drivers choice magazine may/june 2010
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Drivers Choice Magazine May/June 2010 IssueTRANSCRIPT
DDRDchoicechoice
DRIVER'SDRIVER'SMagazine
TRUCKING JOBS IN The weST
MAY/JUNE 2010
Logistics Inc.
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE:• Fleet Insurance Specialist , Pg 19• Air Conditioning Special, pg 20• New Truck Repair shop (Saskatoon), pg 21
FREE
SEE PAGES 12 & 13
MARK YOUR CALENDAR TO VISIT APNA TRUCK SHOW June 5th & 6th
Pg 5
Ranjit Singh
We RequireCompany Drivers and Owner Operators
for• Lumber Hauling • Flat Deck Service • Container Hauling
For further information please contact TERRY:
Ph: 604-580-1234Fax: 604-580-1235
[email protected] | www.jetestrucking.com
ESTABLISHED 1965
We Offer• STEADY LOCAL WORK • COMPETITIVE PAY PACKAGE
• GOOD WORKING ENVIRONMENT • ALL NEW EQUIPMENT
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Payne Transportation Welcomes Your Application!Apply online at www.paynetransportation.com
or simply call our FT. SASKATCHEWAN BRANCH 11221 - 87th Avenue
Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta T8L 2S3
Toll Free: 1-800-661-4131
Local: (780) 998-1014
Fax: (780) 998-0088
Brian Ringuette
T R A N S P O R T A T I O N L P
toll free 1-866-GO-PAYNEwww.paynetransportation.com
Better Opportunities. Better Pay.
EXPEDITED/SCHEDULEDL.T.L. DIVISION
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Payne Transportation is currently looking for professionalClass 1 drivers to run team scheduled weekly service between
Edmonton, AB and Houston, TX.
Industry leading per mile rate. Team drivers $0.34/mile per driver.Lead team drivers $0.35/mile.
Comprehensive benefit package paid for by the company.All pickups, deliveries, layovers and loading paid. Late model Peterbilts/Kenworths/Volvos (some automatics)
and 48' flat deck rack and tarp trailers.
2 years driving experience required.Clean abstract and must meet all U.S. entry requirements.
Our top driver earned over $90,000 in 2009, and was home with his family every week!
WE WILL ASSIST ALL APPLICANTS WITH FINDING SUITABLE C0-DRIVER.
OWNER/OPERATOR TEAMS ALSO WELCOME TO APPLY FOR SAME SCHEDULE.
Call for all other HIRING OPPORTUNITIES
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CONTACT PAUL AT
604-584-7591 OR 1-877-288-7660
$1.50/Mile(Tandem Loads)
Dry Freight betweenVANCOUVER, CALGARY & EDMONTON
HIRINGOWNER/OPERATORS(Calgary based Preferred)
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Logistics Inc.
OWNER-OPERATORS :Reefer Experience RequiredBorder Crossing Experience is a MustMinimum 2 Years Experience
Contact: S. Pannu
1-877-730-0393Fax :1-877-236-9633
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.lslinc.com
DRIVERS : US Teams OnlyMust Have Some High School EducationMinimum 2 Years ExperienceWages : $54000 Per Annum
NOW HIRING
OWNER OPERATORS & COMPANY DRIVERS For Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto & Montreal Terminals
PLUS• Extended Medical Benefits• Dispatch Through Satellite
• Flexible Time Off• Above All Family Atmosphere
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From Driver’s Choice MagazineWith this issue in print, Drivers Choice Magazine has completed four suc-cessful years of providing quality service to our clients and I would like to start with thanking all of our customers for advertising with us. I have few updates that I am sharing with our readers.
2010 edition of Trucker’s Pages is now out and distribution is at full swing We are keeping them at the various Truck Stops, Cardlocks, Dealerships and at our advertisers places across Canada. If you don’t find a copy, or would like one mailed to you, please call us at 1-877-TRUX(8789)-411.
Work on APNA TRUCK SHOW is on full swing. Just to remind you it is hap-pening at Langley Events Centre, Langley BC on June 5th & June 6th in more than 200,000 Sq.ft area. This two days event includes Trade Show, Show & Shine and Entertainment & Family Fun. Come and vote for your favorite truck to make it winner of $5000 Grand Prize and to see new and old trucks from 1910 to 2010,
If you want to enter your truck for the Show&Shine event of APNA TRUCK SHOW, please fill up the entry form on Pg 12 and fax it back to us @ 604-598-9264. For more information about the show go to Pg 13
Until next time!
Editor, Driver’s Choice Magazine
Tony
CELL: 604-724-8976PH: 604-598-9222 FAX: 604-598-9264
UNIT 235, 8138-128TH ST. SURREY, BC V3W 1R1
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To Get Your Free Copy Call:
1-877-TRUX(8789)-411
TRUCKER’S PAGES 2010|5th Edition Now Available At:
Major Trucking Related Locations
ACROSS CANADA
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CALL
604-276-1370
Lease Operators Average Gross Revenue $1.60/mile
Full Fuel Surcharge compensation over $.52/litre Paid: Loading & Unloading
Bonuses for On-time and SafetyNO FEES for fuel cards Insurance and Licensing
Access To Benefits Program WE WORK WITH YOU TO SUCCEED!
Company Linehaul Vancouver or Okanagan Based
Scheduled Daily RunsFour Day Work WeeksLate Model Equipment
Company Local Excellent Pay & Benefits Package
4 Day Weeks, Day Shift Kamloops, Kelowna or Richmond Based
"Serving the beverage industry"
Join OurGrowingTeam!
We Have Opportunities for:
16133 Blundell Road, Richmond, B.C. V6W 0A3 Tel: 604-276-1370 Fax: 604-276-1371
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• Min. 3 year experience• Current Driving Abstract
HIRING DRIVERS & OWNER OPERATORSFor Flat Deck, Reefer & Dryvan
We Offer
We Require
O/OPS We Pay 90% Of Gross
Toll Free: 1-877-507-0123Ph: 604-507-0123 | Fax: 604-598-0234
• Late Model Equipment• Steady Year Round Work• $25.80/hr / $0.42 cents per Mile (Team)• Safety Bonus• Extended Medical
for more info contact Jarnail
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We Offer* $ 1.30 / mile (with Tractor Only)
* $ 1.40 / mile (with Tractor & Trailer)
* Extra Pickup & Drops Paid* Fuel Surcharge Paid On Weekly Based Rates* Medical Coverage After 3 Months* All Meter Mileage Paid* Paid Twice A Month * Fuel Card Supplied* Full Insurance Covered
For More Information Call DaveToll Free: 1-877-791-2061Fax: 1-877-725-0941Email: [email protected]
Hiring Drivers & Owner OperatorsWe Do Ocean Freight & Rail FreightServices Across Canada, USA & Mexico
Direct freight moving from Mexicoto anywhere in Canada
LTL Shipments & Distributors
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If you live within an hour of Edmonton or Calgary, have a good abstract, a WCB account and highway truck,then we have a great opportunity.Pay nothing to join our international fleet based on a one year contract.
Vancouver
Edmonton
Calgary
Los Angeles
Toronto
Singles up to 1.03* / mile**Teams up to 1.10*/ mile***Plus fuel bonus **Pcmiler Practical Miles
800-661-4400 ext. 419Fax: 604-575-7523
Each new day can be a new adventure........
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Hiring Drivers & Owner OPeratOrs
Unit 3B 20085 - 100A Avenue, Langley, BC V1M 3G4
www.gpgtransportation.com
suPer B. train, Flat Deck & cOntainer services.Hauling sPeciality & general cOMMODities
tHrOugHOut canaDa & usa
Contact Parm [email protected]
transportation LtD.
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Entry Fee
Participant Signature_______________________________________________________ Date_________________
Printed Name of Signature Above___________________________________________________________________
Participant Information
Name: ______________________________________ Driver: __________ or Owner/Operator ____________
Year of Truck: _________ Make: ___________ Mileage in KM’s: ______________ Engine Make: ___________
Type of Trailer (Please Check): Van ____ Livestock ____ Flat Bed ____ Dump ____ Other (Please Specify) ____
Home Address: ____________________________________________________________________________
City: ______________________________ Province: _________________________ Postal Code: __________
Telephone: __________________________________ Cell: ________________________________________
Fax: _______________________________________ Email: ________________________________________
Current Employer: __________________________________________________ City: ____________________
SHOW & SHINE ENTRY FORMLangley Events Centre - Langley, BC
Saturday, Sunday - June 5th & 6th, 2010Organized by: adS SHOWS inC.
#235 - 8138 - 128 St., SUrrey bC V3W 1r1PH: 604-5969-atS(287) Fax: 604-598-9264
WWW.aPnatrUCkSHOW.COm
Entry Form Required for Each Truck
Payment InformationPlease charge my ______VISA _____MC _____CHEQUE
Card#______________________________________________ Expiry Date___________________
Printed Name on Credit Card_________________________________________________________
• BEST INTERIOR _______• BEST EXTERIOR _______• BEST LIGHTS _______• BEST DUMP TRUCK _______• BEST TRACTOR TRAILER COMBO _______
Important: Incomplete forms will not be processed. All entries - must be Licensed and Insured. Alcohol consumption will be completely prohibited dur-ing the show. It could lead to disqualification without any refund.MOVE IN: June 4th, 2010 5:00PM onwards
$50 per truck per class, $20 per class per truck for each additional classSpecial Package: $100 for 4 classes (Savings of $10)
All Participants will get Gift Hamper worth $50Check the class(es) to Enter
• BEST COMPANY OWNED _______• BEST OWNER OPERATOR _______• BEST TOW TRUCK _______• BEST DAY CAB _______• BEST ANTIQUE _______
PLeaSe Fax tHe entrieS tO 604-598-9264
plus BEST TRUCK OF THE SHOW (JUDGES CHOICE) and Special prizes including non-Working truck & other categories not mentioned above
Partial Proceeds from the
SHOW AND SHINE will be donated to
ENTER YOUR TRUCK TO WIN $5000 PRIZE
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Entry forms available athttp://www.apnatruckshow.ca/ShowandShineform.html
or call 604-596-9287www.apnatruckshow.com
• BEST INTERIOR • BEST EXTERIOR• BEST LIGHTS • BEST DUMP TRUCK• BEST TRACTOR TRAILER COMBO• BEST COMPANY OWNED• BEST OWNER OPERATOR• BEST TOW TRUCK • BEST DAY CAB• BEST ANTIQUE
Categories:
ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE GIFT HAMPER
Partial Proceeds from the
SHOW AND SHINE will be donated to
TRUCKERS OWN GALA FESTIVAL!
SHOW & SHINE
GRAND PRIZE $5,000FOR BEST TRUCK OF THE SHOWAT SHOW AND SHINE EVENT
TRADE SHOWMUSICAL BANDS, DANCING
& FAMILY FUN
ENTERTAINMENT INDOOR & OUTDOOR
DISPLAY BOOTHS
Peterbilt Pacific Inc.
TITLE SPONSORS GOLD SPONSORS
Goldkey Insurance Services Ltd.
AAATIRE CENTRE LTD.
AAA Tire Centre Ltd.
SILVER SPONSORS
Thermoking of BC
Shergill Transport Ltd.
PACIFIC INLANDPOWER TRAIN LTD.
Pacific Inland Powertrain
Apna Newspaper Drivers Choice Magazine
96.1FM, Swaraj Radio Desi Trucking Magazine
MEDIA SPONSORS
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Specializing inRefrigerated & Dry Freight
NOW HIRINGDRIVERS & OWNER OPERATORS FOR BRITISH COLUMBIA & ALBERTA
WE MAKE DIFFERENCE...
• EXCELLENT PERCENTAGE PAY PACKAGE• ALL FUEL SURCHARGES PAID• ALL LAYOVER PAID
We Offer
Tel: 604-599-3909Cell: 604-512-6677 Fax: 604-599-3559Email: [email protected]
Contact Bob Brar at
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CURRENTLY HIRING OWNER OPERATORS & DRIVERS
NOW RUNNING COAST TO COAST
Company Drivers
• Dedicated Equipment• Single Rate 40 cents per Mile• Team Rate 50 cents per Mile• Paid Postal Code to Postal Code• Medical & Dental Benefits
Owner Operators
• GUARANTEED MILEAGE RATE (EMPTY OR LOADED)• Paid Postal Code to Postal Code• Licensing & Insurance Provided• Fuel Cards Provided• Medical & Dental Benefits• Regular Home Time
• Min. 2 Years Mtn. Experience• Clean Drivers Abstract
Requirements
Specializing In:Refrigerated & Dry • Expedited Service
Flatbed • Overseas Containers
Contact: Sean Taylor or Jack Gill
Toll Free: 1-877-589-7270Ph: 604-589-7270 | Fax: 604-589-7275
Striving To Fulfill All Your Transportation Needs
TRUCKS FOR SALE FOR
APPROVED DRIVERS
www.triplecrowntrucking.ca
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Currently Hiring Owner Operators & Drivers
We Offer:• Year Round Work • Safety Bonus
• Company Benefits • Paid Layovers • Excellent Fuel Program • Flexible Schedules
BUGGA TRUCKING INC.
For Canada and U.S.A. Runs
Contact us:Ph: 604.543.9866 | Fax: 604.543.9894
Email: [email protected]
We Do Cross Dock, Warehouse Service & LTL
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205-2866 Mt. Lehman Rd., Abbotsford, BC V4X 2N6
Toll Free: 1-800-514-3350Ph: 604-850-3350 | Fax: 604-850-3370
Contact: Harp Bhangu
Expedited Servicesin Reefer& Van for
Canada & USA
Currently Looking Company Drivers & Owner Operators
We Provide:Year-Round Work
Courteous DispatchExcellent Home Time
Safety Bonus
We Require:Clean Medical
Recent Abstract &Clean Criminal Search
Good Attitude
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Ph: 604-857-542329343 Fraser Highway, Abbotsford B.C V4X 1H2
TRANSPORT SERVICES.
Fax: 604-857-5451
Top Pay with Benefits
Regular home Time
Consistent Lanes
Competitive RatesGood Steady miles
Reefer Service
easy Access to Yard
CARRIER INC.
Now HiringDrivers & Owner Operators
WE OFFER
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Trucking Services
• Cargo Insurance• General Liability• Property Insurance• Bonding
• ICBC & Pro-Rate Plates• Private Fleet Insurance• Warehousemen’s Coverage• Freight Brokers Coverage
At B&W, we’re ON THE MOVE TO KEEP YOU TRUCKING.Our fleet of customer service vehicles comes to you, bringing our experience and
Pro-Rate service right to your door, saving you Time and Money!
B&W has evolved into a highly respected, professionally managed, truck and transportation insurance brokerage firm. Our underwriters are anxious to acquire your business and save you premium dollars.
Contact us today to speak with one of our friendly, experienced staff members.
R E D U C E D I N S U R A N C E R A T E S
Ph.: 604-530-9993 Toll Free: 1-866-866-978019825 Fraser Highway, Langley, BC
“Excellence Through Service”
www.bwinsurance.com
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Trucking Services
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Looking for dealers
across Canada
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Trucking Services
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Tire SpecialType Size RetailHercules 22.5 $259.00 Hercules 24.5 $279.00 BF Goodrich 22.5 $369.00BF Goodrich 24.5 $389.00Continental 22.5 $379.00 Continental 24.5 $399.00
Oil Change with Grease JobStandard Oil/filter Change Including Grease $225.00
Tel: (306) 979-9415Fax:(306) 979-9815
401 Packham PlaceSaskatoon, SK S7N 2T7
GRAND OPENINGShop Rate Special Of $50 Per Hour.
New Millenium Truck Repair and Wash Services Inc.
College Dr.
Cent
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INDEX
TRUCKING SERVICES on Pages 19-21
Accord Transportation........................10
Acura Transport Ltd...........................14
Aerolines Logistics Inc.......................23
A-Kalala Transport Ltd.........................8
Apna Truck Show.........................12, 13
B&W Insurance Agencies Inc............19
Bugga Trucking Inc............................16
Can Amex Logistics Inc.....................24
Commercial Logistics Inc.....................7
Cool-It Hiway Services Ltd.................20
DeckX Transport................................23
GPG Transportation Ltd.....................11
Jete’s Trucking.....................................2
Kindersley Transport Ltd......................8
Light Speed Logistics Inc...................5
Malhi Carriers Inc.............................18
New Millenium Truck Rep. & Wash....21
North Coast Trucking Ltd...................17
Payne Transportation...........................3
Royal City Trucking...............................9
Saturn Freightways Inc.......................4
Triple Crown Enterprises...................15
Saskatoon, SK
Coast2Coast Business Pages Ltd.2nd Annual Truck Show and Shine22
Date: July 24, 2010 @ Husky Truck Stop (315 Marquis Drive, Saskatoon SK)
For More Information or Entry Forms Please Call:
306-881-9411or 604-626-8270Fax: 604-598-9264
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lOgistics inc.
We Offer:• All Year Round Work • Safety Bonus• Plates & Insurance Financed• We Pay 90% RevenueRequirements:• Minimum 1 Year Experience• Able To Cross US Border
APPLY TODAYFor more information Contact
PH: 604.584.2240 ext.103Toll Free Fax: 1.888.837.2282
Trucks & Trailers For Sale & Lease For
Approved Drivers
DRIVERS & OWNER OPERATORS
FOR FLAT DECK, DRY VAN
AEROLINES HIRING
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Owner Operators & Drivers
Saskatoon & Area
* Steady Short & Long Haul Work* Operating 7 Days a Week
* Late Model Equipment Required - 2005 or Newer * Top Rates in Saskatchewan with Safety Bonus
• LCV Division looking to hire professionals with 10+ years of Super-B or 1 year LCV experience.
• Tandem Division hiring professionals with2+ years of safe driving.
SHUNT TRUCK DRIVERS REQUIRED TO WORK IN SASKATOON
Service & Customer Satisfaction is our Priority1 st
CanAmexTruckingLogistics Inc.
Tel: 306-664-4889Fax: 306-664-4880
Email: [email protected]
PLEASE REPLY WITH RESUME & ABSTRACT