Brown; $19.99).

Here are 10 strategies I found most surprising.

1. Have coffee. In an amazing flip-flop, coffee is the new brain tonic. A large European study showed that drinking three to five cups of coffee a day in midlife cut Alzheimer’s risk 65% in late life. University of South Florida researcher Gary Arendash credits caf-feine: He says it reduces dementia-causing amyloid in animal brains. Others credit coffee’s antioxidants.

So drink up, Arendash ad-vises, unless your doctor says you shouldn’t.

2. Floss. Oddly, the health of your teeth and gums can help predict dementia. University of Southern Cali-fornia research found that having periodontal disease before age 35 quadrupled the odds of dementia years later. Older people with tooth and gum disease score lower on memory and cognition tests, other studies show. Experts speculate that inflamma-tion in diseased mouths migrates to the brain.

3. Google. Doing an on-line search can stimulate your aging brain even more than reading a book, says UCLA’s Gary Small, who used brain MRIs to prove it. The biggest surprise: Novice Internet surfers, ages 55 to 78, activated key memory and learning centers in the brain after only a week of web surfing for an hour a day.

4. Grow new brain cells. Impossible, scientists used to say. Now it’s believed that thousands of brain cells are born daily. The trick is to keep the new-borns alive. What works: aerobic exercise (such as a brisk 30-minute walk every day), strenuous mental activity, eating salmon and other fatty fish, and avoid-ing obesity, chronic stress, sleep deprivation, heavy drinking and vitamin B deficiency.

5. Drink apple juice. Apple juice can push pro-duction of the “memory chemical” acetylcholine; that’s the way the popular Alzheimer’s drug Aricept works, says Thomas Shea,

Ph.D., of the University of Massachusetts. He was sur-prised that old mice given apple juice did better on learning and memory tests than mice that received water. A dose for humans: 16 ounces, or two to three apples a day.

6. Protect your head. Blows to the head, even mild ones early in life can increase odds of dementia years later. Pro football players have 19 times the typical rate of memory-re-lated diseases. Alzheimer’s is four times more common in elderly who suffer a head injury, Columbia Univer-sity finds. Accidental falls doubled an older person’s odds of dementia five years later in another study. Wear seat belts and helmets, fall-proof your house, and don’t take risks.

7. Meditate. Brain scans show that people who meditate regularly have less cognitive decline and brain shrinkage – a classic sign of Alzheimer’s – as they age. Andrew New-berg of the University Of Pennsylvania School Of Medicine says yoga medi-tation of 12 minutes a day for two months improved blood flow and cognitive functioning in seniors with

memory problems.8. Take D. A “severe

deficiency” of vitamin D boosts older Americans’ risk of cognitive impair-ment 394%, an alarming study by England’s Univer-sity of Exeter finds. Most Americans lack vitamin D; experts recommend a daily dose of 800 IU to 2,000 IU of vitamin D3.

9. Fill your brain. It’s called “cognitive reserve.” A rich accumulation of life experiences – education, marriage, socializing, and a stimulating job, language skills, having a purpose in life, physical activity and mentally demanding lei-sure activities – makes your

brain better able to tolerate plaques and tangles. You can even have significant Alzheimer’s pathology and no symptoms of dementia if you have high cognitive re-serve, says David Bennett, M.D., of Chicago’s Rush University Medical Center.

10. Avoid infection. As-tonishing new evidence ties Alzheimer’s to cold sores, gastric ulcers, Lyme disease, pneumonia and the flu. Ruth Itzhaki, Ph.D., of the University of Man-chester in England esti-mates the cold-sore herpes simplex virus is incrimin-ated in 60% of Alzheimer’s cases. The theory: Infec-tions trigger excessive beta

amyloid “gunk” that kills brain cells. Proof is still lacking, but why not avoid common infections and take appropriate vaccines, antibiotics and antiviral agents?

Next month’s issue will continue with what to drink for good memory and 5 ways to save your kids from Alzheimer’s now.

For more information on health and safety visit the Ontario Chiroprac-tic Association at www.chiropractic.on.ca or call 877.327.2273.

Dr. George Traitses can be reached at 416.499.5656 or visit www.infinite-health.com.V

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HeaLTHy TruCker

Is Diet Soda Better?

By MeLODie CHaMpiON, CHC, aaDp

Diet-soda may seem like a great healthy choice over regu-

lar soda. It is a calorie-free version of regular soda, which can be defined as carbonated water, fla-voring, and a sweetener. While regular soda is usu-ally sweetened with sugar or corn syrup, diet soda may contain a variety of artificial sweeteners such as aspartame, saccharine or sucralose.  By switch-ing to diet soda you can

save around 150 calories compared to the original versions. Unfortunately, while satisfying your crav-ing  for something bubbly and sweet, it is also laden with chemicals. I would like to share with you just a few health problems that can be linked to the consumption of diet soda.

Over time diet soda dulls our taste buds for naturally sweet foods like fruit be-cause artificial sweeteners are hundreds to thousands of times sweeter than regu-lar sugar. A very interesting fact is that sugar substi-tutes have been proven to have the same effect on your body as pure sugar. The sweet taste of artificial sweeteners tricks your body into thinking sugar is on its way which, in turn triggers the release of insulin, telling your body to store fat and gain weight. Insulin, to keep it simple,

can be called the fat stor-age hormone, which tells your body to store belly fat. It also confuses and slows your metabolism down, so you burn less calories every day and it makes you hungrier and crave even more carbohydrates like bread and pasta.

In animal studies, rats that consumed artificial sweeteners ate more, their metabolism slowed, and they put on 14 percent more body fat in just two weeks, all while eating less calories. Another study found there was a 200 percent increased risk of obesity in diet soda drink-ers. Not great information when your plan all along was to consume diet soda to keep your weight down!

Drinking only one diet soda a day is associated with an increased risk of diabetes, which is more than sugar-sweetened

sodas. A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition  dis-covered women who drank one 12-ounce diet soda had a 33 percent increased risk of type 2 diabetes and women who drank one 20-ounce soda had a 66 percent increased risk. One study even found that drinking diet soda more than doubled the risk of diabetes in women.

Since the most common artificial sweetener, aspar-tame, came on the market in the 1980’s it has been questioned whether or not artificial sweeteners in diet soda can predis-pose people to cancer. Although this is yet to be proven in people, there are numerous studies in rats that may give the impres-sion that consumption of aspartame can be linked to an increase growth in cancer cells. What we have been able to prove is other harmful reactions that are

quite common when con-suming aspartame such as headaches, seizures, joint pain, digestive dis-tress, and mood changes as extreme as severe de-pression.

Research shows that on any given day, 20 percent of North Americans drink at least one diet drink. We can determine that although calorie-free and tasty, diet soda may be doing much more harm than good where your health is concerned. They increase cravings, cause weight gain, increase the

risk of diabetes and are addictive. So ask yourself: Is it worth it? Water is ob-viously the best choice for a beverage, we all know that. In an ideal world, nobody would drink soda, diet or regular. Water is still the best choice for a no calorie beverage and essential for many of our bodily processes. A gradual phasing out of diet soda is a great plan for eliminat-ing it from your diet. If it is the carbonation you crave, try replacing it with soda water flavoured with fresh lemon or lime.VaTri

Alarming Demographic Trends for the Trucking Industry

Arlington, Virginia – The American Transportation

Research Institute (ATRI), the trucking industry’s not-for-profit research organ-ization, released a white paper that highlights a challenging future for the trucking industry based on demographic data and a dramatic shift in the age of the industry’s driver work-

force. The findings docu-ment implications for the ongoing driver shortage.

ATRI’s analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data found that the trucking industry is disproportionately de-pendent on employees 45 years of age or older, many of whom will retire in the next 10-20 years.  Com-plicating this is a sharp decrease over the past

20 years in the number of younger drivers that make up the industry, particularly those 35 and under.

The report discusses the issues impacting the in-dustry’s ability to attract younger drivers, and offers solutions to the problem.

A copy of the white paper is available from ATRI’s website at www.atri-on-line.org.V

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Survey Shows Trucking Provides Competitive Pay, Benefits

Arlington, Virginia - According to new data released by

the American Trucking As-sociations (ATA), median pay for drivers was on par with the national median for all U.S. households, and the industry offers drivers “competit ive” benefits.

“The data in our Driv-er Compensation Study, which covered 130 fleets and more than 130,000 drivers, shows that now more than ever, trucking is an excellent career path,” said ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello. “Fleets are raising pay and offering generous benefit packages in order to attract and keep their drivers in the face of a growing driver shortage.”

Among the Study’s Key Findings:

Median pay for driv-ers ranged from just over $46,000 for national, ir-regular route dry van truckload drivers to more than $73,000 for private fleet van drivers.

In seven of the nine cat-egories of drivers covered by the survey, pay met or exceeded the U.S. median household income of just over $53,000.

While mileage-based pay

was a common method, three out of four fleets used multiple methods to pay drivers including the most frequent approach, paying some drivers by the mile and some by the hour.

Nearly 80% of truckload fleets offered drivers paid holidays.

And 80% of private carri-ers not only offer a 401(k) retirement plan, but match employee contributions.

“As the economy grows, we are seeing an ever more competitive driver market,” Costello said. “The data in this report will be critical for fleets looking to recruit and retain the best drivers.”

To order the full report, visit www.atabusinessso-lutions.com or call 1-866-821-3468.

American Trucking As-sociations is the largest national trade association for the trucking industry. Through a federation of 50 affiliated state trucking associations and industry-related conferences and councils, ATA is the voice of the industry America depends on most to move our nation’s freight. Fol-low ATA on Twitter or on Facebook. Trucking Moves America Forward.V

sLeep issues

“Go To Bed And Go To Sleep!”By rOBerT MaCMiLLaN

It’s probably been a while since a driver heard those orders,

but today more than ever, this is good ‘advice’. Very few would disagree with the suggestion that the lifestyle of today’s profes-sional trucker is not only one of poor sleep habits, but also poor diet, and very little exercise, if any.

Add to these an ever in-creasingly stressful work environment and sleep becomes a critical starting point - if the challenge of improving drivers’ health is to be met.

Many believe ‘sleep is sleep’ but this is simply not the case. What is needed is a ‘quality’ sleep - one that is not interrupted by ‘awakenings.’ Poor

sleep habits are too often the norm. These habits often include eating heavy meals and drinking caf-feine before bed, incon-sistent bedtime hours, and taking frequent naps. Are you sleeping soundly from the moment you fall asleep until the second you wake up? A feat not easily accomplished in a sleeper cab.

Although you may not be feeling the side effects just yet, be assured a lack of quality sleep will even-tually catch up with you!

A professional driver’s mattress must provide comfort and support in or-der to enhance their sleep experience. Key features to keep in mind when looking for a replacement mattress should revolve

around these questions: Does it have both a sup-port layer and comfort layer? Does it resist ab-sorbing odours? Is it dur-able? Does it resist getting too hot? If not, a driver’s sleep experience can be disrupted. And we all know sleep is not just a personal issue, it is a mat-ter of public safety.

A cheap mattress is no more than a cheap mat-tress. Professional driv-ers need and deserve an above average mattress. Their driving performance depends upon it. And driv-

ers know only too well the importance of having the right equipment. Your body repairs itself in many ways while you sleep, hence the lack of quality sleep affects a driver’s immediate and long term health.

Quality sleep on the road is now an affordable op-tion!

B o b M a c m i l l a n i s President of MacDavid Wellness Solutions Inc. He can be reached at BobM@MacDav id Inc .com, 416.282.4435, ext. 203.V

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Tel: 780.465.8010

EdSonnApA Auto pARts 4657A

4833 – 2nd AvenueEdson, AB T7E 1T8Tel: 780.712.4152

Fort MCMurraypARAMount pARts inc.

36 Riedel StreetFort McMurray, AB T9H 3E1

Tel: 780.791.3000

grandE PrairiEtRAction

#4 16101 – 101st StreetGrande Prairie, AB T8V 0P2

Tel: 780.538.3038

high PrairiEhigh pRAiRie tRuck

& tRAileR ltd.5309 – 53rd Avenue,

Hwy 2 WestHigh Prairie, AB T0G 1E0

Tel: 780.523.4777Toll Free: 877.523.4754

hintonnApA Auto pARts 4236A

120 North StreetHinton, AB, T7V 1S8Tel: 780.865.8800

lloydMinStErtRuck zone inc.

5205 – 65th StreetLloydminster, AB T9V 2E8

Tel: 780.875.7712

alberta

MEdiCinE hathydRAco industRies ltd.2111 – 9th Avenue S.W.

Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7G8Tel: 403.526.2244

PEaCE rivErpeAce tRuck & tRAileR ltd.

9103 – 75th StreetPeace River, AB T8S 1T2

Tel: 780.624.8655

rEd dEErtRAction

8045 Edgar Industrial Cr.Red Deer, AB T4P 3R2

Tel: 403.342.7884

roCky Mountain houSEnApA #6260

4528F – 47th AvenueRocky Mtn House, AB T4T 0A9

Tel: 403.845.2709

SundrEsAFARi MAnuFActuRing inc.

(pARtco tRuck pARts)7 West Road Industrial Park,

Sundre, AB T0M 1X0Toll Free: 800.372.7826

Tel : 403.638.3414

WabaSCapelicAn AutoMotive

2330 Pelican Business ParkWabasca, AB T0G 2A0

Tel: 780.891.3600

british columbia

burnS lakEpolAR pARk AutoMotive

831 Hwy 16 WestBurns Lake, BC V0J 1E0

Tel: 250.692.7501

ChEtWyndgeAR-o-RAMA supply ltd.

4876 North Access RoadChetwynd, BC V0C 1J0

Tel: 250.788.2255

ChilliWaCklickMAn tRuck & tRAileR

pARts & seRvices ltd.Bay 31B – 43915 Industrial Way

Chilliwack, BC V2R 3A4Toll Free: 877.772.6255

Tel: 604.793.9660

CourtEnaytAuRus heAvy duty

ventuRes ltd

2703A Kilpatrick AvenueCourtenay, BC V9N 6P4

Tel: 250.871.1191

british columbia

Fort nElSonchR-Ack pARts & RepAiRs

4704 – 48th AvenueFort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0

Tel: 250.774.3273

kaMlooPSpReMiuM tRuck & tRAileR

1875 Kryczka PlaceKamloops, BC V1S 1S4

Tel: 250.374.3100

kEloWnacentRAl vAlley tRuck

seRvice ltd.105 Adams Road

Kelowna, BC V1X 7R1Tel: 250.765.7738

Port MCnEillnoRth islAnd pAciFic

pARts & sAles ltd.470 Pioneer Hill Drive

Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0Tel: 888.956.4401

PrinCE gEorgEnApA – pg

564 – 2nd AvenuePrince George, BC V2L 2Z9

Tel: 250.563.7778

quESnElnApA tRAction

1185 Hwy 97 NorthQuesnel, BC V2J 2Y3Tel: 250.991.0650

SMithErSsMitheRs pARts & seRvice

3465 Victoria DriveSmithers, BC V0J 2N0

Tel: 250.847.4287

SquaMiShtRiton Auto & ind. ltd.

1003 Industrial WaySquamish, BC V0N 3G0

Tel: 604.892.5951

SurrEytRAiline tRAileR pARts ltd.

10304A – 120th StreetSurrey, BC V3V 4G1Tel: 604.582.4888

tErraCEBoW vAlley MAchine

5107 Keith AvenueTerrace, BC V8G 1K8Tel: 250.638.0099

WilliaMS lakEWl FoRestRy supplies ltd.

675 McKenzie AvenueWilliams Lake, BC V2G 1N9

Tel: 250.392.6699

manitoba

brandontRAction BRAndon1940 Queen Avenue

Brandon, MB R7B 0T1Tel: 204.728.9573

WinniPEgtRAction

200 Oak Point HighwayWinnipeg, MB R2R 1V1

Tel: 204.956.9490

n. w. territories

yElloWkniFEtRAction yelloWkniFe

114 – 314 Old Airport RoadYellowknife, NT X1A 3T2

Tel: 867.669.6272

ontario

banCroFtM&M gAs diesel & tRuck

pARts27523 Highway 62 South

Bancroft, ON K0L 1C0Tel: 613.332.5474

barriEvisco industRiAl (BARRie inc.)

255 Saunders RoadBarrie, ON L4N 9A3Tel: 705.792.1371

boltonvisco industRiAl1 Simpson Road

Bolton, ON L7E 1E4Tel: 905.857.2071

CaMbridgEtRAction cAMBRidge

1090 Fountain St. N., Units 12 & 13Cambridge, ON N3E 1A3

Tel: 519.653.3427

drydEnd & s Auto

459 Government StreetDryden, ON P8N 2Z3Tel: 807.223.3227

haMiltontRAction

30 Bancroft StreetHamilton, ON L8E 2W5

Tel: 905.561.0932

hanovErJd tRuck pARts790 – 10th Street

Hanover, ON N4N 1S2Tel: 519.364.1848

kEnorad & s Auto

1051 Railway StreetKenora, ON P9N 3W8

Tel: 807.468.9894

ontario

londontRAction

2405 Scanlan StreetLondon, ON N5W 6G9

Tel: 519.455.3440

MaidStonEtRAction

3725 Webster Dr., R.R. #3Maidstone, ON N0R 1K0

Tel: 519.737.7995

MarkhaMtRAction

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

Tel: 905.771.7331

MiSSiSSaugatRAction

5915 Atlantic Drive, Units 6 & 7Mississauga, ON L4W 1S4

Tel: 905.670.2868

MitChElltRAction Mitchell

Burchill Truck & Trailer Equipment (571344 Ontario Inc.),

Hwy 8 EastMitchell, ON N0K 1N0

Tel: 519.348.4774

nEW liSkEardtRAction

437136 Hawn DriveNew Liskeard, ON P0J 1P0

Tel: 705.647.8707

north bayseRvice 1 MuFFleRs & MoRe

400 D Kirkpatrick StreetNorth Bay, ON P1B 8G5

Tel: 705.497.0404

ottaWatRAction ottAWA (605)

3020 Hawthorne Road, Unit 200EOttawa, ON K1G 3J6

Toll Free: 800.396.2664Tel: 613.742.1209

Sault StE. MariEtRAction

380 Industrial Park CrescentSault Ste. Marie, ON P6B 5Y8

Tel: 705.759.8042

St. CatharinESnick’s tRuck pARts

244 Dunkirk RoadSt. Catharines, ON L2R 7K6

Tel: 905.687.7031

SudburysudBuRy tRuck & tRAileR inc.

510 Whissell AvenueSudbury, ON P3B 2Z3

Tel: 705.673.3613

ontario

thundEr baytRActoR tRAileR seRvice

64 Water Street SouthThunder Bay, ON P7B 6T3

Tel: 807.345.5882

WhitbytRAction

1751 Wentworth St. W., Units 3-6Whitby, ON L1N 8R9Tel: 905.432.2785

saskatchewan

MEadoW lakEuniFied Auto pARts inc.807 – 1st Avenue West

Meadow Lake, SK S9X 1Y4Tel: 306.236.4800

MooSE JaWgolden West tRAileR &

equipMent ltd.1802 Stadacona Street West

Moose Jaw, SK S6H 4N8Tel: 306.692.7402

niPaWinpARAMount pARts (nipAWin) inc.

811 Nipawin Road EastNipawin, SK S0E 1E0

Tel: 306.862.9881

PrinCE albErtuniFied Auto pARts inc.

365 – 36th Street West, Unit 7Prince Albert, SK S6V 7L4

Tel: 306.764.4220

rEginatRAction

405 Park Street,Regina, SK S4N 5B2Tel: 306.721.8333

SaSkatoontRAction

2815 Faithfull AvenueSaskatoon, SK S7K 8E8

Tel: 306.244.9877

SWiFt CurrEntBRAke & dRive ltd.

1511 Cheadle Street WestSwift Current, SK S9H 5G4

Tel: 306.773.7293

WEyburnsoutheRn industRiAl

& tRuck ltd300 Hwy13 South Service Rd.

Crossroads Industrial ParkWeyburn, SK S4H 2K7

Tel: 306.842.2422

Yukon

WhitEhorSEpAcesetteR tRAding co. ltd.

126 Industrial RoadWhitehorse, YT Y1A 2T9

Tel: 867.393.3902

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alberta

druMhEllErdRuM diesel

Bay 13, 901 South Railway AvenueDrumheller, AB T0J 0Y0

Tel: 403.823.7966

EdMontontRuck zone inc.

15816 – 111th AvenueEdmonton, AB T5M 2R8

Tel: 780.451.0225

Fort MCMurrayMoBsteR MechAnicAl inc.

306 Mackay CrescentFort McMurray, AB T9H 4E4

Tel: 780.743.5566

Fort SaSkatChEWantRuckpRo FoRt sAskAtcheWAn

(ApplecARt logistics)11401-85 Avenue Unit #13

Fort Saskatchewan, AB T8L 0A9Tel: 780.998.5030

grandE PrairiEBRAdvin tRAileR sAles ltd.

10920 – 87th AvenueGrande Prairie, AB T8V 8K4

Toll Free: 800.665.0509Tel: 780.539.6260

high PrairiEhigh pRAiRie tRuck &

tRAileR ltd.5309 – 53rd Avenue, Hwy 2 West

High Prairie, AB T0G 1E0Toll Free: 877.523.4754

Tel: 780.523.4777

lloydMinStErtRuck zone inc.5205 – 65th Street

Lloydminster, AB T9V 2E8Toll Free: 800.707.9209

Tel: 780.875.7712

MEdiCinE hathydRAco industRies ltd.

2111 – 9th Avenue S.W.Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7G8

Tel: 403.526.2244

PEaCE rivErpeAce tRuck & tRAileR ltd.

9103 – 75th StreetPeace River, AB T8S 1T2

Tel: 780.624.8655

SundrEpARtco tRuck pARts & seRvice

7 West Road Industrial ParkSundre, AB T0M 1X0

Toll Free: 800.372.7826Tel: 403.638.3414

tabErgeeRAeRt MechAnicAl seRvice

5911 B – 50th AvenueTaber, AB T1G 1W7Tel: 403.223.8744

british columbia

ChilliWaCklickMAn tRuck & tRAileR

pARts & seRvices ltd.25 – 43915 Industrial Way

Chilliwack, BC V2R 3A9Toll Free: 877.772.6255

Tel: 604.793.9660

dEltaWAlkeR heAvy duty ltd.101 – 7063 Venture Street

Delta, BC V4G 1H8Tel: 604.940.9545

british columbia

kEloWnacentRAl vAlley tRuck seRvices

105 Adams RoadKelowna, BC V1X 7R1

Tel: 250.765.7738

PrinCE gEorgEtotAl tRuck & equipMent ltd.

9122 Rock Island RoadPrince George, BC V2N 5T4

Tel: 250.564.6763

SMithErSsMitheRs pARts & seRvice

3465 Victoria DriveSmithers, BC V0J 2N0

Tel: 250.847.4287

manitoba

brandonRcB tRuck & tRAileR RepAiR

5600 Richmond Ave EastBrandon, MB R7A 7L5

Tel: 204.729.9172

nEEPaWat.i.c. pARts & seRvice

220 Hwy 5 NorthNeepawa, MB R0J 1H0

Tel: 204.476.3809

WinniPEgdAB’s RepAiR ltd.2126 Logan Avenue

Winnipeg, MB R2R 0J2Tel: 204.694.2390

ontario

boltonBolton tRuck & tRAileR

1 Simpson RoadBolton, ON L7E 1E4Tel: 905.951.9111

braMPtonWestMARk tRuck centRe inc.

85 Devon RoadBrampton, ON L6T 5A4

Tel: 905.791.7655

CalEdoniaoneidA tRuck & tRAileR

634 Fourth LineCaledonia, ON N3W 2B3Toll Free: 800.654.6454

Tel: 905.765.5011

CourtlandheRc’s tRuck seRvice

& RepAiR ltd.50 County Road 3,

Courtland, ON N0J 1E0Tel: 519.424.3402

doWnSviEWnoRth keele Auto, tRuck & tRAileR RepAiR centRe ltd.

3915 Keele StreetDownsview, ON M3J 1N6

Tel: 416.638.5963

ElMirathuR heAvy tRuck & tRAileR RepAiR

270 Arthur Street NorthElmira, ON N3B 2Z5Tel: 519.669.8420

ontario

ESSExken lApAin & sons ltd

2119 County Road 15, R.R. #2Essex, ON N8M 2X6Tel: 519.776.6473

EtobiCokEok tiRe tRuck RepAiR

39 Shorncliffe RoadEtobicoke, ON M8Z 5K2Toll Free: 800.661.6681

Tel: 416.236.1277

goulaiS rivErgoulAis RiveR tRuck

& tRActoR ltd.90 Highway 552 East

Goulais River, ON P0S 1E0Tel: 705.649.4788

haMiltonBARton tRuck centRe ltd.

483-487 Rennie StreetHamilton, ON L8H 3P6

Tel: 905.544.2626

hanovErhWy #4 tRuck seRvice ltd.402143 Grey Road 4, R.R. #1

Hanover, ON N4N 3B8Tel: 519.369.5052

hEarStseRge g & d RepAiR inc.

214 Highway 11 EastHearst, ON P0L 1N0Tel: 705.362.5633

ontario

kaPuSkaSingpARent MechAnicAl seRvices

53 Brunelle Road NorthKapuskasing, ON P5N 2M1

Tel: 705.335.3617

MiSSiSSaugaquickFiX tRuck tRAileR RepAiRs

6191 Atlantic DriveMississauga, ON L5T 1N7

Tel: 905.696.6888

nEW liSkEardpioneeR spRing & AlignMent

437136 Hawn DriveNew Liskeard, ON P0J 1P0

Tel: 705.647.8707oakvillE

k.i.d. tRuck & tRAileR seRvice1090 South Service Rd. E., Unit A

Oakville, ON L6J 2X8Toll Free: 800.265.6291

Tel: 905.842.2942

oShaWaquAlity tRuck RepAiR inc.

840 Colonel Sam Drive,Oshawa, ON L1H 8A9

Tel: 905.721.2788

SudburysudBuRy tRuck & tRAileR

centRe inc.510 Whissell Avenue

Sudbury, ON P3B 2Z3Toll Free: 800.461.4023

Tel: 705.673.3613

ontario

thundEr baytRActoR tRAileR seRvice

64 Water Street SouthThunder Bay, ON P7B 6T3

Tel: 807.345.5882

vErnErMoBile MechAnicAl seRvices

11769 Hwy 64Verner, ON P0H 2M0Tel: 705.594.1319

saskatchewan

MooSE JaWgolden West tRAileR

equipMent ltd.1802 Stadacona Street West

Moose Jaw, SK S6H 4N8Tel: 306.692.7402

SaSkatoonA-line FRAMe & AlignMent

3246 Millar AvenueSaskatoon, SK S7K 5Y2

Tel: 306.931.6612

WEyburnsoutheRn industRiAl

& tRuck ltd.300 Hwy 13 South Service Road

Weyburn, SK S4H 2K7Tel: 306.842.2422

yorktontRuck pRoz inc.

Hwy 10 EastYorkton, SK S3N 2X3Tel: 306.782.4313

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Eat Good to Feel & Look Good

By BreNDa riCker

Now that you are be-ginning to under-stand the problems

refined sugar creates and its widespread presence in virtually everything, it is now time to start adding some good whole foods as suitable replacements.

Dates are considered “Natures Candy,” are high in protein and fiber and chock full of vitamins and minerals. They promote healthy intestinal flora, regulate the nervous sys-tem, optimize glucose lev-els, are heart healthy and improve blood lipid quality. Fresh or dried they are quite the fruit.

Pineapples, fresh or dried, are sweet and contain good sugars. They lessen the risk of hypertension, help lose weight and promote good eye health. They are rich in vitamin C and fight against lots of diseases. Pineapples

prevent plaque, keep teeth healthy, cure constipa-tion and irregular bowel movements, and keep skin beautiful.

Did you know that ba-nanas combat depression, make you smarter; and cure a hangover? Bananas relieve morning sickness, protect against kidney can-cer, diabetes, osteoporosis and blindness. They can save the skin as it can cure the itch of a mosquito bite and put a great shine on your shoes.

In the next two weeks there will be Christmas parties and people will be

overindulging. Don’t get tempted and add to what you have lost. Limit your-self to the sweets section and liquors (loaded with sugar). At a meal, load up on vegetables and fruit so there is no room for lots of delightful sweets. You will get to the point where you won’t head directly to the sugar section.

Moderation is the key and good whole foods are the answer.

From health you deserve, I wish you a very Merry Christmas and may the upcoming year be the best yet.V

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WIT Names Nicci Scott as December Member of the Month

Plover, Wisconsin – Women in Truck-ing (WIT) Associa-

tion has named Nicci Scott as December 2014 Member of the Month. Scott is a WIT member located in South Africa.

Scott began her jour-ney when she was 22 years old. What started as a quest to help her family out of a difficult time, quickly turned into running her own business. With no credit history, ex-perience, or support, the odds were against her. However, she could not ignore this opportunity. “Perhaps it was ignorance, but my determination to succeed was so intense that I had the courage to

proceed,” said Scott.Within the first three

years, she had expanded to three provinces and had about 120 drivers. It was at that point she began to face more obstacles. From an employee stealing from her, to saving her com-pany from going under, she faced each challenge stronger than the last.

“Climbing the ladder is a lot easier than staying on top,” said Scott. “The approach is a lot more fun and exciting than de-fending.”

Scott noted that the in-dustry has transformed radically in the last five years and has opened its doors to women. She be-lieves women are settling into new roles and do not have to justify their intel-ligence, experience and motivation to grow.

Since 2010, Scott has won 6 business awards, ranging from Top Fe-male Entrepreneur to Top Gender Empowered Com-pany. “Although there are times that I feel that I am a tear away from giving up, I keep in mind what I had to go through to get to this point,” said Scott.

By the end of this year,

she hopes to be in a pos-ition where she can focus on the growth of her train-ing academy. Commercial Training Academy will of-fer all forms of commercial driver training and focus on the development and training of female drivers and female fleet owners. It is expected to be fully

operational by February 2015 and Scott looks for-ward to an exciting new future.

Women In Trucking As-sociation, Inc.  is a non-profit association estab-lished to encourage the employment of women in the trucking industry, promote their accomplish-

ments and minimize ob-stacles faced by women working in the trucking in-dustry. Membership is not limited to women, as 16 percent of its members are men who support the mis-sion. Women In Trucking is supported by its mem-bers and the generosity of Gold Level Partners: Ben-

dix Commercial Vehicle Systems, Daimler Trucks NA, GE Capital Trans-portation Finance, Great Dane Trailers, U.S. Xpress, and Walmart. Follow WIT on Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn. For more information, visit  www.womenintrucking.org  or call 888.464.9482.V

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International Education Models Offer Solutions to Driver Shortage

In the 1993 children’s novel The Giver by Lois Lowry, all children are

assigned to a career or job at the age of twelve. The community leaders deter-mine who will be engin-eers, legislators, shopkeep-ers, and even surrogate mothers.

Although the author doesn’t address the role of professional driver, this is an assumption made based on the society’s effort to control the community by “assigning” a job accord-ing to the child’s skills and aptitude.

For those of us in the United States and Can-ada, we have the option to choose our life aspirations and to change those goals

as we mature. In fact, many of us made career choices in high school, but changed those ideals based on our experiences and circum-stances.

Even those of us who en-tered college with a specif-ic course of education in mind probably changed our major more often than we had anticipated. When addressing groups at a con-ference I often ask whether they had CHOSEN a career in transportation when they were younger. For most of them, the answer is “no.”

The common percep-tion by the general public is that truck drivers often pursue the career as a last resort. Maybe they were laid off from a construc-tion or factory job and they responded to a recruiting ad to obtain a CDL and become a professional driver. This perception isn’t entirely misleading.

The problem we have in the United States and Can-ada is that we are limited in focusing on teenagers as drivers because of the interstate restrictions that require a driver to be at

least 21 years old to trans-port loads across state lines. Add to that a two-year experience require-ment for many insurance providers and you’ve got a work force that starts at the age of 23.

While we don’t want to assign twelve-year-old children to the role of pro-fessional driver as depicted in The Giver,  it would be difficult to make a prospect-ive driver wait another nine years to earn a living in the trucking industry.

There are ways  to en-courage children to con-sider a career in the truck-ing industry, especially as professional drivers. Other countries are ahead of us in this effort.

In Sweden, education is mandatory for children ages seven to sixteen. Al-though there are classes for younger children, com-pulsory comprehensive school, named “Grund-skola,” begins at the age of six or seven. While most schools are publicly funded, there are a few independent schools in Sweden that might have a different orientation than

their government counter-parts.

Once the student has completed nine years of primary school, they can elect to enter secondary school, named “Gymna-sieskola.” In this environ-ment, they are given the option to prepare for higher education or to receive a vocation education. During this three-year education, the students are further divided into programs, or different educational pur-suits. Those who choose vocational courses will re-ceive at least fifteen weeks of workplace training over the three years.

While core courses are taught to all students in “Gymnasieskola,” the stu-dent is guided into program specific classes. One of those vocational training options is in “automotive and transportation.”

Sweden, like most of the transportation industries, was experiencing a need for professional drivers. The percentage of females was very low; estimated at about two percent. With smaller trucks, shorter routes, and more home

time, the job should have been more attractive to both men and women.

However, efforts to ad-dress this need through secondary education have been successful, especially in northern Sweden at the Lapland Gymnasieskola. Here, girls are guided into traditionally male careers at a rate that exceeds the boys, with forty to sixty percent of them preparing for jobs such as mining and transportation.

Female drivers are val-ued for their aversion to risk and their exceptional treatment of the vehicles, where, according to a TV Gallivere article, “they treat the large vehicles better than male colleagues, they force them not as hard and take [fewer] chances.”

Bill Rehn, of TYA Sweden, the Vocational Training and Working Environment Council, is excited about the efforts to encourage girls to consider careers in trucking. “We now have

eighteen percent of women in the secondary school for transport truck driving and that is very good.” He added, “Twelve percent of the employment of new truck drivers in Sweden [are] women.”

Although the Elders in  The Giver  didn’t give children the option to choose, they did make their determinations based on talents and skills. Per-haps we should look at the Swedish model.

With a projected 100,000 new drivers needed annu-ally, we  must  reconsider the way we recruit and train the next generation of drivers. Encouraging the next generation to look at careers as professional drivers by prompting them into vocational programs during their high school years instead seems to be working.

Maybe Sweden’s model provides a needed solu-tion to the future driver shortage.V

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Checker Flag Leasing Appoints New VP

Mississauga, On-tario - Checker F lag Leasing

(CFL) is pleased to an-nounce that James Blake has been appointed Vice President and General Manager. Blake brings to the role more than 20 years of leadership experience in sales, service and oper-ations in the trucking and logistics industry.

“James is a well-respect-ed and highly skilled indus-try professional who has many years of success in driving company growth,” says John O ’Dwyer , President for CFL. “He has worked for some of the largest trucking and logis-tics companies in Canada, where he has established a proven track record as a highly competitive and

effective sales leader. We are pleased he has joined CFL as we pursue our own expansion efforts.”

Prior to joining CFL, Blake spent 10 years with Trans-4Logistics where he served as Director of Business De-velopment and Operations. During his time there he built the fledgling division into a multi-million dollar entity.

Blake was previously a Contract Manager with TNT Logistics, where he was responsible for new business development and operations.

For more information about Checker Flag Leas-ing, contact Jesse Fer-nandes, Marketing De-partment at 416.526.2711 or email jesse@adbrane.com.V

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THe COMpLaCeNCy COaCH

What Will the Future Hold?

By BruCe OuTriDGe

He now sits in a dark room won-dering what his

future will hold. He had high hopes for business success. He was enthusi-astic, energetic, and will-ing to learn. That may be all gone now with recent events as he sits looking at the stack of papers on the table in front of him. These papers are a mix of trouble. They range from repair bills to fines to legal summons, and this is only the beginning. He now wonders what to do and what will become of his partner?

You see, Paul was a star student in the truck driv-ing program. He listened in class and seemed to take in the information. He rarely asked a question of the instructors. During the driving instruction he went through it very well and

was certain that he wanted to be a business owner. When he was road tested at the carrier he was very impressive to the point of skipping the full training program to start on the road. Everyone thought he was the one, so he began the process of becoming an owner operator.

He decided to team up and get into business with a friend. This friend was licensed and they began as a team operation. Both had a willingness to be great in their business, but would often hold different opin-ions on many issues. That was when the problems seem to start.

They began their oper-ation in winter and within a couple of months racked up a number of incidents. Although they could drive they didn’t understand the importance of trip plan-ning. Trip planning and a lack of understanding of log book regulations got them into a lot of hot water. After travelling through a snow storm they found themselves in a terrible accident that left them with a lot of damage to their truck and the cargo they were hauling. They now sit wondering what will happen next.

Their options are very slim at this time, and for

a new team this has been a hard start. If the carrier they are with decides to cut their contract they may have bigger problems. They may have to fix the truck on their own, pay the fines on their own, and likely have trouble finding a new place to call home due to their current safety record.

I f the carr ier keeps them on they could save the i r opera t ion , bu t would still be paying the carrier back for a long time. They will be start-ing with much more debt than a new team can bear. Running hard may be the new standard for the business and it will be a while before their

safety record improves, making this carrier home base for a long time.

I can’t emphasize the importance of learning everything you can in the training segment and getting as much extra training on your own. It may make the differ-ence between success and failure. You never

know what the future will hold!

Bruce Outridge has been in the transportation in-dustry for over 30 years and is the author of the books Driven to Drive and Running by the Mile.

To learn more about Bruce and his work visit his website at www.out-ridgeenterprises.caV

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A New Year Without Fear

By CHapLaiN LeN reiMer

For many of us 2014 had experiences a n d i s s u e s w e

found challenging and a bit difficult. But take heart – a new year has arrived. There is noth-

ing we can do about what happened, other than hopefully extracting important lessons from those experiences. You see fr iends; God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but instead has imbued us with power, love, and self discipline. We need to begin a new year with courage and self confi-dence, not lacking bold-ness. With a strong effort we want to make wise choices, seeking to win friends and influence people in positive ways.

The oldest book ever written has numerous encouraging verses. In Romans 8:31 we find,

“What shall we say about such wonderful things as these?” If God is for us, who can ever be against us? Too often we do things without Him, and then wonder why it didn’t work out the way we wanted it. Jeremiah 29:11 adds, “For I know the plan I have for you, says the Lord.” They are plans for good and not disaster, to give us a future and hope. God is the only one we can truly trust and depend on. We find in Geneses 35, the first book in the Bible, God and Jacob having a discussion and God convincing Jacob to do it God’s way, prompt-ing Jacob to respond, “I will build an altar to the

God who answered my prayers when I was in distress, He has been with me wherever I have gone.” Did Jacob experience dif-ficult days? Yes, he did. He had family issues, worries about the nation, but he learned that to put his trust in God was the only way.

Later, we find Jesus’ dis-cussion with His disciples in Matthew 6:33 “Seek ye first the kingdom of God and all these things will be added unto you.” You see friends, in reminding you of Dale Carnegie’s words, “How to Win Friends and Influence People”, we can see how this works at home, where things can become difficult. Walking

across the kitchen to put our arms around a loved one and say, “I’m sorry” is very difficult. To use kind, respectful words with your leader may not be what you’d like to do, but it pays huge dividends. It saved

my marriage and even helped me to get my truck ranked as a top 10 revenue generator.

So from our home to your home, Len & Sue Reimer wish you a Happy and suc-cessful New Year.V

GLOBaL TruCkiNG iNDusTry LOses a LeGeND

D. Mike Pennington, Passes Away at 64

Troy, Michigan – D. Mike Pennington, a significant pres-

ence in the North Amer-ican trucking industry and retired Meritor, Inc. (NYSE: MTOR) employee, passed away suddenly on Decem-ber 5th, 2014.

“Mike’s contributions to Meritor during his 25-

year tenure, and over the past several years, were extraordinary,” said Kris-ta Sohm, Vice President, Marketing and Communi-cations. “He was passion-ate about the industry. His love for his work and drive for results was contagious. Mike was a mentor, a friend and a gentleman,

and he left an impression on us that will not be for-gotten. We are all better for having known him.”

The Memphis, Tennes-see native earned a Bach-elor of Arts degree in jour-nalism from the University of Memphis in 1972. Pen-nington began his career as a reporter and editor for

the Southern Motor Cargo Magazine.

As a journal i s t for trucking publications, he gained the respect and trust of the industry both through his work and his engaging personality. Pennington shifted gears in 1985 when he began working at Meritor – then

Rockwell International – as manager of Product Publicity & Business. In the years that followed, he held several roles of in-creasing responsibility in Marketing. Following the company’s spinoff from Rockwell in 1997, he was promoted to a Director responsible for Marketing Communications in North and South America, then globally, for Meritor.

Pennington retired from Meritor as Senior Dir-ector, Marketing Com-munications in 2010. He continued working in the industry after his official retirement by forming a consulting business, Pen-Notes. He served as an ad-viser and editor for various media publications and consultant for multiple industry businesses, in-cluding Meritor, which he continued to represent. He dedicated his time to many industry associations and encouraged others to do so as well. Most recently, he was President of ACT 1 (Allied Committee for the Trucking Industry) and Vice Chairman, Communi-cations & Image Policy Committee, American Trucking Associations.

Pennington resided in Fernandina Beach, Florida with his wife Patsy, but was a longtime resident of Michigan. He was 64.

In memory of Penning-ton and his commitment to the trucking industry, the company will make a con-tribution to Trucker Buddy International, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping educate and mentor schoolchildren via a pen pal relationship be-tween professional truck drivers and grades K-8 classrooms. Pennington served two terms on the board of Trucker Buddy and subsequently became an active member of the advisory board.

The Celebration of Life was held Friday, Decem-ber 12th, 2014 at 11a.m at The Amelia Island Club in Florida.V

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More and more regulations are being changed

weekly in the trucking industry, the most recent being LCV’s running dur-ing the winter months on the 400 series highways in Ontario. The acronym LCV stands for Large Com-mercial Vehicles (1 truck hauling 2 53’ trailers).

My question to begin the New Year is twofold: “Do you believe LCV’s should be allowed to run during the winter months, and are they safe to drive in snow storms?”

Dave anDrews, who drives for Muirs Transport in Concord, Ontario, had this to say: “This is my first year driving in On-tario. I moved here from British Columbia. I just have to say they are not considered safe to drive in B.C. during the winter, so they will not be safe to drive here during the winter either.”

Tony BeTe works for Wheel King Transport from their terminal in Brampton, Ontario: “No, we do not need LCV’s running the 400 series highways during the win-ter months. With speed limiters on our trucks it is hard enough to pass other rigs in the summer. To allow this in the winter months is crazy. The roads are slippery enough with-out having to worry about slamming into two trailers at the same time.”

sTeve MaTT drives for JRL Transport and runs from the company facility in Hawkesbury, Ontario: “The highways are not safe in winter weather. We have enough problems staying safe in our own trucks and watching for cars that lack common sense to slow down in bad weather. To have LCV trucks on the road in bad weather makes things go from bad to worse.”

alaIn BoIvIn is a brok-er who owns three LCV’s under the name Transport DéMé Inc. He is based in Quebec: “Yes, I believe LCV’s can be run during the winter months. My drivers and I know that when the weather is bad we slow down. These rigs are much safer to control at a slower speed.”

•••If you have any ques-

tions, comments, or sug-gestions, contact me at Carl@woodwardpublish-ing.com or call me at 877.225.2232 ext. 304.

My hopes and best wishes go out to all for a safe and happy new year.V

From the

Driver’s SeatBy: CarL MCBriDecarl@woodwardpublishing .com

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