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The Fuel Lock: Industry’s Answer to the Prevention of Fuel Theft & Contaminationby MareK KraSuSKI

In the transportation industry theft is esti-mated to cost $5 bil-

lion annually. Cargo of all types, as well as trac-tors and trailers and their various components, are always vulnerable to un-scrupulous predators with a preference for profiting from the hard work of others. Among the list of favoured products cov-eted by thieves is fuel. A full tank of diesel at recent prices amounts to an in-vestment of $1,100. Loss of this significant oper-ational cost significantly undermines profit. Worse still, it’s an invasion of private property that can leave victims stranded and feeling violated.

Many have been vic-timized, including Doug Adolph who, during one long haul trip to Califor-nia, had over one thou-sand dollars worth of fuel stolen from his tank. In response, Doug chan-nelled his anger into a creative solution. “I knew what was on the market and how useless other locks were in preventing fuel theft. So I decided to design my own,” he said. The idea that ger-minated soon after the theft in 2008 later gave rise to the development of his company, The Fuel Lock. It was an ambitious project, but highly appro-priate for someone who had the requisite skills for such an undertaking. He had previously been a sheet metal journeyman for several years and had been working with trucks for over 35 years.

Even before returning from that fateful trip, Doug enlisted the support of his father who acquired ma-terials necessary to build a prototype which Doug was still configuring in his mind on his return trip home to Ajax, Ontario. There, he moved into his friend’s workshop and

before long produced the first prototype. Word of his new product reached Tim-bren Industries, a world leader in truck and trailer component manufactur-ing for over 40 years. Working with Timbren engineers and draftsmen, as well as his own son who had an engineering background and was well acquainted with AutoCad design software, Doug Adolph and his team refined the prod-uct des ign u s i n g p r e -cise

m a n u -f a c t u r i n g methods. The Fuel Lock uses the highest quality equip-ment, including com-puterized laser cutters, robotic welders and pow-der coating finishing pro-cesses which exceed mar-ket standards. Employing state-of-the-art practices guarantees a flawless and perfect -fitting lock that is installed within seconds and requires no additional tools.

The Fuel Lock, in fact, is a radical departure from other models and personifies the principal that there is beauty in simplicity. It consists of two, semi-circular, solid steel covers hinged at one end which, when brought together, form a closed circle around the tank’s filler neck and an impene-trable cover that slips over the factory fuel cap.

A cylinder lock is then pushed down into place and a rubber weather resistant cap is placed in the lock receiver located on the side of the cap. The entire installation process takes just 10 seconds.

Significantly, there are only two moving parts consisting of the lock and shell, both of which are outside

t h e tank. This design feature again differs from most locks which contain multiple moving parts that are located inside the fuel tank and can cause serious setbacks when tampered with. Doug ex-plains: “Other product types have many moving parts that are inside the fuel tank. The only thing that prevents a cap from coming off is a simple cam that is located underneath the filler neck inside the tank. In some cases a thief, by applying a pair of channel locks, can twist off the cap and the bolt holding the cam in place breaks off and the pieces slither down to the bottom of the tank.”

D a m a g e t o t r u c k s

caused by such assaults is twofold. Fuel is left vulnerable to theft, and moving parts now resting at the bottom of the fuel tank have to be retrieved to avoid contamination and to prevent obstruc-tion of diesel fuel into the fuel intake.

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with a weather cap that prevents ice and grit build-up. Other models, Doug says, are vulnerable to road and weather con-ditions that lead to lock breakage, and ultimately, delays for drivers on tight timelines.

He says, “Most devices are equipped with locks on top of fuel caps which are covered with a pro-tective slider that shelters the keyway from contam-inants. The trouble is that the slider often gets stuck from the accumulation of salt, grit and ice. The keyway freezes up and the driver has to force the key into the lock which often results in breaking the key and preventing

access to the fuel tank.” The operator, now

ironically having to adopt the methods of a thief, has to use Chan-nellock tools to break the fuel cap and pry it from the fuel neck.

Unique features are ex-tended to all components of the Fuel Lock. Spherical key designs are used in all 16,000 different key combinations. This sound

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years’ experience, Doug Adolph’s commitment to developing an impene-trable fuel lock was re-inforced by the need to prevent fuel theft, but equally important, by the need to prevent signifi-cant engine damage in an industry vulnerable to assaults. Doug has heard of disgruntled employees pouring bleach, and even urine, into the fuel tanks of former employers, or inserting plastic strips into tanks which block fuel pick-up valves. Repairs to engines can reach into thousands of dollars for the unfortunate victims.

Security, to be sure, was a principal motivator. But so was durability and cus-tomer convenience. The steel design and beautiful powder coated finish ac-

count for the Fuel Lock’s resilience and long lasting life span. Notes Doug: “For the last three years I have run with these locks into the far North at temperatures of minus 30 degrees Fahrenheit and have never had a prob-lem with breakdown or freezing.”

He suggests that simple maintenance procedures - the periodic application of wax to protect the steel’s beautiful powder coat-ing, and the use of lock de-icers in extreme cold temperatures - will ensure long life. Moreover, Fuel Lock sizes fit fuel necks on all major truck manufac-turers and come in sizes of 6.4 cm (2.5”), 7.6 cm (3”), 8.9 cm (3.5”), 10.2 cm (4”), and 11.4 cm (4.5”).

In response to customer demand, driven by the product’s reputation as an effective deterrent against theft and vandalism, the Fuel Lock has been modi-fied to protect chemical storage tanks, marine tanks, and containers from various industry sectors by changing the adapter collars.

Simply designed, easy to use and install, and equipped with minimal moving parts, the Fuel Lock continues to garner a well-deserved reputa-tion characterized in the numerous testimonials given by Fuel Lock users. Notes one appreciative customer: “Thank you Doug. I have the Fuel Lock and it works! I saw a would-be thief trying to figure it out, but he gave up and left. This product dwarfs all of the failed ones I have stored in a shoebox in my shed.”

A fitting response, in-deed, that reinforces The Fuel Lock’s slogan: “Don’t get caught with your caps off and your tanks dry! You’ll never know how many times these locks have saved you money.”V

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Combating Crime with Theft Prevention Products

by MareK KraSuSKI

Commercial trans-portation faces a daunting task in

addressing the ubiquitous problem of theft and fraud in Canada, a burgeoning criminal activity that is growing in sophistica-tion and profits. Estimates claim it is a $5 billion a year problem in this coun-try and is supported by or-ganized hierarchies whose structures mirror large corporations comprised of smaller regional units, so-called cells that per-form heists and liquidate merchandise through the distribution chain.

According to the Can-adian Trucking Alliance, which hired Lansdowne Technologies to conduct a study on cargo crime in Canada, the consequences reverberate far beyond the immediate financial losses. “Cargo that is stolen and sold in illegal markets,” says the CTA, “shifts rev-enues from legitimate businesses to criminals and depletes tax revenues. What is more disturbing is the recent increased use of violence in perpetrat-ing cargo crime, putting the well-being of truck drivers and other industry employees at risk.”

Beyond the potential violence and diminished taxes, ill-begotten rev-enues are reinvested in additional illegal activ-ities like drug smuggling. But there is another real-ity that should compel owners and operators to become more proactive and less reliant on law enforcement agencies. Resources available for crime fighting efforts are directed primarily to drug enforcement and related violent crime, and penal-ties for stolen cargo, in

contrast to possession and distribution of drugs, are relatively light. Since cargo crime and theft in com-mercial transportation is not a priority, governments are less compelled to take aggressive action, and enforcement resources continue to be prioritized elsewhere.

In response, trucking companies and owner operators are advised to do more to protect themselves. Among the several crime-reducing suggestions, common sense ranks first among a series of measures that can be taken. Drivers are cautioned against put-ting identification tags on vehicle key rings. Keep-ing cab and cargo doors locked at all times, parking in safe, well lit lots, and making high-value cargo less accessible by loading it in the front of trailers are practical and inexpensive deterrents.

Adding to the layers of protection are warning and anti-theft devices such as detectors, alarms, and locks to prevent access to steering functions, fuel tanks, and the ability to engage other critical oper-ational features. On the list of companies promising effective deterrents against fuel theft is The Fuel Lock. Company owner, Doug Adolph, says the Fuel Lock uses the highest manufac-turing quality equipment, including computerized laser cutters, robotic weld-ers and powder coating finishing processes which exceed market standards. Use of state-of-the-art methods guarantees a flawless and perfect -fit-ting lock that is installed within seconds and re-

quires no additional tools. The product consists of two, semi-circular, solid steel covers hinged at one end which, when brought together, form a closed cir-

cle around the

tank’s filler neck and an impenetrable cover that slips over the factory fuel cap. Others suppliers provide devices such as steel cylinders that cover trailer kingpins to prevent hook-ups, as well as air valve lever locks that prevent brake release.

One company that has made a name as a premier supplier of immobilizing devices, another level of security enhancement, is the US-based Ravel-co. Vehicle immobilizer systems prevent thieves from hijacking vehicles by preventing the engine from starting without au-thorized activation from the owner. Ravelco’s 16 pin plus which, when not in use connects to the owner’s key chain, prevents vehicles from starting until the individ-ually coded plug wired to the ignition key starts the vehicle. The company says that not one vehicle has ever been reported stolen since it came onto the market in 1976. Indeed, some systems are quite sophisticated, and can include automatic signals alerting owners to the unauthorized movement of vehicles. But most of these measures will only buy time and will not pre-vent a determined thief from stealing a truck or its contents. Consequently, anti-theft devices and im-

mobilisers are supported by additional security products, among them surveillance and tracking

devices.The Calgary-based Wind-

shield Cam offers a camera system with a video that records activity on all four

sides of a truck and trailer. The rear camera can rec-ord any tampering or theft from the rear of vans or reefer units, and alerts the driver even when inside the bunk. It can also be placed on a headache rack to monitor loading/un-loading and to watch the load on a flat deck. Video footage is recorded from all 4 cameras for 8 days continuously (200 hours) before automatically start-

ing over, providing an extended video log of all movements around

equipment. According to company technician, Josh Haller, “the camera system stands up to vibra-tion, extreme cold or heat, wet weather, road salt and other chemical solutions put on the roadways. With thousands of Windshield Cam units in trucks all over North America, it has prov-en itself over many years that it can easily withstand all types of weather and different types of trucking operations.”

Tracking devices, con-sidered the final step in security enhancement, enable owners or law en-forcement agencies to track the location of a stolen vehicle and acceler-ate the recovery process with less damage and loss of cargo. Most systems use Global Positioning Sys-tems (GPS) which trans-

mit vehicle information such as direction, speed and location, to a remote user which enables po-lice to follow the signal, engage the vehicle and apprehend the thief. The Quebec-based CelluTrak features an anti theft/se-curity system, instant GPS fleet tracking, geo-fencing technology which alerts owners when a vehicle en-

ters or leaves a designated area, and secure access to a user-friendly website.

In contrast, Boomerang Tracking and the Lojack Corporation use cellular-based technology to track stolen assets. In 2011 it unveiled its latest tech-nology, an enhancement to the Espion system, a multi dimensional protec-tion solution that enables a vehicle to be tracked even in places criminals typically believe to be im-penetrable from identifica-tion. The system includes an added notification fea-ture that electronically warns a vehicle owner by email, phone or text that their unit has been moved

w i t h o u t authoriza-tion. These tracking d e -

vices have been lauded by police authorities as most effective, efficient and simple to use in the fight against theft.

Another advantage to tracking devices, particu-larly when accompan-ied by supporting security tools, is that they help lead police to cargo, trailers and trucks within a short distance from the original theft location.

Police statistics report that 300 vehicles are stolen each day in Can-ada. Vehicle thefts are expensive, inconvenient, and time consuming, es-pecially for commercial carriers whose deliveries are sabotaged by these criminal acts. At the very least, a layered security ap-proach will minimize risk from widespread criminal activity.V

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Automobile & HeAvy equipment tHeft

Automobile theft is as old as the automotive industry itself. Unfortunately theft is still rampant; Insurance Bureau of Canada estimates a car is stolen every three and a half minutes in Canada. That’s more than 400 cars per day. Theft is not limited to automobiles; heavy equipment is also an attractive prospect. NER (National Equipment Register) puts the figure of reported stolen equipment in USA at more than 13,000 per annum.

As in any other theft the key to asset recovery and theft prevention is the ability to be notified of any suspicious activity as soon as it happens. This is where GPS devices come in handy.

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GPS Tracking usually consists of two components: A hardware (GPS unit) that is installed on the vehicle or heavy equipment and a means to communicate to the device when needed (usually done through the service provider website).

The GPS unit receives the location information from GPS Satellites that are continuously transmitting location information (lat and long). The unit transmits this and other information back to the service provider through the cellular or satellite network.

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The first decision that you need to make is to decide if you need a passive or active device. An active device is always available for communication and can send or receive data at any time. A passive device needs to be activated when required in order to communicate.

One of the most obvious disadvantages of a passive device is that it can not “detect” theft or misuse. The owner has to find out on his own that the vehicle or equipment is missing and then call the service provider to activate the device. In some cases it could be days or even weeks before the owner finds out about the missing asset and by then it’s too late.

Active devices have several features that make it more proactive for the owner to detect and prevent theft or recover the asset:

Geo FenceA geo-fence is an area that you can draw on the service provider’s website and then set an alarm. Lets say you draw this “fence” around your yard, now every time an asset enters or exits the yard you can get an alert via email and/or text message. To avoid inconvenience you can also select not to receive alerts during normal

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Motion AlertThis is a simpler form of theft or misuse alert. You can select this feature to get alerted every time an asset moves from its last location. You can select the minimum distance the asset moves before you get alerted and also the time of the day and week that you want to get this alert.

Tamper AlertMost GPS devices draw power from the automobile or asset battery. An “intelligent” thief will therefore disconnect the power source of the GPS device before driving away with you asset. This can be countered through devices that have built-in battery and

a feature called “Tamper Alert”. When this option is activated the owner gets an immediate alert as soon as someone unplugs the GPS device.

Covert InstallIf theft is your main concern you should go for a covert install. There is no point in installing a GPS device that has a big antenna on top of the asset and wires going around. There is an option to get a GPS device with built-in antenna. These devices are smaller in size, typically the size of a cell phone, and can easily be hidden in a vehicle or heavy equipment. By installing the GPS device covertly you reduce the chances of it being unplugged or deactivated by the thief.

Ability to “Ping” and remote programming

GPS Devices are usually programmed to send the location and other information at regular intervals. Let’s say your device is programmed to send data only once every day. Now if someone walks away with your asset you would not want to wait 24 hours before finding out the location. Look for GPS devices that have the ability to “ping” which means you can communicate with them any time you want to find out the location. Another neat feature in some devices is the ability to re-program the device over the air. This means that you can ask your service provider to decrease the time interval and make the device send the data, say, every 5 minutes instead of every 24 hours when you know the asset is stolen.

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Anti-theft maybe what you are looking for in a GPS device, but if you are going to make a decision to invest in GPS technology it’s worthwhile to know what else it can do for you. This will maximize your return on investment and provide you more benefits than just Anti-theft.

One of the main features that many equipment owners are now interested in is the ability to capture engine hours and other information from the asset. If you rent your equipment it is important for you to find out how much it’s being used. Also if you are capturing engine

hours or run time hours you can setup maintenance alerts like changing engine oil every 5,000 KM or every 1,000 hours of runtime. You can also capture other information like battery voltage, oil pressure, engine temperature etc.

Some new GPS devices also allow “remote operations”, you can use these devices to remotely turn the asset on or off and also get the fault codes (debug codes) from your asset.

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We believe the most important progress in GPS technology has been in affordability. Not long ago you would expect to dish out more than a thousand dollars for a device and pay more than $70 per month.

These days GPS devices start around $200 and the monthly recurring fee starts at around $15. Shop around and you can get a good deal like a discount on the unit and / or airtime. Some suppliers can bundle the two costs together into a lump sum payment with deep discounts.

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Oh how times have changed! Regula-tions in the indus-

try as a whole are getting tougher, the driver short-age is getting larger, and finding a decent job is a major problem in most areas. In addition to that, many of the regulations being introduced these days are taking the fun out of trucking in general. For instance, talking on the C.B. radio is now under scrutiny. Remember the days when talking on that C.B. meant the difference between a boring trip to Texas and one where the miles just flew by due to the

banter and the new friends that were met on the way? Those times are changing along with everything else. And 9/11 has had much to do with it. The same thing can be said about load securement.

Theft is on the rise in many industries, but espe-cially transportation. This is due to various reasons ranging from the economy to organized crime. But the end result is the same. Crime is up and it is import-ant as an industry partner, and professional driver, that you do your part. In past years we would tell people we were running with where we were going and what we were hauling without hint of a thought that a bad person was listening to our conversa-tion. After all, the thinking was that bad people were busy planning or doing bad things, not listening to truckers on C.B.s.

That has long since changed and you now

have to be aware of who may be on the other end of the radio. This really hit home for me when 9/11 happened. I was driving for a chemical company at the time and shortly after that incident we had some communications come out letting us know that our company and industry as a whole may be used as targets for supplies, etc. We were under strict orders not to communicate our company name, location, route, cargo, or anything else that may give away the vehicles we were driving. Knowing the chemicals that we were carrying and what they can do made me realize the situation we were in and how much security played a part in the larger scheme of things.

If you have followed the reports in the media about the truck that got stolen while the police chased it around Ontario, you may notice that it isn’t even about the freight anymore.

As I was watching that in-cident unfold I kept think-ing to myself what would someone want with a load of wafer board? What kept crossing my mind was the fact that the truck may have been a decoy for another robbery taking place somewhere else. And indeed, at the same time there were reports of a trailer being stolen some-where else with a load of electronics. I don’t know if they are connected, but it makes you wonder.

So how can you help prevent theft for your company? First, don’t tell people the type of cargo you are carrying as that may peak unwelcome in-terest. Second, don’t tell people the route you plan to take, or your final des-tination so that an ambush cannot be planned. Third, lock your truck at all times, even when driving to pre-vent roadside robberies. Fourth, secure your vehicle with locks, kingpins, and

other mechanical meas-ures to stave off robberies. Park in lighted and au-thorized areas, or secure yards, whenever possible. Fifth, be aware of your surroundings at all times. If anything looks suspicious, report it and move on. Theft prevention is every-

one’s problem - from driver to taxpayer. Do your part to minimize the problem.

Bruce Outridge is a busi-ness and leadership con-sultant for the transporta-tion industry. More infor-mation can be found on his website at www.outridge.ca.V

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dium which provides links to each regulation.

Two newly enacted regulations are high-lighted as well as an upcoming change to an existing law. These up-dates include:

ATRI continues to mon-itor the development of idling regulations across the country and maintains the compendium and cab card as a free service to

help trucking companies and truck drivers comply with the myriad state and local idling regulations.

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MaKING yOur MILeS COuNT

Choosing a Trucking Company:Routes, Lanes & Loops

by rOberT SChePer

As I’ve written be-fore, when oper-ators are deciding

between different com-panies there is more to consider than just base rate, fuel subsidy/cap and load/unload costs. In fact, the financial rate of pay is usually only about 60% of the final choice. The indirect factors can often-times be critical to the de-cision process, especially when times are good.

Many company con-tracts pay one flat rate fee no matter where the operator travels in North America. This simple lit-tle contract feature can often be a huge factor in their eventual success or failure. It all depends on the subsequent choices of the operator and the lanes (customers) of the company.

Different regions some-times have vastly different cost factors. For instance, going through the moun-tains will have different fuel costs than through the prairies, or south to F l o r i d a , especially d u r i n g w i n t e r months (even with-o u t

factoring winter fuel). In addition, certain routes can have their own pe-culiar risks/aggravations from various sources: DOT, weather, construc-tion, language, crime, overnight parking and others.

A successful long term relationship between trucking company and operator requires both to have similar expectations. Understanding the com-pany’s lanes and loops will give the operator a realistic picture of some of those future expecta-tions and risks. If 65% of all the company’s freight is shipped into New York or New Jersey, it would be unrealistic for the oper-ator to expect exemption from the East Coast.

Lease/Owner Operators manage a business. It’s sometimes a good thing to remember that fact. The purpose of a busi-ness is to take on risk and responsibility for a set rate of return. Once accepting the risk, the owner then makes a whole series of choices that minimize those risks.

Those seasoned oper-ators who understand that geographical areas have peculiar potential costs carefully navigate through those risks. How-ever, some try to avoid as many as they can. Avoid-ing, or eliminating risk entirely, can have its o w n form of

risk… unemployment.As in any business activ-

ity, the trick is to determine what levels of risk should be accepted for what rate. Too often operators and companies view their re-lationship more as an employer-employee ar-rangement rather than a contractor, implying that the contractor has no choice regarding their options.

Operators always have a choice. Sometimes a large choice is made in-itially that results in small choices later (that may not seem like choices at all). Bottom line though, oper-ators will always manage risk. They are ultimately responsible for all risk they get themselves into - expected or unexpected.

If the operator deter-mines the risk (or accumu-lated risk) is too high for the return, they must have the option to reject their situation. It’s easy to say this in theory but in prac-tice different compan-ies may produce varying conflicts in response. Each operator must accumulate their own bag of goodwill, and some bags will be

full while others remain empty.

A seasoned operator usually has preferred lanes loops and regions (though some truly love the free-board). Matching preferred regions to a respective carrier is an important factor in choosing the right company. If the truck-ing company is large or diversified enough, the operator may manage their risk exposure within the company itself. But if it is not, the operator may well be exposed to risk/aggravation they had not

expected.I have viewed industry

turnover from both the inside (L/O +O/O) and the outside (an account-ant’s perspective). Dur-ing good times operators usually focus on the 40% while during bad times they focus much more on remuneration (survival).

If the industry as a whole wishes to deal effectively with turnover, compan-ies must understand that when an operator leaves or chooses another com-pany they need not always take it personally. The

more educated both the operator and company are, the more suitable and long term fit for everyone.

Robert D Scheper operates an accounting and con-sulting firm in Steinbach, Manitoba. He has a Masters Degree in Business Admin-istration and is the author of the Book “Making Your Miles Count: taxes, taxes, taxes” (now available on CD). You can find him at www.thrconsulting.ca and thrconsulting.blogspot.com or at 877.987.9787. You can e-mail him at [email protected]

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by LINa DeMeDeIrOS, ChS

The way to in -crease profits is to re-assess your

expenses. All things in life change, and so should your suppliers and lev-els of coverage. Oddly enough, some of our cli-ents later learn that there

are tools to address ex-penses which may not be covered under traditional drug insurance plans.

A s s m a l l b u s i n e s s owners, you have many opportunities to retain more of your hard-earned income by prioritizing your needs. Here are some tips to consider.

Re-assess all credit card debt. This is the leading cause of bankruptcy, aside from disability. Many companies offer balance transfers for 6 months at 0% interest; be sure to take advantage of these offers. Also make sure the interest rate applied after the six month period

is no more than 10 or 12 percent.

Consider Debt Consoli-dation if you are over-leveraged. Talk to your advisor or contact our office for a reference to a firm that can help you address onerous debt bu-rdens such as back taxes, leases, credit card debt, or mortgages that over-whelm you.

Re-assess your Alterna-tive to WSIB coverage. It’s no secret. Insurance companies pay you based on your earned income for the previous year. If your earnings have dropped, inform your advisor of the income reduction. This

will save you money.Re-establish your cover-

age needs. In moving for-ward in 2012 many trans-port companies will be looking to ensure that you have been offered illness coverage. Many claims resulting from an acci-dent are payable under the illness portion of your contract, irrespective of the insurance company. Talk to your advisor about reducing your accident coverage and increasing your illness coverage; the older we get the risk of ill-ness increases. The return on this investment will prove to be substantial.

Confirm Truck Overhead

Coverage. If you have no more truck payments, be sure to remove this cover-age, even if you intend on purchasing another truck in the future. It can be reinstated in the future when needed.

When financing your truck through an interest-paying credit line, it is advisable to remove your business overhead cover-age. Insurance companies under a reimbursement contract will only reim-burse you for the interest portion.

In addressing health care expenses not covered by an existing health care plan, a prudent move is

to start a personal health care account.

If you own term life in-surance and it has not been renewed, be sure to source more attractive products in the market. If you are in good health, it pays to shop for a more favorable renewal. Insur-ance companies always offer higher renewals rates hoping to retain your business. An unhealthy client has few options, but a healthy one can realize savings.

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Toronto Transportation Club Holds Annual General Meeting

On December 2nd, 2011 at the Royal York Hotel, the

board voted in the execu-tive committee for 2012. Claudia Milicevic, Sen-

ior Director and General Manager of TransCore Link Logistics was elected President, John Foss, Ac-count Manager at Trailcon Leasing was elected first Vice-President and Peter Collins, Vice President Sales & Marketing, Dura-body Industries Ltd was elected second Vice-President. Gary Crowther, Director of Sales for Can-adian National Railway, will remain on the execu-tive committee as immedi-ate Past President.

The AGM was followed by the Club’s annual din-ner attended by over 800 industry professionals. Entertainment for the evening was provided by Canadian Comedian of the Year, Ron James.

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Formed in 1913, The To-ronto Transportation Club (TTC) is one of the oldest Transportation clubs in Canada. The TTC was founded to provide mem-bers the opportunity to

interact professionally and socially with other trans-portation industry insiders, professionals and leaders.

The TTC is a non-prof-it organization whose members include both individuals and corpora-tions representing truck-ing companies, shippers, private fleets, railways, steamship lines, airlines, freight brokers, third party logistics, freight forward-ers, customs brokers, couriers, suppliers and other transportation re-lated businesses.

It is the largest trans-portation club in the GTA. The TTC organizes various events and social network-ing opportunities for its members and member companies throughout the year and proceeds from these events are used to raise money for the TTC’s scholarship fund which awards scholarships on an annual basis.

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The SaFeTy TIP aDVISer

If the Snow Ever Comes, Don’t Panic!

by aLVIS VIOLO

Although we have been pretty lucky r ega r d i ng the

amount of snow that has fallen his year, we have to face the fact that we live in Canada and the snow will come. For that reason, I think it’s not too late to refresh our memories on how to get out of snow if we do get stuck.

There are few things more nerve-racking for a

driver than to get stuck in snow or ice. The feeling can render us even more helpless when stuck at night or on a road with lit-tle traffic. However, if you stay calm and don’t give in to the fear and frustration, many times you can work yourself free.

Let’s start with some-thing you shouldn’t do. Applying too much power to the drive wheels can cause the wheels to do nothing but spin, which makes matters worse. Instead, apply steady light power.

If you are at a complete stop, having your front wheels turned isn’t a good idea, even for a front wheel drive vehicle. This increas-es the amount of power

needed to get going again since the vehicle is forced to move at an angle. Once the vehicle starts moving, gently turning the wheel can get you going the way you want to go with a lot less effort and sliding.

Rocking the vehicle back and forth, forward and reverse, can help if the reason for being stuck is piled snow, or ice that is in front of and behind the tires. Patience is the key here. It can take quite a bit of rocking before the vehicle is free.

Letting a little air out of the tires can greatly in-crease your traction and get you out of a stuck situation. Do keep in mind, however, that under-inflat-ed tires cause the vehicle

to burn more gas. They also wear out faster, so you will want to refill them to normal pressure levels as soon as possible.

If you have someone

with you and the vehicle is sliding, try having your passenger put weight over the drive wheels. This in-creases traction and can get you out of a frustrating

predicament.Carry some form of snow

shovel when traveling in snow and ice. A collaps-ible shovel takes up little space and doesn’t weigh much, but it can be a bless-ing if you find yourself stuck in a snowstorm.

Having material you can put under the tires to in-crease traction can also be very helpful. Many people carry sand, which also helps by increasing the weight in the vehicle. Clay style dry cat litter is even better. A few handfuls in front of and behind all four tires can often release your vehicle.

Not giving in to fear when lodged in ice and snow is also a huge help, as is having some notion of how to get free. Some preparation is helpful as well. If you follow the above tips you need never wonder what to do when faced with this predica-ment. You will be well on your way to getting free.

Drive safe, think positive and be prosperous.

Alvis Violo is the C.E.O. of Emergency Road Servi-ces Corporation., a coast to coast 24- hour bilin-gual roadside assistance company dedicated to the trucking industry in Can-ada and the U.S. For more information, visit www.emergencyroadservices.com or call 877.377.2262. Please send your ques-tions, feedback or com-ments about this column to [email protected]

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Are Any of Our Borders Safe from Drug Smuggling?

by DaWN TrueLL

Montreal, Que-bec, November 29, 2011. At the

Port of Montréal, Canada

Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers seized 310 kilograms of cocaine concealed in sunflower oil bottles. Street value is estimated at $14 million. After searching through a maritime container on a vessel from Bolivia, the CBSA in collaboration with the Sûreté du Qué-bec, discovered the illegal merchandise which had been carefully blended with a liquid substance and hidden in one-litre bottles. CBSA officers examined the goods in a routine inspection. An

in-depth physical exam-ination of the container and a laboratory analysis of the liquid confirmed the presence of cocaine in 1,236 of the 13,000 bottles included in the shipment.

Halifax, Nova Scotia. December 22 , 2011 , Canada Border Services Agency seized five kilo-grams of heroin at the Port of Halifax, with an estimated street value of $2 million. The container, loaded on a vessel, had 772 cardboard boxes of various food products

and household goods. The heroin was hidden in plastic bags of flour balls within smaller sealed clear plastic bags. The container originated in India and was destined for Toronto, Ontario.

December 18, 2011. A 19 year old woman from New York was found recently on a plane with a kilogram of cocaine in her shoes! Her shoes were packed in her suit-case but the cocaine was found upon landing at the Bush International Airport. She was arriv-

ing from Montego Bay, Jamaica. A police dog alerted the Customs Of-ficer to the suitcase and, upon inspection, 2 pairs of shoes were located in the bag containing 1.38 kilograms of cocaine. The woman was charged with possession and in-tent to traffic the drugs.

Sunday, December 8, 2012. One hundred and thirty pounds of cocaine valued at $4 million was seized at the Philadel-phia International Air-port. Three duffel bags that had been left un-

attended at the airport were sniffed out by a drug detecting dog and 52 br icks of cocaine were discovered inside wrapped in blankets. The flight had arrived from the Dominican Republic; the persons that left the bags were immediately apprehended.

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Industry Identifies Infrastructure Prioritiesby MareK KraSuSKI

Provincial trucking associations have been working in

concert with the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) to identify infrastructure priorities and to bring their findings to the atten-tion of their respective governments. In echoing the sentiments of its prov-incial member organiza-tions, the CTA emphasized the need for improved truck stops.

The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) agrees, calling for more rest stops along Highway #17 from North Bay to the Mani-toba border and along

the 401, as well as more fueling infrastructure along the Windsor-To-ronto-Montreal corridor. Drivers support the OTA’s endorsement of addition-al rest stops, but some, like commercial carrier, Chuck Whyte, would like to see improvements to rest stops further north. Whyte’s company, the Sudbury-based Whyte & Sons Trucking, delivers salt to regional destina-tions, including Timmins, a northern community four hours north of Sud-bury along Highway #144. Just one rest stop is avail-able about half way up this highway which has a

reputation for rock cuts, narrow shoulders, and wildlife crossings. Since the winter season of 2010, the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) no longer keeps the rest stop open, citing economic reasons for closing what Whyte believes to be an essential service. In de-fence of its decision the Ministry said, “During the off season, these rest areas are not maintained. Win-ter temperatures and the significant investment re-quired to overcome other challenges with remote rest areas prevent the ministry from operating the facilities year round.”

Notwithstanding dis-appointments by truck-ers who believe some rest stops should remain open year round, the provincial government continues to support the ongoing development of roads, bridges and high-ways. Its ten-year plan, encapsulated in a docu-ment entitled, “Building Together,” proposes a more strategic and long-term approach to capital spending, including infra-structure asset manage-ment. The plan acknow-ledges that the expansion of Ontario’s economy hinges on infrastructure investment.

The CTA, speaking for all regions of the country, including Ontario, en-courages governments to heed the advice of truck-ers in deciding which projects should take precedence. Says CTA president, David Bradley, “... because they’re out on the highways every day, truckers arguably have the clearest view of where efficiencies can be found and where infrastruc-ture improvements would make the most sense.”

In addition to rest stop improvements, the OTA, under advisement from its members, has identi-fied other priorities which

it says will facilitate the efficient movement of goods by the trucking industry within Ontario and among the industry’s trading partners. These priorities include: the widening of congested 400-series highways, the twinning of Highways #17 from North Bay to the Manitoba border and #7 from Kitchener to Guelph, the extension of High-ways #407 east and #427 north through Barrie, the widening of parts of High-ways #40 and #7, and the expansion to four lanes of Highways #7 and #8 from New Hamburg and Stratford.V

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Destination Attawapiskat: Hauling Homes Fraught With Challengesby MareK KraSuSKI

Beleaguered At-tawapiskat FN is finally getting re-

lief from the third-world housing conditions which have plagued this northern outpost until recent media reports exposed the com-munity’s plight to the na-tion. The federal govern-ment invested $2.2 million in the purchase of 22 mod-ular homes to alleviate the housing crisis. The home builder, EHL Homes, along with Quebec-based Trans-port Champion, Moosonee Transport, and KFS Truck-ing Consortium, have been charged with the construc-tion and delivery sched-ules of the units.

Successfully meeting the demanding timelines has been a logistical challenge which all companies have committed to. Ask Clar-ence Boudreau, owner of EHL Homes Limited, about the daunting tasks in-volved in the project, and he opens with a missive that outlines the dimen-sions of the task. “Before we got the contract there were 32 people working in the modular manu-facturing plant. Once we got approval to go ahead, another 300 people were hired in the Maple Leaf New Brunswick plant. They successfully com-pleted the building of all 22 units within a week and a half. The next exciting component of this project will be to see the people of Attawapiskat living in these new houses.”

The challenge of building the 22 homes under tight schedules is matched by the difficulties of delivering the units through three provinces under inclement winter conditions up to the James Bay coastal com-munity. The first convoy of four modular homes bound for Attawapiskat was delayed by high winds that tore the tarps pro-tecting the homes while in transit. An attempt to se-cure new tarps by the side

of the highway was un-successful, so the convoy returned to Quebec. “It’s tough,” said Serge Lariv-iere, operations director for Transport Champion, adding, “we had problems because of the large can-vass which protects the units, and today we had freezing rain and a little snow in Val d’OR.” Each convoy, lead by two es-corts from the New Bruns-wick plant to Cochrane, Ontario, alerts oncoming traffic with flashing lights and a ‘wide-load’ sign. Transport Champion also alerts authorities to their estimated arrival at road junctures so traffic can be cleared in order for the convoys to make wide turns.

Transport Champion is restricted to hauling only four homes per trip due to space limitations at the Cochrane Rail Yard. Of the remaining homes some are stored at Champion’s yard in Becanour, Que-bec, some are en route from New Brunswick, and others are awaiting deliv-ery from the New Bruns-wick manufacturing plant. Each of the homes meas-uring 14 feet wide and 60 feet long is towed on its own wheels by heavy-duty tractors. Wheel spa-cing had to be carefully planned in order for the homes to fit on rail cars during the second stage of the journey from Cochrane to Moosonee.

“We were right at the borderline in terms of the wheels fitting on the bed of the rail cars,” explained Clarence Boudreau. When loaded, the tires under each home have just a one-inch overhang. The prohibitive weight of the modular homes precludes the option of using a crane to lift them onto the train. Instead, EHL Homes has contracted the Mooso-nee hauling firm, MTL, to attach ramps to the rail cars and drive the homes on and off as required, a

nerve-racking task guided by Ralph Nelson, an expert in precision handling of large loads. The slightest deviation from a straight-line loading/unloading approach risks extensive collateral damage caused by the collapse of the homes off the side of the rail car.

The third leg of the jour-ney will begin once the James Bay Winter Road – an ice road across the rivers and wetlands of the James Bay Coast that connects the commun-ities of Attawapiskat, Fort Albany and Kashechewan to Moosonee – is frozen. Boudreau says that the weight of the modulars – 35,000 pounds each – coupled with the weight of the trucks and trailers – 15,000 pounds – neces-sitates an ice thickness of at least three feet. The projected date for safe passage and dispatch of the first convoy across the water is February 1st. Since early Decem-ber, workers with pickup trucks along the road have been watering the ice sur-face to hasten the freezing process and to grade the surface so it’s suitable for vehicular passage.

Compounding the dif-ficulty is the use of modi-fied equipment. Clarence Boudreau explains: “The trailers we will be using to transport the homes over the ice road provide only a 22-inch clearance from the road surface. This is a substantial reduction from our regular trailers that maximize a clearance of five feet.” Boudreau is also concerned about salt water which can destabil-ize ice formation. Once all contingencies

have been addressed, the convoys will begin their 12-hour trek across James Bay ice road to their final destination of Attawapiskat.

At this point the job for EHL Homes, Transport Champion, MTL, and the

KFS Trucking Consortium will be complete. Not so for the community’s resi-dents. The houses still need to be raised onto concrete piers supported by blocking. A thin layer of clay bed just under the ground surface provides optimal support. Boudreau warns that piers placed too deep in the ground will hit a soft mucky grade and render unstable any struc-tures placed on top. But if

the homes rest on solid foundations, Boudreau assures that residents will benefit from good living conditions for years to come.

“Our modular homes are built to CSA 277 specifica-tions,” he says. Each unit, which undergoes thor-ough testing at the plant, has been designed for extreme northern weather conditions and includes HRVs to combat the con-

densation and mold issues typical of the region.

Amid shameful living conditions and the vol-ley of accusations of in-competence and neglect exchanged between gov-ernment officials and At-tawapiskat administrators, community residents can at least take comfort in knowing they will soon have a modern, warm and protective place to call home.V

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Washing Your Tractors & Trailers:Are You in Control of Your Image?

by JaCK JaCKSON

Do y o u a l l o w Mother Nature to take care of your

washing? Or do you allow Mobile Spray companies to show up in the middle

of the night or weekends when you can’t see them? Do you have employees use a broom, mop and bucket method, hoping that consistency will pre-vail? Most of the top com-panies control their image by refusing to leave it to others and by using sound cleaning methods.

The easiest way to take stock of your image is to look at the back of your trailer. This is the most viewed part of your image and the most ignored. As your truck is stuck in traffic or moving down the high-

way at the speed limit, the back door has the longest sight of vision.

The back doors are the most difficult part of the truck to keep clean and the easiest part to ignore in the parking lot. The back doors are usual-ly backed into a fence, building or loading dock when it’s cleaning time. Consequently they get no attention, except the dirt and grime from the rest of the trailer washing down on them. This is espe-cially true if you employ any chemical application

during the pressure wash, a process that amplifies the collection of dirt and materials on the doors and hinges.

Unfortunately, for those trucking companies that choose Mother Nature’s natural rain to wash, bear in mind that she doesn’t use a brush. That film of dirt continues to build, compounded by the oxida-tion process that sets in. Before long, the shiny red pigment of your logo turns to pink, and the expensive pictures of your products are filled with cracks and

faded graphics, disturbing signs of a lazy attitude that undermines any sound corporate image you are trying to project.

Repeated pressure spray-ing only damages wraps, decals and paint by blast-ing high pressure water on expensive graphics. If you don’t pay to shunt the trail-ers away from the back fence or a building, your back doors pay the price of being ignored.

A clean image is an im-portant detail that can make your company and team stand out against the

competition, particularly at this messy time of year. Don’t let a small invest-ment in time and effort go to waste.

Research your image. Ask your customers and employees for their can-dor. You may be surprised at the results that can lead to adopting the best meth-ods to maximize image and minimize damage.

Jack Jackson is President of Awash Systems Corp. For more information, con-tact Jack at 800.265.7405 or www.awashsystems.com.V

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Phillips Launches Best in Class On-Line Catalogue

Santa Fe Springs, CA - Phillips In-d u s t r i e s h a s

launched their new on-

line catalogue with fea-tures that will make it one of the best in the heavy duty aftermarket.

Phillips offers, through their exclusive distribu-tors, the largest selection of electrical and air brake

interface replacement parts along with a wide variety of shop tools and accessories each manu-factured to the same high quality standards set for Phillips OEM products.

The new on-line cata-logue can be directly accessed at http://phil-lipsind.myepub.net or by scanning the QR code, which takes you dir-

ectly to the catalogue. It’s a simple-to-navigate e lec t ronic cata logue fully searchable by part number, name and/or product category with special tools such as a zoom feature, cut/copy, print or email and much more. The contents will be continuously updated with part numbers for all products available from Phillips including newly introduced items as they are released.

“Phillips is a big player in the heavy duty after-market so our distribu-tors and their customers expect leading edge tech-nologies from us both in manufacturing and

service” explained Bob Phillips, President and CEO. “Our responsibil-ity is to have a best in class on-line catalogue that is easy to use and contains every part we have available to them. We’re confident we’ve hit the mark on this launch.” Phillips Industries will demonstrate the user-friendly features of the on-line catalogue at their exhibit, booth #821, dur-ing HDAW ’12 being held in Las Vegas, January 23 – 26.

Please visit us at www.phillipsind.com to learn how Phillips products can make a difference in your operation.V

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One of a Kind High School Trucking Program Set to Open Doors in 2012by MareK KraSuSKI

Bramalea Secondary School is undertak-ing an ambitious

project to be the first high school in the country to of-fer a standalone Truck and Coach program with its own facility. The initiative is intended to generate in-terest in the transportation industry and, more spe-cifically, to focus student learning in a specialized area that offers high-level training in technology for truck and coach vehicles. What sets this high school truck program apart is its autonomous standing. “Unlike other initiatives which are married to com-plementary programs, the Truck & Coach program at Bramalea will oper-ate independently from existing programs,” says Dr. Peter Gibson, vice prin-cipal at Bramalea Second-ary School.

The Truck & Coach Pro-gram was launched with a $2.2 million facility pack-age from the Peel District School Board. Since its is a regionally-sponsored undertaking, all qualified

students within the Peel district will be entitled to enrol before the program begins in September 2012 and in subsequent years.

Support from the school board and from the par-ticipation of 40-plus com-munity partners stems in part from Bramalea’s suc-cessful history in the de-livery of industry-specific education alongside its academic curriculum. It currently offers the Spe-cialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program that pro-vides students with an overview of the commer-cial transportation indus-try, as well as direct access to working environments where students experi-ence co-op learning, job shadow experts in the field, learn about data systems, logistics, distribution and gain exposure to mul-tiple career opportunities. There are 18 students in the SHSM program, but Peter Gibson is confident that enrolment will in-crease based on current levels of enthusiasm.

Students of the Truck & Coach Program will be

expected to take courses through grades 9 to 12, thus preparing them for fu-ture career choices. Gibson outlined several distinct options for graduates. “The training students receive will prepare them for four pathways. They can go directly into the workforce, apply for apprenticeship training, proceed into a community college, or at-tend university.” As well, students will be required to meet all requirements of the academic program. Indeed, graduation from secondary school and from the Truck & Coach Pro-gram will entitle students to advance admissions standing at partnering educational institutions and greater access to apprenticeship, college or university programs. Among other benefits is the opportunity to attend a dual credit program in a college while enrolled in secondary school. Upon completion, students will receive both secondary school credits and college credits.

Widespread acceptance

of this unique project is challenged by public pref-erence for high-tech pro-grams with broad reach such as studies in inter-national business and technology innovation. Vice Principal Peter Gib-son, though, encourages students, parents, business entrepreneurs, and public officials to cast an object-ive eye on the benefits of-fered from a career in com-mercial transportation.

“The majority of people in the industry make an excellent living and enjoy a good lifestyle.” Gibson speaks from the benefit of experience on both sides of the education-workplace divide. He is an educator with doctorate credentials and has a work history in trucking, both as com-mercial driver and owner of a company specializing in the transport of com-modities in stainless steel bulk tanks. His claims are supported by evidence of growing demand for industry professionals. In 2008, for example, trans-portation provided work for some 900,000 people

in Canada, and thousands of dollars are available in grants and tax credits for apprentices in the motive power sector. Moreover, the GTA, distinguished as the nation’s highest-density trucking corridor, offers multiple employ-ment opportunities in all industry sectors.

Construction is underway at the new state-of-the-art facility behind Bramalea S.S. on Balmoral Drive. The new 6,300 square foot building features a front foyer, a central lab for experiential learning, two drive-through bays that can hold up to four trucks and trailers, and two computer-equipped classrooms.

The capital injection of start-up funds generously provided by the Peel Dis-trict School Board was essential to launching the program, but it will be the sustained and pro-active support of industry members that assures its success. These partners will be asked to provide hands-on learning experi-ences, leading to future job

opportunities, and to assist with the purchase of equip-ment and learning aids. As key players in the overall process, industry mem-bers will also contribute to the enhancement of the curriculum. An advisory board comprised of teach-ers, administrative leaders, and business community members, will oversee the program and chart its future course. Courses will be delivered by qualified truck and coach teachers.

A unique, autonomous program linking industry and education evokes a combination of “faith and fear” manifested in cau-tious optimism for those involved in its successful development and execu-tion. As with any new undertaking, Dr. Peter Gib-son and his colleagues anticipate it will hold great promise. “No one has ever done this before. Edu-cators and governments will watch with interest to see how it works because there is such a need in the industry for this type of program right across the country.”V

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Measures to Discourage You from Contesting Your Charge

by MarK reyNOLDS

In the next couple of months courts will have new rules. One

rule in particular I find somewhat disturbing, although a number of courts already follow

this procedure. I have touched on this before but it is now going to be commonplace across the province.

When you are charged under the Highway Traf-fic Act or other prov-incial legislation, you must file the ticket with the court in the event that you wish to contest the charge. Previously you could simply mail the ticket in to the court indicating that you were pleading not guilty and were requesting a trial date be set.

Not anymore. In order

to discourage you from contesting your ticket, the courts will require that your ticket be filed in the court where the trial will be heard, that it be filed in person, that it will not be accepted by mail.

On the face of it, this does not seem to be much of a problem. The issues begin to arise when, for example, a truck driver receives a ticket in a particular jurisdiction (let’s use Windsor, for ex-ample, given that Wind-sor already employs this process) and the driver wishes to contest the

charge, but will not be travelling through Wind-sor again in the foresee-able future.

Let’s assume the driver lives in Cornwall. Is the driver now expected to drive from Cornwall to Windsor to file this ticket in person? When would he or she get the time to do this, let alone at what expense? Granted, one can hire a paralegal to file the ticket on their behalf, but again at what cost in time and money?

I understand that the courts would prefer to have all persons charged

with an offence to sim-ply pay the ticket. After all, fine payments are significant revenue for the municipalities, and let’s face it, if they could simply have everyone pay their ticket, they could dispense with the cost of running their courts and paying staff to do that.

The problem is that you have a RIGHT to chal-lenge your charge. Imple-menting a process de-signed to discourage you from exercising that right is, in my view, unethical. As our r ights s lowly erode, and the courts up-

hold the erosion of these rights, we risk losing our rights altogether.

I’m certain we will fig-ure out a way around this, but not without cost to the person charged. You have to ask yourself, how just is our justice system?

Mark Reynolds is a l i c e n s e d p a r a l e g a l , a former truck driver, MTO enforcement of-ficer, provincial trainer and Enforcement co-ordinator and can be reached at 416.221.6888 o r M a r k R e y n o l d s @OTTLegal.comV

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Canada’s First Coast-to-Coast Trailer Dealership Featuring Vanguard Trailers

Effective January 15, 2012, Trailer Wiz-ards Ltd. started

selling Vanguard Trail-ers nationwide, includ-ing dealership locations in Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, Montreal and Moncton. The addition of trailer dealerships comple-ments Trailer Wizards’ existing operations in trailer rentals and leas-ing. The addition of trailer dealerships was a part of the coast-to-coast trailer strategy put into motion by President, Doug Van-derspek, in 2008.

Why Vanguard? “They’re a great North American

made trailer with many standard premium fea-tures,” says Mark Dia-mantopoulos, Trailer Wiz-ards’ VP of Sales, “I’ve been in this industry for over 15 years and Van-guard Trailers are terrific value for fleets that need a solid, durable trailer with low lifecycle maintenance costs and hassles.”

The new Vanguard line-up at Trailer Wizards in-cludes dry vans, heated vans and refrigerated vans. Some trailers will be kept in stock and others will be custom-ordered to fit specific fleet needs.

“We’re proudly Canadian

and our goal was to build a trailer network nation-wide so that a trucking company in Vancouver can go to the same people for trailer service and parts as far away as Halifax”, says Vanderspek. “With the establishment of trailer dealerships, our custom-ers can now purchase brand new trailers from the same folks they’re used to leasing them from.”

To support the sale of new Vanguard trailers, Trailer Wizards will also offer finance leases, war-ranties, maintenance and repair services, authorized

parts, and a competitive trade-in program. As a nationwide trailer dealer-ship with service locations across Canada, Trailer Wizards is uniquely pos-itioned to offer custom-ers seamless service with minimal disruptions and delays. With Vanguard as its main product line, Trailer Wizards will be fully stocked with author-ized parts and Vanguard-certified mechanics.

Trailer Wizards Ltd. formed in 2010 as a result of the merger between Lions Gate Trailers Ltd. (founded 1963, Vancou-ver, BC), Provincial Trailer

Rentals (founded 1964, Mississauga, ON), TIP Canada (Canadian oper-ations date back to 1957) and other select provid-ers that form a strategic network. Trailer Wizards is committed to “Local ser-vice… Nationwide,” bring-ing regional expertise and

service to an organization that serves Canada coast-to-coast with 25 locations including Vancouver, Ed-monton, Calgary Winni-peg, Mississauga, Mont-real and Moncton.

For more information, contact www.trailerwiz-ards.com.V

Province Prepared To Revise Age-Based Commercial Licensing Requirements

The Ontario Govern-ment has agreed to revisit the issue

of age-based testing for senior drivers, a decision welcomed by industry stakeholders who have long criticized the existing rules as discriminatory and ineffective. Stake-holders such as the Owner-Operator’s Busi-ness Association of Can-ada (OBAC) have rallied against current regula-tions forcing safe and ex-perienced senior drivers to complete an annual entry level driver’s road test as a means of re-qualifying for a Class A commercial driver’s license.

Trucking representatives believe there are more ef-fective measures by which to measure a senior driv-er’s fitness to continue to driving. And the Ontario Minister of Transportation, Bob Chiarelli, agrees. In a letter published on the

OBAC website, Minister Chiarelli states, “While protecting all road users is our primary goal, the government recognizes the need to balance road safety while limiting regu-latory impacts on business and people. We agree with stakeholders that commercial driver license renewal can be made less onerous for seniors with-out compromising safety.” A review of current regula-tions will be spearheaded by Chiarelli’s Parliament-ary Assistant, Vic Dhillon, and will include consulta-tions with industry.

Ontario drivers have staunchly opposed the road test requirement. This province is the only jurisdiction in North Amer-ica that forces drivers 65 years and older to take the annual test. Some have left the industry in frustra-tion and protest over what they see as discriminatory

practices.The OBAC has proposed

eliminating the road test completely for experi-enced and safe drivers. Notes Executive Director, Joanne Ritchie, “Forcing a driver with perhaps 30 or 40 years of experience to complete the entry-level driver’s exam does noth-ing to test for conditions that could be associated with aging.” The final de-cision to do away with the road test, however, is inconclusive, at least until the government completes its review.

Meanwhile, the indus-try is pleased by some minor changes Minister Chiarelli has already an-nounced. They include regulations that reduce the road test fee from $75.00 to $14.00, a provision al-lowing commercial drivers to use automatic transmis-sions for their annual road tests, and an amendment

to the air brake portion of the test allowing drivers to use diagrams to de-scribe the process and to demonstrate their know-ledge of the air brake test. The OBAC has urged the government to go one step further and place a moratorium on road test requirements until new legislation is introduced

and ratified.The Ontario Trucking

Association is also en-couraged by government action to streamline the re-qualification process. OTA president, David Bradley, said: “We are eager to work with [Parliament-ary Assistant] Mr. Dhillon early in the New Year to help establish the policy.

We recognize there will be a regulatory process that has to be followed and that implementation will require system changes and the like, but we hope that by this time next year senior truck drivers in Ontario will be subject to a much fairer and less bur-densome licence renewal process.”V

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Shell Launches New Shell Diesel Extra

An Innovation for more ef f ic ient heavy duty fleet

transportation now avail-able across Canada

Can fuel make a real difference to a fleet’s ef-ficiency and profitability? We believe so.

NEW Shell Diesel Extra is specially formulated to help transport and indus-trial companies get the most from their vehicles, save fuel, and lower CO2 emissions and smoke. With operating costs be-ing a high proportion of a heavy duty fleet company’s overall costs, it is import-ant to keep engines in

peak condition for as long as possible, as well as use quality fuel from a reliable fuel supplier.

“We are pleased to an-nounce to customers that our innovative diesel fuel, NEW Shell Diesel Extra, is now available in select lo-cations in the Shell Flying J network, and also avail-able in bulk for delivery or pick up,” said Bob Taylor, Commercial Fuels Market-ing and Business Develop-ment Manager.

“NEW Shell Diesel Extra is a fuel that our custom-ers can use today to help them use less and emit less. It is a welcome addi-

tion to Shell’s portfolio of quality transportation fuels in Canada.”

As heavy-duty diesel engines get older, carbon deposits build up which can cause a fall-off in engine performance and increase fuel consump-tion. NEW Shell Diesel Extra is designed to keep engines’ fuel system clean and promote more ef-ficient combustion, which can help save fuel and in turn lower CO2 emissions and smoke. Its advanced formulation also contains powerful components which help protect the engine from corrosion. In-

ternal Shell tests with heavy-duty diesel engines used in road transport vehicles have shown fuel savings of up to 3% when using NEW Shell Diesel Extra, compared to regular diesel without fuel econ-omy formula1.

NEW Shell Diesel Extra embodies Shell’s Smarter Mobility initiative. Smarter Mobility aims to com-bine the development of smarter transport-related products with the smarter use of these products and the promotion of smarter infrastructure in which to operate.

For more information on

NEW Shell Diesel Extra, the benefits it can offer, and locations that are

currently selling the prod-uct, visit www.shell.ca/commercialfuels.V

New Display Improves Refer Temperature Verification

Syracuse, N.Y. – Haulers now have an easy way to

keep track of the refriger-ated loads they pull – Car-rier Transicold’s Dual-View Temperature Display, an external temperature and status indicator that provides a reverse image in the rearview mirror so it appears correctly for drivers at a glance. Carrier Transicold helps improve global transport and ship-ping temperature control with a complete line of equipment for refriger-ated trucks, trailers and containers, and is a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).

An optional accessory available from Carrier Transicold’s North Amer-ican dealer network, the Dual-View Temperature Display mounts on the front corner of a refriger-ated trailer, behind the driver for easy visibility in the mirror. The driver can verify the temperature inside the trailer without having to leave the cab to check the unit controller. Large amber LED num-erals show temperature

in up to three zones in Fahrenheit or Celsius.

As a “dual-view” de-vice, the display can be switched from reverse to normal view for yard mon-itoring of parked trailers. The bright display is easy to read in direct sunlight and automatically dims to reduce glare for evening and night viewing.

“The Dual-View system is more than just an easy-to-read display,” said Jason Forman, senior product development manager for Carrier Transicold’s Performance Parts Group. “It provides independent verification of box temper-atures via its own sensor, or sensors in multi-temp applications. It also shows refrigeration unit status – cool, heat, defrost or warning.”

Sealed electronics pro-tect the unit from weather and high-pressure water spray.

The Dual-View Temper-ature Display is compat-ible with most Carrier Transicold and competi-tive trailer units, and has a two-year limited parts warranty.

For more information about the Dual-View Tem-

perature Display, turn to the experts within the Carrier Transicold dealer network, or visit www.performanceparts.car-rier.com.

Carrier Transicold helps improve trans-port and shipping temperature control with a complete line of equipment and

services for refrigerated transport and cold chain visibility. For more than

40 years, Carrier Transic-old has been an industry leader, providing cus-

tomers around the world with the most advanced, energy ef-ficient and environ-mentally sound con-tainer refrigeration systems and generator sets, direct-drive and diesel truck units and

trailer refrigeration sys-tems. Carrier Transicold is a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security Sys-tems, a unit of United Technologies Corp., a leading provider to the aerospace and building systems industries world-wide. Visit www.transic-old.carrier.com for more information.V

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All New Inspector 920 Tester

Lite-Check is intro-ducing the next automated tester

for trailer electronics and ABS called the Inspector 920. With a new electronic plat-form, the dis-played messages for circuits and ABS are faster, ac-curate, and more detailed on a 4 line display with millivolt and milli-amp readings important for precise circuit diag-nostics.

Road Stability Control ABS codes of the three major suppliers (Meritor,

Haldex, and Bendix) are included in the Inspector 920 software available for immediate access during

the test. A simple key stroke will display ABS type, configuration, VIN, current & stored faults,

ECU voltage, trip odom-eter mileage, and clear the faults. The software includes the standard PLC ABS codes since 2001.

The Inspector 920 ABS codes can be upgraded with a Lite-Check email downloads by the shop technician.

The built-in three step ABS Process

w i l l c u t A B S troubleshooting

time by identifying circuit issues before

spending time on chasing imaginary ABS problems. Circuit conditions will

automatically be displayed for repair eliminating frus-tration and unnecessary part replacements.

The Inspector 920 has the full function remote for testing brake operation and circuit operation as with the popular Lite-Check Inspector 910B. All functions meet the TMC’s Recommended Practices for brake, lights, and ABS testing.

The Inspector 920 is the ultimate solution as the “One tool, one per-son, one process” for trailer inspections and maintenance.V

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LeS MOTeurS eT La CONFOrMITé aux rèGLeMeNTS

Construction des Moteurs et les Normes de CompétencePar MareK KraSuSKI

L’ i n d u s t r i e d u c a m i o n n a g e a prouvé maintes

fois qu’elle sait dévan-cer les changements en s’adaptant aux nouvelles normes écologiques qui s’imposent. La réduction d’émissions en 2002, la contrôle de suie en 2007 et l’élimination des emissions de l’oxyde d’azote en 2010 ont bien démontré cette capacité d’adaptation aux changements clés. Il n’y a aucune doute que cette historique soutiendra le secteur de transport au moment où il cherche à s’adapter encore aux nou-velles normes d’économie de carburant imposées par l’administration du Président Obama. Le nouveau programme, développé par le Departe-ment of Transportation et l’Enviromental Protec-tion Agency (EPA) améric-ain, visera les camions et les autobus construits entre 2014 et 2018. Les éxigences incluent une réduction de 20 pour cent à la consommation de carburant et aux émis-sions de gaz contribuant à l’effet de serre pour les tracteurs à combinaison avant les modèles de 2018, commençant en 2014. Ces changements auront l’effet d’élever le prix de vente des camions de classe 8 de $6,000 – montant considérable, mais on dit qu’on peut récupérer cette somme en un an, par moyen des économies de carburant courues. Les réductions seront mesur-ées par les émissions de gaz carbonique (CO2) cal-culées selon une formule que, au moment d’écrire cet article, on a pas encore révélée aux manufactur-iers de moteurs à diesel.

L’effort de faire conform-er les moteurs aux nou-velles normes a déjà com-mencé chez certains con-structeurs, même avant l’annonce de nouveaux réglements faite par le Pré-sident Obama, le 9 août de l’année passée. Selon Gary Crudge, directeur général de ventes chez Kenworth

Truck Centres, les moteurs MX fabriqués par PACCAR qui dirigent beaucoup des unités de Kenworth se con-forment déjà aux nouvelles normes. Crudge ajoute que les camions équipés de MX peuvent générer des écon-omies de $5.000 ou $6.000 par an et même plus. « On peut dire avec certitude que, sur les camions à longue distance, qui font 300,000 milles par an, nous témoignons jusqu’à $12,000 d’économies an-nuelles dépendant de la distance, de la perform-ance du conducteur, du poids et du terrain, quand on fait la comparaison aux camions plus vieux, qui ne sont pas capables de faire les mêmes économies de carburant. »

Le modèle de moteur PACCAR MX est le seul moteur à utiliser Com-pact Graphite Iron (CGI) pour la fabrication du bloc-cylindre et de la culasse. D’autres manufacturiers utilisent CGI seulement pour le bloc. Ces moteurs sont 20 pourcent plus légers et 75 pourcent plus forts que ceux construits en fer gris conventionnel, et ont certains avantages tels une opération plus silencieuse, plus de durabi-lité et une intégrité struc-turale augmentée. La con-sommation de carburant est gérée par un module de contrôle électronique, et des vitesses opération-nelles basses avec une performance de couple ex-cellente sont des traits typ-iques du moteur MX, qui a vie conceptuelle d’un mil-lion de milles. En plus, on a amélioré le concept du vilebrequin. L’absence de contrepoids et sa construc-tion légère permettent une accélération plus rapide et une puissance augmentée qui éliminent les acoups quand le véhicule est en marche.

L’ a u g m e n t a t i o n d e l’efficacité des carburants et la réduction des émis-sions dépendent aussi de l’intégration des con-ceptions des éléments du modèle. Depuis des décennies, Kenworth se

concentre sur les avances aérodynamiques. Récem-ment, la compagnie a pré-senté son modèle T700 qui, par moyen d’une fu-sion d’améliorations de la conception et le moteur, a créé un processus que la compagnie appelle « com-putational fluid dynamics ». Le T700, à usage indus-triel, créé à l’intention des applications LTL est le modèle phare de Ken-worth et fait preuve de la moindre résistance aéro-dynamique de tous les produits Kenworth. Ses améliorations incluent des toits aérodynamiques, des parechocs, des carénages de chassis et des capots qui, une fois ouvert, per-met un accès facile aux composants du moteur.

Ayant gagné la distinc-tion d’être la première à recevoir l’approbation de l’EPA per ses moteurs conformes aux nouveaux règlements d’emissions 2010, le manufacturier géant qui est Volvo Trucks détient aussi le titre de pre-mier vendeur de moteurs de 13 litres et de 11 litres

(Les tailles de moteurs poids lourds convention-nels ont été réduites du 15 litres suivant les normes de l’EPA). Selon les porte-paroles de la compagnie « Les moteurs complète-ment intégrés de Volvo à la boite de vitesses au changement en I marchent ensemble pour maximiser la performance, ce qui contribue à sa position de leader en efficacite de carburant dans l’industrie. L’offre le plus récent de la compagnie est le moteur XE13 qui avec le D13 de 13 litres apporte une puis-sance de jusqu’à 500 che-vaux et 1750ib ft de torque. On dit dans les rapports que « parce que la trans-mission est complètement intégrée, chaque système sait precisément quelles exigences on demande de chaque composant. Le réseau de communication grande vitesse permet à la boite de vitesses au changement en I de diri-ger le moteur de répondre à ses besoins au lieu de

l’inverse. »Entretemps, Volvo con-

tinuera son projet de cinq ans de recherches qui vise l’efficacité des poids lourds à transporter le fret tout en réduisant les gaz contribu-ant à l’effet de serre, grâce à des fonds provenant du gouvernement américain. Pour réaliser le but de ce programme, c’est-à-dire une efficacité améliorée de Classe 8, Volvo se con-centre sur l’amélioration de l’aérodymanique du camion et l’efficacité de la conversion de l’énergie. Le vice-président de ventes et de marketing chez Volvo a salué ce programme comme un pas import-ant dans le chemin de l’intégration des meilleures pratiques. « Nous sommes ravis de recevoir ce prix du Supertruck qui affirme nos rapports déjà bien ét-ablis avec le Departement of Energy des États Unis. Le transport de fret joue un rôle vital dans notre vie journalière et dans la puissance de notre nation, il est donc essentiel que nous continuons à amé-liorer nos efforts de créer les meilleures solutions et les plus efficaces que possibles pour les poids lourds. Ce partenariat en-tre le public et le secteur privé représente un pas en avant sur le chemin du progrès de l’expansion de notre rôle de meneur en technologie. »

Une autre compagnie majeure, Navistar Inter-national continue à pour-suivre sa part du marché des camions moyens avec le moteur MaxxForce 7 qui dirige la plupart des véhicules moyens Ter-rastar et Durastar. Des améliorations au moteur turbodiesel V8 incluent un système de carburant à haute pression, un turbo chargeur double-séquen-tiel et un bloc de fer-plomb reserré, améliorations que la compagnie affirme pro-duira un meilleur moteur avec une puissance, une performance, une fiabilité et une économie de car-burant exceptionnelles.

On prétend que les blocs

de fer-plomb suivant les modèles de MaxxForce 11 et 13 ajoutent 75 pourcent de plus de résistance à la traction, 40 pourcent de plus de rigidité, et une amélioration de 200 pourcent de résistance à la fatigue en comparaison avec la construction aux blocs conventionels. Le bloc de fer-plomb combi-né avec les traits ajoutés est capable de prolonger la vie du moteur B50 de 350.000 à 500.000 milles. Présenté pour la première fois en 2010, l’évaluation pour le MaxxForce 7 a été augmenté « à 300 chevaux et à 660 livres-pieds de torque. La nouvelle con-ception du turbo chargeur double-séquentiel et le système de carburant à haute pression produisent une puissance maximale plus forte avec une accé-lération, une capacité de montée et de remorquage impressionantes. » disent les représentants de la compagnie.

International est la seule compagnie à utiliser la technology EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) pour conformer aux règlements de 2010 de l’EPA, parmi les autres constructeurs qui ont tous adopté l’alternatif SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction). EGR élimine les émissions d’ oxyde d’azote (NOx) à l’intérieur du moteur, méthode, que selon certains, ne peut pas se conformer aux règle-ments strictes de l’EPA. La garantie du MaxxForce 7 couvre un an de plus que celle de la plupart des moteurs moyens.

Il est probable qu’il y aura encore des changements aux moteurs avec d’ autres modifications nécessaires pour assurer la conformité aux règlements en vigeur. Pendant cette année, par exemple, on verra de nou-veaux règlements au sujet des arrets d’éxigences, d’arrêts de freins pour les vehicules commerciaux, intiés par le US National Highway Traffic SafetyAd-mininstration (NHTSA) et suivis par les autorités du transport canadiennnes

qui demandent une réduc-tion de 30 pourcent en distance d’arrêt. Ceci exige l’installation de nouveaux freins de disc munis de gar-niture de frein avec assez de friction pour permettre d’arrêter le véhicule dans un délai de distance plus court.

Dans l’Ontario, toutes les nouvelles construc-tions doivent se conformer aux nouveaux exigences du SPIF. Le Safe Product-ive Infrastructure Friendly (SPIF) programme inclue tous les véhicules

equipés d’essieu. Aussi, les roues montés sur les véhicules approuvés par SPIF devront rester en con-tact avec le surface de la route pour mieux distribuer le poids du cargaison et ainsi réduire les domma-ges à l’infrastructure des routes del’Ontario, par la concentration du poids. En plus, les remorques qui prétendent conformer aux éxigences SPIF doive-nt être équipés de roues de remorques à pilotage automatique pour éviter le risque aux pneus de se séparer aux tournants de route.

Certains, comme Gary Crudge, directeur général de ventes chez Kenworth Truck Centre, prévoit l’installation de boîtes noires, une autre avance en technologie qui élé-vera le prix de nouvelles constructions mais qui, en même temps, produira une situation équitable pour tous. « Des boîtes noires obligatoires empêchera les propriétaires d’opérer de façon illégale, Les con-ducteur resterons éveillés au volant et tout le monde sera obligé de travailler aux mêmes conditions. » dit il.

A u m o m e n t d e l’augmentation des coûts, des rég lements p lus strictes, de la concurrence plus évoluée et des prix de fret moins chers dans l’industrie, il n’y aura pas de place pour ceux qui ne sont pas capables de fonctionner selon les nor-mes d’efficacité les plus strictes.V

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Taking Stock of New eManifest Requirementsby GeOrGe FuLLerTON

In October 2011, Can-ada Border Services Agency (CBSA) an-

nounced an eighteen month timeline for high-way carriers to comply with submitting electron-ic manifests, or eMani-fest, for cargoes entering Canada. After November 1, 2012, truck transport operators who are not in compliance with elec-tronically communicating cargo and conveyance information prior to ar-rival at the border will be denied entrance and face penalties.

While companies ship-ping into the United States have been dealing for several years with the ACE (Automated Com-mercial Environment) system developed by the U.S. Customs and Bor-der Protection Agency with generally positive results, the landscape and operation of the Canada Customs eManifest portal is new territory for most operators.

According to the Canada Border Services Agency, each person working in the Canada Customs eManifest portal will be required to set up a user account. In order to create a user account, persons will provide CBSA with basic information includ-ing name, email address and telephone number.

Each company using the Canada Customs portal will set up a business account with a unique carrier code and a ‘shared secret’ access code. The four digit carrier code will be assigned by CBSA. The shared secret code is a temporary access code required for initial access to the portal and setting up the business account for the company.

A brief survey of a hand-ful of Atlantic Canadian trucking companies oper-ating across the border indicates while some are accessing the ACE portal directly to submit Customs

information, others are submitting through third party software. Contacted companies report that by and large, they have a high level of comfort with the ACE portal and are anticipating that the Canada Customs will look and operate in a similar fashion.

Carol McConchie of McConchie Trucking Ltd in Norton NB, a carri-er which operates thirty power units in Canada and the US, has been using the ACE portal to submit eManifest data for entry through US Customs with good success.

“When we first start-ed, we dealt with some glitches. After we gained some experience with the portal, we are very satis-fied with the way it works. The Emanifest certainly speeds things up at the border”, explained Carol.

Carol went on to say that she is confident that as they approach the compli-ance deadline, she expects that creating an account in the Canada Customs por-tal and using the service will be straightforward.

Heather Percy, executive assistant with Eastcan Transport in Newfound-land, said they have been using the ACE portal to clear shipments through US Customs very success-fully for several years, and having recently explored the CBSA eManifest por-tal, even set up their user account. Percy said that the CBSA portal appeared similar to ACE and expects the transition to eManifest will be fairly smooth.

“When we first started using the ACE portal, there were a few problems, but as we got comfortable, it has worked well for us. We expect that it will be simi-lar with Canada Customs” said Percy.

Will Easson with Eas-son’s Transport in Ber-wick, NS, explained that a recent software update from their software pro-vider included a page for

submitting cargo informa-tion to the CBSA eMani-fest portal. Easson said that although he has not studied the page in de-tail, it appeared similar to the interface for the ACE portal, and he was hopeful that it will work as efficiently.

Mike Matthews, dis-patcher for Eagle Trans-portation Systems in Sus-sex NB, has been using a public domain tool, Vis-ual Gateway, to provide eManifest data for US Customs and finds the system works very well. Matthews is confident that Visual Gateway will pro-vide a practical eManifest tool for clearing loads for Canada Customs by the implementation deadline.

Donna Kitson, co-owner Kitson Transport in Wins-loe PEI, said that their company got set up in ACE through a workshop sponsored by Atlantic Provinces Trucking Asso-ciation (APTA) where par-ticipants received training on the ACE portal oper-ation and were guided in setting up their individ-ual ACE accounts. Donna said the seminar provided

a basic introduction for the ACE eManifest re-quirements and they have had a positive experience with the system. Kitson is anticipating a training opportunity through the APTA which would bring companies up to speed on the CBSA eManifest portal as the deadline ap-proaches.

Rather than present training through a sem-inar, the APTA has opted to support members, as well as non-members, with an online learning tool for training personnel to comply with the new CBSA eManifest require-ments.

The courses will give employees the know-ledge, skills and resour-ces necessary to handle Canada Customs (CBSA) requirements and eMani-fest cross-border proced-ures. The online learning consists of two separ-ate courses, developed in conjunction with Corridor Interactive, a Calgary-based company special-izing in producing online learning to support policy and program implemen-tation.

The first course of study, Customs 101, provides a general overview of border crossing activities, including relevant legisla-tive Acts and regulations relating to Customs. The course also reviews vari-ous government depart-ments’ roles in the border as well as associated busi-ness communities and their roles in the customs process.

The second course fo-cuses on eManifest de-tails, illustrating how the process works, the busi-ness requirements for completing the eManifest, and step-by-step border crossing procedures, in-cluding pre/post arrival responsibilities.

Beth Marsh, strategic relations manager with Corridor Interactive, said Corridor developed their Customs and eManifest learning tools as a dir-ect response to a real business training need expressed by the truck-ing industry. The courses were designed and written

in collaboration with an expert in the customs field.

Client companies enrol in training through the purchase of licenses (one license for each trainee) that provide access to the training tool. The license allows initial study and testing, as well as twelve months access for per-iodic review, or for refer-ence to ensure that day to day customs work is completed accurately.

Trucking company man-agers have the option to utilize an audit trail of each employee’s learning process to corroborate their employee’s compli-ance and learning effect-iveness. Regular course updates ensure that em-ployees have the most current customs informa-tion and resources. Marsh said the Customs learn-ing tool has been avail-able through the Ontario Trucking Association for more than a year and the feedback from subscribers has been overwhelmingly positive.V

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BRooKsNAPA Auto PArts

Box 1276 Brooks, AB T1R 1C1Tel: 403.501.5551Fax: 403.501.5665

Contact: Brian SiebleEmail: [email protected]

CalgaRytrActioN

329 - 72nd Ave. S.E., Unit 82Calgary, AB T2C 4X6Tel: 403.279.2870Fax: 403.279.4372Contact: Pat Joseph

Email: [email protected]

trActioN HeAd office18532 - 116th Avenue

Edmonton, AB T5S 2W8Tel: 780.489.7555Fax: 780.481.0148

Contact: Ken O’BrienEmail: [email protected]

edMonton noRtH WesttrActioN

18051 - 111th AvenueEdmonton NW, AB T5S 2P2

Tel: 780.444.4334Fax: 780.444.7204Contact: Rob Dodds

Email: [email protected] soutH

trActioN3404 - 78th Avenue

Edmonton South, AB T6B 2X9Tel: 780.465.8010Fax: 780.466.4627

edsonNAPA Auto PArts 4657A

4833 - 2nd AvenueEdson, AB T7E 1T8Tel: 780.712.4152Fax: 780.712.4212Contact: Kris Pero

Email: [email protected] MCMuRRay

PArAmouNt PArts iNc.36 Riedel Street

Fort McMurray, AB T9H 3E1Tel: 780.791.3000Fax: 780.790.0365Contact: Brent Usick

Email: [email protected] pRaiRie

trActioN#4 16101 - 101st Street

Grande Prairie, AB T8V 0P2Tel: 780.538.3038Fax: 780.538.3398

Contact: Harold HarmsenEmail: [email protected]

HigH pRaiRieHigH PrAirie truck

& trAiler ltd.5309 - 53rd Avenue,

Hwy 2 West, PO Box 1388High Prairie, AB T0G 1E0

Tel: 780.523.4777Toll Free: 877.523.4754

Fax: 780.523.4773Contact: Crosby Rich

HintonNAPA Auto PArts 4236A

120 North StreetHinton, AB, T7V 1S8Tel: 780.865.8800Fax: 780.865.7628


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lloydMinsteRtruck ZoNe iNc.5205 - 65th Street

Lloydminster, AB T9V 2E8Tel: 780.875.7712Fax: 780.875.4039

Contact: Peter ParkinsonEmail: [email protected]

MediCine HatHydrAco iNdustries ltd.

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

Tel: 403.526.2244Fax: 403.526.1074

Contact: John KaramanosEmail: [email protected]

peaCe RiveRPeAce truck & trAiler ltd.

9103 - 75th StreetP.O. Box 7647

Peace River, AB T8S 1T2Tel: 780.624.8655Fax: 780.624.8592Contact: Rene Houle

Email: [email protected] deeRtrActioN

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

Tel: 403.342.7884Fax: 403.342.7377Contact: Ron Cain

Email: [email protected] Mountain House

NAPA #62604528F - 47th Avenue

Rocky Mtn House, AB T4T 0A9Tel: 403.845.2709Fax: 403.845.2786Contact: Dave Auld


PelicAN Automotive2330 Pelican Business Park

Wabasca, AB T0G 2A0Tel: 780.891.3600Fax: 780.891.3615

Contact: Shawn Molloy

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BuRns laKePolAr PArk Automotive

831 Hwy 16 WestBurns Lake, BC V0J 1E0

Tel: 250.692.7501Fax: 250.692.7985

Contact: Keith BrownEmail: [email protected]

CHilliWaCKlickmAN truck & trAilerPArts & services ltd.

Bay 26 - 43915 Industrial WayChilliwack, BC V2R 3A4Toll Free: 877.772.6255

Tel: 604.793.9660Fax: 604.793.9620

Contact: Dave Easson orWayne Cromarty

[email protected] nelson

cHr-Ack PArts & rePAirs4704 - 48th Avenue

Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0Tel: 250.774.3273Fax: 250.774.3274

Contact: John & Colleen ReynoldsEmail: [email protected]

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KaMloopsPiNeridge trAiler& equiPmeNt ltd.

1875 Kryczka PlaceKamloops, BC V1S 1S4

Tel: 250.374.3100Fax: 250.374.0631Contact: Fred Daku

KeloWnaceNtrAl vAlley truck

service ltd.105 Adams Road

Kelowna, BC V1X 7R1Tel: 250.765.7738Fax: 250.765.7705Contact: Rick Viens


pRinCe geoRgeNAPA - Pg

564 - 2nd AvenuePrince George, BC V2L 2Z9

Tel: 250.563.7778Fax: 250.563.4994

Contact: Kevin CarterEmail: [email protected]

quesnelNAPA trActioN

1185 Hwy 97 NorthQuesnel, BC V2J 2Y3Tel: 250.991.0650Fax: 250.991.0620Contact: Nick Biller


sMitHeRssmitHers PArts & service

3465 Victoria DriveP.O. Box 3910

Smithers, BC V0J 2N0Tel: 250.847.4287Fax: 250.847.5038Contact: Dan Groot


squaMisHtritoN Auto & iNd. ltd.

1003 Industrial WaySquamish, BC V0N 3G0

Tel: 604.892.5951Fax: 604.892.3986

Contact: Mike BothroydEmail: [email protected]

suRReytrAiliNe trAiler PArts ltd.

10304A - 120th StreetSurrey, BC V3V 4G1Tel: 604.582.4888Fax: 604.582.4880

Contact: Steve KnowlanEmail: [email protected]

teRRaCeBow vAlley mAcHiNe

5107 Keith AvenueTerrace, BC V8G 1K8Tel: 250.638.0099Contact: Steve Leal


WilliaMs laKewl forestry suPPlies ltd.

675 McKenzie AvenueWilliams Lake, BC V2G 1N9

Tel: 250.392.6699Fax: 250.392.6644Contact: Tom Good


manItoba

BRandontrActioN

1940 Queen AvenueBrandon, MB R7B 0T1

Tel: 204.728.9573Contact: Rick Blaine


WinnipegtrActioN

200 Oak Point HighwayWinnipeg, MB R2R 1V1

Tel: 204.956.9490Fax: 204.949.9493

Contact: Louise RossEmail: [email protected]

n. W. tErrItorIES

yelloWKnifedeltA mike HoldiNgs ltd.114 - 314 Old Airport Road

Yellowknife, NT X1A 3T2Tel: 867.669.6272Fax: 867.669.6282

Contact: Doug MoodieEmail: [email protected]

ontarIo

BanCRoftm&m gAs diesel & truck PArts

27523 Highway 62 SouthBancroft, ON K0L 1C0

Tel: 613.332.5474Fax: 613.332.5998

BaRRietrActioN BArrie (703)

255 Saunders RoadBarrie, ON L4N 9A3Tel: 705.792.1371Fax: 705.792.1591

Contact: Kevin NicholasEmail: [email protected]

Boltonvisco iNdustriAl

1 Simpson RoadBolton, ON L7E 1E4Tel: 905.857.2071Fax: 905.857.2070

Contact: Mike Roome

CaMBRidgetrActioN cAmBridge (634)

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

Tel: 519.653.3427Fax: 519.653.0608Contact: Jim Curley


dRydend & s Auto

459 Government StreetP.O. Box 697

Dryden, ON P8N 2Z3Tel: 807.223.3227Fax: 807.223.4245Contact: Dale Green

HaMiltontrActioN

30 Bancroft StreetHamilton, ON L8E 2W5

Tel: 905.561.0932Fax: 905.561.3280

Contact: Brian KinzelEmail: [email protected]

ontarIo

HanoveRJd truck PArts790 - 10th Street

Hanover, ON N4N 1S2Tel: 519.364.1848Fax: 519.364.7738

Contact: Brad WedowEmail: [email protected]

KenoRad & s Auto

1051 Railway StreetKenora, ON P9N 3W8

Tel: 807.468.9894Fax: 807.468.8436Contact: Dale Green


2405 Scanlan StreetLondon, ON N5W 6G9

Tel: 519.455.3440Fax: 519.455.2812Contact: Derek Dutt


trActioN3725 Webster Dr., R.R. #3Maidstone, ON N0R 1K0

Tel: 519.737.7995Fax: 519.737.7741

MaRKHaMtrActioN

498 Markland Street, Unit 4Markham, ON L6C 1Z6

Tel: 905.888.0800Fax: 905.888.6800Mississauga

trActioN5915 Atlantic Drive, Units 6 & 7

Mississauga, ON L4W 1S4Tel: 905.670.2868Fax: 905.670.9757

Contact: Doug PaddockEmail: [email protected]

neW lisKeaRdtrActioN

437136 Hawn DriveNew Liskeard, ON P0J 1P0

Tel: 705.647.8707Fax: 705.647.9362

Contact: Dan LachapellenoRtH Bay

service 1 mufflers & more2621 Trout Lake RoadNorth Bay, ON P1B 7S8

Tel : 705.497.0404Fax: 705.497.9543

sault ste. MaRietrActioN

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

Tel: 705.759.8042Fax: 705.759.2962

Contact: Maurice SaindonEmail: [email protected]

st. CatHaRinesNick’s truck PArts

244 Dunkirk RoadSt. Catharines, ON L2R 7K6

Tel: 905.687.7031Fax: 905.687.7129

sudBuRysudBury truck & trAiler iNc.

510 Whissell AvenueSudbury, ON P3B 2Z3

Tel: 705.673.3613Fax: 705.673.4411

Contact: Cheryl Schroeder

ontarIo

tHundeR BaytrActor trAiler service

64 Water Street SouthThunder Bay, ON P7B 6T3

Tel: 807.345.5882Fax: 807.345.1559Contact: Felice Meo

WHitBytrActioN

1751 Wentworth St. W., Units 3-6Whitby, ON L1N 8R9Tel: 905.432.2785Fax: 905.571.5436

Contact: Paul MacLeanEmail: [email protected]

SaSkatchEWan

MeadoW laKeuNified Auto PArts iNc.

807 - 1st Avenue WestMeadow Lake, SK S9X 1N2

Tel: 306.764.4220Fax: 306.763.7988

Contact: Mark KrasickiEmail: [email protected]

Moose jaWgoldeN west trAiler &

equiPmeNt ltd.1802 Stadacona West

Moose Jaw, SK S6H 4N8Tel: 306.692.7402Fax: 306.694.0607

Contact: Brent CampbellEmail: [email protected]

pRinCe alBeRtuNified Auto PArts iNc.

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

Tel: 306.764.4220Fax: 306.763.7988

Contact: Mark KrasickiEmail: [email protected]

ReginatrActioN

405 Park St. Regina, SK S4N 5B2Tel: 306.721.8333Fax: 306.721.4446

Contact: Max DeversEmail: [email protected]

sasKatoontrActioN

#2 - 2915 Faithfull AvenueSaskatoon, SK S7K 8E8

Tel: 306.244.9877Fax: 306.244.9878

Contact: Nathan PoundEmail: [email protected]

sWift CuRRentBrAke & drive ltd.

1511 Cheadle Street WestSwift Current, SK S9H 5G4

Tel: 306.773.7293Fax: 306.773.5511

Contact: Bruce BordenEmail: [email protected]

WeyBuRnsoutHerN iNdustriAl & truck ltd

300 Hwy 13 South Service RoadCrossroads Industrial Park

Weyburn, SK S4H 2K7Tel: 306.842.2422Fax: 306.842.6264

yUkon

WHiteHoRsePAcesetter trAdiNg co. ltd.

171 Industrial RoadWhitehorse, Yukon Y1A 5M7

Tel: 867.633.5908Fax: 867.456.2824

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edMontonNortHwest sPriNg & mAcHiNe

15816 - 111th AvenueEdmonton, AB T5M 2R8

Tel: 780.451.0225Fax: 780.452.3499

Contact: Jason Shesky

gRande pRaiRieBrAdviN trAiler sAles ltd.

10920 - 87th AvenueGrande Prairie, AB T8V 8K4

Toll Free: 800.665.0509Tel: 780.539.6260Fax: 780.539.4247

Contact: Brad WillseyEmail: [email protected]

HigH pRaiRieHigH PrAirie truck &

trAiler ltd.5309 - 53rd Avenue, Hwy 2 West

P.O. Box 1388High Prairie, AB T0G 1E0Toll Free: 877.523.4754

Tel: 780.523.4777Fax: 780.523.4773

Contact: Crosby Rich

lloydMinsteRtruck ZoNe iNc.5205 - 65th Street

Lloydminster, AB T9V 2E8Toll Free: 800.707.9209

Tel: 780.875.7712Fax: 780.875.4039

Contact: Peter ParkinsonEmail: [email protected]

MediCine HatHydrAco iNdustries ltd.

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

Tel: 403.526.2244Fax: 403.526.1074

Contact: John KaramanosEmail: [email protected]

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peaCe RiveRPeAce truck & trAiler ltd.

9103 - 75th Street

P.O. Box 7647

Peace River, AB T8S 1T2

Tel: 780.624.8655

Fax: 780.624.8592

Contact: Rene Houle


sundRePArtco truck PArts & service

20 West Road Industrial Park

Box 1187

Sundre, AB T0M 1X0

Toll Free: 800.372.7826

Tel: 403.638.3414

Fax: 403.638.4232

Contact: Daryl Peters or Scott

Lausen


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CHilliWaCKlickmAN truck & trAiler

PArts & services ltd.Bay 26 - 43915 Industrial Way

Chilliwack, BC V2R 3A4

Toll Free: 877.772.6255

Tel: 604.793.9660

Fax: 604.793.9620

Contact: Dave Easson or Wayne

Cromarty

Email: lickmantruckandtrailer@

shaw.ca

pRinCe geoRgetotAl truck & equiPmeNt ltd.

9122 Rock Island Road

Prince George, BC V2N 5T4

Tel: 250.564.6763

Fax: 250.564.6761

Contact: Mark Forbes


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sMitHeRssmitHers PArts & service

3465 Victoria DriveP.O. Box 3910

Smithers, BC V0J 2N0Tel: 250.847.4287Fax: 250.847.5048Contact: Dan Groot


manItoba

BRandonrcB truck & trAiler ltd.

5600 Richmond Ave. E.Brandon, MB R7A 7L5

Tel: 204.727.9172Fax: 204.725.4702Contact: Rick Blaine


ontarIo

BaRRiesimcoe truck & trAiler ltd.

630 Welham RoadBarrie, ON L4N 8Z8

Toll Free: 888.738.1400Tel: 705.728.8222Fax: 705.728.9855

Contact: R.K. (Ken) BastienBolton

BoltoN truck & trAiler1 Simpson Road

Bolton, ON L7E 1E4Tel: 905.951.9111Fax: 905.951.9113

Contact: Angelo ViscoBRaMpton

westmArk truck ceNtre iNc.85 Devon Road

Brampton, ON L6T 5A4Tel: 905.791.7655Fax: 905.791.1014Contact: Stephen To

CaledoniaoNeidA truck & trAiler

634 Fourth LineCaledonia, ON N3W 2B3Toll Free: 800.654.6454

Tel: 905.765.5011Contact: Tom Snyder Jr

ontarIo

doWnsvieWNortH keele Auto, truck & trAiler rePAir ceNtre ltd.

3915 Keele StreetDownsview, ON M3J 1N6

Tel: 416.638.5963Fax: 416.638.5964

Contact: Sam Schuster

edenvotH sAles & service iNc.

10816 Plank Road 19Eden, ON N0J 1H0Tel: 519.866.3459Fax: 519.866.3572Contact: Frank Voth

essexkeN lAPAiN & soNs ltd.

2119 County Road 15, R.R. #2Essex, ON N8M 2X6Tel: 519.776.6473Fax: 519.776.6475

Contact: Tony Lapain

etoBiCoKeok tire truck rePAir

39 Shorncliffe RoadEtobicoke, ON M8Z 5K2Toll Free: 800.661.6681

Tel: 416.236.1277Contact: Darryl Croft

goulais RiveRgoulAis river truck

& trActor ltd.90 Highway 552 East

Goulais River ON P0S 1E0Tel: 705.649.4788Fax: 705.649.4754

Contact: Darcy Leveille

HaMiltonBArtoN truck ceNtre ltd.

483-487 Rennie StreetHamilton, ON L8H 3P6

Tel: 905.544.2626Fax: 905.544.0747

Contact: Ralph Pagliuso

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HanoveRHwy #4 truck service ltd.402143 Grey Road 4, R.R. #1

Hanover, ON N4N 3B8Tel: 519.369.5052Fax: 519.369.5961

Contact: Doug HammondHeaRst

serge g & d rePAir iNc.214 Highway 11 East

P.O. Box 1706Hearst, ON P0L 1N0Tel: 705.362.5633Fax: 705.362.7960Contact: Serge Roy

KapusKasingPAreNt mecHANicAl services

53 Brunelle Road NorthKapuskasing, ON P5N 2M1

Tel: 705.335.3617Fax: 705.337.6880

Contact: Roger Parent

longlaCrAy & doris truck PArts

106 Hamel AvenueLonglac, ON P0T 2A0

Tel: 807.876.2687Fax: 807.876.2570Contact: Ray Bolduc

MississaugaB. ANdrews truck service

ceNtre ltd.6755 Columbus Road, Unit #2

Mississauga, ON L5T 2G9Tel: 905.670.3384Fax: 905.670.5794

Contact: Boyd AndrewsEmail: [email protected]

neW lisKeaRdPioNeer sPriNg & AligNmeNt

437136 Hawn Drive,New Liskeard, ON P0J 1P0

Tel: 705.647.8707Fax: 705.647.9362

Contact: Dan Lachapelle

ontarIo

oaKvillek.i.d. truck & trAiler service

1090 South Service Road East Unit A

Oakville, ON L6J 2X8Toll Free: 800.265.6291

Tel: 905.842.2942Fax: 905.338.5600

Contact: Michael DwhytiepResCott

Brockville trActor-trAiler mAiNteNANce

3524 County Road 26, R.R. #2Prescott, ON K0E 1T0

Tel: 613.925.2889Fax: 613.925.4933

Contact: George ThornesiMCoe

wilsoN truck & trAiler401 Queensway West

Simcoe, Ontario N3Y 5B3Tel: 519.428.0501Fax: 519.428.4631

Contact: Duane or Lisa WilsonsudBuRy

sudBury truck & trAiler ceNtre iNc.

510 Whissell AvenueSudbury, ON P3B 2Z3

Toll Free: 800.461.4023Tel: 705.673.3613Fax: 705.673.4411

Contact: Dennis MonticelliveRneR

moBile mecHANicAl services11769 Hwy 64

Verner, ON P0H 2M0Tel: 705.594.1319Fax: 705.594.1548

Contact: Reg Rainville

SaSkatchEWan

sasKatoonA-liNe frAme & AligNmeNt

3246 Millar AvenueSaskatoon, SK S7K 5Y2

Tel: 306.931.6612Fax: 306.931.6615

Contact: Stan & Fred NeudorfEmail: [email protected]

PeTrOLeuM NeWS

Western Canada Shoulders Diesel Shortage Burdenby MareK KraSuSKI

Transpor t Com-panies scrambled for fue l in the

wake of an accident at a Regina oil refinery that resulted in a 20 percent product ion decrease. The explosion at the Consumers’ Co-opera-tive Refineries dimin-ished diesel suppl ies to cardlock locations across the western prov-inces, prompting carriers to make extended trips

to access fuel sources further afield. Purchases at cardlock outlets were limited to 300 litres per visit per card and two-way radios were abuzz with chatter from driv-ers desperate for fuel after production levels dropped precipitously.

The fire and explosion at the refinery injured several people, eight of whom were taken to hospital for the treat-ment of burns. Others

fled the building amid rising plumes of black smoke from a contain-ment area where gas burned while firefighters isolated the source and cooled the surroundings. Company vice president, Vic Huard, offered assur-ances that no harmful chemicals were released into the environment.

Consumers’ Co-opera-tive Refineries supplies hydrogen, a key ingredi-ent in diesel, to the Ed-

monton oil giant Suncor whose fuel production s lowed , caus ing the shortage to spread from Manitoba to British Col-umbia. Concerns were raised over the ability to adequately stock shelves with consumer goods for Chr is tmas as the majority of products and foodstuffs are delivered by trucks. In a CTV inter-view, Bob Dolyniuk of the Manitoba Trucking Association commented

that without fuel to run trucks, vehicles can’t produce the services for their customers.

At the peak o f the shortage when carri-ers were coping with higher fuel costs, some t ransport companies were passing on part of the increase to their cus-tomers by attaching an additional fuel recovery surcharge.

Pe t ro leum consu l t -ants recommended that

t r u c k i n g c o m p a n i e s reduce their exclusive rel iance on one sup-plier and seek alternate sources to reduce the impact of future produc-tion declines.

The 20 percent produc-tion shortfall at the re-finery is expected to last until May, 2012, but vice president Vic Huard said the company will source fuel supplies from third parties to address the diesel deficit.V

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Tel: [email protected]

air conditioning & heating: sales & service

MAnwin enteRpRises inc.15 Wanless Court,Ayr, ON N0B 1E0

Toll Free: 888.823.7611Tel: 519.624.4003Fax: [email protected]

• • •niAgARA seRvice & supply ltd.

150 South Service Road,Stoney Creek, ON

Toll Free: 800.268.5076Tel: 905.573.3101

sales@ niagarasevice.com

• • •wilson instRuMents ltd.

43 Crowe Bay Heights, R. R. 2,Campbellford, ON K0L 1L0Toll Free: 877.467.4440

Tel: 705.653.2403Fax: 705.653.5560

[email protected]

autoMated lubrication systeMs

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

Tel: 905.821.1050Fax: 905.858.0597

[email protected]

• • •

flo coMponents ltd.50 Admiral Blvd.,

Mississauga, ON L5T 2W1Tel: 905.671.2355

Toll Free: 800.668.5458Fax: 905.671.2358

[email protected]: www.flocomponents.com

• • •

luBecoRe inteRnAtionAl inc.7065 Twiss Road,

Campbellville, ON L0P 1B0Tel: 905.864.3110Fax: [email protected]

• • •

s.e.t.i. iMpoRts inc.81 Tremaine Road,

Milton, ON L9T 2W8Tel: 905.878.7161Fax: 905.878.7730

[email protected] orwww.seti-imports.com

• • •

skf luBRicAtion solutions

(A Division of SKF Canada Ltd.)“Greasing on the Go!”5777 Coopers Avenue,

Mississauga, ON L4Z 1R9Toll Free: 800.207. 5823 (LUBE)

Tel: 905.631.1821Fax; [email protected]

www.skf.ca

buildings - all steelpre-engineered

A-Z technicAl Building

systeMs inc.299 Mill Road, Unit 1510,Etobicoke, ON M9C 4V9Toll Free: 877.743.5888

Tel: 416.626.1794Fax: 416.626.5512

[email protected]

• • •

noRsteel Buildings liMited

Supplying Steel Buildings across Canada and around the world.

1405 Denison Street,Markham, ON L3R 5V2Toll Free: 866.822.4022

Tel: 905.477.0057Fax: [email protected]

cargo control products

MoveR’s equipMent & supplies

6176 Atlantic Drive,Mississauga, ON L4C 1W2Toll Free: 800.668.3773


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.

81 Northline Road,Toronto, ON M4B 3E9

Toll Free: 800.677.9038Tel: 416.759.2245Fax: 416.759.5890

• • •

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,

Bonded Carrier, NAFTA, Customs Brokerage and SAPP.4130 Foxwood Drive,

Burlington, ON L7M 4L3Tel: 905.973.9136Fax: 905.315.7427

[email protected]

• • •

dAnAtec educAtionAl seRvices ltd“Changing the way you train

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

201-11450 29th Street SE,Calgary, AB T2Z 3V5


• • •

icc the coMpliAnce centeR inc.Dangerous Goods Supplies &

Services.205 Matheson Blvd. East, Unit 7,

Mississauga, ON L4Z 1X8Toll Free: 888.977.4834

Tel: 905.890.7228Fax: 905.890.7070

[email protected]

• • •

integRAted tRAining ResouRces

P. O. Box 402, 140 Market Drive,Milton, ON L9T 4Y9

Toll Free: 888.812.0099Tel: 905.693.0660Fax: 905.693.0332

info@integratedtrainingresources.cawww.integratedtrainingresources.ca

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

[email protected]

driver services, recruitMent & eMployMent

dRAkkAR huMAn ResouRces1131 Derry Road East,

Mississauga, ON L5T 1P3Toll Free: 877.372.5527

Tel: 905.795.1397Fax: 905.795.1391

[email protected]

eMergency road services

eMeRgency RoAd seRvices coRpoRAtion

3413 Wolfedale Road, Suite 5,Mississauga, ON L5C 1Z8Toll Free: 877.377.2262

Tel: 905.277.2377Fax: 905.277.2378

[email protected]

factoring, finance & foreign exchange

J d fActoRs315 Matheson Blvd. East,Mississauga, ON L4Z 1X8Toll Free: 800.263.0664

Tel: 905.501.5000Fax: 905.501.0395

[email protected]

• • •

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

[email protected]

• • •

MoRtgAge AlliAnce MAxiMuM Results (Reg: 10224)

Contact: Norm WilliamsAn Independently Owned &

Operated Franchise of the MAC Network. debt consolidation.

mortgages. Will consider self-employed individuals.

1165 Franklin Blvd., Unit 1,Cambridge, ON N1R 8E1Toll Free: 877.904.9222

www.findthebestmortgage.ca

fasteners

Multi-line fAsteneR

supply co. ltd.“Serving fastener needs

for Industrial, Automotive & Maintenance Trades.”

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

Tel: 905.677.5088Fax: 905.677.4917

www.multilinefasteners.com

filters

donAldson coMpAnyP. O. Box 1299,

Minneapolis, MN 55440-1299Toll Free: 800.374.1374

Tel: 952.887.3699Fax: 952.887.3716

[email protected]

www.donaldson-filters.com

fleet ManageMent & litigation support

dws fleet MAnAgeMent seRvices

Fleet Management & Litigation Support for the Trucking Industry.

21 Lake Street, Ste. 2101,Wrentham, MA 02093-1214

Tel: 508.384.9021Cell: 508.397.7169Fax: 508.384.9010

[email protected] or

www.ecmteam.com

fuel additives & lubricants

Bennetts poweR seRvice

pRoductsP. O. Box 51016, RPO Tyndall Park,

Winnipeg, MB R2X 3C6Toll Free: 877.778.4440

Tel: 204.694.1777Fax: 204.633.0133

[email protected]

insurance brokers

BAiRd MAcgRegoR insuRAnce BRokeRs lp

825 Queen Street East,Toronto, ON M4M 1H8

Toll Free: 800.263.3030Tel: 416.778.8000Fax: 416.778.4492

[email protected]

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http://www.crossborderservices.org

http://www.Danatec.com

http://www.thecompliancecenter.com

http://www.integratedtrainingresources.ca

http://www.dpfcleaningspecialists.com

http://www.drakkar.ca

http://www.ersofcanada.com

http://www.jdfactors.com

http://www.ont.liquidcapitalcorp.com

http://www.findthebestmortgage.ca

http://www.multilinefasteners.com

http://www.donaldson-filters.com

http://www.darrystuart.com

http://www.powerservice.ca

http://www.bairdmacgregor.com


www.woodwardpublishing.com

insurance brokers

BAiZAnA insuRAnce BRokeRs

806 Greenbank Road,Ottawa, ON K2J 1A2

Toll Free: 877.791.1682Tel: 613.825.5575Fax: 613.825.5624

[email protected]

• • •

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: 800.661.5196

Fax: [email protected]

www.bryson-insurance.com

• • •

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

Toronto, ON M4P 3Z1Tel: 416.486.0951Fax: 416.489.5311

[email protected]

• • •

dAlton tiMMis insuRAnce gRoup

The Perfect Fit for your trucking insurance needs.

35 Stone Church Road,Ancaster, ON L9K 1S5

Toll Free: 888.385.8466Tel: 905.648.3922Fax: 905.648.2640

[email protected]

• • •

dAlton tiMMis insuRAnce gRoup

The Perfect Fit for your trucking insurance needs.

14-600 Crowfoot Cres. NW,Calgary, AB T3G 0B4

Toll Free: 866.472.0721Tel: 403.241.2288Fax: 866.399.3177

[email protected]

insurance brokers

eRB And eRB

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

We protect the best!30 Queen Street North,Kitchener, ON N2H 6N2Toll Free: 800.265.2634

Tel: 519.579.4270Fax: 519.741.1977

[email protected] or [email protected]

• • •

hAllMARk insuRAnce BRokeRs ltd.

“The Transit Authority”4 Lansing Square, Suite 100,

Toronto, ON M2J 5A2Toll Free: 800.492.4070

Tel: 416.492.4070Fax: 416.492.4321

[email protected]

• • •

huB inteRnAtionAl ontARio ltd

Transportation Insurance33 Princess Street, Suite 501,

Leamington, ON N8H 5C5Toll Free: 800.463.4700

Tel: 519.326.9339Fax: 519.326.0128

[email protected]

• • •

Jones deslAuRieRs insuRAnce MAnAgeMent inc.

Transportation InsuranceBroker/Advisor

2150 Islington Avenue,Toronto, ON M9P 3V4


• • •

RAinBow insuRAnce BRokeRs inc

958 Road 2 East,Kingsville, ON N9Y 2E4

Tel: 519.733.3268Fax: 519.733.3282

[email protected]

In Business since 1995

lifting equipMent & jacks

cAnAdA poweRtRAin

3833 Nashua Drive,Mississauga, ON L4V 1R3Toll Free: 800.268.4809

Tel: 905.677.3522Fax: 905.677.4618

[email protected]

lubricants

hutchinson fuels

8 Loyalist Drive, Unit #2,Brighton, ON K0K 1H0

Toll Free: 800.465.0449Tel: 613.475.3334Fax: 613.475.4480

• • •

noco luBRicAnts coMpAnyBest Service, Best Value,

Best Quality2 Bradpenn Road,

Toronto, ON M8Z 5S9Toll Free: 800.414.6626


www.noco.ca

Best Services, Best Value, Best Quality

• • •

Rp oil liMited

1111 Burns Street East, Unit 3,Whitby, ON L1N 6A6

Toll Free: 800.335.6623Tel: 905.666.2313Fax: 905.666.2761

[email protected]

• • •

wAkefield cAnAdA inc.Castrol HD creates products that deliver superior performance and greater reliability with the goal of

reducing customer operating costs.3620 Lakeshore Blvd. West,

Toronto, ON M8W 1P2Toll Free: 800.268.5339

Tel: 416.252.5511 ext 4449Fax: 416.252.7315

[email protected]

lubricants (synthetic)

sinwAl enteRpRises inc5656 Bell Harbour Drive,

Mississauga, ON L5M 5J3Toll Free: 866.326.7645

Tel: 416.520.5527Fax: 905.814.1802

[email protected]

Medical testing & assesMents

dRiveRcheck inc.Worried about substance misuse &

abuse in your workplace?1 Manley Street,Ayr, ON N0B 1E0

Toll Free: 800.463.4310Tel: 519.632.9371Fax: 519.632.9534

[email protected]

v

oil furnace sales& service

de-on supply inc.1595 Lobsinger Line, R. R. #1,

Waterloo, ON N2J 4G8Toll Free: 800.824.4115


on-board truck scales

vulcAn on-BoARd scAles#11-1642 Langan Avenue,Port Coquitlam BC V3C 1K5

Toll Free: 800.663.0854Tel: 604.944.1481Fax: 604.944.1482

www.vulcanscales.com

perMits & services

730 peRMit seRvicesBox 755, 2085 Shanly Road,

Cardinal, ON K0E 1E0Toll Free: 800.410.4754

Tel: 613.657.1244Fax: 613.657.1453

[email protected]

• • •c.u.t.c. inc.

1295 Carol Crescent,Laval, QC H7W 1G3

Toll Free: 866.927.8294Tel: 450.687.8294Fax: 450.687.6963

[email protected]

pressure Washers

cAn-cleAn pRessuRe wAsheRs

6790 Davand Drive, Units 13 & 14,Mississauga, ON L5T 2G5Toll Free: 888.568.8001

Tel: 905.568.4868Fax: 905.565.8821

[email protected]

rust control products

coRRosion contRol coAtings ltdExclusive Canadian distributor of

Tectyl ® industrial corrosion control products.

106 Colborne Street,P. O. Box 1088,

Walkerton, ON N0G 2V0Toll Free: 800.934.7771


www.cc-coatings.com

• • •

kRown coRpoRAte

35 Magnum Drive,Schomberg, ON L0G 1T0Toll Free: 800.267.5744


tarps & tarping systeMs

cRAMARo tARpAulin systeMsCramaro, for all your tarping needs.

206 Arvin Avenue,Stoney Creek, ON L8E 2L8Toll Free: 800.565.8277

Tel: 905.662.2757Fax: 905.662.4811

[email protected]

• • •

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

• • •

tRison tARps

130 Copernicus Blvd.,Brantford, ON N3P 1L9Toll Free: 866.948.2777


test equipMent-brakes, abs, lights

lite-check, llc3102 East Trent Avenue,

Spokane, WA, 92202Toll Free: 800.343.8579

Tel: 509.535.7512Fax: 509.535.7680

[email protected]

tire balancing

counteRAct BAlAncing BeAds

13029 8th Line,Georgetown, ON L7G 4S4Toll Free: 800.572.8952

Tel: 905.873.3339Fax: 905.873.3088

[email protected]

• • •tire & Wheel

service & equipMent

duRet et lAndRy inc.2250 Industrial Blvd.,Laval, QC H7S 1P9

Toll Free: 800.663.0814Tel: 514.337.7777Fax: 450.663.2688

[email protected] office

Corghi, ONContact: Terry Lefebvre

Tel: 416.902.5663www.CorghiCanada.com

• • •

hofMAnn BAlAncing

techniques ltd

6500 Millcreek Drive,Mississauga, ON L5N 2W6Toll Free: 800.267.2185

Tel: 905.821.0799Fax: 905.821.2073

[email protected] [email protected]

toWing services

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

185 Bartley Drive,Toronto, ON M4A 1E6


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http://www.daltontimmis.com

http://www.daltontimmis.com

http://www.erb-erb.com

http://hubinternational.com

http://www.rainbowinsurancebrokers.com

http://www.cptparts.com

http://www.noco.ca

http://www.castrol.com/hypuronad

http://www.sinwal.com

http://www.drivercheck.ca

http://www.deonsupply.com

http://www.vulcanscales.com

www.730permitservices.com

http://www.can-clean.com

http://www.cc-coatings.com

http://www.krown.com

http://www.cramarotarps.com

http://www.aero-kit.com

http://www.lite-check.com

http://www.counteractbalancing.com

http://www.duretlandry.com

http://www.hofmann.ca

http://www.atowing.ca

toWing services

ABRAMs towing

“Service Across Ontario”24 Hour Heavy Towing

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

• • •

Action AutoMotive,towing & RecoveRy

“Meeting Your Service Needs in Eastern Ontario”

P. O. Box 126,Trenton ON K8V 5R2


www.actiontowing.com

• • •c.A. towing

R. R. #2, 2485 Campbellville Road,Campbellville, ON L0P 1B0

Toll Free: 800.363.2209Tel: 905.854.0169Fax: 905.854.1282

[email protected]

• • •

geRvAis towing & RecoveRy

1485 Startop Road,Ottawa, ON K1B 3W5

Toll Free: 888.689.2170Tel: 613.747.4666Fax: 613.747.8323

[email protected]

• • •

goBBo towing & RecoveRy ltd.85 Pondhollow Drive,Sudbury, ON P3E 6C1

shop

5238 Hwy. 69 South,Sudbury, ON P3E 4N1

Toll Free: 800.261.4252Tel: 705.523.2341Fax: 705.523.2817

[email protected]

• • •

hAnsen towing & RecoveRy

236 Rutherford Road SouthBrampton, ON L6W 3J6Toll Free: 800.876.7097

Tel: 905.453.7319Fax: 905.451.1534

[email protected]

toWing services

J p towing seRvice & stoRAge ltd

11 Glen Scarlett Road,

Toronto, ON M6N 1P5

Toll Free: 866.527.8225

Tel: 416.203.9300

Fax: 416.203.9303

[email protected]

www.jptowing.com

• • •

k.B.w. towing

KBW Truck Transfer ServiceHeavy & Medium Towing,

Flatbed Specialists.

1 Towns Road,

Etobicoke, ON M8Z 1A1

Toll Free: 866.616.6379

Tel: 416.255.4443

Fax: 416.252.2558

[email protected]

• • •

pAt RogeRs towing

24 Hour Emergency Service

Kingston, ON

Toll Free: 888.221.3672

Tel: 613.384.2572

PatRogersTowing.com

trailer Manufacturers

titAn tRAileRs

1129 Hwy #3, R. R. #3,

Delhi, ON N4B 2W6

Tel: 519.688.4826

Fax: 519.688.6453

[email protected]

www.titantrailers.com

trailer Manufacturers[ tankers ]

BedARd tAnkeRs inc.Leader in Dry Bulk, Liquid, Liquified Compressed Gas & Cryogenic Road

Tanker Trailers.

5785 Place Turcot,

Montreal, QC H4C 1V9

Tel: 514.937.1670

Fax: 514.937.2190

[email protected]

www.bedardtankers.com

trailer sales, leasing, rentals & service

foRt gARRy industRies

Proud distributors for Lode-King, Midland Manufacturing, Arctic Manufacturing, Landoll, CMIC Container Chassis and more.

[email protected]/trailers

• • •

gtA tRAileR RentAls inc.HeAD office – 36 Cardico Drive,

Gormley, ON L0H 1G0Toll Free: 866.482.5311


www.gtatrailer.com

• • •

sMARtwAy tRAileR RentAls

2891 Sideroad 10,Bradford, ON L3Z 2A4

Toll Free: 888.747.7667Tel: 905.775.6700Fax: 905.775.7250

[email protected]

• • •

tRAnsit tRAileR ltd.22217 Bloomfield Road,

R. R. #6, Chatham, ON N7M 5J6Toll Free: 877.995.5999

Tel: 519.354.9944Fax: 519.354.9782

[email protected]

transportcoMpanies

BRiAn kuRtZ tRucking ltd.R. R. #2,

Breslau, ON N0B 1M0Tel: 519.836.5821Fax: 519.836.9396

• • •

cARMen tRAnspoRtAtion gRoup

3700 Weston Road,Toronto, ON M9L 2Z4

Tel: 416.667.9700Fax: 416.667.8272

[email protected]

www.carmentransportationgroup.com

transportcoMpanies

eRB gRoup of coMpAniesRefrigerated Transportation

Specialists290 Hamilton Road,

New Hamburg, ON N3A 1A2Toll Free: 800.665.2653


• • •

inteRnAtionAl tRuckloAd seRvices inc.

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

Toll Free: 800.267.1888Tel: 613.961.5144

Fax: 613.961.1255 or888.485.6487

[email protected]

• • •

stAR vAn systeMs

10 Kerivan Court,Stoney Creek, ON L8E 5P6

Toll Free: 800.263.4884Fax: 905.643.8700

[email protected]

• • •

yAnke gRoup of coMpAnies

27 Automatic Road,Brampton, ON L6S 5N8Toll Free: 800.373.6678

Tel: 905.791.1369 ext 3747Fax: 905.791.1278

[email protected]

transportation training

centenniAl collegeLooking for a career?

Apprenticeship Training: Truck, Coach & Heavy Equipment

Technicians.P. O. Box 631, Station A,Toronto, ON M1K 5E9

Tel: 416.289.5000 Ext 7606dormiston@

centennialcollege.cawww.centennialcollege.ca


coMMeRciAl heAvy equipMent

tRAining

Contact: Gordon Brown2421 Cawthra Road,

Mississauga, ON L5A 2W7Toll Free: 800.297.4322


www.chet.ca

cRossRoAds tRAining AcAdeMy

Contact: Read Conley orDiane Austin

49 Truman Road,Barrie, ON L4N 8Y7

Toll Free: 866.446.0057Tel: 705.719.2419Fax: 705.719.2438

[email protected]@crossroadstrainingacademy.com or [email protected]


Contact: Robert Barclay888 Wallbridge Loyalist Road,

C.R.S. Bldg,Belleville, ON K8N 4Z5

Toll Free: 888.282.6605Tel: 613.771.1495Fax: 613.771.1495


Contact: Robert Barclay1525 Centennial Drive,Kingston, ON K7P 2Y7

Toll Free: 888.282.6605Tel: 613.389.6000Fax: 613.389.1998


Contact: Brian Adams or Erica Kelly2020 Bantree Street,Ottawa, ON K1B 5A4

Toll Free: 866.529.1113Tel: 613.742.7499Fax: 613.742.7899

Brian@crossroadstrainingacademy.comwww.crossroadstrainingacademy.com

cRossRoAds tRuck tRAining AcAdeMy

10 Maple Street,Smiths Falls, ON K7A 1Z5Toll Free: 866.529.1113


www.crossroadstrainingacademy.com

dAnBRo tRuck tRAining

Contact: Brent Nantais505 Kenora Ave., Bldg. #1, Unit #1,

Hamilton, ON L8E 3P2Toll Free: 800.273.5867

Tel: 905.575.7606Fax: 905.388.6699

[email protected] tRuck dRiving school

Contact: Thiru Mahalingam850 Tapscott Road, Unit 9,Scarborough, ON M1Z 1N4

Tel: 416.291.9075Fax: 416.291.1144

[email protected]


gReAteR ottAwA tRuck tRAining

Contact: Shahram Dowlatshahi5 Caesar Avenue,

Ottawa, ON K2G 0A8Tel: 613.727.4688Fax: 613.727.5997

gott@greaterottawatrucktraining.comwww.greaterottawatrucktraining.com

JAy’s pRofessionAl tRuck tRAining centRe

Contact: Jay or Chandrika589 Middlefield Road, Unit 11,

Scarborough, ON M1V 4Y6Tel: 416.299.9638Fax: 416.609.9814

[email protected]

kiM RichARdson tRAnspoRtAtion speciAlists inc.

Contact: Roxanne WilkiesonHeavy equipment & forklift also

available.172 Argyle Street N., Upper Level,

Caledonia, ON N3W 2J2Toll Free: 800.771.8171

Tel: 905.765.3445Fax: 905.765.1444

[email protected]



available.634 Ireland Road,

Simcoe, ON N3Y 4K8Toll Free: 800.771.8171

Tel: 519.426.8260 ext. 232Fax: 519.428.3112

[email protected]



available.120 Bill Martyn Parkway,St. Thomas, ON N5R 6A7Toll Free: 800.771.8171

Tel: 905.765.3445Fax: 905.765.1444

[email protected]

ModeRn tRAining ontARio

Contact: Nick Korakas308 Kenora Avenue,

Hamilton, ON L8E 2W2Toll Free: 866.443.7483

Tel: 905.573.9675Fax: 905.573.6425

[email protected]

noRtheRn AcAdeMy of

tRAnspoRtAtion tRAining

Contact: Kevin Pattison25 Vagnini Court,

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[email protected]

28 February 2012

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(chAthAM)Contact: Bill Kent

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(london)Contact: Bill Kent

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foRt gARRy industRiesBrake specialists, installations, safeties and a whole lot more.

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1868 Drew Road,Mississauga, ON L5S 1J6


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AcAdiAn dRiveAwAy

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buSINeSS INSuraNCe MaTTerS

Driver Saves A Lifeby LINDa COLGaN

We a l l c o m e across various types of people

in our life, and there are few who etch their char-acter in our minds or in our hearts. When they do, it’s forever. Mr. Norm Wood who drives for Gary Jackson Transportation is one of these people for many of us - particularly for the family of the man

whose life he saved just a few weeks ago, another transport driver.

Without hes i ta t ion, Norm left the safety of his own vehicle when he realized that the driver was at peril in a burning vehicle. Others remained in their cars and trucks without coming to the aid of the victim or Norm. We tend to hope that these individuals who sat there

watching succumbed to panic and fear which froze their bodies to the seats of their vehicles while one lone person risked his life to save another. Minutes later, another individual trav-eling down the interstate in the opposite direction parked his car, jumped over the median and as-sisted Norm. Together they broke the window

open and were able to save the transport driv-er’s life which otherwise would have fallen victim to smoke inhalation or fire.

I have often thought about this act of bravery and kindness, but have been assured by Mr. Wood that he wants no recogni-tion. He sees his act as something “you just do.” Obvious to those who did

not assist, they, in con-trast, simply “don’t.”

I looked up the word modesty. It’s defined as “a quality of being mod-est, freedom from vanity, regard for decent behav-ior.” I am sure as I closed the dictionary that Norm’s picture is what I equated with the definition.

To Norm Wood and m a n y o t h e r s , p a s t , present and future who

display such heroic deeds, I say thank you. I am humbled in your pres-ence and so very proud to know you.

Linda Colgan has been an Insurance Broker in the transportation indus-try since 1986 and cur-rently is a Transportation Insurance Advisor with JDIMI. To contact Linda call 416.809.3103 or email [email protected]

heaLThy LIVING

Some Foods That Help Prevent Colds and Flu

by breNDa rICKer

How well protected are you against the common cold

and flu? Try the ideas below, and you just may avoid getting sick this sea-son.

Choose foods rich in Vitamin C. Since we can-not store vitamin C in our bodies, we need to con-sume it regularly. Foods include bell peppers (es-

pecially red), cabbage, broccoli, leafy greens, kiwi fruit, citrus fruits, and ber-ries. Consider making a smoothie for breakfast using banana, orange juice and organic frozen blue-berries.

Eat more garlic and on-ions as they have a posi-tive effect on the immune system. They are rich in phytonutrients which are known for their antibiotic and antiviral properties.

Vitamin A in the body has immune boosting qualities as well. Sources include winter squash, carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, cooked spinach, apricots and mangoes, and deli-cious sweet potatoes.

Drink tea. Studies have

shown that drinking green tea can enhance the im-mune system because it has a high concentration of polyphenols, known for their antioxidant prop-erties.

Fluids stay hydrated with plenty of liquids - not cof-fee or fizzy drinks, but water as well as tea. De-hydration weakens the immune system.

If you feel a cold or flu coming on take two 350mg oregano leaf capsules and two 1000mg garlic cap-sules 3 times a day and it will be gone.

Remember, a daily rou-tine of high-fat, high-sugar junk foods, skipped meals and lots of caffeine can make you more suscept-

ible to minor illnesses like colds and flu. In-stead, make sure you eat plenty of whole grains, fruit, vegetables and low-

fat protein to keep your immune system strong. Think of nutritious foods as part of your cold-and-flu armor, and you’ll be ready

to do battle whenever ill-ness strikes.

To good health, I can be reached at [email protected]

30 February 2012

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TraNSPOrT FOr ChrIST

In What Condition are Your Brakes?by ChaPLaIN LeN reIMer

Part of a circle check or inspection is to make sure the

brakes are in good work-ing condition, and not only because we might be in-structed to pull around back for an inspection at the first check point. We want to make sure that we have lots of lining and

enough drums that we can count on.

In some ways our lives are like that. Our health is important, so we need to eat right and exercise. But we also need to be alert and sharp, to avoid trouble when we see it coming, and to stay away from places where trouble awaits us.

We find some very good

advice in the Bible. I Tim-othy 6:11,12a says, “But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentle-ness. Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life.” Scripture in I Corinth-ians 6:18a goes on to say, “Flee sexual immorality.” And in Ephesians 6:10,11,

we are advised, “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armour of God that you may be able to stand against the wilds of the devil.”

None of us would think that the first thought of a drink or going to a “see but don`t touch show” would

get us into trouble. But, you see, sin has a price. That is why scripture warns us to flee places where that kind of entertainment is offered.

Scripture instructs us to spend time thinking about matters that will enrich our lives and keep us in touch with God. We are to chase after positive things like godliness, faith, patience

and gentleness. We are to be clothed with the whole armour of God. It will pro-tect us from the evil in which Satan would have us get involved. We need to be sure our spiritual brakes are in top working order. Never let them get out of adjustment and apply them at the first thought of trouble.V

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Tel: 888.875.2495Fax: 780.875.2095

Convenience store, showers & laundry facilities

Husky trAvel ceNtre5721-44th Street

Lloydminster, AB T9V 0B3Tel: 780.872.7089www.myhusky.ca

MediCine HatHusky trAvel ceNtre

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

Tel: 403.527.5561

Petro cANAdA cArd lockAgcom Petroleum fuel sAles

1802-10 Avenue, SWMedicine Hat, AB

Tel: 403.527.6411Fax: 403.529.1660

Showers.

albErta

stRatHMoRestrAtHmore Husky trAvel

ceNtre436 Ridge Road

Strathmore, AB T1P 1B5Tel: 403.934.3522Fax: 403.934.3555


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

showers.

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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

[email protected] cardlock open 24hrs, 7 days, convenience store open

Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm (washrooms).

cool creek AgeNcies7985 Lickman Road

Chilliwack, BC V2R 3Z9Tel: 604.795.5335Fax: 604.794.5080

[email protected] service islands, driver’s lounge & game room, convenience store, showers, laundry facilities, parking

& CAT scaledelta

Husky trAvel ceNtre10128 Nordel CourtDelta, BC V4G 1J7Tel: 604.582.1433www.myhusky.ca

delta

Petro cANAdA

soutHcoAst Petroleum ltd. 10178 Nordel Court

Delta, BCTel: 604.581.3835Fax: 604.581.3850

[email protected], fax, photocopier, nearby gov’t scale, restaurant & ATM.

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golden

JePsoN Petroleum ltd.Box 1408

Golden, BC V0A 1H0

Tel: 250.344.6161

Fax: 250.344.2232

Email: [email protected] 8am-5pm mon-fri, lubes & propane, 24hr cardlock, regular,

diesel & diesel mark.

Hope

dogwood vAlley

Husky trAvel ceNtre

27052 Baker Road

Hope, BC V0X 1L3

Tel: 604.869.9443

www.myhusky.ca

flood HoPe Husky trAvel ceNtre

61850 Flood-Hope Road

R.R. #2, Hope, BC V0X 1L2

Tel: 604.869.9214

www.myhusky.ca

MeRRittwAgoNs west trAvel PlAZA

3999 Airport Road

Merritt, BC V1K 1R2

Tel: 250.378.2100

Fax: 250.378.6060Open 24 hours, 7 days, restaurant,

convenience store, showers, TV with cable, Greyhound.

osoyoos

Husky trAvel ceNtre

9206-97th Street

R.R. #2, Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V2

Tel: 250.495.6443

www.myhusky.ca

siCaMous

Husky trAvel ceNtre

1340 Trans Canada Hwy.

Sicamous, BC V0G 2V0

Tel: 250.836.4675

Fax: 280.836.2230

Contact: Shelley Arvandel

www.myhusky.caOpen 24-7, restaurant (6am-10pm), convenience store,

showers, laundry facilities, parking, photocopier, oil products, ATM and

fax machine.

manItoba

BRandon

BrANdoN Husky trAvel ceNtre

1990-18th Street NorthBrandon, MB R7C 1B3

Tel: 204.728.7387www.myhusky.ca

MoRRis

morris Husky

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

Email: [email protected]: www.myhusky.ca

Open 24 hours, 7 days, restaurant Mon. – Fri. 6am-11pm, Sat. &

Sun. – 7am-11pm, cardlock, ATM, convenience store with

lottery, showers.

Petro cANAdA-Petro PAss

217 Main StreetMorris, MB

Tel: 204.746.8967Fax: 204.746.6008

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

convenience store, ATM & parking

WinnipegPetro cANAdA-Petro PAss

500 Oak Point HighwayWinnipeg, MB

Tel: 204.949.7292Fax: 204.949.7295

Open 24-7, driver’s 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, driver’s 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: 506.536.0579

Email: [email protected] 24-7, full service islands,

driver s lounge, restaurant, convenience store, showers,

laundry facilities, parking & CAT scale.

nEW brUnSWIck

gRand fallsPetro PAss

315 Ouellette StreetGrand Falls, NB

Tel: 506.473.5575Fax: 506.475.9816

Toll Free: [email protected]

Driver’s lounge & game room, convenience store, showers,

laundry facilities, internet services, showers, parking & CAT scale.

MonCton

Petro-cANAdAExit 450, 2600 Mountain Road

Moncton, NB E1G 3T6Tel: 506.859.6000Fax: 506.859.6005

Open 24-7, convenience store,fast food, ATM & washrooms.

peRtH-andoveR

toBique oNe stoPExit 115, Perth-Andover, NB

Tel: 506.273.9682Fax: 506.273.9682

Open 24-7, full service islands, driver’s lounge with large screen,

restaurant, satellite TV, convenience store, showers, laundry, parking &

free high-speed internet.

salisBuRy

sAlisBury Big stoP2986 Fredericton RoadSalisbury, NB E4J 2G1

Tel: 506.372.3333Fax: 506.372.0083

Open 24-7, driver’s lounge & game room, restaurant, convenience

store, showers, laundry facilities, parking & CAT scale

WaasisliNcolN Big stoP circle k

415 Nevers Rd.Waasis, NB E3B 9E1Tel: 506.446.4444

Driver Fax: [email protected] 24-7, Irving FP Solution

I-24, driver’s lounge, restaurant, convenience store,showers,laundry

facilities, free over night parking.

WoodstoCKmurrAy’s truck stoP

Exit 191, 198 Beardsley RoadWoodstock, NB

Tel: 506.328.2994Driver’s Fax: 506.325.2148

email: [email protected]

www.murraystruckstop.caOpen 24-7, full service islands, driver’s lounge & game room, restaurant, convenience store,

showers, laundry facilities, parking & CAT scale & tire sales & service.

noVa ScotIa

enfieldeNfield Big stoP (circle k)

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

Open 24-7, full-service islands, driver’s 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, driver’s lounge, restaurant,

convenience store, showers & parking.

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aRnpRioR

ANtrim truck stoP580 White Lake Road,Arnprior, ON K7S 3G9

Tel: 613.623.3003Fax: 613.623.1003

Toll Free: [email protected]

Open 24-7, full service islands, restaurant, convenience store,

showers, overnight parking, driver’s lounge, CAT scale, garage service

facilities, tire service,Western Star truck dealer.

BellevilleultrAmAr

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 &

driver’s loungeCaRdinal

2085 Shanly Rd., Hwy 401 Exit 730Cardinal, ON K0C 1E0

Tel: 613.657.3019Open 24 hrs, restaurant,

convenience store,washrooms, showers, overnight parking &

driver’s lounge.CoRnWall

fiftH wHeel truck stoP1901 McConnell Avenue,

Hwy 401 Exit 792Cornwall, ON K6H 5R6

Tel: 613.933.8363Fax: 613.932.3952

Open 24 hrs, diesel fuel, full-service fuel islands, convenience store

fuel bar, take-out food, CAT scale, Blue Beacon truck wash, propane, Sunoco Cardlock, restaurant, 200+

truck parking, private showers, laundry facilities, driver’s lounge

& arcade room, Bell Canada internet kiosk, barber shop, ATM, drug testing centre, chapel, motel

(smoking & non-smoking), tire shop, lube shop, mechanic shop, Irving

cardlock.

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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 [email protected].


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deseRontoquick stoP

215 Hwy #49Deseronto, ON K0K 1X0

Tel: 613.396.3043Fax: 613.396.1449

Open 6am-10pm, 7 days, full service islands, Subway,

convenience store,parking & coffee drive-thru.

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, showers, parking & ATM.

joyCevillekiNgstoN Husky truck stoP

Joyceville Road(Hwy 401 Exit 632)

Joyceville, ONTel: 613.542.3468www.myhusky.ca

Kingstonesso-kiNgstoN

Hwy 401 Exit 611Kingston, ON

Tel: 613.384.8888Fax: 613.634.3162

Open 24-7

ultrAmAr

1993 Hwy 15, Exit 623Kingston, ON K7L 4V3

Tel & Fax: 613.542.7971 Email: [email protected]

Open 24/7, fast-food, convenience store, ATM, overnight parking.

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,

driver’s lounge, showers& short-time parking

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spenCeRvilleANgelo’s truck stoP2025 County Road 44

Spencerville, ON K0E 1X0Tel: 613.925.5158Fax: 613.925.5158

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

vanKleeK Hill

HerB’s trAvel PlAZA21160 Service Road,Exit 27 off Hwy 417

Vankleek Hill, OntarioToll Free: 800.593.4372

Tel: 613.525.2120Fax: 613.525.1595

Email: [email protected] 24-7 driver’s lounge,

restaurant, convenience store, laundry facilities, ATM, internet services, showers & parking.

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BRadfoRd

BrAdford Husky trAvel ceNtreHwy 400 & 88Bradford, ON


HWy 144 @ 560awAtersHed cAr & truck stoP

Hwy 144 & 560ATel: 705.655.4911 or

705.523.4917Fax: 705.523.4160

[email protected]

naiRn CentReJeremy’s truck stoP &

couNtry restAurANt220 Highway 17 West

Nairn Centre, ON P0M 2L0Tel: 705.869.4100Fax: 705.869.6796

noRtH BayBAytruck stoP

3060 Hwy 11 North North Bay, ON

Tel: 705.474.8410Fax: 705.495.4076

Toll Free: 888.474.8410Email: [email protected]: www.transportmall.com


showers, parking &truck repairs within 2 km.

sudBuRy

sudBury Petro PAss3070 Regent Street

Sudbury, ONTel: 705.522.8701Fax: 705.522.4280

Open Mon-Fri. 6am-11pm,Sat. 8am-8pm & sun. 10am-9pm,

driver’s lounge & game room, convenience store (hot food, pizza,

chilli & soup), laundry facilities, showers & parking.

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tiMMins

esso truck stoP2154 Riverside Drive

Timmins, ONTel: 705.268.3400Fax: 705.267.7231

[email protected] 24-7, restaurant, convenience

store, ATM & showers.WauBausHene

wAuBAusHeNe truck stoP21 Quarry Road, Box 419,

Waubaushene, ON L0K 2L0Tel: 705.538.2900Fax: 705.538.0452


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BeaMsville

BeAmsville relAy stAtioN4673 Ontario Street,

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

Tel: 905.563.8816Fax: 905.563.4770

Email: [email protected] 24-7, restaurant, convenience

store, laundry facilities, ATM, showers & parking

BoWManville

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,

driver’s lounge & arcade room, 100+ truck parking capacity, motel

(smoking & non-smoking),Bell Canada internet kiosk, Irving

cardlock.

doRCHesteR

fiftH wHeel truck stoP3305 Dorchester Road,

(Exit 199, Hwy 401, East of London)Dorchester, ON N0L 1G0

Tel: 519.268.7319Fax: 519.268.2967

Open 24 hrs, diesel fuel, convenience store, CAT scale, blue beacon truck wash, drug testing centre, gasoline (self serve), ATM, take-out food, open roads chapel,

Sunoco & Irving Cardlock, full service fuel islands, restaurant,

private showers, laundry facilities, driver’s lounge, 150+ parking capacity, motel (smoking & non-smoking), arcade room,

convenience store.

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dRuMBotrucker’s HAveN

Hwy 401, Exit 250,

806607 Oxford Road,

Drumbo, ON N0J 1G0

Tel: 519.463.5088

Fax: 519.463.5628


foRt eRie

ultrAmAr

1637 Pettit Road (Exit 5 off QEW)

Fort Erie, ON L2A 5M4


washrooms, showers, overnight parking & driver’s 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, driver’s

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


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

7am-12am mon-fri, 7am-5pm Sat, closed Sunday, full service islands,

driver’s lounge, restaurant,showers & parking

KitCHeneR

Petro-PAss kitcHeNer

120 Conestoga College Blvd.

Kitchener, ON N2P 2N6

Tel: 519.748.5550

Fax: 519.748.9656Driver’s lounge & game room,

convenience store, laundry facilities, showers & CAT scale.

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london

flyiNg m truck stoP7340 Colonel Talbot Road

London, ONTel: 519.652.2728Fax: 519.652.6554

Email: flyingmtruckstop.comOpen 24 hrs, 6 days, full service

islands, driver’s lounge, restaurant, convenience store, ATM, internet

services, showers, garage on premises & parking

london

loNdoN Husky trAvel ceNtreHwy 401 & 74 (Exit 195 off 401)

Belmont, ONTel: 519.644.0200www.myhusky.ca

Milton

fiftH wHeel truck stoP40 Chisolm Dr. (Hwy 401 Exit 320)

Milton, ON L9T 3G9Tel: 905.878.8441Fax: 905.878.9376

Open 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, driver’s

lounge & arcade room, 100+ parking, chapel, motel (smoking &

non-smoking), & lottery tickets.

piCKeRing

Husky trAvel ceNtre200 Clements Road

Pickering, ONTel: 905.428.9700www.myhusky.ca

poRt Hope

ultrAmAr2211 County Road 28

(Hwy 401 Exit 464)Port Hope, ON L1A 3W4

Tel: 905.885.4600Open 24 hrs, lunch counter,

convenience store,washrooms, showers, driver’s lounge

& short-time parking

stoney CReeKstoP 50 truck stoP

1310 South Service Road(Exit QEW at Fifty Road)

Stoney Creek, ON L8E 5C5Tel: 905.643.1151Fax: 905.643.8068


laundry facilities, ATM,showers & parking

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WindsoRwiNdsor Husky trAvel ceNtreHwy 401 Exit 14, Tecumseh, ON

Tel: 519.737.6401www.myhusky.caWoodstoCK

ultrAmAr535 Mill Street

(Hwy 401 Exit 230 on TA site)Woodstock, ON N4S 7V6


convenience store, washrooms,showers, driver’s lounge &

overnight parking.

QUébEc

MontRealirviNg 24

5918, Rue Notre Dame EstMontreal, QC H1N 2C5

Tel: 514.257.8626Fax: 514.259.0910

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

SaSkatchEWan

estevanestevAN Husky trAvel ceNtre

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

Regina

Husky Bulk sAles210 North McDonald Street

Regina, SK S4N 5W3Tel: 306.721.6880www.myhusky.ca

regiNA Husky trAvel ceNtre1755 Prince of Wales Drive

Regina, SK S4Z 1A5Tel: 306.789.3477www.myhusky.ca

sasKatoon

Petro cANAdA-Petro PAss402-51st Street East

Saskatoon, SKTel: 306.934.6766Fax: 306.668.6110

Email: [email protected]’s lounge, convenience store,

laundry facilities, ATM, showers, scale & parking

sWift CuRRentHusky trAvel ceNtre

1510 South Service Road West(Trans Canada Hwy 1 West)Swift Current, SK S9H 3T1


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Rick Dhaliwal, CTM Hero of the Monthby DaVe MaCKeNzIe

What makes Rick the CTM Hero of the Month

for January 2012? How many of us would run into freezing cold weather in the middle of the night to save a complete stranger in harm’s way? I am ask-ing truck drivers so the answer, hopefully, is a lot.

On January 8th on a cold Monday Night in Mani-toba, Rick saw a Cavalier lose control on Hwy 1 between Brandon and Oak Lake W/B. It flipped onto

its roof and into a ditch of freezing water. Rick ran into the waist-deep freez-ing water to find a young gal inside the car which was filling with ice water. Not being able to open the doors, Rick kicked out the window and pulled the im-

mobilized young woman from the vehicle. Rick then brought her to another elderly couple stopped on the roadside, wrapped her in his blanket, and sent her off to hospital.

This gal lived that night thanks to the quick actions

of a truck driver.I know Rick and am hon-

oured to call him a friend. It did not surprise me at all to find it was him who had saved this young lady’s life. Rick is well known for his past acts of helping a stranger, friend or fellow trucker in need. Without a doubt Rick deserves to be called “Hero” for his selfless act of saving that young woman on that very cold Monday night.

I was told he even suf-fered himself for some time from the effects of

being submerged in that icy water. Rick has always taken pride in transporta-tion, clearly noticed by the show truck he drives with obvious pride. At the Big Rig week-ends you can see him polishing the chrome edgings of his tractor and taking home the trophies. But the big-gest trophy is his pride and dedication and, most importantly, his willing-ness to lead by way of example in helping others and teaching us to show pride in what we do best.

Rick is what we truckers are all about, the last of the North American Cowboys.

Thank-you Rick!V

Ron Cake Appointed GM, Western Canada

Ron brings over 30 years of valuable transportation ex-

perience to his new position with Fastrax Transportation as General Manager West-ern Canada. With previous experience as VP Oper-ations West with Day & Ross General Freight, and VP Operations at Sameday Worldwide (formerly Same-day Right-O-Way), Ron is committed to leading his new team of transporta-tion professionals into 2012 supported by an attitude toward successful growth.

Says Ron: “You are not only the Pilot; you are the owner of that rig on the road. You need to know everything to run your business and service your customer, but you need to make money too! With fuel, repairs, tolls, taxes and every other expense to consider, your most import-ant decision is the name on the side of your door. Let our team help you take a load off your mind! Fastrax is an easy answer for a broker who asks ‘Where can I make money and feel secure?’”

The new team at Fastrax is committed to providing you with the tools you need

to help keep your business going. Our dedicated runs are designed to fit what any broker is looking for: Max-imum miles with limited wait times.

Fastrax has just opened a new Broker Relations office at the ROADKING in Calgary. Start 2012 off right by spending a few minutes with our team discussing how Fastrax is the solu-tion you have been looking for. With a New Pay Pack-age and Scheduled runs in Western Canada and throughout the US, Fastrax has a lot to offer.

Fastrax Transportation, the special commodities division of the Day & Ross Transportation Group, was established in 1979 with only 9 units on the road. Since its inception, Fas-trax has become a premier service provider offering point-to-point truckload service within Canada and to and from the United States with190 Tandem Reefers, 45 Tri Axle Vans, 50 Tandem Vans, 45 Flat-beds, 10 car-carriers, 60 intermodal Containers, and more than 300 drivers and owner operators and 75 administrative staff.

For more than 30 years,

Fastrax has been success-fully delivering temper-ature-sensitive, dry, build-ing, automotive and over dimensional products. With experience working with large shippers, distribution centers and ports of entry, managing the most rigor-ous expectations is second nature. Our operations,

positioned strategically across Canada, allow us to support the needs of our clients in a timely manner regardless of location.

Fastrax, headquartered in Florenceville, New Bruns-wick, is a division of the Day & Ross Transportation Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of McCain Foods

Limited. The Day & Ross Transportation Group offers a complete range of trans-portation services through its five functional divisions.

Come and see us at the ROADKING in Calgary and let us put your iron to work with the miles you need to put money back into the bank. V

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NavPlus & Bluetooth Capability Make Calling Easy & Compliant

Kirkland, Wash. – According to the U.S. Department

of Transportation (DOT), statistics show that com-mercial drivers are three times more likely to have an accident or ‘safety-critical event’ if they’re reaching for a cell phone, and six times more likely if they’re dialing.

As part of the effort to re-duce distracted driving and enhance safety, hands-free calling is now the name of the game in the trucking industry. To help encourage hands-free calling, there are now stiff fines for drivers of up to $2,750 in the United States and smaller, yet sig-nificant fines in Canada, for using a hand-held cell phone while driving. Fleets may face a penalty of up to $11,000 if they fail to require their drivers to comply with the new U.S. cell phone regulations.

This is where the Ken-

worth NavPlus® system can help. “Communica-tion is still vitally important to drivers, and Kenworth NavPlus fully complies with U.S. federal and Canadian provincial regulations by offering hands-free cell phone calls via Bluetooth connections and voice commands,” said Michelle Harry, Kenworth special projects marketing man-ager.

NavPlus is Kenworth’s multi-function communi-cation system. The system offers hands-free phone ca-pability, true-truck naviga-tion, iPod and MP3 integra-tion, diagnostics, gauges, camera inputs and a host of other features. NavPlus is standard equipment on Kenworth Class 8 trucks ordered with the premium interior package, and is available as an option on all Kenworth trucks.

According to Harry, the

calling capabilities of Ken-worth NavPlus and integra-tion with Bluetooth phones are similar to what you’d find in luxury automobiles. “We set up NavPlus so it’s easy to import contacts automatically from your cell phone,” she said. “Once imported, a driver merely uses voice commands to make calls. The system also logs phone calls for easy reference and call backs, and the built-in microphone and speaker are clear and distortion free.”

Since many trucks are used in slip seat oper-ations, or with driver teams, NavPlus can remember and work with up to 10 Blue-tooth devices.

To learn more about the Kenworth NavPlus sys-tem and see a virtual dem-onstration, go to www.kenworth.com/navPlus.asp and click the display panel.V

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Cooling Systems & Maintenance Trainingby MareK KraSuSKI

The Sudbury Chap-ter of the ATSSA held its first meet-

ing of the calendar year on January 12, 2012. The event was typical of most monthly dinner meet-ings that consist of trade-related information for transportation profession-als. This month’s roster of activities was introduced by ATSSA President Stew-art McBain and Publicity Representative, Wes Go-vier. It featured discus-sions on the organiza-tion’s potential restructur-ing – to be profiled in this publication’s March issue – updated informa-tion on cooling systems by resident expert Dave Kluss, and a presentation on maintenance products and training sessions by Claude Drouin of C.F.T.S. Group Inc., the evening’s sponsor.

Dave Kluss outlined to event participants chan-ges calling for improved cooling system proced-ures. In contrast to trad-itional methods of filling radiators with antifreeze, followed by the immedi-ate staring of engines, the new methods dictate that engines remain off for at least three minutes after antifreeze is added, and

turned off a second time while more antifreeze is added and levels stabilize. It is suggested the proced-ure should be repeated several times.

Another filling proced-ure consists of a vacuum method in which coolant is sucked into the closed radiator from an external pail by using a special tool. The new methods are an attempt to address the 200 degree temperature variant that cannot be controlled with conven-tional filling methods.

Later, Claude Drouin opened his presentation, first by introducing the variety of trouble-shoot-ing tools C.F.T.S. Group employs to detect systems failures, and then by high-lighting the company’s training programs, one of which is a technical training program for Class 7 – 8 Truck Air Brake Sys-tems. This series of four clinics, each lasting up to four hours, is established on two levels. The first, entitled System Function-ality Training, is designed to increase efficiency by demonstrating quick and accurate diagnostics, and is taught by experienced trainers.

The second level in-cludes advanced courses

on internal operation and trouble shooting of the different components in all systems. Dubbed the “open heart surgery” style, this method consists of a detailed exploration and failure analysis of all internal functions. The goal of the courses is to enhance knowledge on the operation and func-tion of different systems components.

Claude later introduced a variety of industrial lu-bricant products from ProLab. Drouin secured a franchise from the manu-facturer in 2007 after his research demonstrated what he says is a superior line of oils and greases. “We have one of the best diesel fuel conditioners on the market,” he noted. He later profiled a unique conditioner which seals seat fabrics and protects them from accidents and spills of any kind. His firm holds 164 ProLab prod-ucts, each engineered for specific solutions. In addi-tion to training and Pro-Lab products, the C.F.T.S. list of products and tools includes Advanced Wheel Technologies, Ginont Manufacturing and Dis-tributing, Kiene Diesel,

Frasier tools, and Elec-tronic Brake Testing.

The ATSSA monthly din-ner meetings, held on the

second Thursday of each month, are hosted by Sud-bury’s Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel which has

built a reputation among industry members for its efficient, friendly service and excellent meals.V

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PubLICaTION NOTICe:

Cool Rides & From the Driver’s Seat

Due to illness, Cool Rides columnist, Wendy Morgan-

McBride, and From the Driver’s Seat columnist, Carl McBride, are not featuring articles in this month’s issue. Stay tuned for the March edition when Wendy will profile a 1927 Model T Coup.

Another exciting de-velopment for Cool Rides is the new Facebook Page, appropriately titled “Cool Rides ~ A Trip Back in

Time”. Join the group and check out all featured articles with photos and links to articles you might have missed.

Wendy can be contacted at [email protected] or on the now established Facebook page.

Carl will return with views from the nation’s road warriors on top-ical issues of the day. He can be reached at [email protected]

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