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ThEME: aIR CONDITIONING

Robust Air Conditioning Market Features Multiple Products & Options

By MaREK KRaSUSKI

Business is brisk for suppliers of air conditioning

systems in North Amer-ica. Despite our generally temperate climate the de-mand for comfort in truck cabs and sleepers, and in off-road forestry, mining and construction equip-ment continues to rise, and more manufacturers are responding to the need. Those in the know report a recent spike in suppliers from off shore companies armed with aggressive pricing struc-tures. “We can’t build sys-tems at the same prices that some offshore com-petitors are selling them for,” says Hank Stuyt, Operations Coordinator for Hammond Air Condi-tioning Ltd. Whether these upstarts can compete with the better known com-panies, the traditional standard bearers of qual-ity products, is another question, though their his-tory in the heating market bears reviewing. The race to acquire a larger market share from long-estab-lished manufacturers by offering cut throat prices came to an end because of alleged inferior product quality and the difficulty of securing the trust of North American distributors. Whether history repeats itself in the air condition-ing market remains to be seen.

Air conditioners are powered either by aux-iliary power units (APU) or batteries. APUs have been around longer – about 10 years – and they have captured a loyal following, especially among sea-soned drivers comfortable

with product reliability. Drivers depend on their continuous power sup-ply over long periods, a distinct advantage over battery operated units which have a general run time of 10 hours. But loyalties are shifting. “We have fleets coming to us instead of suppliers of traditional APU’s,” says Hammond’s Hank Stuyt. Hammond is home to the Arctic BREEZE Truck AC, a battery powered, emis-sions free, no idling unit which operates with a recommended number of six batteries, though four is often sufficient for aver-age use. Hammond says the Arctic Breeze system can pay for itself in fuel savings alone with virtu-ally no downtime for ser-vicing. Stuyt also claims the product is “one of the lowest, if not the lowest, amperage drawing system out there.”

There are many rea-sons for changing over to battery operated sys-tems. The purchase cost of APUs can run several thousand dollars above their electrically-powered counterparts. Mainten-ance costs are frequent and pricey, and the units are also noisy. Stories abound from drivers in truck stops who, in the middle of the night have to get up and ask the trucker beside them to turn off their APUs be-cause of disruption to their sleep. APUs also run on fuel – about a litre an hour – a significant cost overrun that can be offset by battery operated alternatives.

In the wake of anti-idling legislation, California, the standard bearer of environmental controls in North America, will require the installation of diesel particulate filters on APUs.

But it may be too soon to consider APUs as having fallen into disfavour. They

have their place, especial-ly on long runs in remote areas. They may be further redeemed by the advent of new waste recovery sys-tems under development by both major manufac-turers and industrious smaller companies alike. One Canadian company making inroads in this technology is the Bolton, Ontario based Enermo-tion. The company is on the cusp of introducing an APU powered solely by harnessing wasted energy lost through the tailpipe. If successful, it will gen-erate enough energy to provide heating, cooling and load power for up to 10 hours without burning any fuel, thereby address-ing criticisms about APU fuel consumption. The development has been impressive enough to at-tract the support of some transport companies and public agencies commit-ted to sustainable tech-nologies.

Reputable air condi-tioning systems share common characteristics. “A good system is one that lasts, works well, and minimizes power usage,” says Hank Stuyt. Gary Wilson of Wilson Instruments, a distribu-tor for Webasto Auxiliary Heaters and the Italian made Sleeping Well ser-ies of air conditioners, supports Hank’s assess-ment. “Air Conditioners should be as efficient as possible with no fuel burn,” he says. Wilson attributes the Sleeping Well units’ efficiency to unique product design. This component system includes an evaporator which is mounted high in the cab. Its function is to extract heat and humidity so as to allow cold air to fall. This, he says, is con-trasted with APUs which use pressure to force out the hot air. Compared to competitor systems, the Sleeping Well series evap-

orator is key to the units’ efficient operation and accounts for the compact size. “We are able to use a smaller BTU unit because our evaporator is up high in the vehicle where it works most efficiently. Our systems work in the heat where they are most needed.”

Among the best claims of high efficiency units is the Bergstrom NITE system provided by Espar Heating. This latest ver-sion of the No-Idle Ther-mal Environment, known as NITE Plus, boasts a 30 percent higher cooling capacity that is generated with less battery power, promising a longer run-ning cycle and cooler environment. It features new heat exchangers and redesigned airflow, mak-ing for efficient cooling with a capacity of 4,680 BTU/hour. The company says users can maximize savings up to $12,000 per year on unnecessary idling costs.

The Kitchener – based Impco Technologies offers clean air cooling with its ClearSky battery- pow-ered air conditioning tech-nology. The no-idling air conditioning technology is approved by the Califor-nia Air Resources Board (CARB) and is EPA com-

pliant. Powered by four dedicated batteries, this user - friendly product en-ables drivers to select the desired temperature using a digital thermostat. It provides up to eight hours of cooling capacity and offers both shore power and hotel power options.

Another supplier, the Concord, Ontario - based Cool Moves, offers a se-lection of battery-pow-ered air conditioning products for long haul applications. “They are designed to run electric-ally, either off batteries or by utilizing a power supply which can plug into the grid and convert 110 AC power to 12v or 24v DC power. There are several models delivering various amounts of cool-ing power. All systems eliminate the need for the engine of the vehicle to be running. Cool Moves also offers a split system air conditioning kit that uses a low consumption com-pressor. The Split Line system allows the user to adapt the temperature in the cab for traveling or sleeping as required. It is a versatile kit that can be adapted to the specific needs of the user and space available in the cab,” states the company website.

Thus far, anti - idling legislation has been a patchwork of regulations enforced to varying de-grees by municipalities and regions across the continent. The Obama Administration’s com-mitment to reduce green-house gas emissions 17 percent by the year 2020 may prompt consistent enforcement – a good thing, says Hammond’s Hank Stuyt. “Industry has already taken the lead with some major retail-ers preventing idling of trucks at loading docks, and municipalities are now issuing real fines.” The sustained push to-ward green initiatives is prompting investment in shore power infrastruc-ture as well. More plug-in outlets across the land re-duce the need for engine-driven charging units. Industry watchers also claim that natural gas, which the US has in abun-dant supply, is an alterna-tive energy source, but requires strong financial resources for infrastruc-ture development.

Indeed, these and other energy sources, free of carbon emissions and fuel burn, are setting the parameters by which product development will unfold.V

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ThEME: aIR CONDITIONING

Sleeping Well Arctic PlusBy BRIaN LaWRENCE

Indel B has introduced a second generation “Sleeping Well ARC-

TIC PLUS”12vdc No-idle Air-conditioning system. The first generation SW (Sleeping Well) Arctic 2000 with 6,150 BTU of cooling power was a hybrid powered system with integrated 12vdc to 24vdc converters supply-ing power to the 24vdc compressors and com-pressor controls. The new SW (Sleeping Well) Arctic Plus is still a three com-ponent system, but it is a full 12vdc system with the same 6,150 BTU output. The result of having a true 12vdc system has allowed Indel B’s air-conditioning engineers to make more than 30 system improve-ments resulting in better overall system perform-ance and reliability. The first generation SW Arctic 2000 had two 12/24vdc

converters, a number of relays and a second con-denser cooling fan that are not present in the “New” SW Arctic Plus system design. The result is a dramatic 30% reduc-tion in power (amperage) consumption, down to 55 amps / hour at maximum 6,150 BTU output. This has important advan-tages for our customers in improving system runtime for extended driver comfort while resting, improved sys-tem reliability and extended auxiliary battery pack life.

The over-all size of the SW Arctic Plus system’s three components have been re-duced. It still has the same high p e r f o r m a n c e “Sleeper Cooling Unit“ (evaporator)

that is ultra-quiet, com-pact for easy sleeper in-stallation, but it now has a six speed fan that offers the driver more com-fort choices. The “Com-pressor Box” has been slightly reduced in size and redesigned to better fit into the sleeper under bed compartment in most trucks. The exterior

“Condens-er Un i t ” still has a standard s t a i n -less steel m o u n t -

ing bracket, but is 10% smaller and has also been redesigned to fit more easily on the rear external sleeper wall.

A “New Drivers Display” with On-board Diagnostic can assist the driver in the case of a system fail-ure to ensure easier and faster service if required. In most cases, the most common driver notifica-tion “E1” would let the driver know that he needs to recharge the systems auxiliary battery pack. An important feature of the “New Driver Display” is

the driver

“Option Button”. This fea-ture allows the driver to lock the SW Arctic Plus unit at a reduced speed (output) allowing for ex-tended system runtime for those unexpected longer stop-overs. For driver convenience and ease of operation the SW Arctic Plus includes a “Driver Remote Control”.

One important feature of the Sleeping Well Arctic Plus system that makes us different than most of our competitors is the high sleeper placement of our efficient and powerful “Sleeper Cooling Unit”

(evaporator). Our Sleeper Cooling Uni t ’s return-air is located at the rear of the unit. What this means to our custom-ers is that our SW Arctic Plus system is ex-

changing, converting the sleeper hot air into cold air, thus removing the hot sleeper air altogether, making a more comfort-able environment within the sleeper. Most of our competitor’s return-air is taken in under the sleeper bed returning the cooler air off the floor to their cooling unit and forcing cold air up into the sleeper to cool the driver. Not so efficient!

Our “New Sleeping Well Arctic Plus” is now being operated by our custom-ers at stop-overs in Texas and Florida giving their drivers ten (10) hours of cool comfortable stop-over time.

For further informa-tion please contact Brian Lawrence, Indel B North American Representative at brian.indelb@zing-net.ca or to reach a dealer in your area visit www.sleepingwell.com.V

May 2012 5

ONTaRIO TRUCK DRIvING ChaMPIONShIP (OTDC)

2012 OTDC Reaches New MilestoneBy MaREK KRaSUSKI

The Ontario Truck Dr iv ing Cham-pionship (OTDC) is

gearing up for its annual competition scheduled to take place July 13 to 15 at the Hershey Center in Mississauga. Celebrat-ing 66 years of driving excellence. It began in 1947. The OTDC has been a forum for enhancing public awareness of the profession’s importance, promoting safety, and pro-viding the opportunity for drivers to display their skills. The OTDC tradition-ally provides five competi-tive classes for qualifying drivers to demonstrate their abilities. These in-clude competitions in the following categories: Straight Truck, Single-Single, Single-Tandem, Tandem-Tandem, and Train. OTDC past president and current sponsorship officer, Penny Rabishaw, credits the organization for

its forward-thinking views. “We are a progressive or-ganization. We like to try new things, and this year will be no exception to our rule of introducing innova-tion,” she remarked.

This year, the OTDC, is the first provincial or-ganization of its kind to establish a new category intended to reinforce the importance of safety and to engage more members of the trucking commun-ity. The introduction of the Graduating Class segment, says Penny Rabishaw, is “to provide an opportunity for newly licensed driv-ers to get involved in the competition and promote professionalism.” Unlike the traditional five cat-egories, applicants for this new competition need not be employed, nor do they require the same qualifica-tions as competitors in the traditional classes.

The OTDC’s current president, Tom Mead,

shares Penny’s enthusiasm for the anticipated benefits the new class will provide; not only for new drivers,

but particularly for em-ployers scouting for skilled new recruits and for truck training schools looking to showcase their recent graduates. “This addition of the Graduating Class will introduce new drivers

to the many aspects of the industry. It gives them the chance to demonstrate the skills they learned and

opens the possibility of meeting carrier reps look-ing for new hires. Trucking Schools will benefit equally from the exposure,” he said.

Both Rabishaw and Mead hope that the anticipat-

ed success of the new driver competition will be adopted by their provincial counterparts. Notes Tom Mead, “Carriers, schools, and drivers all stand to benefit from the Graduat-ing Class competition. It will be wonderful if all provinces across Canada adopt a similar program.” Mead also believes the quicker drivers are im-mersed in the industry, the quicker they will learn and retain all the information required to become an industry professional.

Drivers who have re-cently graduated from a truck training program with a Class A license are eligible to apply for the competition in the Tandem-Tandem class. Applicants can contact the OTDC for details and eligibility requirements. The organization encour-ages early registration due to space limitations.

If previous years are in-

dicative of public interest, the OTDC expects wide-spread participation from hundreds of enthusiasts, both at the Skills Com-petition and the evening Awards Banquet. It col-laborates with the MTO which acknowledges win-ners from its own Nation-al Safety Code Inspector Challenge competition alongside OTDC winners from each of the five cat-egories.

The five winners from the Ontario team will compete at the national competition later this year. The provin-cial championships will be held from July 13 to July 15, 2012. The Skills Competi-tion takes place on July 14 at the Hershey Center, 5500 Rose Cherry Place, in Mississauga with the Evening Awards Banquet to follow at Stage West Hotel, also in Mississauga. To learn more contact the OTDC at www.otdc.ca, or call 905.212.7936.V

6 May 2012

LEGaL MaTTERS

Road Check Time, Check Your Vehicle Carefully

By MaRK REyNOLDS

Yes, it’s that time of year again. “Road Check,” the an-

nual North America wide survey of Commercial Vehicles. This will run from June 5th through June 7th.

Road check is a “ran-dom” inspection of com-mercial vehicles. The reason it is meant to be random is so that the authorities can get some idea of how compliant the trucking industry is from one year to the next.

Officers will be operating Inspection Stations 24 hrs a day where possible and staffing will be at its peak during these three days in order to ensure that the maximum number of vehicles and drivers are inspected. Officers are instructed to conduct random inspections. This means that officers are not looking specifically for vehicles that show signs of possible problems, but are to select vehicles based on “the next vehicle coming down the ramp” so that a true picture of the industry is shown through the statistics gathered.

Once selected, a driver and his/her vehicle will receive a full mechanical and document inspection.

At the end of these three days the statistics gath-ered, such as out-of-ser-vice defects and logbook infractions, will be tallied to see if overall compli-ance across the continent, as well as separate juris-dictions, has improved or declined.

Having said that inspec-tions will be random, we all know that most officers who see a truck approach-ing in a condition indicat-ing it may not have been properly maintained will be tempted to flag the vehicle.

There are ways to avoid being selected for inspec-tion on a non random basis. Officers use differ-ent methods of determin-ing which vehicles may be defective based upon their individual experience, but some are obvious to most of us.

Visible damage to a vehicle is an indicator that the rig is not being maintained, even if the damage does not impact the safe operation of the vehicle. Although lights can blow at any time, it is often the fact that a burnt light will attract the atten-tion of an officer. When a number of lights are out, regardless of how insig-nificant they may seem, officers will pay attention to that vehicle.

Tires are another indi-cator that a vehicle may have problems. If one tire has tread that is ap-proaching the minimum depth, many officers will turn their attention else-where, but if a number

of tires are in borderline condition, you may re-ceive more attention than you are comfortable with. Cracked or broken glass is another indicator.

Any one of these de-fects may not be enough for an officer to select your vehicle outside of the “random” process, but in most cases it will cause the officer to instinctively look for other problems. If your vehicle has minor defects that are obvious, the officer at the scale head will likely signal your vehicle to stop to allow the officer an opportunity for a closer look before allowing you to proceed. If the officers direct your vehicle to stop and your brakes look as though they may be out of ad-justment, don’t be too surprised if you end up as an out-of-service statistic for Road Check.

Check your vehicle care-fully over the next few days. Be alert to problems that may attract undue attention. Given the ran-dom selection of vehicles, you may be selected for an inspection regardless of your efforts, but it’s up to you whether you end up with a sticker indicat-

ing that you passed the inspection, or are side-lined and removed from the road.

Mark Reynolds is a for-mer truck driver, MTO enforcement officer, prov-incial trainer and enforce-

ment coordinator, and can be reached at (416) 221-6888 or MarkReynolds@OTTLegal.com.V

May 2012 7

aEROSERvE TEChNOLOGIES LTD.

Covering Your Rear EndBy KENT SMERDON BSC.

It has been well over a decade since the U.S Department of Energy

(DOE) commenced its multi year study to reduce heavy truck (Class 8) fossil fuel consumption through the reduction of vehicle aerodynamic drag coeffi-cients. According to the Argonne National Labora-tory, the US Class 8 truck-ing industry alone (at the time) consumed 18 billion gallons of diesel annu-ally. That equates to about 72 billion litres, or ap-proximately 94 times the amount of oil that spilled in the Gulf of Mexico.

Although tractor manu-facturers continue to re-duce forebody aerody-namic drag by stream-lining their products, relat ively l i t t le attention is be-ing paid to the rear ends of the loads - the trailers.

Products exist (mostly aftermarket) that address Base Pressure Drag, the suction at the rear doors of trailers that takes extra fuel and dollars to pull along the highway. These devices can be heavy, bulky and expensive, but the most problem-atic feature is that they can interfere with loading operations and are there-fore dismissed as viable contenders. This dismissal can be costly.

These two drag loca-tions (fore and aft) are not mutually exclusive. That is to say, the paying of much attention in one area will somehow make up for inattention in the other. In fact, they are very closely related.

To understand the relationship be-

tween forebody aerodynamic i m p r o v e -ments and the t ra i ler

rear, let’s examine this statement from a 1999 NASA report regarding forebody drag at the front of the tractor and after-body drag at the rear of the trailer.

”Because base drag in-creases as forebody drag is reduced and these com-ponents of drag are addi-tive, afterbody refinement (base drag reduction) will be required in order to achieve an overall drag co-efficient of 0.25” ( page 30 item 5: www.dfrc.nasa.gov /DTRS/1999/pdf/H-2283 .pdf).

What does this statement mean?

Onset flow velocity (the airspeed at any defined point of interest) arriving at the base region (the rear of the trailer) increases if the forebody is better streamlined. Therefore, there will be an increase in actual suction on the base because that suction is a

function of the airspeed that actually reaches the base. In other words, if the mean velocity at the trail-ing edges of the trailer is increased due to forebody streamlining, the base flow mechanisms “think” the entire vehicle must be traveling faster.

An example: A typical tractor trailer traveling at 100kmph. Let’s assume the mean velocity air-flow arriving at the trailer rear has been slowed to 75kmph due to upstream flow separation, obstruc-tions (mirrors etc.) and skin friction forces. This yields a baseline amount of base pressure drag on the trailer doors.

Now, let’s streamline the tractor sufficiently so that the onset flow velocity at the trailer rear is in-creased to 85kmph. This higher onset flow velocity will create higher suction on the trailer doors even

though the tractor has not increased its speed.

To further illustrate, let’s look at an absurd example of massive forebody drag. Let’s mount a huge plexi-glass plate that extends 5 metres out each side and 5 metres above the trac-tor! Such a configuration would make any trailer aerodynamic refinements irrelevant. Trailer base drag would be greatly “re-duced” simply because the trailer would be traveling along almost entirely with-in the monstrous wake of the tractor.

This extreme example should help clarify why a less streamlined body re-duces base pressure drag, whereas a better stream-lined forebody actually increases it.

However, because the drag at these two loca-tions is cumulative, it be-comes evident that as trac-tor manufacturers make

continued streamlining progress, an ever increas-ing share of total drag will be at the rear end.

Another consideration: Aerodynamic drag forces increase as the square of the velocity, a law which applies everywhere, in-cluding the back of the trailer. If the onset flow velocity at the trailer doors is doubled, the drag forces are quadrupled.

In summary, improved tractor streamlining caus-es an increase in base pressure drag at the trailer rear, which partially offsets any aerodynamic gains up front. Put another way, the more attention that is paid to streamlining the front end, the more important it becomes to pay aero-dynamic attention to the rear end.

For more information, contact Aeroserve Tech-nologies Ltd. at www.airtab.comV

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May 2012 9

ThE SaFETy TIP aDvISER

Air Conditioning Is Great But There Are Hazards

By aLvIS vIOLO

With the sum-mer months approaching,

we need to remind our-selves of the hazards of air conditioning. Most of us could not live without air conditioning. In hot, humid climates, it is more than a modern comfort. Air conditioning is an es-sential element in getting through hot, sweltering, sticky days. But, like most modern conveniences, air conditioning has its down-sides. Are they suf-ficient to make you think twice about having an air conditioner in your home, office or vehicle? Many re-

searchers believe they are. Let’s find out why.

A building’s air-con-ditioning system can be described as the lungs of the building. The air-conditioning system draws in outside air, filters it, heats, cools or humidifies it, circulates it around the building, then expels a portion of it to the outside environment.

The quality of the air many people breathe at work or at home is totally dependent on the oper-ation of the building’s air-conditioning system. Sub-standard air-conditioning will lead to poor indoor air quality, which leads to irrit-able and potentially very sick people.

The cost of poor air-con-ditioning at work is enor-mous. Studies show that increased sick leave and lower productivity related to poor air-conditioning costs many millions of dol-lars each year. The human

costs of poor air-condition-ing include viral illness, respiratory problems, and deadly Legionnaires Dis-ease (or Legionella).

What are the health ef-fects of poor Air Condition-ing systems?

Often the cause of res-piratory and nasal symp-toms is not properly diag-nosed; therefore the work related nature is not re-cognised. There are three major categories of health problems:

Lungs and respiratory tract problems (runny nose, blocked nose, cough-ing, sore throat, sneez-ing), virus and bacteria reactions (fever, chills, headaches, muscular ache, nausea and vomiting. Dis-eases include influenza, bronchitis and Legion-naire’s Disease, and aller-gic reactions (itchy nose, watering eyes, shortness of breath, wheezing and coughs. Illnesses include sinusitis, asthma and hu-

midifier fever.)It has also been proven

that the body undergoes a certain amount of stress when it is forced to go from a boiling hot environment into an air conditioned one. Going from an out-side temperature of over 100 degrees Fahrenheit to an inside temperature of less than 78 degrees is, for example, bound to play havoc with one’s health.

WhO IS aT RISK?

Large numbers of people are at risk are people who spend a great deal of time in their homes such as the elderly; workers in air-conditioned buildings, in-cluding office staff, clean-ing staff and security staff; staff in air-conditioned venues such as hotels, mu-seums, aquariums, gaming venues; building mainten-ance workers (such as mechanics, electricians, etc); air-conditioning com-pany workers; people who are in their air conditioned

vehicles for long periods of time such as truck drivers.

Air conditioners in cars or trucks also have their prob-lems. Micro-organisms have been found within air conditioning units that may cause breathing prob-lems. Researchers at Lou-isiana State Medical Center identified eight different types of mould living inside 22 of 25 cars tested.

Vehicle air conditioning units can also circulate air-borne diseases, most famously Legionnaire’s Disease. If the unit has cheap filters or is not prop-erly maintained, it will sim-ply re-circulate pollutants.

Of course, there are also positives to air condition-ing. It creates a pleasant atmosphere inside, regard-less of what is going on outside. It may eliminate heat rash and help hay fever sufferers by removing pollens from the air. The removal of dirty and dry air is also accomplished by air

conditioning.The decision to use air

conditioning is, of course, yours. Having weighed the pros and cons, you may decide that the best option is to use it, but do so spar-ingly, not going below 78 degrees, and not becoming reliant on it. Then, hope-fully, we can all enjoy the benefits of air conditioning and avoid the detriments at the same time.

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 alvis@emergencyroad-services.com.V

10 May 2012

EastErn ViEw:

Maine Corridor HighwayBy GEorGE FullErton

Peter Vigue pumps with enthusiasm when he speaks

about his vision for build-ing a corridor highway across the State of Maine. The proposed highway would begin outside Cal-ais, Maine, across the border from St. Stephen, New Brunswick. It would run west to Coburn Gore, Maine and connect with Quebec’s major highway infrastructure at Sher-brooke.

Vigue is Chairman and CEO of Cianbro, a vertically integrated construction company headquartered in Pittsfield, Maine. Cianbro was founded in 1949 and over its history has been involved in many building and heavy construction projects across the country. It has been the recipient of many performance and safety awards.

Vigue’s vision is not new. He explained that the con-cept to build an east-west highway in Maine dates back to the 1930s. As re-cent as the 1960s there was a study looking at building an east west corridor road across Maine, New Hamp-shire, Vermont and into up-state New York that would connect Maine businesses to markets in the Midwest. Again in 2008 a proposal was revitalized to study the east west highway con-cept. The proposal proved to be very expensive, and the government of the day lacked the appetite to fol-low through and build the highway.

“All of these studies looked at building the high-way in the United States.” explained Vigue, adding that by virtue of the geog-raphy it would have been prohibitively expensive.

Vigue refers to current maps showing that high-ways in the northeast US primarily serve north-south traffic flow. Traffic heading to the Midwest and west-ern regions of the contin-ent first has to head south to Boston or New York to connect to major east-west highways. That additional

travel, Vigue said, adds costs to shipping products to western markets from Maine and Atlantic Can-ada, and similarly adds to the purchase price of goods brought into the region from the west.

“When I think about an east-west corridor through Maine, I look north to Can-ada, our biggest trading partner and our friends. Canada already has a well defined and well developed east-west corridor con-necting to the heart of the continent. The concept for an east-west corridor highway I am proposing is a highway across Maine from the New Brunswick border to the Quebec bor-der, connecting Maine and Atlantic Canada to that major Canadian east-west corridor,” explained Vigue.

The proposed highway would cut an estimated four hours off a trip from southern New Brunswick (and the eastern part of Atlantic Provinces) to Montreal. Additionally, Vigue said that the corridor highway would open a vast region of central Maine to business and tourism development.

The State of Maine com-mitted $300,000 to a feas-ibility study in April 2012, and that work is expected to get underway in the summer and be completed by end of the year. Vigue is confident that the feas-ibility study will generate a positive response, with preliminary design plan-ning and land acquisition beginning in 2013 and con-tinuing through to 2014. Vigue expects the actual construction phase will take at least three years to complete.

“This is a big project; in fact it would be the largest construction project in Maine’s history” said Vigue, adding that total cost is expected to come in at $2 billion to complete the 220 mile highway.

Vigue explained that the entire construction project would be funded by private investment and will be operated as a limited liabil-ity company, charging tolls to highway users.

“Around the world more major highway projects are being funded by private in-vestment or public-private partnerships,” said Vigue. He went on to add that

governments are generally hesitant to undertake large highway development pro-jects. “If we waited for the State of Maine to get a clear public mandate to undertake and support financing to build this high-way, it would never come about.”

The proposed highway will be a divided highway, but no decision has been reached on whether it will be a two lane or four lane route. Vigue did indicate that highway truck traffic would be limited to tandem trailers, adhering to Can-adian weight limits with a speed limit of 75 miles per hour.

The number and location of entrance and exit ramps is yet to be determined and will, in part, be planned ac-cording to local community demands for connectiv-ity and access. Policing will be contracted to local Sheriffs Departments and the Maine State Highway Patrol.

The highway will benefit from cutting edge design and construction design practices, explained Vigue. During the construction phase there will be a fo-

cused effort to avoid sensi-tive wetlands areas and invest in the highest stan-dards of environmental mitigation practices at water crossings.

Vigue stressed that wild-life crossings would use treed wildlife overpasses, a method that has been pioneered in Banff National Park.

The construction phase would engage multiple companies, creating major direct and spin-off employ-ment opportunities dur-ing both the construction phase and later for main-tenance and support once construction is finalized.

The highway will also function as an economic driver bringing growth to the tourism and manufac-turing sectors, not only in Maine, but also in Quebec and Atlantic Canada.

In March 2012 Vigue sponsored a meeting in the border town of St. Stephen, New Brunswick that host-ed more than 120 visitors.

“I was amazed by the enthusiasm for this project that people on both sides of the border demonstrated” said Vigue. “We had people from New Brunswick, Nova

Scotia, Quebec and Maine, and they were all looking at the opportunity the cor-ridor offers their commun-ities and local economies. They realize the potential the highway offers to the transport industry, tour-ism and manufacturing. Several of the Mayors (in attendance) specifically applauded the economic development that the pro-ject offers.”

Vigue also commented that he was impressed with the atmosphere of cross border cooperation and common aspirations communities on both sides of the border shared.

“The meeting was very upbeat and everyone showed a willingness to work together. The en-thusiasm was remark-able; everyone could see benefits coming from the project.”

For Atlantic Canada shippers and haulers, the proposed Maine highway not only represents sav-ings in travel distance and fuel costs, but also means significant time savings, thus providing flexibil-ity in driver and delivery scheduling.V

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MaKING yOUR MILES COUNT

The Best Way to Pay Taxes, or NOT Pay Taxes

By ROBERT SChEPER

I’ve been in the ac-counting industry for over thirty years (I

started at age four) and have more than twenty of those exclusively in trucking. During that time I’ve seen many people try to not pay any taxes. The key word is “try.” There are two ways to not pay any taxes - the legal way and the illegal way. I have never personally seen any citizen who chooses the illegal way to build retirement wealth, even if they are never audited and CRA accepts their returns as filed. Corner cutters eventually end up on someone else’s corner and they themselves get cut. Their losses usually outnumber their unpaid taxes by multiples.

Those people hardly come out of the twilight zone long enough to maintain a logical conver-sation. I won’t dignify their approach with a reply.

The legal way to guar-antee not paying taxes is not making money (spe-cifically taxable income). Mathematically speaking, those operators who com-prise the bottom 0-40% of earners have the high-est probability of snub-bing CRA. However, if you are in the top 60-100% of operators in Canada you almost certainly will pay. There are several excep-tions to this rule such as: purchasing high amounts of RRSP’s, contributing high amounts to charity, or having a high amount of personal exemptions (children, disabilities etc.), all of which have distinct disadvantages. RRSP’s just defer taxes till retire-ment, charity requires giving away something of value, and high levels of personal exemptions

have extenuating circum-stances (responsibility/inconvenience/hardship).

Too often people defer to their accountant to find a silver bullet, a magic exemption that solves all their tax demands no matter how much money they make. Quite frankly this is usually not legally possible. However, oper-ators who earn in the low-middle range of between 0-60% and utilize the per-diem system (non-taxable benefits) can greatly re-duce, or in some cases, almost eliminate their taxes. For instance, driv-ing super single or even team (husband/wife) can dramatically drop/elimin-ate taxable income. The

key, however, is the proper and legal application of the per-diem system and living with the changes needed to navigate its seven disadvantages.

Let’s look at some stats. The average Canadian truck driver has taxable income of $50-55,000 per year and pays taxes between $ 1 2 -1 8 , 0 0 0 (CPP in-cluded).

T h e a v e r a g e operator only saves $10,095 (2011) using t h e p e r -diem system. It’s nothing to be ashamed of but

it still requires a $1,905.00 check to be issued. Using national averages, it will never be a silver bullet. However, if you can han-dle the disadvantages it’s a perfectly honorable option for tax savings.

If you meet another operator who you know who, say, earns in the top 60% range, does not

use the per-

diem system, does not buy RRSP’s, and yet does not pay taxes … throw up a red flag in your mind. Back away slowly so as not to attract attention and protect yourself from their inevitable shrapnel. There is no accountant smart enough to elimin-ate the average trucker’s obligation. If they insist they never pay, either the operator is lying to you or

lying to Rev-enue Canada

(through their bookkeeper).

Wa t c h w h a t they say, and

find out what they actually

mean by not paying taxes.

Some operators use their GST returns to pay their income taxes and then say “they never pay taxes”.

Just remember, not EVER paying ANY taxes is usu-ally a sign of either poverty or deception.

Robert D Scheper oper-ates an accounting and consulting firm in Stein-bach, Manitoba. He has a Masters Degree in Busi-ness Administration and is the author of the Book “Making Your Miles Count: taxes, taxes, taxes” (now available on CD). You can find him at www.thrcon-sulting.ca and thrconsult-ing.blogspot.com or at 877.987.9787. You can e-mail him at robert@thrconsulting.ca.V

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Historic 250,000th Kenworth T800Event Hosted by Kenworth Assembly Plant in Renton, Washington

Kirkland, Wash. – Kenworth Truck Company cele-

brated the production and delivery of its historic 250,000th Kenworth T800 truck during a special cere-mony at the Kenworth assembly plant in Renton, Wash.

The landmark Ken-worth T800 was received by Trican Well Service Ltd., which is one of North America’s largest provid-ers of oil and gas pump-ing services and whose headquarters is located in Calgary, Alb. Trican has operations in Canada, the United States, Russia, Kazakhstan, Australia and North Africa.

“The Kenworth T800 is a versatile, hard-working truck that customers can count upon in a divers-ity of demanding voca-tional and on-highway applications,” said Gary Moore, Kenworth gen-eral manager and PACCAR vice president. “Kenworth celebrated the T800’s 25th anniversary last year, and now we celebrate another significant milestone – the 250,000th T800. We thank Trican for being a strong T800 supporter and a loyal Kenworth customer.”

Tr i c a n ’s D o n L u f t , president and chief operat-ing officer; and Ben Mikul-ski, corporate manager of equipment standards

and R&M services, were presented with the keys to the new Kenworth T800 by Gary Moore. Trican purchased the new T800 from GreatWest Kenworth in Calgary and expects to use the vehicle to transport a massive coil unit in ex-cess of 200,000 lbs. in the oilfields of North America. The Kenworth T800 has become Trican’s truck of choice for its versatility, reliability and high man-euverability.

“The Kenworth T800 has been a very high-per-forming, productive truck for Trican since we began purchasing T800s about 15 years ago,” Luft said. “It’s a special moment to receive the 250,000th T800. We certainly appreciate the efforts of Kenworth and its employees to provide us with excellent trucks that get the job done in our tough, demanding applica-tions in the oilfields.”

Trican’s tridem, wide-hood T800 is powered with a Cummins ISX15 500 hp engine rated at 1,850 lb-ft of torque at 1,200 rpm and driven by an 18-speed manual transmission. The T800 features the Diamond cab interior with Kenworth NavPlus®, and the Ken-worth 38-inch AeroCab® sleeper. Other specifica-tions of interest include Kenworth’s large, 1,780 square-inch cooling mod-

ule, Kenworth AG690 rear suspension, Dana Spicer D2000 20,000-lb. standard track front axle, 20,000-lb. Watson and Chalin steer-able pusher axle, factory-installed transmission power takeoff (PTO) and auxiliary split-shaft PTO, and front and rear Bendix air disc brakes.

Trican provides a com-prehensive array of spe-cialized products, equip-ment and services that are used during the explora-tion and development of oil and gas reserves. For more information, visit Trican’s website in Can-ada (www.trican.ca) or the United States (www.trican.us).

Kenworth Truck Com-pany is the manufacturer

of The World’s Best® heavy and medium duty trucks. Kenworth is an industry leader in providing fuel-saving technology solu-tions that help increase

fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. The company’s dedication to the green fleet includes aerodynamic trucks, compressed and li-quefied natural gas trucks,

and medium duty diesel-electric hybrids.

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

Kenworth - Renton employees gathered to celebrate the 250,000th Kenworth T800.

The historic 250,000th Kenworth T800 was received by

Trican Well Service Ltd., during a special ceremony held at

the Kenworth assembly plant in Renton, Wash. From left are

Gary Moore, Kenworth general manager and PaCCaR vice

president; Trican’s Don Luft, president and chief operating

officer, and Ben Mikulski, corporate manager of equipment

standards and R&M services; and Daryl Simon, Kenworth -

Renton plant manager.

16 May 2012

KEEPING OUR vEhICLES CLEaN

How to Wash in a Changing World

By JaCK JaCKSON

Like everything in the world, washing vehicles is changing

the way people think. In the past, common practice was to apply outside pres-sure and a chemical agent to wash the vehicle. Most companies defer to the mobile pressure spray firm to arrive at the company yard under the cover of darkness or on weekends and miraculously clean the vehicles and have them ready to go for the next run. Out of sight, out of mind, hoping all will be well.

This traditional practice is changing quickly, and with most changes it takes time for us to understand, catch on, and decide on the next steps to take to wash efficiently and eco-nomically using environ-mentally friendly methods.

Most large corporations and image-conscious

companies have already planned their strategy to address their environ-mental concerns, get an advantage over the com-petition, and actually save money in the long run.

Today, most people don’t realize it’s illegal to wash your own vehicle outside, let alone spray down your fleet in the back yard of your parking lot. Both To-ronto and Calgary have by-laws prohibiting car washing in driveways without capturing wash water. Check out their websites for a complete understanding by search-ing car wash by-laws. You will see that there is no tol-erance for allowing wash water to drain into storm sewers.

Most people don’t realize that storm sewers deposit their contents directly into streams, rivers, lakes or oceans. Thus, any chem-ical, metal or contamin-ant that is washed off the vehicle heads directly into the aquaculture of your lo-cal environment. Imagine the wildlife on the other side of that sewer pipe having to endure the wash water as it hits the stream? Such irresponsible practi-ces can be easily avoided.

To my knowledge, the State of Washington in the USA is the first to levy a fine against a city for wash-ing their public vehicles outside and allowing the water to go directly into the storm sewer. To read the article against Ben Frank-lin Transit, click on: http://busride.com/2012/02/ben-franklin-transit-to-contest-eco-fine.

The simplest measure to preserve the environment is to direct wash water into municipal drains to be processed at the city water works. This ensures the water is free of contamin-ants before it is redirected into the aquaculture. Also, the ability to recycle wash water for re-use at your facility is becoming more common as the cost of

water continues to climb. (Note the sewer charges that are now added to your water invoice.)

Alternatively, if you re-duce the amount of water you wash by researching the most efficient wash systems, and by recycling waste wash water, your water footprint will be re-duced. I am sure all Fleet Managers have reduced

their carbon footprint. The question now is, have they reduced their water footprint?

Jack Jackson is President o f Aw a s h S y s t e m s Corp. Email: jjackson@awashystems.com or call 800.265.7405. Visit our website www.awash-systems.com. North Amer-ica’s leader in Fleet Wash-ing Solutions.V

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Kinedyne Showcases New Products atTruck World 2012

Kinedyne the world leader in manu-facturing and dis-

tributing cargo control products for the transpor-tation industry once again participated in Truck World, Canada’s National Truck Show. Representa-tives at Kinedyne’s booth #2003 featured top-of-the-line products and live cargo securement demonstrations.

“We were thrilled to be exhibiting at Truck World since it is always a great opportunity to come face-to-face with the people and companies who use our products,” says James Klausmann II, Kinedyne Executive Vice President and the son of the company’s founder. “At this year’s show, we wanted to give our new and existing cus-tomers a true “hands-on” experience with some of our innovative products that will help customers save money and time on the road.”

Kinedyne manufac-tures/distributes more than 5,000 items, in-cluding flatbed prod-ucts, chains, interior van products, webbing, beam systems, hardware, and more. Featured as part of the company’s 2012 Truck World display were two cost-saving products developed with both the driver and fleet owners’ needs in mind:

Kinedyne Polar™ and Tiger™ Tarp Ties: Kine-dyne launched two new tarp tie brands in 2011 to meet the demands of the industry. The “POLAR” Natural Rubber Tarp Tie is designed to withstand frigid temperatures and severe winter weather conditions. The “TIGER” EPDM Rubber Tarp Tie (synthetic) is designed to resist UV degradation with high elastic retention

and thus withstand the day-to-day environment-al exposure to heat found in warmer climates. Both tarp ties feature crimped S-Hooks as a standard feature. Unlike competi-tors’ products that often tear when overstressed, extensive laboratory test-i n g

c o n -firmed that all Kinedyne’s tarp ties are designed to avoid the tearing of the strap. If the product is over-stressed the S-Hook will bend, allowing a driver to easily make a quick, economical fix in the field by replacing the S-Hook or bending it back.

Kaptive Beam® Solu-tions: Kinedyne Kaptive Beam Systems provide a “double-decking” solu-tion designed to optimize trailer cube space for In-terior Van fleet operators. The system actually cre-ates a “second deck” in a trailer for storing cargo using a strategic sys-tem of tracks and beams. In the traditional “floor load” method, a trailer is usually filled to capacity before it reaches the al-lowable cargo weight limit. The Kaptive Beam System utilizes the max-imum cargo space inside the trailer and as a result decreases loading time, increases overall freight capacity, reduces freight

damages, reduces lost decking beams and offers a more fuel efficient solu-tion over the road. Kine-dyne assures a fleet that their specialized deck-ing team will consult, test and validate a solu-tion that meets their

needs.Additional

p r o d u c t s t h a t w e r e

f e a t u r e d a t the Kinedyne booth in-

cluded:Steadymate® Recrea-

tional Vehicle Tie-Downs and Hardware: Steady-mate is Kinedyne’s com-plete line of straps and accessories developed to safely and securely tie-down all outdoor adven-ture toys. The spotlighted product shown at Truck-world Show is the newly re-engineered Steady-mate Wheel-Chock. This product is designed for ease of use in trans-porting, maintaining and storing motorcycles with tire widths up to 180 mm. The new Wheel-Chock keeps bikes supported in an upright position al-lowing for easy one-per-son tie-down operation.

G R I P L I N K ™ T i r e Chains: Available in V-Bar and Square Link de-signs for highway use, and Stud chains for off-road conditions, Kine-dyne’s GRIP LINK line offers high strength, car-bon steel chains that are case hardened for extra

long wear-life. Manufac-tured to exceed industry performance standards, the entire GRIP LINK line can be purchased year round thanks to a “just-in-time” stocking system that takes the guesswork

out of the next sea-

son’s inventory plan-ning. GRIP LINK has been among Kinedyne’s most popular products.

Flatbed products: in-cluding winches, winch straps, and ratchet straps. Straps are available in a variety of colors – in-cluding the company’s standard Black Edge Gold Web profile – as well as in the patented Rhino Web profile, a highly durable and abrasion resistant webbing for cargo control tie-down straps.

Interior van products: including jack bars, shor-ing bars, logistic straps and tracks and interior van accessories.

Over the past year, Kinedyne has invested in a substantial expansion of their manufacturing capacity including a new 100,000 square foot plus addition to their facility in China (300,000 sq ft in total). Additional in-

vestments were also made in a success-ful effort to achieve the prestigious ISO 9001:2008 certifica-tion for its Quality Management Sys-tem. The company also grew its global capabilities by ap-

pointing TDS Corporation as its exclusive distributor in Japan and appointing Cargo Securing Solutions Limited as its exclusive sales agent to cover the United Kingdom. The company also strength-ened its sales team in the United States by ap-pointing a new National OEM Account Manager position as well as sev-eral new appointments made at territory level. Kinedyne also recently expanded its manage-ment team by making three additions to their management team who will focus on expanding the Kaptive Beam system market, propel company product innovation and overall increase oper-ational efficiencies.

For more information contact their sales depart-ment at 1-800-268-3530 (Canada) or visit their website at www.kinedyn-ecanada.com.

aBOUT KINEDyNE

CORPORaTION:

Founded in 1968, Kine-dyne Corporation is the world leader in manu-facturing and distributing cargo control products for the transportation indus-try. The company main-tains the top market share in several industry sectors through the development and engineering of a high-quality product offering that includes multiple pat-ented products. Kinedyne products service users that include OEM’s, fleet operators and independ-ent owner/operators. The company serves several markets including Heavy Duty Trucking, Govern-ment and Military, Farm and Agricultural, Mov-ing and Storage, Auto-motive and Recreational Vehicles.

K inedyne is a New Jersey-based entity that currently has facilities in four countries with a worldwide operations g roup tha t inc ludes Kinedyne Canada Ltd. (Canada), Nantong Kine-dyne Ltd. (China), and Sistemas Kinedyne, S.A. (Mexico).V

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18 May 2012

NEW MEDIa:

Online Video Series Helps Manage RiskBy MaREK KRaSUSKI

We live in an increas ingly complex world

in which the employer-employee relationship no longer endures for a lifetime, and company guarantees for health care, accident and illness cover-age are today more the exception than the rule. Today’s business culture takes a cost-effective bottom line approach in which workers are as-signed the role of con-tractors and, as such, are obliged to assume a great-er, if not total, responsibil-ity for all business practi-ces. This is especially true in the trucking industry where Owner Operators transport much of the na-tion’s freight and in doing so take on much more risk for each load.

L i n a D e m e d e i r o s , president of LMD Finan-cial, specializes in risk management, particu-

larly in the commercial transportation and con-struction sectors. She’s a Living Benefits Specialist and a monthly contribu-tor to this magazine. Her company’s mission is to address the corporate and individual needs of in-dependents, as well as fleets and their employ-ees. Demedeiros devotes her time and expertise to the provision of optimal benefits package plans, all of which fall under the rubric of “risk man-agement solutions.” Her latest attempt to address these complex issues was the reason for producing a series of online videos with industry experts. In a recent interview she told me that contracts between owner operators and the companies they work for often meet only minimum benefits requirements and, therefore, fall short in delivering adequate coverage in the event

of “‘Are You Exposed?” draws attention to the widespread and mistaken assumptions people have about their benefits provi-sions, and the solutions available to ensure that maximum coverage is in fact obtained. Reducing risk and maximizing prof-itability is complex, par-ticularly in a niche market where subtle nuances in contract language can make or break a company at the time of a claim. To date, there are four videos uploaded and available for viewing at www.youtube.com/user/LMD4Di. Two additional videos, one following the first two seg-ments, the other following the latter two, summarize the major points discussed in each.

Presented in digestible segments averaging five minutes each, informa-tion about the pitfalls and opportunities associated with risk management

are discussed by indus-try experts, Lina Deme-deiros and Kevin Snobel, Safety and Compliance Consultant. Peter Carter, Editor for Today’s Truck-ing, interviews both on a number of topical industry issues. Carter, with his relaxed and approachable demeanor, is a perfect fit for the role as moderator, especially since he im-mediately introduces the viewer to the subject mat-ter with a question to both participants who follow up with their respective responses. A lot of infor-mation is exchanged, in equal measure, between Demedeiros and Snobel and punctuated with oc-casional comments from Peter Carter. This informal exchange enhances the viewing experience, al-lowing the observer to easily follow the direc-tion and content of the dialogue.

First among the list of discussion topics featured in the first video are the ramifications of Bill 119. Both Snobel and Deme-deiros reiterate that the introduction of the Bill shifts more responsibil-ity away from the owner operator and onto the company to provide ad-equate benefits coverage. The impact of this first segment, however, could have been significantly enhanced by the transmis-sion of more background material. The commenta-tors effectively call atten-tion to the Bill’s impact on companies, but the failure to provide an overview of the Bill, its history, and reason for being, under-mine a comprehensive understanding. (The Bill, in fact, proposes to make workers’ compensation coverage mandatory for independent operators, sole proprietors, and others in the transporta-tion industry, as well as the construction industry for which is was originally intended.)

Admirably, these experts convincingly apprise the viewer of industry fun-

damentals that underlie poor choices in purchas-ing decisions. Truckers are experts in transportation, they emphatically state, and drivers predictably focus their attention on the job at hand, leaving little time for making in-formed decisions about optimal coverage plans best suited to their specific needs. Demedeiros and Snobel reference concrete examples of uninformed drivers who purchase in-surance options that fall way short of adequate benefits coverage. Lina cites one case in which the purchase of a higher end policy, at an additional $100 monthly contribu-tion, translates into an annual disability payment of $30,000 versus a pal-try $6,000 payout for the marginally less expensive alternative.

Viewers are similarly re-minded that Health Bene-fits Advisers frequently take direction from the trucking companies that hire them and that pru-dent employees, owner operators, and others should seek independ-ent counsel when mak-ing decisions about living benefits coverage for dis-ability, illness and other misfortunes that lead to work stoppage. We are reminded also that all are infallible, and even the most careful among us are vulnerable to risk.

The videos also present

sound advice for com-panies. One theme fo-cusing on the import-ance and profitability of safety, deftly introduced by Peter Carter, explores the rewards companies reap from sound safety protocols which stand alongside equally sound benefits packages for their employees and independ-ent drivers. Kevin Snobel persuasively highlights the high driver retention and the accompanying savings that companies accumu-late from low employee turnover.

At its core, the “Are Your Exposed” video series dis-seminates valuable infor-mation on the importance of quality contracts, the necessity of exerting due diligence, liability risk, and the pursuit of the right of course of action in optimizing coverage plans. Lina Demedeiros invites viewers to contact her office, free of charge, for advice on these and all matters related to maxi-mizing coverage and en-suring that financial stabil-ity continues in the face of illness, accident and disability.

In addition to accessing the online videos at the aforementioned Youtube address, Lina Demedeiros can be contacted at: www.lmdfinancial.com, email lina.lmdfinancial@gmail.com, phone 416.748.9992 or 800.236.5810, fax 416.748.9994.V

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Product Line Strategy Award Honours X One® Line of Wide Base Single Tires

Greenville, SC. – Michelin North A m e r i c a w a s

honored with a Product Line Strategy award from Frost & Sullivan for its X One® line of tires. By developing a wide array of application-specific, robust products that help fleets reduce operating costs through fuel and weight savings, Frost & Sullivan determined that Michelin has distinguished itself as a Product Line Strategy leader in the commercial vehicle wide-base tire segment. For the Product Line Strategy Award, Frost & Sullivan uses a set of criteria to benchmark Michelin’s performance against key competitors.

“Michelin, through its

longstanding commit-ment to wide-base tires, has been instrumental in developing a compre-hensive product lineup that addresses the de-mands of diverse truck operations and has con-sequently driven the adop-tion of wide-base tires,” says Kumar Saha, industry analyst with Frost and Sullivan’s Automotive & Transportation team. “The company has emerged as the leader in this category by working with custom-ers to consistently im-prove its products and by optimizing its portfolio to cover not only the differ-ent requirements of drive and trailer axles, but also the unique needs of long-haul, regional, vocational, and ultra weight-sensitive

applications.”Based on Frost & Sulli-

van’s independent analy-sis of the North American Wide-Base Truck Tires market, it found that the MICHELIN X One line of wide-base tires combines advanced rubber technol-ogy with practical and cost-efficient considera-tion, transitioning wide base single technology from a niche option to the mainstream in the Com-mercial Trucking industry. The report goes on to say Michelin’s continued com-mitment to wide-base tires has led it to strategically improve the distribution support of these products across North America, enabling fleet customers to experience the benefits of wide-base tires over

traditional dual tires.“ W h e n M i c h e l i n

launched the X One wide base tire in 2000, our goal was to provide a product that would bring value to trucking fleets and owner-operators,” said Jaye Young, country mar-keting manager, Michelin Americas Truck Tires. “Over the years Michelin has continued to innovate and now offers a breadth of wide single products that are the most fuel efficient, longest lasting, most retreadable wide base tires in the industry.”

Each year, Frost & Sul-livan presents this award to the company that dem-onstrates the most insight into the needs and product demands of its customers. The recipient company

optimizes its product line by leveraging products with the various price, performance and feature points required by one or more market segments.

Frost & Sullivan Best Practices awards recog-nize companies in a var-iety of regional and global markets for demonstrating outstanding achievement and superior perform-ance in such areas as leadership, technological innovation, customer ser-vice and strategic product development. Industry analysts compare market participants and measure performance through in-depth interviews, analysis and extensive secondary research to identify best practices in the industry.

Frost & Sullivan, the

Growth Partnership Com-pany, enables clients to accelerate growth and achieve best-in-class pos-itions in growth, innova-tion and leadership. The company’s Growth Part-nership Service provides the CEO and the CEO’s Growth Team with disci-plined research and best-practice models to drive the generation, evaluation and implementation of powerful growth strat-egies. Frost & Sullivan leverages 50 years of ex-perience in partnering with Global 1000 compan-ies, emerging businesses and the investment com-munity from more than 40 offices on six continents. To join our Growth Part-nership, please visit www.frost.com.V

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New ContiPressureCheck System Warns Truck Drivers of Tire Inflation Problems

Underinflation, the enemy of com-m e r c i a l t r u c k

tires, has been estimated by the Technology and Maintenance Council to cause nine out of 10 tire failures, as well as faster tire wear and reduced fuel economy. At the Mid-America Trucking Show this year, Continental Tire the Americas, LLC re-vealed its first product that directly addresses this crucial component of tire maintenance.

ContiPressureCheck™ is a new, advanced tire pres-sure monitoring system specifically designed for commercial vehicles. The system constantly mon-itors the pressure and tem-perature of each tire on the vehicle in order to provide real-time, on-demand tire status information and to

warn the driver of tire-re-lated problems before they become a critical concern, said Clif Armstrong, CTA’s director of commercial vehicle tire marketing for the Americas.

“ContiPressureCheck is a unique product that brings together all Continental’s expertise in tires, inflation, in-cab dis- p l a y s ,

sensors and monitoring technologies for a direct system that not only pro-vides advanced, accurate pressure data, but also addresses fleet concerns

about fuel economy and operating cost reduc-tions,” Armstrong said.

hOW IT WORKS

ContiPressureCheck in-tegrates its sensors, com-munication system and data processor into a sin-gle module that is housed inside a rubber container and glued to the inner surface of the tire. The

sensors continuously monitor both air pressure and the tire’s temperature, and send data wirelessly to the truck’s electronic control unit (ECU). This processes

the data, saves warnings and sends them directly to a display in the driver’s cab. The driver can im-mediately take corrective action and avoid a break-down before it happens.

aDvaNTaGES

ContiPressureCheck has two major advantages for commercial truck driv-ers over other systems, Armstrong said. First, it is the only system on the market to account for the tire’s temperature at its most optimal point inside the tire, which eliminates interference from other outside elements. The system then compensates for the temperature in the inflation data.

ContiPressureCheck’s construction takes into account years of research into tire pressure mon-itoring systems, and pro-

vides a robust and reli-able system – the second advantage of the product, Armstrong added.

“Because the ContiPres-sureCheck system sensors are placed inside the tire, they are less prone to breakage or accidental damage. This construction also avoids measurement errors due to brake heat-ing,” he said. “The system can be easily installed when tires are replaced or even before the new vehicle is delivered from the manufacturer.”

BENEFITS

The benefits of using ContiPressureCheck ex-tend well beyond the lon-gevity of the system and the accuracy of its data. Looking at all the factors that impact a commercial fleet’s costs, Armstrong said ContiPressureCheck

addresses several issues that impact fleet oper-ations.

“First is fuel economy. As fuel costs increase, it becomes more and more vital for fleets to man-age every drop of diesel. That alone can pay for the cost of a tire pressure monitoring system, and also reduces emissions,” Armstrong said.

“The benefits don’t stop there. Proper tire inflation also reduces tire wear and the incidence of break-downs. All of these factors help keep trucks operating longer and more continu-ously on the road, thus reducing operating costs for fleets.”

Cont iPressureCheck will be available to the North American trucking marketplace in fall 2012.

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TIRES & WhEELS

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TIRES & WhEELSTIRES & WhEELS

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BRooKsNAPA Auto PArts

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

Contact: Brian SiebleEmail: bnapa@telus.net

CalgaRytrActioN

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

Email: pjoseph@uapinc.comedMonton

trActioN HeAd office18532 - 116th Avenue

Edmonton, AB T5S 2W8Tel: 780.489.7555Fax: 780.481.0148

Contact: Ken O’BrienEmail: kobrien@uapinc.com

edMonton noRtH WesttrActioN

18051 - 111th AvenueEdmonton NW, AB T5S 2P2

Tel: 780.444.4334Fax: 780.444.7204Contact: Rob Dodds

Email: rdodds@uapinc.comedMonton 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: kpero@napacanada.comfoRt MCMuRRay

PArAmouNt PArts iNc.36 Riedel Street

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

Email: busick@napacanada.comgRande pRaiRie

trActioN#4 16101 - 101st Street

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

Contact: Harold HarmsenEmail: hharmsen@uapinc.com

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

Email: gireland@napacanada.com

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lloydMinsteRtruck ZoNe iNc.5205 - 65th Street

Lloydminster, AB T9V 2E8Tel: 780.875.7712Fax: 780.875.4039

Contact: Peter ParkinsonEmail: peter@truck-zone.com

MediCine HatHydrAco iNdustries ltd.

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

Tel: 403.526.2244Fax: 403.526.1074

Contact: John KaramanosEmail: jkaramanos@hydraco.com

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: pttrh@telus.net

Red deeRtrActioN

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

Tel: 403.342.7884Fax: 403.342.7377Contact: Ron Cain

Email: rcain@uapinc.com

RoCKy Mountain HouseNAPA #6260

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

Tel: 403.845.2709Fax: 403.845.2786Contact: Dave Auld

Email: dauld@napacanada.com

WaBasCaPelicAN Automotive

2330 Pelican Business ParkWabasca, AB T0G 2A0

Tel: 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: kebrown@napacanada.com

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

lickmantruckandtrailer@shaw.ca

CouRtenaytAurus HeAvy duty veNtures ltd

2703A Kilpatrick Avenue,Courtenay, BC V9N 6P4

Tel: 250.871.1191Fax: 250.871.8107

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foRt nelsoncHr-Ack PArts & rePAirs

4704 - 48th AvenueFort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0

Tel: 250.774.3273Fax: 250.774.3274

Contact: John & Colleen ReynoldsEmail: colleen@chr-ack.com

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

Email: kelownatraction@shawbiz.capRinCe geoRge

NAPA - Pg564 - 2nd Avenue

Prince George, BC V2L 2Z9Tel: 250.563.7778Fax: 250.563.4994

Contact: Kevin CarterEmail: kcarter@napacanada.com

quesnelNAPA trActioN

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

Email: nbiller@napacanada.comsMitHeRs

smitHers PArts & service3465 Victoria Drive

P.O. Box 3910Smithers, BC V0J 2N0

Tel: 250.847.4287Fax: 250.847.5038Contact: Dan Groot

Email: dansps@telus.netsquaMisH

tritoN Auto & iNd. ltd.1003 Industrial Way

Squamish, BC V0N 3G0Tel: 604.892.5951Fax: 604.892.3986

Contact: Mike BothroydEmail: info@tritonindustries.ca

suRReytrAiliNe trAiler PArts ltd.

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

Contact: Steve KnowlanEmail: trailine@telus.net

teRRaCeBow vAlley mAcHiNe

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

Email: terracetraction@citywest.caWilliaMs laKe

wl forestry suPPlies ltd.675 McKenzie Avenue

Williams Lake, BC V2G 1N9Tel: 250.392.6699Fax: 250.392.6644Contact: Tom Good

Email: tgood@napacanada.com

manItoba

BRandontrActioN

1940 Queen AvenueBrandon, MB R7B 0T1

Tel: 204.728.9573Contact: Rick Blaine

Email: rcbt2@mts.net

WinnipegtrActioN

200 Oak Point HighwayWinnipeg, MB R2R 1V1

Tel: 204.956.9490Fax: 204.949.9493

Contact: Louise RossEmail: lross@uapinc.com

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: yknapa@ssimicro.com

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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: knicholas@uapinc.com

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

Email: jcurley@uapinc.com

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: bkinzel@uapinc.com

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HanoveRJd truck PArts790 - 10th Street

Hanover, ON N4N 1S2Tel: 519.364.1848Fax: 519.364.7738

Contact: Brad WedowEmail: jdtruck@wightman.ca

KenoRad & s Auto

1051 Railway StreetKenora, ON P9N 3W8

Tel: 807.468.9894Fax: 807.468.8436Contact: Dale Green

Email: dgreen@napacanada.com

londontrActioN

2405 Scanlan StreetLondon, ON N5W 6G9

Tel: 519.455.3440Fax: 519.455.2812Contact: Derek Dutt

Email: ddutt@uapinc.com

MaidstonetrActioN

3725 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: 905.888.6800

MississaugatrActioN

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

Tel: 905.670.2868Fax: 905.670.9757

Contact: Doug PaddockEmail: dpaddock@uapinc.com

neW lisKeaRdtrActioN

437136 Hawn DriveNew Liskeard, ON P0J 1P0

Tel: 705.647.8707Fax: 705.647.9362

Contact: Dan Lachapelle

noRtH Bayservice 1 mufflers & more

2621 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: msaindon@uapinc.com

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

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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: pmaclean@uapinc.com

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MeadoW laKeuNified Auto PArts iNc.

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

Tel: 306.764.4220Fax: 306.763.7988

Contact: Mark KrasickiEmail: mark.napa@sasktel.net

Moose jaWgoldeN west trAiler &

equiPmeNt ltd.1802 Stadacona West

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

Contact: Brent CampbellEmail: brent@goldenwt.com

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: mark.napa@sasktel.net

ReginatrActioN

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

Contact: Max DeversEmail: mdevers@uapinc.com

sasKatoontrActioN

#2 - 2915 Faithfull AvenueSaskatoon, SK S7K 8E8

Tel: 306.244.9877Fax: 306.244.9878

Contact: Nathan PoundEmail: nathanp@paramountparts.ca

sWift CuRRentBrAke & drive ltd.

1511 Cheadle Street WestSwift Current, SK S9H 5G4

Tel: 306.773.7293Fax: 306.773.5511

Contact: Bruce BordenEmail: brakeanddrive@sasktel.net

WeyBuRnsoutHerN iNdustriAl & truck ltd

300 Hwy 13 South Service RoadCrossroads Industrial Park

Weyburn, SK S4H 2K7Tel: 306.842.2422Fax: 306.842.6264

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WHiteHoRsePAcesetter trAdiNg co. ltd.

171 Industrial RoadWhitehorse, Yukon Y1A 5M7

Tel: 867.633.5908Fax: 867.456.2824

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edMontontruck ZoNe iNc.

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: bwillsey@bradvin.com

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: peter@truck-zone.com

MediCine HatHydrAco iNdustries ltd.

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

Tel: 403.526.2244Fax: 403.526.1074

Contact: John KaramanosEmail: jkaramanos@hydraco.com

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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

Email: pttrh@telus.net

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

Email: s.lausen@airenet.com

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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

Email: totaltruck@telus.net

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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

Email: dansps@telus.net

manItoba

BRandonrcB truck & trAiler ltd.

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

Tel: 204.727.9172Fax: 204.725.4702Contact: Rick Blaine

Email: rcbt2@mts.net

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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

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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: bjandrews60@hotmail.com

neW lisKeaRdPioNeer sPriNg & AligNmeNt

437136 Hawn Drive,New Liskeard, ON P0J 1P0

Tel: 705.647.8707Fax: 705.647.9362

Contact: Dan Lachapelle

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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 & Lori 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

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sasKatoonA-liNe frAme & AligNmeNt

3246 Millar AvenueSaskatoon, SK S7K 5Y2

Tel: 306.931.6612Fax: 306.931.6615

Contact: Stan & Fred NeudorfEmail: stan.aline@sasktel.net

hEaLThy LIvING

Feed Your Brain!

By BRENDa RICKER

Many foods from berries to oys-ters to good

oils are proven to boost memory, help us think

clearly, and contribute to overall good health. The old maxim, “You are what you eat,” turns out to be true. New research on so-called “brain foods” shows that some chem-icals in the foods we eat go right to our brain cells.

Sounds pretty powerful!But can food real ly

make us more intelligent, give us smarter kids, improve memory, help us think more clearly, and maybe even forestall

those so-called “sen-ior moments,” or even worse, dementia?

The answer is a quali-fied “yes!” Although no one “miracle” food is go-ing to boost your brain power instantly, make your kid a genius, or cure Alzheimer’s, regularly adding certain foods to your diet will help you function at your personal best, both physically and mentally throughout your lifetime.

Here are some food suggestions to maximize your health:

Berries are full of mem-ory-boosting nutrients. Cherries are natures own little anti-inflammatory pi l ls . That old adage about “an apple a day” is right on target. Turmeric also has powerful anti-inflammatory properties. Egg yolk contains one of the most important nutri-ents for building better brains - choline.

We’ve all heard that fish is “brain food,” and there’s good reason for it. Speaking of seafood as brain food, consider the oyster, which is one food rich in both iron and zinc. Eating flavonol-rich cocoa can improve blood vessel function and boost circulation. Coco-nut oil, the healthiest oil on earth, is super rich in Omega 3. Chia Seed oil is also one of the richest sources of Omega – 3.

Your brain matters, so feed it well.

For a complete report you can reach me at health_you_deseve@ya-hoo.ca.V

May 2012 23

1955 Ford Crown Victoria Fairlane: Keeping The Roots YoungBy WENDy MORGaN-MCBRIDE

Who out there can say they love doing their

job? I can, all the time. I know there are down days for many, but not for me. Every time I go out I have loads of fun, shooting and listening to stories about antique vehicles. This past week I was able to shoot a double, (father and son team); a luxury classic and a farm truck. More on that later!

I have a chance to meet amazing people and trav-el the back roads in the Quinte area. This week I went to the beach, yes in April! Who gets to do that as part of their job? I feel so spoiled.

In 2009 Larry and Mary Alexander, owners of Alex-ander Excavating in Carry-ing Place, Ontario, brought home a 1955 turquoise and snowshoe white Ford Crown Victoria Fairlane. This “all Canadian” car, built in Windsor, Ontario, is just one of the many reasons why this young 70-something couple stays young. When I say ‘young’ I refer to my photoshoot. I

comment on 1955 being a time of parking and mak-ing out in your car. Larry takes the bait and pipes up: “Don’t say another word.”

Mary, just as quickly, moves toward the car: “Where would you like us, in the back seat or the front?” All I could say was, “whatever makes you comfortable.”

”The car is valued at be-tween $40,000 to $50,000 at auction, but to this couple it is priceless,” Larry tells me with considerable pride. The unibody chas-sis carries a 292 cubic inch Ford ‘Y’ block Thunderbird engine accompanied by a four barrel holly carburetor. It operates on a two speed

Ford-o-matic transmis-sion. The growl of the duel exhausts makes you take notice that there is power, but it is a gentle beast.

This is an awarding win-ning car, and believe me, there are many trophies to support that claim. It wins at least two out of three of the events they take it to. The finishing touches that complete this car are a con-tinental kit (spare wheel on rear; I did not know, but had to ask), fender skirt and rocker panel molding with stainless steel stone guards and door edge guards. The icing on the cake is the white wall tires comple-mented with wire wheel covers which really make it stand out and shine. On the front are chrome spotlights and a tinted glass windshield with a hint of blue.

The first order of business after purchase was to get it roadworthy. After closer inspection, Larry found it needed new brakes, tires, shocks and assorted safety improvements. He tells me that “driving this beauty is a dream. “It takes you back in

time, and the pure look you get from people makes me smile. We have met many nice people. It has to be the style and straight lines that draw attention.”

The last Crown Victoria rolled off the assembly line on September 17th, 2011, after 57 years in produc-tion, making it one of the longest lasting car designs of all time. The 1955 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria’s claim to fame was a wrap-over-the-roof tiara. The

Fairlane was the crowning gem of the bright two-tone candy floss color and chrome era. It was intro-duced in 1955 as Ford’s full size model and was

available in six different

body styles. The car could be purchased as a 2 door club sedan, a 4 door town sedan, a hardtop, and a Sunliner convertible. The front portion of the roof in front of the band was Sky-liner glass.

The Crown Vic’s roof looked longer than the

standard hard-tops, though in fact they weren’t. They meas-ured 198.5 inches overall and rode the same stan-dard 115.5-inch wheel base. The 1955 Ford Fair-lane specifications state that they operated with rear wheel drive, steel uni-body, and came with a 272.0 - 292 cu inch 3.7 L. ‘Y’ block Thunderbird engine with 162-193 BHP at 4000 RPMs. The average weight was 3,270 lbs. and their selling price ranged from $1,920.00 to $2,270.00.

The name Crown Vic-toria was derived from the stainless trim that crowns the roof line, also known as the tiara. Fairlane got its namesake from Henry Ford’s Fair Lane mansion located in Dearborn, Mich-igan. When compared to other vehicles the Victoria is large in size, both in the passenger area and trunk. Their reputation for har-nessing speed made them very appealing as police cars and taxi cabs.

This 1955 was not the first classic the Alexan-ders owned. Mary told me, beaming with motherly

pride, that they

brought all their babies home

in their 1967 Chevro-let Convertible. They pur-

chased it brand new. Their only regret was selling it just prior to purchasing the 1955 Fairlane.

This family is immersed in the world of classics. Larry Jr. brought home a 1965 GMC truck which he and his father worked on for four years. You can read all about it in the continua-tion of this amazing family that will be featured in next month’s issue.

On the learning curve I have been riding, I have found that of all the things we have in today’s society the one constant is these automobiles. They might be from yesteryear, but they were our future at one time, and they keep show-ing us how important the past is. Now I just have to get a few rides in these vin-tage vehicles. Who knows, maybe one day someone will let me drive theirs in one of the many area pa-rades. This 1955 does ap-pear in the odd parade, so if you see a cool ride coming, check it out and check out

the driver. Maybe it will be me.

You can find additional photos of this car, as well as past featured vehicles, on our facebook group page – ‘Cool Rides ~ A trip back in time.’ Each album has links to past articles. Drop me a line. I love my fans and sharing my ex-periences. Wendy @ cw-mcbride@cogeco.caV

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To be continued next month…

LES LUBRIFIaNTS ET LES aDDITIFS aUx CaRBURaNTS

L’industrie de Chimiques Appuie l’Usage de Certains Additifs au DieselPaR MaREK KRaSUSKI

On projette que la demande pour les lubrif iants

s’élevera par un taux annuel de 2.6 pourcent jusqu’à l’an 2015. Bien qu’on prédise que le sec-teur manufacturier sur-passera l’après-marché du véhicule motorisé, le besoin de camions de marcher à une capacité optimale veut dire que le transport commercial va capturer une part du marché importante. Il y a un ensemble de piéces mobiles dans les camions et les études ont montré que les problèmes très communs dans l’industrie inc luen t l es pannes prématurées de roule-ments à billes, à cause de la lubrification impropre. Trop de lubrifiant, trop peu, un mauvais choix et la possibilité de panne méchanique ou même de véhicule s’élève drama-tiquement. L’usure des corps de surface qui dé-tériorent prématurément coùte approximativement d’un à deux pourcent du produit national brut (GDP) aux États Unis.

Pendant les années récentes, il y a eu une campagne vers les sys-tèmes de lubrification automatisés (ALS). Bien qu’elle soit en existence depuis des décennies, l’industrie n’a jamais em-brassé cette technologie. Des plaintes souvent en-tendues incluent des problèmes de distribution et la provision de ser-vices à jour. Le person-nel d’entretien a d’autres préoccupations et n est pas convaincu que les sys-tèmes automatisés soient supérieurs aux pratiques manuelles convention-nelles. Il y a le fait aussi qu’on préfère ce qu’on connait et que d’adopter ce qui est nouveau est rarement préférable.

Les partisans de (ALS) pourtant, encouragent une analyse des deux approches. Selon eux,

la lubri f icat ion man-uelle exige des périodes d ’ immobi l i sa t ion de longue durée et, en plus, présente des risques aug-mentés aux techniciens qui sont obligés de grimp-er sur, dans et autour du camion et de la machine par la révision efficace de tous les points de lubri-fication – une méthode non seulement risquée mais aussi plutôt inéffi-cace et couteuse. Ces systèmes ont le défaut de ne viser qu’un seul point de contact du roulement. On suppose qu’une fois en marche, la graisse se répandra sur toute la sur-face. C’est une hypothèse faussée par des études récentes qui montrent que ces méthodes de lubrifica-tion sont la cause de 53 pourcent de pannes de roulement à billes.

Par contre, les systèmes de lubrification automa-tisés appliquent le lubri-fiant en quantités petites et précises à intervalles rapprochés mais fré-quents. Ces systèmes as-surent que cette méthode d’application garantit que tous les composants sont graissés quelque soit leur locale et leur accessibilité. En plus, des applications fréquentes préservent la vie utile des composants. L’application de quantités de graisse qui visent les roulements spécifiques veut dire qu’il y a moins de gaspillage de graisse, que moins d’énergie est dépensée parce que il y a moins de friction sur les joints et que la produc-tivité de l’ensemble est augmentée.

Les systèmes de lubri-fication automatisés ont cinq composants en com-mun. Ceux-ci incluent un appareil de contrôle ou un minuteur à 12 ou à 24 volts qui mettent le systéme en marche, une pompe et un res-ervoir qui distribuent le lubrifiant au système de lignes d’alimentation qui servent de liaison de la

pompe aux soupapes de mesures ou aux in-jecteurs, d’autres sou-papes qui mesurent et distribuent la graisse aux points d’application, et des lignes d’alimentation qui transportent la graisse des soupapes de mesure aux points d’application.

Il y a deux types d’ALS qui dominent l’industrie, le progressif et le para-lèlle. Le premier consiste d’une pompe qui applique le lubrifiant à chaque point par moyen des soupapes à mesure et les lignes d’alimentation. Si une lig-ne ou un roulement ne re-çoit pas de graisse, le sys-tème s’arrête et signale à l’opérateur de corriger le problème avant que des dommages se produisent. Le deuxième provisionne la graisse par une seule ligne d’alimentation à de multiples branches d’injecteurs dont chacun fonctionne indépendam-ment et peut être règlé pour livrer des quantités variables de lubrifiant à des points différents.

A part les avantages déjà examinés, ALS, en contraste avec la pratique manuelle, quelles sont les propriétés communes à tous les bons lubrifiants qui promettent de réduire la friction et de préserver la lubricité? Des sources indiquent qu’un lubrifiant de qualité possède un point d’ébullition élevé, un point de congélation bas, une viscosité haute, de la stabilité thermale, un préventif de corrosion, et une haute résistance à l’oxydation.

Aidant les lubrifiants à maximiser la bonne fonctionnement sont les additifs de carburants. Il y a une grande variété de fournisseurs d’additifs de carburants dont cer-tains qui font des préten-sions outrées en ce qui concerne des économies énormes dans la con-sommation de carburant. Ce sont ceux–ci, selon Claude Drouin prorié-

taire d’une franchise Pro-Lab, un fournisseur de lubrifiant industriel, qui ont terni la réputation de l’industrie avec le surnom désagréable de ’snake oil salesman’, vendeur de remède de charlatan.

« Beaucoup de repré-s e n t a n t s f o n t d e s promesses fausses. Une fois que le client a fait une mauvaise expérience avec un produit qui ne donne pas satisfaction, il devient plus résistant à l’achat d’un produit qui fonctionne comme il faut.  » Les additifs pour le temps froid devrai-ent fournir des fonctions spécifiques qui maximise l’opérabilité. La premiére fonction est la capacité d’extraire l’eau. Quand le moteur démarre dans le froid, une partie du carburant qui entre au moteur retourne à des températures plus élevées ce qui cause la condensa-tion. Des gouttes d’eau s’accumulent au filtre, ce qui réduit le courant du carburant, produit un effet de gelée, une réduc-tion de pression, et finale-ment un perte du moteur.

Un autre trait des con-ditionneurs de carburant de qualité, selon Claude Drouin, est la capacité de nettoyer le carburant. « Le pétrole sort de la terre et ainsi est plein

d’impuretés. Bien qu’on le traite, le nettoie, et le raffine, il est impossible de tout enlever. Le car-burant qu’on voit peut avoir l’air propre à l’oeil nu, mais il ne l’est cer-tainement pas, » dit-il. Les filtres à moteur ramassent les particules qui restent avant que le carburant entre au moteur.

En conséquence, la saleté s’accumule sur les filtres et une couche de vernis se forme sur les surfaces verticales à l’intérieur du systéme de carburant. Ceci aug-mente le procès de con-tamination et réduit la performance du système d’injection de carburant. Drouin dit que le mau-vais fonctionnement des injecteurs compromettent leur capacité d’atomiser le carburant, ce qui peut produire un gaspillage de carburant de 4 à 6 pourcent. Un condition-neur de carburant de qua-lité nettoiera les injec-teurs, recommencera une atomisation optimale, et regagnera une consom-mation de carburant de 100 pourcent.

Une troisième égale-ment importante fonction des additifs de carburant suit la présentation au marché, il y a quelques années, de Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel. (ULSD)

contient beaucoup moins de lubricité, un ingrédient clé qui lubrifie les pièces d’injecteur et d’autres composants dans le sys-tème du moteur de car-burant qui sont sujets à de haute pression. Par exem-ple, ULSD a un facteur de lubricité de 15 parts par million, alors que les plus vieux carburants ont 445 parts par million. Un bon conditionneur de carbur-ant peut compenser pour la basse lubricité des car-burants ULSD.

En dépit des plaintes des marques inférieures qui trompent le client par des prétensions fausses, l’industrie chimique ap-prouve l’usage d’additifs pour les carburants diesel. The American National Conference on Weights and Measures (NCWM) conseille que les clients identifient les cinq pro-priétés qui établissent la norme des meilleurs addi-tifs pour les carburants diesel. Ils sont le contenu d’énergie, le numéro de cétane, l’opérabilité à basse température, la stabilité thermale, et la propreté des injecteurs de carburant. Le con-seil de beaucoup dans l’industrie est de con-sulter les concessionaires informés concernant le traitement spécifique des applications.V

SECTION FRaNçaISE

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accounting, tax & bookkeeping

Account & RecoRds MAnAgeMent

Bookkeeping For YourBusiness & Personal Finances

Toll Free: 888.644.2333

• • •

tRuckeRsBooks softwARe

Cut your Bookkeeping & Tax Services costs. Easy-to-use spreadsheet Bookkeeping

Management System Software for Truckers. No bookkeeping

experience needed. Save up to $600.00 per year in service fees.

Toll Free: 888.456.6504Tel: 905.305.6696

www.truckersbooks.com

air brake trainingfor Mechanics

fReinMeisteR gRoup inc.6 Farnham CrescentLondon, ON N6K 1K1

Tel: 519.641.6770ron@freinmeister.comwww.freinmeister.com

air conditioning & heating: sales & service

MAnwin enteRpRises inc.15 Wanless CourtAyr, ON N0B 1E0

Toll Free: 888.823.7611Tel: 519.624.4003Fax: 519.624.5501manwin@bellnet.ca

• • •niAgARA seRvice & supply ltd.

150 South Service RoadStoney Creek, ON

Toll Free: 800.268.5076Tel: 905.573.3101

sales@ niagarasevice.com

• • •wilson instRuMents ltd.

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

Tel: 705.653.2403Fax: 705.653.5560

WilsonInstruments@sympatico.cawww.wilsoninstrumentsltd.com

autoMated lubrication systeMs

BekA luBe pRoducts inc.“Technology you can rely on.”

2830 Argentia Road, Unit 9Mississauga, ON L5N 8G4Toll Free: 888.862.7461

Tel: 905.821.1050Fax: 905.858.0597

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

• • •

flo coMponents ltd.50 Admiral Blvd.

Mississauga, ON L5T 2W1Tel: 905.671.2355

Toll Free: 800.668.5458Fax: 905.671.2358

sales@flocomponents.com www.flocomponents.com

• • •

luBecoRe inteRnAtionAl inc.7065 Twiss Road

Campbellville, ON L0P 1B0Tel: 905.864.3110Fax: 905.878.6935info@lubecore.comwww.lubecore.com

• • •

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

Milton, ON L9T 2W8Tel: 905.878.7161Fax: 905.878.7730

info@seti-imports.comwww.autogreaser.com 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; 905.631.1787marketing@skf.ca

www.skf.ca

buildings - all steelpre-engineered

A-Z technicAl Building

systeMs inc.299 Mill Road, Unit 1510

Etobicoke, ON M9C 4V9

Toll Free: 877.743.5888

Tel: 416.626.1794

Fax: 416.626.5512

a-ztech@sympatico.ca

• • •

noRsteel Buildings liMited

Supplying Steel Buildings across Canada and around the world.

1405 Denison Street

Markham, ON L3R 5V2

Toll Free: 866.822.4022

Tel: 905.477.0057

Fax: 888.477.0029

info@norsteel.com

www.norsteel.com

cargo control products

MoveR’s equipMent & supplies

6176 Atlantic Drive,Mississauga,

ON L4C 1W2

Toll Free: 800.668.3773

Tel: 905.670.4488

Fax: 905.670.2748

info@movers3.com

www.movers3.com

clutch products

clutch distRiBution centRe inc.Specializing in all types of new

and reman clutches, clutch components, new and used

flywheel exchanges, and flywheel grinding. Pickup and delivery within the GTA available upon

request. Fast and friendly service since 1986. Mention this ad for a

discount.

30 Baywood Road, Unit 7

Toronto, ON M9V 3Z2

Tel: 416.745.9220

Tel [alt]: 416.742.0003

Fax:416.745.7829

rvenneri@cdcparts.com

www.cdcparts.com

clutch products

fil-MoR AutoMotive & clutch pRoducts ltd.

A proud Canadian remanufacturer of quality Heavy Duty & automotive clutches since 1980. Specializing

in heavy duty & custom made clutches including our own.

81 Northline RoadToronto, 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

crossborderservices@cogeco.netwww.crossborderservices.org

• • •

dAnAtec educAtionAl seRvices ltd“Changing the way you train

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

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

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

• • •

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

sales@thecompliancecenter.comwww.thecompliancecenter.com

coMpliance services

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

Milton, ON L9T 4Y9Toll Free: 888.812.0099

Tel: 905.693.0660Fax: 905.693.0332

clientservices@itrcanada.comwww.itrcanada.com

dpf cleaning

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

popular part numbers.5325 Outer Drive

Windsor, ON N9A 6J3Toll Free: 877.373.2580

Tel: 519.737.6005Fax: 519.737.0005

info@dpfcleaningspecialists.comwww.dpfcleaningspecialists.com

driver services, recruitMent & eMployMent

dRAkkAR huMAn ResouRces

1131 Derry Road EastMississauga, ON L5T 1P3Toll Free: 877.372.5527

Tel: 905.795.1397Fax: 905.795.1391

MississaugaResumes@drakkar.cawww.drakkar.ca

• • •

kee huMAn ResouRces

6760 Davand Drive, Unit 9Mississauga, ON L5T 2L9Toll Free: 800.661.0377

Tel: 905.670.0835Fax: 866.329.5331

keeto@keetransport.comwww.keetransport.com

eMergency road services

eMeRgency RoAd seRvices coRpoRAtion

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

Tel: 905.277.2377Fax: 905.277.2378

info@emergencyroadservices.comwww.emergencyroadservices.com

factoring, finance & foreign exchange

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

Tel: 905.501.5000Fax: 905.501.0395

canadasales@jdfactors.com

• • •

liquid cApitAl Midwest coRp.“Large Account Service” to small

fleet & start-up companies.”176 Seacliff Drive West,

Leamington, ON N8H 3Y5Toll Free: 877.653.9426

Tel: 519. 419.5044Fax: 519.326.4047

riacobelli@liquidcapitalcorp.comwww.liquidcapitalmidwest.com

• • •

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, fittings, hose & shop Maintenance

f.B. feeney hARdwARe“Serving the industrial and trucking

aftermarket since 1952.”32 Carnforth Road

Toronto, ON M4A 2K7Toll Free: 800.363.0639

Tel: 416.750.4610Fax: 416.750.4164

tfeeney@feeneyhardware.comwww.feeneyhardware.com

• • •

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

26 May 2012

The Products & services directory is your direct route to professional companies serving your local trucking market across Canada.Include your company in the directory by contacting Barb Woodward by phone at 877.225.2232, fax at 613.476.5959

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

filters

donAldson coMpAny

P. O. Box 1299,Minneapolis, MN 55440-1299 USA

Toll Free: 800.374.1374Tel: 952.887.3699Fax: 952.887.3716

engineserviceparts@donaldson.comwww.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

dws@darrystuart.comwww.darrystuart.com or

www.ecmteam.com

fuel additives & lubricants

Bennetts poweR seRvice

pRoducts

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

Tel: 204.694.1777Fax: 204.633.0133

gbennett@powerservice.cawww.powerservice.ca

insurance brokers

BAiRd MAcgRegoR insuRAnce BRokeRs lp

825 Queen Street EastToronto, ON M4M 1H8

Toll Free: 800.263.3030Tel: 416.778.8000Fax: 416.778.4492

lgarofalo@bairdmacgregor.comwww.bairdmacgregor.com

• • •

BAiZAnA insuRAnce BRokeRs

806 Greenbank RoadOttawa, ON K2J 1A2

Toll Free: 877.791.1682Tel: 613.825.5575Fax: 613.825.5624

info@baizanainsurance.comwww.baizanainsurance.com

insurance brokers

BRyson & AssociAtes insuRAnce BRokeRs ltd.

Bryson Insurance & Financial Services Ltd.

“For All Your Trucking Insurance Needs. Transportation Insurance,

Fleet Safety Management Services, Bonds, Health, Drug, Dental, Life & Disability Insurance. Same Day

Quotes up to 10 units.”Toll Free: 800.661.5196

Fax: 905.426.4959dbundock@bryson-insurance.com

www.bryson-insurance.com

• • •

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

Toronto, ON M4P 3Z1Tel: 416.486.0951Fax: 416.489.5311

jasonj@cibi.cawww.cibi.ca

• • •

dAlton tiMMis insuRAnce gRoup

The Perfect Fit for your trucking insurance needs.

35 Stone Church RoadAncaster, ON L9K 1S5

Toll Free: 888.385.8466Tel: 905.648.3922Fax: 905.648.2640

info@daltontimmis.comwww.daltontimmis.com

• • •

dAlton tiMMis insuRAnce gRoup

The Perfect Fit for your trucking insurance needs.

14-600 Crowfoot Cres. NWCalgary, AB T3G 0B4

Toll Free: 866.472.0721Tel: 403.241.2288Fax: 866.399.3177

info@daltontimmis.comwww.daltontimmis.com

• • •

eRB And eRB

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

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

Tel: 519.579.4270Fax: 519.741.1977

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

insurance brokers

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

trucking@hallmarkins.comwww.hallmarkins.com

• • •

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

dan.mcguire@hubinternational.comwww.hubinternational.com

• • •

Jones deslAuRieRs insuRAnce MAnAgeMent inc.

Transportation InsuranceBroker/Advisor

2150 Islington AvenueToronto, ON M9P 3V4

Toll Free: 877.232.9996Tel: 416.521.6713Fax: 416.259.7178lindac@jdimi.comwww.jdimi.com

• • •

RAinBow insuRAnce BRokeRs inc

In Business since 1995958 Road 2 East

Kingsville, ON N9Y 2E4Tel: 519.733.3268Fax: 519.733.3282

trishd@xplornet.comwww.rainbowinsurancebrokers.com

• • •

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

long haul fleets.120 South Town Centre Blvd.

Markham, ON L6G 1C3Toll Free: 800.267.6670

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

lubricants

hutchinson fuels

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

Toll Free: 800.465.0449Tel: 613.475.3334Fax: 613.475.4480

• • •

noco luBRicAnts coMpAny

Best Service, Best Value,Best Quality

2 Bradpenn RoadToronto, ON M8Z 5S9

Toll Free: 800.414.6626Tel: 416.232.6626Fax: 416.201.9880orderdesk@noco.ca

www.noco.ca

Best Services, Best Value, Best Quality

• • •

Rp oil liMited

1111 Burns Street E. Unit 3Whitby, ON L1N 6A6

Toll Free: 800.335.6623Tel: 905.666.2313Fax: 905.666.2761

larryharris@rpoil.com

• • •

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

mpagnanelli@wakefieldcanada.cawww.castrol.ca

lubricants (synthetic)

sinwAl enteRpRises inc

5656 Bell Harbour DriveMississauga, ON L5M 5J3Toll Free: 866.326.7645

Tel: 416.520.5527Fax: 905.814.1802

lubedealer@rogers.comwww.sinwal.com

Medical testing & assesMents

dRiveRcheck inc.Worried about substance misuse &

abuse in your workplace?1 Manley StreetAyr, ON N0B 1E0

Toll Free: 800.463.4310Tel: 519.632.9371Fax: 519.632.9534

drivercheck@drivercheck.cawww.drivercheck.ca

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oil furnace sales& service

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

Waterloo, ON N2J 4G8Toll Free: 800.824.4115

Fax: 888.626.7843info@deonsupply.comwww.deonsupply.com

on-board truck scales

vulcAn on-BoARd scAles

#11-1642 Langan Avenue,Port Coquitlam BC V3C 1K5Toll Free: 800.663.0854

Tel: 604.944.1481Fax: 604.944.1482

www.vulcanscales.com

perMits & services

730 peRMit seRvices

Box 755, 2085 Shanly RoadCardinal, ON K0E 1E0

Toll Free: 800.410.4754Tel: 613.657.1244Fax: 613.657.1453

info@730permitservices.comwww.730permitservices.com

• • •c.u.t.c. inc.

1295 Carol CrescentLaval, QC H7W 1G3

Toll Free: 866.927.8294Tel: 450.687.8294Fax: 450.687.6963

pvoelker@sympatico.ca

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

info@can-clean.comwww.can-clean.com

rust control products

coRRosion contRol coAtings ltdExclusive Canadian distributor of

Tectyl ® industrial corrosion control products.

106 Colborne Street, P. O. Box 1088Walkerton, ON N0G 2V0Toll Free: 800.934.7771

Fax: 800.563.8078dwells@cc-coatings.com

www.cc-coatings.com

• • •

kRown coRpoRAte

35 Magnum DriveSchomberg, ON L0G 1T0Toll Free: 800.267.5744

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

tarps & tarping systeMs

cRAMARo tARpAulin systeMsCramaro, for all your tarping needs.

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

Tel: 905.662.2757Fax: 905.662.4811

mail@cramarotarps.comwww.cramarotarps.com

• • •

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

Tel: 519.720.9464Fax: 519.720.9468paul@trisontarps.cawww.trisontarps.ca

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

info@lite-check.comwww.lite-check.com

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tire balancing

counteRAct BAlAncing BeAds13029 8th Line

Georgetown, ON L7G 4S4Toll Free: 800.572.8952

Tel: 905.873.3339Fax: 905.873.3088

info@counteractbalancing.comwww.counteractbalancing.com

tire & Wheelservice & equipMent

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

Toll Free: 800.663.0814Tel: 514.337.7777Fax: 450.663.2688

elandry@CorghiCanada.comontARio office

Corghi, ONContact: Terry Lefebvre

Tel: 416.902.5663www.CorghiCanada.com

• • •

hofMAnn BAlAncing

techniques ltd

6500 Millcreek DriveMississauga, ON L5N 2W6Toll Free: 800.267.2185

Tel: 905.821.0799Fax: 905.821.2073

info@hofmann.ca orjohnvl@hofmann.cawww.hofmann.ca

toWing services

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

185 Bartley DriveToronto, ON M4A 1E6

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

• • •

stellAR RoAdside AssistAnce ltd.185 Bartley Drive

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

areas of Ontario, 24/7.Simply dial...

Toll Free: 855.424.2300Tel: 416.424.2300Fax: 416.424.2303

john@stellarroadside.comwww.stellarroadside.com

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 126Trenton ON K8V 5R2

Toll Free: 800.551.6151Tel: 613.394.4924Fax: 613.394.2428action@reach.net

www.actiontowing.com

• • •

geRvAis towing & RecoveRy1485 Startop Road

Ottawa, ON K1B 3W5Toll Free: 888.689.2170

Tel: 613.747.4666Fax: 613.747.8323

info@gervaistowing.comwww.gervaistowing.com

• • •

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

shop5238 Hwy. 69 South

Sudbury, ON P3E 4N1Toll Free: 800.261.4252

Tel: 705.523.2341Fax: 705.523.2817

gobbotowing@bellnet.ca

• • •

J p towing seRvice & stoRAge ltd11 Glen Scarlett RoadToronto, ON M6N 1P5

Toll Free: 866.527.8225Tel: 416.203.9300Fax: 416.203.9303

dispatch@jptowing.comwww.jptowing.com

• • •

k.B.w. towingKBW Truck Transfer ServiceHeavy & Medium Towing,

Flatbed Specialists.1 Towns Road

Etobicoke, ON M8Z 1A1Toll Free: 866.616.6379

Tel: 416.255.4443Fax: 416.252.2558

edkbw@hotmail.com

toWing services

pAt RogeRs towing24 Hour Emergency Service

Kingston, ONToll Free: 888.221.3672

Tel: 613.384.2572PatRogersTowing.com

trailer Manufacturers

titAn tRAileRs1129 Hwy #3, R. R. #3Delhi, ON N4B 2W6Tel: 519.688.4826Fax: 519.688.6453

info@titantrailers.comwww.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 1V9Tel: 514.937.1670Fax: 514.937.2190

btinc@aei.cawww.bedardtankers.com

trailer sales, leasing, rentals & service

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

trailers@fgiltd.cawww.fgiltd.com/trailers

• • •

gtA tRAileR RentAls inc.HeAD office – 36 Cardico Drive

Gormley, ON L0H 1G0Toll Free: 866.482.5311

Fax: 905.888.6061j.ciciretto@gtatrailer.com

www.gtatrailer.com

• • •

sMARtwAy tRAileR RentAls2891 Sideroad 10

Bradford, ON L3Z 2A4Toll Free: 888.747.7667

Tel: 905.775.6700Fax: 905.775.7250

info@smartwaytrailers.cawww.smartwaytrailers.ca

trailer sales, leasing, rentals & service

tRAnsit tRAileR ltd.22217 Bloomfield Rd., R. R. #6

Chatham, ON N7M 5J6Toll Free: 877.995.5999

Tel: 519.354.9944Fax: 519.354.9782

info@transittrailer.comwww.transittrailer.com

transportcoMpanies

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

Breslau, ON N0B 1M0Tel: 519.836.5821Fax: 519.836.9396

• • •

cARMen tRAnspoRtAtion gRoup3700 Weston Road

Toronto, ON M9L 2Z4Tel: 416.667.9700Fax: 416.667.8272

vince@carmentransportationgroup.com

www.carmentransportationgroup.com

• • •

eRB gRoup of coMpAniesRefrigerated Transportation

Specialists290 Hamilton Road

New Hamburg, ON N3A 1A2Toll Free: 800.665.2653

Tel: 519.662.2710Fax: 519.662.3316info@erbgroup.comwww.erbgroup.com

• • •

inteRnAtionAl tRuckloAd seRvices inc.

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

Toll Free: 800.267.1888Tel: 613.961.5144

Fax: 613.961.1255 or888.485.6487

ChrisMcMillan@itsinc.on.cawww.itstruck.ca

• • •

stAR vAn systeMs10 Kerivan Court,

Stoney Creek, ON L8E 5P6Toll Free: 800.263.4884

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

transportcoMpanies

yAnke gRoup of coMpAnies

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

Tel: 905.791.1369 ext 3747Fax: 905.791.1278

recruiting@yanke.cawww.yanke.ca

transportation training

centenniAl collegeLooking for a career?

Apprenticeship Training: Truck, Coach & Heavy Equipment

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

Tel: 416.289.5000 Ext 7606dormiston@

centennialcollege.cawww.centennialcollege.ca

• • •

kee tRAining AcAdeMy

6760 Davand Drive, Unit 9Mississauga, ON L5T 2L9Toll Free: 800.661.0377

Tel: 905.670.0835Fax: 866.329.5331

keeto@keetransport.comwww.keetransport.com

• • •

coMMeRciAl heAvy equipMent

tRAiningContact: Gordon Brown

2421 Cawthra Road,Mississauga, ON L5A 2W7

Toll Free: 800.297.4322Tel: 416.456.2438Fax: 905.281.9637training@chet.ca

www.chet.cacRossRoAds tRAining AcAdeMy

Contact: Read Conley orDiane Austin

49 Truman RoadBarrie, ON L4N 8Y7

Toll Free: 866.446.0057Tel: 705.719.2419Fax: 705.719.2438

read@crossroadstrainingacademy.comdiane@crossroadstrainingacademy.com or crossroadstruc1@bellnet.cawww.crossroadstrainingacademy.com

transportation training

cRossRoAds tRAining AcAdeMyContact: Robert Barclay

888 Wallbridge Loyalist RoadC.R.S. Bldg,

Belleville, ON K8N 4Z5Toll Free: 888.282.6605

Tel: 613.771.1495Fax: 613.771.1495

cRossRoAds tRAining AcAdeMyContact: Robert Barclay1525 Centennial DriveKingston, ON K7P 2Y7

Toll Free: 888.282.6605Tel: 613.389.6000Fax: 613.389.1998

cRossRoAds tRAining AcAdeMyContact: Brian Adams or Erica Kelly

2020 Bantree StreetOttawa, 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

Tel: 613.742.7499Fax: 613.742.7899erica@bellnet.ca

www.crossroadstrainingacademy.com

dAnBRo tRuck tRAiningContact: Brent Nantais

505 Kenora Ave., Bldg. #1, Unit #1Hamilton, ON L8E 3P2

Toll Free: 800.273.5867Tel: 905.575.7606Fax: 905.388.6699

brent@danbro-training.comfRiendly tRuck dRiving school

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

Tel: 416.291.9075Fax: 416.291.1144

friendlydriving@yahoo.comwww.friendlydriving.com

gReAteR ottAwA tRuck tRAiningContact: Shahram Dowlatshahi

5 Caesar AvenueOttawa, 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

jaystruck@bellnet.cawww.jaystrucktraining.ca

kiM RichARdson tRAnspoRtAtion speciAlists inc.

Heavy equipment & forklift also available.

Contact: Roxanne Wilkieson172 Argyle Street N., Upper Level

Caledonia, ON N3W 2J2Toll Free: 800.771.8171

Tel: 905.765.3445Fax: 905.765.1444

rwilkieson@krway.comwww.krway.com

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transportation training

kiM RichARdson tRAnspoRtAtion speciAlists inc.

Heavy equipment & forklift also available.

Contact: Roxanne Wilkieson634 Ireland Road

Simcoe, ON N3Y 4K8Toll Free: 800.771.8171

Tel: 519.426.8260 ext. 232Fax: 519.428.3112

rwilkieson@krway.comwww.krway.com

kiM RichARdson tRAnspoRtAtion speciAlists inc.

Heavy equipment & forklift also available.

Contact: Roxanne Wilkieson120 Bill Martyn ParkwaySt. Thomas, ON N5R 6A7Toll Free: 800.771.8171

Tel: 905.765.3445Fax: 905.765.1444

rwilkieson@krway.comwww.krway.com

ModeRn tRAining ontARio

Contact: Nick Korakas308 Kenora Avenue,

Hamilton, ON L8E 2W2Toll Free: 866.443.7483

Tel: 905.573.9675Fax: 905.573.6425

info@moderntraining.comwww.moderntraining.com

noRtheRn AcAdeMy of

tRAnspoRtAtion tRAining

Contact: Kevin Pattison25 Vagnini Court,

Lively, ON P3Y 1K8Toll Free: 800.719.9334

Tel: 705.692.9222Fax: 705.692.9256

info@northernacademy.cawww.northernacademy.ca

noRthstAR tRuck dRiving school

Contact: Robert Labute5044 Walker Road,

Windsor, ON, N9A 6J3Tel: 519.737.0444Fax: 519.737.0445

northstartruck@bellnet.cawww.northstartruckdrivingschool.comontARio tRuck dRiving school

(chAthAM)Contact: Bill Kent

1005 Richmond Street,Chatham, ON N7M 5J5Toll Free: 800.263.4777

Tel: 519.355.0077Fax: 866.800.6837training@otds.com

www.otds.comontARio tRuck dRiving school

(london)Contact: Bill Kent

Forklift & Heavy EquipmentTraining Available427 Exeter Road,

London, ON N6E 2Z3Toll Free: 800.263.4777

Tel: 519.858.9338Fax: 519.858.0920training@otds.com

www.otds.com

transportation training

ontARio tRuck dRiving school (niAgARA-on-the-lAke)

Contact: Bill Kent(Truck and Bus Course Info)Contact: Wayne Saunders(Heavy Equipment Info)281 Queenston Road,

Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0Toll Free: 800.263.4777

Tel: 905.685.1117Fax: 905.641.0533training@otds.com

www.otds.comontARio tRuck dRiving school

(oldcAstle)Contact: Bill Kent2155 Fasan Drive,

Oldcastle, ON, N0R 1L0Toll Free: 866.410.0333

Tel: 519.258.0333Fax: 519.258.9065training@otds.com

www.otds.comontARio tRuck dRiving school

(owen sound)Contact: Admissions Officer

1051 2nd Avenue EastOwen Sound, ON N4K 2H8Toll Free: 800.263.4777

Tel: 519.376.0444Fax: 866.800.6837training@otds.com

www.otds.comontARio tRuck tRAining AcAdeMy

(oshAwA)Contact: Dennis Lagrois

199 Wentworth Street EastOshawa ON L1H 3V6

Toll Free: 800.753.2284Tel: 905.723.1237Fax: 905.723.1245

admin@otta.cawww.otta.ca

ontARio tRuck dRiving school (sARniA)

Contact: Bill Kent141 Mitton Street South

Sarnia, ON N7T 3C5Toll Free: 800.263.4777

Tel: 519.332.8778Fax: 866.800.6837training@otds.com

www.otds.comontARio tRuck tRAining AcAdeMy

(peteRBoRough)Contact: Dennis Langrois

365 Lansdowne Street East, Unit 3Peterborough, ON K9L 2A3

Toll Free: 800.939.1463Tel: 705.743.1888Fax: 705.743.1875

admin@otta.cawww.otta.ca

sAfety tRuck tRAining school ltd

Contact: Yogan Sockalingam4 Wilkinson Road, 2nd Floor

Brampton, ON L6T 4M3Tel: 905.793.9546Fax: 905.793.6426

yogan@safetytruck.comwww.safetytruck.com

transportation training

shAun-dAvid tRuck tRAining school

Contact: David Nicholas

10 Spalding Drive

Brantford, ON N3T 6B8

Toll Free: 866.550.5589

Tel: 519.720.9349

Fax: 519.720.9351

shaundavid@bellnet.ca

www.shaundavidtts.com

tRi-county tRuck dRiveR tRAining

Contact: Richard Wynia

480 Waydom Drive

Ayr, ON N0B 1E0

Toll Free: 800.265.0400

Tel: 519.653.1700

Fax: 519.622.4002

info@tricountytruck.com

www.tricountytruck.com

vAlley dRiveR tRAining

Contact: Jamie Fitchett

99 Cote Blvd.

Hanmer, ON P3P 1L9

Tel: 705.969.8848

Fax: 705.969.3584

valleydrivertraining@hotmail.com

truck & trailer repairs

foRt gARRy industRies

Brake specialists, installations,

safeties and a whole lot more.

info@fgiltd.ca

www.fgiltd.com/parts/

• • •Mtt RepAiR seRvices inc.

1868 Drew Road

Mississauga, ON L5S 1J6

Tel: 905.677.2771

Fax: 905.677.2774

info@mttrepair.com

truck custoMiZing

quAlity custoM

12 Clarke Blvd.

Brampton, ON L6W 1X3

Tel: 905.451.8550

Fax: 905.451.7627

info@qualitycollision.ca

www.qualitycustom.ca

truck delivery

AcAdiAn dRiveAwAy

185 Carrier DriveToronto, ON M9W 5N5

Toll Free: 800.668.1879Tel: 416.679.1977Fax: 416.679.1988

info@AcadianDriveaway.cawww.AcadianDriveaway.ca

truck equipMent

foRt gARRy industRiesSales and NSM certified installation

of snow plows, sanders, mixers, dump bodies and more.

truckequip@fgiltd.cawww.fgiltd.com/equipment

truck exhaust systeMs

texis tRuck exhAust“Diesel Performance Specialisits”

1850 Gage CourtMississauga, ON L5S 1S2Toll Free: 800.267.4740

Tel: 905.795.2838Fax: 905.678.3030texis@bellnet.ca

www.texisexhaust.com

truck lighting & accessories

gRote industRies co.230 Travail Road

Markham, ON L3S 3J1Toll Free: 800.268.5612

Tel: 905.209.9744Fax: 905.209.9757 or

Toll Free: 800.267.9024mark.paul@grote.com

www.grote.com

truck parts & supplies

discount tRuck pARts ltd.Quality truck parts at

discount prices.11633 – 156th Street

Edmonton, AB T5M 3T8Toll Free: 800.661.5051

Tel: 780.454.5050sales@gearcentregroup.comwww.discountruckparts.com

truck parts & supplies

Manitoba

BRandonfoRt gARRy industRies1440 Highland AvenueBrandon, MB R7C 1A7

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

www.fgiltd.comWinnipeg

foRt gARRy industRies2525 Inskster Blvd.R. R. #2 Stn Main,

Winnipeg, MB R3C 2E6Toll Free: 800.282.8044

Tel: 204.632.8261Fax: 204.956.1786winnipeg@fgiltd.ca

www.fgiltd.com

saskatcheWan

ReginafoRt gARRy industRies1523 Ross Avenue East

Regina, SK S4N 7E5Toll Free: 800.552.8044

Tel: 306.757.5606Fax: 306.781.7926regina@fgiltd.cawww.fgiltd.comsasKatoon

foRt gARRy industRies3455 Miners Avenue

P. O. Box 1848,Saskatoon, SK S7K 7K9Toll Free: 800.772.4599

Tel: 306.242.3465Fax: 306.933.4850

saskatoon@fgiltd.cawww.fgiltd.com

alberta

CalgaRyfoRt gARRy industRies

5350-72nd Avenue SECalgary, AB T2C 4X5

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

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

Tel: 780.447.4422Fax: 780.447.3289edmonton@fgiltd.ca

www.fgiltd.comgRande pRaiRie

foRt gARRy industRies10610-82nd Avenue

Clairmont, AB T0H 0W0Toll Free: 866.424.5479

Tel: 780.402.9864Fax: 780.402.8659

grandeprairie@fgiltd.cawww.fgiltd.com

lloydMinsteRfoRt gARRy industRies

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

Tel: 780.875.9115Fax: 780.875.1403

lloydminster@fgiltd.cawww.fgiltd.com

truck parts & supplies

alberta

Red deeRfoRt gARRy industRies

7947 Edgar Industrial DriveRed Deer, AB T4P 3R2

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

ontario

MississaugafoRt gARRy industRies

731 Gana CourtMississauga, ON L5S 1P2Toll Free: 888.456.6567

Tel: 905.564.5404Fax: 905.564.8455

mississauga@fgiltd.cawww.fgiltd.com

tHundeR BayfoRt gARRy industRies

915 Walsh Street WestThunder Bay, ON P7E 4X5Toll Free: 800.465.5044

Tel: 807.577.5724Fax: 807.475.9033

thunderbay@fgiltd.cawww.fgiltd.com

• • •levy steeRing centRe ltd.

1409 Shawson DriveMississauga, ON L4W 1C4Toll Free: 800.565.5389

Tel: 905.564.1899Fax: 905.564.1911

orderdesk@levysteering.comwww.levysteering.com

• • •

shield tRuck AccessoRies

P. O. Box 281Aylmer, ON N5H 2R9

Toll Free: 866.617.0201Tel: 519.765.2828Fax: 519.765.2821

hans@shieldtruckaccessories.comwww.shieldtruckaccessories.com

truck sales, leasing, parts & service

ARRow tRuck sAles

“Premium Used Truck Dealer”.1285 Shawson Drive

Mississauga, ON L4W 1C4Toll Free: 800.794.8627

Tel: 905.564.3411Fax: 905.564.3419

vgupta@arrowtruck.comwww.arrowtruck.com

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truck sales, leasing, parts & service

geRRy’s tRuck centRe

“Your Complete Transportation

Business Partner.”

4049 Eastgate Cres.

London, ON N6L 1B7

Toll Free: 800.363.4380

Tel: 519.652.2100

Fax: 519.652.6593

info@gerrystrucks.com

www.gerrystrucks.com

• • •

Diesel Truck Parts Inc.

MoRgAn’s diesel tRuck pARts & seRvice inc.

Toll Free: 800.267.0633

1248 McAdoo’s Lane, R. R. #1

Glenburnie, ON K0H 1S0

Toll Free: 800.267.0633

Tel: 613.546.0431

Fax: 613.546.4206

www.morgan-diesel.com

truck sales, leasing, parts & service

suRgenoR tRuck centRe261 Binnington Court

Kingston, ON K7M 9H2Toll Free: 877.548.1101

Tel: 613.548.1100Fax: 613.548.4990

mgallant@surgenortruck.comwww.surgenortruck.com

truck tire sales & service

ontARio RegionAl officeOver 100 Truck Tire Service Centres

Across Canada520 Abilene Drive

Mississauga, ON L5T 2H7Toll Free: 800.465.0618

Tel: 905.564.5171Fax: 905.564.5175

LHardy@oktire.comwww.oktire.com

truck transMissions, differentials &

pto’s

c & R tRAnsMission seRvice ltd.We service clutches also.

13 Anderson Blvd.

Stouffville, ON L4A 7X4

Toll Free: 888.297.0682

Tel: 905.642.4556

Fax: 905.642.2293

manager@crtransmission.com

• • •

cAnAdA poweRtRAin

3833 Nashua Drive

Mississauga, ON L4V 1R3

Toll Free: 800.268.4809

Tel: 905.677.3522

Fax: 905.677.4618

parts@cptparts.com

www.cptparts.com

truck transMissions, differentials &

pto’s

cAnAdA-wide pARts distRiButoRs ltd

Canada’s leading supplier of Powertrain Components.1261A Shawson Drive

Mississauga, ON L4W 1C4Toll Free: 877.564.3116

Tel: 905.564.3116Fax: 905.564.3119customerservice@

canadawideparts.comwww.canadawideparts.com

doMAR tRAnsMission ltd.When it comes to transmissions…

think DOMAR130 Skyway Avenue,Toronto, ON M9W 4Y9

Tel: 416.675.2268Toll Free Tel: 800.387.4883

Email: domar@fcibroadband.com

truck Wash systeMs

AwAsh systeMs coRp.Automatic Wash Systems and

Water Treatment Recycling Systems customized to your requirements.2810 Matheson Blvd. E., 2nd Floor

Mississauga, ON L2T 2B9Toll Free: 800.265.7405

Tel: 905.624.7227iinfo@awashsystems.comwww.awashsystems.com

• • •

tRAns cAnAdA

AutoMAtic tRuck wAsh

Home of the 8 Minute Semi Wash and the Clean Ride Car WashYellowhead Highway 16 West

South at Range Road 14,P. O. Box 1825

Lloydminster, AB T9V 3C2Tel: 780.874.9274Fax: 780.874.9275

greg@tctw.cawww.tctw.ca

aTSSa SUDBURy

Getting Ready for Warm WeatherBy MaREK KRaSUSKI

On April 12, 2012, the ATSSA Sud-bury Chapter held

its monthly dinner meet-ing at the Howard John-son Plaza Hotel. Chapter President, Stewart McBain, opened the meeting with a brief discussion of ap-prenticeship awards which will be celebrated in May, and with an introduction to the evening’s spon-sors, Cambrian College and Cummins.

Following dinner, Dave Kloos gave his monthly “tech talk,” this time on pre-season servicing of air conditioning units. He urged attendees to check tension on all belts and assess the condition of heater and refrigerant hoses. Other check points included evaporators, and heater cores, particularly for the accumulation of foreign materials that can restrict air flow. Common to most air conditioners today are filters which,

Dave said, should be re-placed; clogged filters will affect operational per-formance. In conclusion, Dave suggested that in the absence of a refrigerant identifier, users should turn everything off and check pressures with manifold gauges.

Following Dave’s talk, Program Coordinator and college professor, Robert (Bob) Huzij, delivered an overview of Cambrian’s apprenticeship model in both the Truck & Coach and Heavy Equipment learning streams. Cam-brian College offers the CODAP – Co-op Diploma Apprenticeship Program – alternative; the other learning program in On-tario is the Block Release model. This post secondary program includes a college diploma and all appren-ticeship in-school hours which are completed in the two year period. Students can specialize either in Truck & Coach or Heavy

Equipment. Unique to the Cambrian program is the third option: an additional third year of study after which, if successful, learn-ers will receive accredit-ation in both specialties. It may be a lot of education, but Bob says it stands to reap substantial rewards for those prepared to tough it out.

“A lot of companies are looking for both college graduates as well as ap-prentices. The more edu-cation a person has, the more attractive they are for potential employers.” The Cambrian College model will be examined in detail in next month’s issue of Ontario Trucking News.

Completing the roster of speakers was Cummins representative, Ron Mere-dith, who introduced Cum-mins with an overview of the company’s percentage of market share which, he said, has reached close to 50 percent thus far in 2012. Meredith acknowledged

that Cummins owes much of its success to the net-work of quality partners distributed across the con-tinent and beyond. “Our partners have done a great job and support us in many different ways,” he said. Meredith also drew atten-

tion to the challenges pre-sented by new emissions standards imposed by the Environmental Protection Agency.

The Sudbury chapter of the ATSSA holds monthly dinner meetings on the second Thursday of each

month from September through to, and including, June. Industry participants are encouraged to join and/or sponsor an evening which presents the oppor-tunity to highlight product and service offerings to an engaged audience.V

30 May 2012

Industry Converges at Canada’s National Truck Show

By MaREK KRaSUSKI

It was an event worth celebrating. Thousands came to Toronto’s Inter-

national Centre from April 19 to 21 to see what’s new in trucking. Truck World 2012 dazzled guests with hundreds of exhibits show-ing and demonstrating the latest in product designs and services from OEMs, manufacturers, distributors, suppliers and supporting organizations. Over 300,000 square feet of floor space was dedicated to displays and conference space for presentations by experts in their respective fields. Seminars included topics on load distribution and gravity calculations, new inspection requirements, maintenance software and the impact of social media on operational efficiencies.

The Exhibitor Presentation Theatre, in addition, provid-ed an oasis from the noise of the crowd where the public received firsthand informa-tion about products and services from manufactur-ers. Subject material ranged from natural gas engines to diesel exhaust, suspen-sion systems, border issues, and challenges the industry faces in recruitment, reten-tion and profitability.

Over 300 exhibitors fea-tured their innovations, providing enough diversity, information and entertain-ment for even the most dis-criminating guests. Height-ened optimism was palp-able, evidenced not only by the 20,000 industry visitors,

but also by the enthusiasm with which exhibitors trans-mitted their product and ser-vice offerings. These people are passionate about what they do, and in this issue we celebrate their excitement with snapshots depicting a selection of exhibitors and the diversity of their prod-ucts and services.

Enjoy the tour!In a prominent display

sure to catch the eye of guests entering the show, Volvo showcased the hy-brid diesel and electrically powered engine which has gained popularity in Eur-ope, particularly in London, England, where the City transit system has added over one hundred of these fuel saving units into its fleet of buses. Priced at $70,000 more than its conventional diesel counterpart, com-pany spokesmen say the 30 percent fuel consumption saving and extra horse-power offset the additional purchase cost over time.

Territory Sales Manager for Peterbilt, Steve Donnelly, gives a lesson on the bene-fits of natural gas powered engines. Peterbilt, he says, has been an industry leader in engine modification for natural gas use. Many nat-ural gas trucks are already on the road in the US, and Steve says they are gaining popularity in Canada. The engines promise a 25 per-cent reduction in emissions and a 30 percent reduction in fuel costs. Fuelling sta-tions and related infrastruc-ture for natural gas use in

trucks still fall short of the required level, but major projects already underway. An abundant resource and low-cost supply of natural gas are incentives for further development.

This Western Star baby blue beauty receives plenty of TLC from a team of people who work for the company and are devoted to the cus-tomization of Western Star trucks featured in corpor-ate shows. This highway truck packs a Detroit DD16 15.6 L engine, comes with threaded front suspension spring pin bushings, and is adorned with a Prairie Buckskin Premium Interior.

Trucking is widely per-ceived as a man’s profes-sion. The non profit associa-tion, Women In Trucking, is challenging that perception. Founded in 2007, Asso-ciation President, Ellen Voie, says the organization was established for three rea-sons: to encourage women to consider a career in the industry, to address ob-stacles that discourage women from entering the profession or reasons that prevent them from suc-ceeding, and to celebrate success. Ellen says there are close to 200,000 women working in trucking in the United States alone, and that their role as drivers, logistics experts, builders, sellers, as well as safety, compliance, and human resources professionals is significant.

Bridgestone had on hand the latest in product in-novation. Dave McDonald, Commercial Sales Manager for this tire company, ex-plained how Bridgestone is leading in the production of tires that meet demanding fuel efficiency standards. Their new line of Ecopia SmartWay Verified Products feature low rolling resist-ance. In some brands the shape of casings has been changed to reach that ob-jective. Single tires for ultra wide applications, another product option, increase payload capacity and, if used on both tractor and trailer, can reduce vehicle

weight by as much as 1,200 pounds.

Starlite Graphics and Signs came to the Show ready to enhance the image of any interested companies. The graphics company designs and produces vinyl sur-faces on which customers can have printed corporate logos, images and virtually any content of their choice. Their vinyl images can be attached to many surfaces, including glass, and come with product warranties.

In business for 75 years, the Quebec-based com-pany, Simard Suspensions, has long since set its sights much farther afield. Special-izing in the manufacture and installation of suspen-sions for vocational trucks, Simard has built a stellar reputation at home and abroad. It has reconfigured over 1,000 truck suspen-sion systems now working in trucks in Chile’s mining industry. The company also has over 300 configurations that meet varying regula-tions in each of Canada’s ten provinces and territories, says company president, David Tremblay.

Wingliner’s company motto, “Work less. Do More.” Is supported by a unique trailer cover design that has been gaining world attention from delivery companies. Conventional box trailers offer excellent protection but are difficult to load and unload as access is restricted to the back of the trailer. Wingliner’s in-novative approach includes hydraulic sidewalls that fold themselves onto the roof, allowing all-around access to goods in any location throughout the length of the trailer. The company says that drivers are 40 percent more efficient per delivery stop, averaging a savings of one full day over the course of a work week.

Truck World 2012 was supported by the Ontario Trucking Association, Can-adian Trucking Alliance and the Canadian Transporta-tion Equipment Association and the support of exhib-itors and sponsors.V

This Western Star baby blue beauty receives plenty of

TLC from a team of people who work for the company and

are devoted to the customization of Western Star trucks

featured in corporate shows. This highway truck packs

a Detroit DD16 15.6 L engine, comes with threaded front

suspension spring pin bushings, and is adorned with a

Prairie Buckskin Premium Interior.

In a prominent display sure to catch the eye of guests

entering the show, volvo showcased the hybrid diesel and

electrically powered engine which has gained popularity

in Europe, particularly in London, England, where the

City transit system has added over one hundred of these

fuel saving units into its fleet of buses. Priced at $70,000

more than its conventional diesel counterpart, company

spokesmen say the 30 percent fuel consumption saving

and extra horsepower offset the additional purchase cost

over time.

Bridgestone had on hand the latest in product innovation.

Dave McDonald, Commercial Sales Manager for this tire

company, explained how Bridgestone is leading in the

production of tires that meet demanding fuel efficiency

standards. Their new line of Ecopia SmartWay verified

Products feature low rolling resistance. In some brands

the shape of casings has been changed to reach that

objective. Single tires for ultra wide applications, also part

of the product line, increase payload capacity and, if used

on both tractor and trailer, can reduce vehicle weight by as

much as 1,200 pounds.

Wingliner’s company motto, “Work less. Do More.” is

supported by a unique trailer cover design that has been

gaining world attention from delivery companies. Wingliner’s

innovative approach includes hydraulic sidewalls that fold

themselves onto the roof, allowing all-around access to

goods in any location throughout the length of the trailer.

May 2012 31

albErta

aiRdRie

flying J cARdlock

85 East Lake Cres.,Airdrie, AB T4B 2B5Tel: 403.948.4193

Parking for 10.

BRooKs

flying J tRAvel plAZA

1260 Cassils Road East,Brooks, AB T1R 1B7Tel: 403.362.5594

Parking for 20, Showers (2).

BonnyvillecougAR fuels ltd.5602-54th Avenue

Bonnyville, ABTel: 780.826.3043Fax: 780.826.6353

Email:brentm@cougarfuelsltd.ca

www.cougarfuelsltd.caConvenience store, cardlock and

showers.

CalgaRy

cAlgAry Husky trAvel ceNtre

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

flying J tRAvel plAZA

11511 - 40th Street SE,Calgary, AB T2H 1L4Tel: 403.720.0904Fax: 403.720.4937

8 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 128, Showers (9), CAT Scales, TripPak.

flying J tRAvel plAZA

4216 - 72nd Avenue SE,Calgary, AB T2C 2C1Tel: 403.236.2404

5 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 15,Showers (2), TripPak.

flying J cARdlock

2525 - 23rd Street NE,Calgary, AB T2E 7M1Tel: 403.250.3835

albErta

CalgaRy

flying J deAleR

4949 Barlow Trail SE,Calgary, AB T2B 3B5Tel: 403.569.6250Fax: 403.235.5095

7 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 80, Showers (9).

RoAdking tRAvel centRe

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

dRayton valley

flying J cARdlock

5505 Jubilee Avenue,Drayton Valley, AB T7A 1S3

Tel: 801.725.1370

edMonton

flying J cARdlock

15609 - 121A. Avenue,Edmonton, AB T5V 1B1

Tel: 708.413.9116

flying J deAleR

16806 - 118th Avenue,Edmonton, AB T5V 1M8

Tel: 780.455.1111Fax: 780.482.4448

6 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 100, Showers (8).

EDson

flying J cARdlock

2520 - 2nd Avenue,Edson, AB T7E 1N9Tel: 780.723.4744

foRt MCMuRRay

flying J cARdlock

345 Sakitawaw Trail,Fort McMurray, AB T9H 4E4

Tel: 780.743.3545

albErta

gRande pRaiRie

flying J cARdlock

9212 - 108th Street,Grande Prairie, AB T8V 4C9

Tel: 780.532.2378

gRassland

flying J deAleR

1st Avenue, 1st Street,Grassland, AB T0A 1V0

Tel: 780.525.2295Fax: 780.525.2297

10 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 75, Showers (2).

Hanna

flying J deAleR

Hwy 9 & Hwy 36 South,Hanna, AB T0J 1P0Tel: 403.854.5000

3 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 100, Showers (2).

HigH LEvEL

flying J tRAvel plAZA

10529 - 96th Street,High Level, AB T0H 1Z0

Tel: 780.926.2066Parking for 25.

Hinton

flying J cARdlock

294 Kelly Road,Hinton, AB T7V 1H2Tel: 801.725.1370

leduCnisku tRuck stop

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

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

showers, scale.

letHBRidge

flying J cARdlock

1005 - 43rd Street,Lethbridge, AB T1K 7B8

Tel: 403.328.4735

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lloydMinsteR

flying J cARdlock

5109 - 63rd Avenue,Lloydminster, AB T9V 2E7

Tel: 780.875.2990Parking for 12, Showers (2).

hAncock petRoleuM

5904-44th StreetLloydminster, AB T9V 1V6

Tel: 888.875.2495Fax: 780.875.2095

Convenience store, showers & laundry facilities

husky tRAvel centRe

5721-44th StreetLloydminster, AB T9V 0B3

Tel: 780.872.7089www.myhusky.ca

MediCine Hat

husky tRAvel centRe

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

Tel: 403.527.5561

petRo cAnAdA cARd lock

AgcoM petRoleuM fuel sAles

1802-10 Avenue, SWMedicine Hat, AB

Tel: 403.527.6411Fax: 403.529.1660

Showers.

nanton

flying J deAleR

2810 - 21st Avenue,Nanton, AB T0L 1R0Tel: 403.646.3181Fax: 403.646.6233

3 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 40, Showers (3), Humpty’s Restaurant.

nisKu

flying J tRAvel plAZA

302 - 20th Avenue,Nisku, AB T9E 7T8Tel: 780.955.3535

5 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 8, Showers (2), Pizza, TripPak.

albErta

Red deeR

flying J tRAvel plAZA

6607 - 67th Street, Red Deer, AB T4P 1A4

Tel: 403.346.2842Fax: 403.346.2852

5 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 26, Showers (4), Pizza.

RedCliff

flying J cARdlock

115 Lockwood Street,Redcliff, AB T1A 7T9Tel: 403.526.2669

RyCRoft

flying J tRAvel plAZA

Hwy #49 & 2, Box 73,Rycroft, AB T0H 3A0Tel: 780.765.3740Fax: 780.765.3748Parking for 8, Pizza.

sHeRWood paRK

flying J tRAvel plAZA

50 Pembina Rd.,Sherwood Park, AB T8H 2G9

Tel: 780.416.2035Fax: 780.416.2084

8 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 142, Showers (9), Denny’s/Pepperoni’s,

CAT Scales, TripPak.

RoAdking tRAvel centRe stRAthconA inc.

26 Strathmoor DriveSherwood Park, AB T8H 2B6

Tel: 780.417.9400Fax: 780.417.9449

stRatHMoRe

stRAthMoRe husky tRAvel centRe

436 Ridge RoadStrathmore, AB T1P 1B5

Tel: 403.934.3522Fax: 403.934.3555

Email: hk7969@popmail.huskyenergy.com

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

showers.

albErta

WHiteCouRt

flying J cARdlock

Hwy # 43 & West Mtn. Road,

Whitecourt, AB T7N 1S9

Tel: 780.778.3073

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aBBotsfoRd

flying J cARdlock

929 Coutts Way & Sumas Way,

Abbotsford, BC V2S 4N2

Tel: 604.850.1594Showers (1).

annaCis island

flying J tRAvel plAZA

1291 Cliveden Avenue,

Annacis Island, Delta, BC V5M 6G4

Tel: 604.521.4445Parking for 4, Showers (1), TripPak.

CHilliWaCK

flying J tRAvel plAZA

7970 Lickman Rd.,

Chilliwack, BC V2R 1A9

Tel: 604.795.7265Parking for 21, Showers (2).

chilliwAck husky tRAvel centRe

7620A Vedder Road

Chilliwack, BC V2R 4E8

Tel: 604.858.5113

www.myhusky.ca

cHilliwAck Petro-PAss

45461 Yale Road West

Chilliwack, BC

Tel: 604.795.9421

Fax: 604.792.8931

chilliwack@southcoastpetro.caCommercial cardlock open 24hrs, 7 days, convenience store open

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

32 May 2012

Welcome to our complimentary Truck STop DirecTory. We want to help truckers and travellers find the nearest truck stop on route to their destination. For details on how you can list your truck stop, call Barb Woodward at 877.225.2232 or email Barb at barb@woodwardpublishing.com.

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CHilliWaCK

cool cReek Agencies

7985 Lickman RoadChilliwack, BC V2R 3Z9

Tel: 604.795.5335Fax: 604.794.5080

sdufault@coolcreek.caFull service islands, driver’s lounge & game room, convenience store, showers, laundry facilities, parking

& CAT scale

CRanBRooK

flying J cARdlock

2209 Theatre Road, Cranbrook, BC V1C 4H4

Tel: 250.426.3763

CReston

flying J cARdlock

1411 Northwest Blvd., Creston, BC V0B 1G6Tel: 250.428.7131

daWson CReeK

flying J cARdlock

1725 Alaska Avenue,Dawson Creek, BC V1G 1P5

Tel: 250.782.3111Showers (2).

delta

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

delta

petRo cAnAdAsouthcoAst petRoleuM ltd.

10178 Nordel CourtDelta, BC

Tel: 604.581.3835Fax: 604.581.3850

nordel@southcoastpetro.caCanopy, fax, photocopier, nearby gov’t scale, restaurant & ATM.

foRt st. joHn

flying J cARdlock

9407 - 109th Street, Fort St. John, BC V1J 6K6

Tel: 250.785.3052

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golden

Jepson petRoleuM ltd.Box 1408

Golden, BC V0A 1H0Tel: 250.344.6161Fax: 250.344.2232

Email: ladine@jepsonpetro.comOpen 8am-5pm mon-fri, lubes & propane, 24hr cardlock, regular,

diesel & diesel mark.

Hope

dogwood vAlley

husky tRAvel centRe

27052 Baker RoadHope, BC V0X 1L3Tel: 604.869.9443www.myhusky.ca

flood hope husky tRAvel centRe

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

Tel: 604.869.9214www.myhusky.ca

KaMloops

flying J deAleR

175 Kokanee Way,Kamloops, BC V2C 6Z2

Tel: 250.573.3027Fax: 250.573.7820

8 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 125, Showers (5).

MeRRitt

flying J cARdlock

2190 Douglas Street North,Merritt, BC V0K 2B0Tel: 250.280.1555

wAgons west tRAvel plAZA

3999 Airport RoadMerritt, BC V1K 1R2Tel: 250.378.2100Fax: 250.378.6060

Open 24 hours, 7 days, restaurant, convenience store, showers, TV

with cable, Greyhound.

neW WestMinsteR

flying J cARdlock

24 Braid St.,New Westminster, BC V3L 3P3

Tel: 604.522.6511

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osoyoos

husky tRAvel centRe

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

Tel: 250.495.6443www.myhusky.ca

pRinCe geoRge

flying J tRAvel plAZA

4869 Continental Way,Prince George, BC V2N 5S5

Tel: 250.563.1677Showers (3).

siCaMous

husky tRAvel centRe

1340 Trans Canada Hwy.Sicamous, BC V0G 2V0

Tel: 250.836.4675Fax: 280.836.2230

Contact: Shelley Arvandelwww.myhusky.ca

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

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

fax machine.

vanCouveR

flying J cARdlock

8655 Boundary Road, Vancouver, BC V5S 4H3

Tel: 604.454.9578

manItoba

BRandon

BRAndon husky tRAvel centRe

1990-18th Street NorthBrandon, MB R7C 1B3

Tel: 204.728.7387www.myhusky.ca

Headingley

flying J tRAvel plAZA

4100 Portage Avenue,Headingley, MB R4H 1C5

Tel: 204.832.8952Fax: 204.832.9104

8 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 150, Showers (9), Denny’s/Pizza, CAT

Scales.

manItoba

MoRRis

morris HuskyHwy 75 South, Box 989

Morris, MB R0G 1K0Tel: 204.746.8999Fax: 204.746.2611

Email: morrismohawk@yahoo.caWeb: 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 pAss217 Main Street

Morris, MBTel: 204.746.8967Fax: 204.746.6008

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

convenience store, ATM & parking

poRtage la pRaiRie

flying J tRAvel plAZAHighway 1 East,

Portage La Prairie, MB R1N 3B2Tel: 204.857.9997

Parking for 40.

Winnipeg

flying J tRAvel plAZA1747 Brookside Blvd.,Winnipeg, MB R2C 2E8

Tel: 204.633.0663Showers (2), TripPak.

flying J cARdlock131 Warman Road & Hwy. #59,

Winnipeg, MB R2J 3R3Tel: 204.231.5485

petRo cAnAdA-petRo pAss500 Oak Point Highway

Winnipeg, MBTel: 204.949.7292Fax: 204.949.7295

Open 24-7, driver’s lounge & game room, convenience store, laundry facilities, ATM, showers & parking

petRo cAnAdA-petRo pAss928 Marion Street,

Winnipeg, MBTel: 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: aulac@eastlink.caOpen 24-7, full service islands,

driver s lounge, restaurant, convenience store, showers,

laundry facilities, parking & CAT scale.

gRand fallspetRo pAss

315 Ouellette StreetGrand Falls, NB

Tel: 506.473.5575Fax: 506.475.9816

Toll Free: 800.361.8322guypass@nb.sympatico.ca

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

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

MonCton

petRo-cAnAdA

Exit 450, 2600 Mountain RoadMoncton, NB E1G 3T6

Tel: 506.859.6000Fax: 506.859.6005

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

peRtH-andoveR

toBique one stop

Exit 115, Perth-Andover, NBTel: 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 stop

2986 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: 506.446.4455bigstop_bluecanoe@yahoo.caOpen 24-7, Irving FP Solution

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

facilities, free over night parking.

nEW brUnSWIck

WoodstoCK

MuRRAy’s tRuck stop

Exit 191, 198 Beardsley RoadWoodstock, NB

Tel: 506.328.2994Driver’s Fax: 506.325.2148

email: calving.murraystruckstop@gmail.com

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

enfield

enfield 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 HeigHts

tRuRo heights ciRcle k86 Connector Rd., Hwy 102 Exit 13,

Truro Heights, NS B2N 5B6Tel: 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 stop

580 White Lake Road,Arnprior, ON K7S 3G9

Tel: 613.623.3003Fax: 613.623.1003

Toll Free: 866.334.4775jack@antrimwesternstar.com

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.

Belleville

ultRAMAR

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

Belleville, ON K8N 4Z5Tel: 613.771.1755

Open 24 hrs, lunch counter, convenience store, washrooms, showers, short-time parking &

driver’s lounge

CaRdinal

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.

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CoRnWall

fifth wheel tRuck stop

1901 McConnell Avenue,Hwy 401 Exit 792

Cornwall, ON K6H 5R6Tel: 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.

flying J AssociAte

3250 Brookdale Avenue,

Cornwall, ON K6H 5T3

Tel: 613.933.5668

Fax: 613.933.8053

deseRonto

quick stop

215 Hwy #49

Deseronto, ON K0K 1X0

Tel: 613.396.3043

Fax: 613.396.1449Open 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, ON

Tel: 613.527.1026 or

613.627.2100

Fax: 613.527.2726Open 24-7, full service islands,

restaurant (Tim Horton’s), convenience store, showers,

parking & ATM.

joyCeville

kingston husky tRuck stop

Joyceville Road,

(Hwy 401 Exit 632)

Joyceville, ON

Tel: 613.542.3468

www.myhusky.ca

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Kingston

esso-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: AkashIndia@hotmail.com

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

spenCeRvilleAngelo’s tRuck stop

2025 County Road 44Spencerville, ON K0E 1X0

Tel: 613.925.5158Fax: 613.925.5158

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

vanKleeK Hill

heRB’s tRAvel plAZA

21160 Service Road,Exit 27 off Hwy 417

Vankleek Hill, OntarioToll Free: 800.593.4372

Tel: 613.525.2120Fax: 613.525.1595

Email: suzie_vink@yahoo.caOpen 24-7 driver’s lounge,

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

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BRadfoRd

BRAdfoRd husky tRAvel centRe

Hwy 400 & 88Bradford, ON

Tel: 905.775.5794www.myhusky.ca

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HWy 144 @ 560awAteRshed cAR & tRuck stop

Hwy 144 & 560ATel: 705.655.4911 or

705.523.4917Fax: 705.523.4160

jim_blackbearhunting@live.com

KapusKasing

flying J tRAvel plAZA410 Government Road East, Kapuskasing, ON P5N 2X7

Tel: 705.337.1333Fax: 705.337.1208

5 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 40, Showers (4).

lanCasteR

flying J tRAvel plAZA20382 Old Highway #2, Lancaster, ON K0C 1N0

Tel: 613.347.2221Fax: 613.347.1970

11 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 71, Showers (7), Denny’s, CAT Scales,

Bulk Diesel.naiRn CentRe

JeReMy’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: baytruckstop@bellnet.caWeb: www.transportmall.com

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

showers, parking &truck repairs within 2 km.

sault ste. MaRie

flying J cARdlock987 Great Northern Road,

Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 5K7Tel: 705.759.8280

sCHReiBeR

flying J cARdlockHwy #17,

Schreiber, ON P0T 2S0Tel: 807.824.2383

sudBuRy

flying J cARdlock17 Duhamel Road,

Sudbury, ON P3E 4N1Tel: 705.692.5447

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sudBuRy

sudBuRy petRo pAss

3070 Regent StreetSudbury, ON

Tel: 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.

tilBuRy

pilot tRAvel centeR

19325 Essex County Road 42,Tilbury, ON N0P 2L0Tel: 519.682.1140Fax: 519.682.9221

6 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 150, Showers (6), Subway, CAT Scales,

Bulk Diesel.

tiMMins

esso tRuck stop

2154 Riverside DriveTimmins, ON

Tel: 705.268.3400Fax: 705.267.7231

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

store, ATM & showers.

WauBausHenewAuBAushene tRuck stop

21 Quarry Road, Box 419,Waubaushene, ON L0K 2L0

Tel: 705.538.2900Fax: 705.538.0452

Email: bramji@sympatico.ca

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BeaMsville

BeAMsville RelAy stAtion

4673 Ontario Street,(Exit 64 off QEW)

Beamsville, ON L0R 1B4Tel: 905.563.8816Fax: 905.563.4770

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

store, laundry facilities, ATM, showers & parking

BelMont

london husky tRAvel centRe

Hwy 401 & 74 (Exit 195 off 401)Belmont, ON

Tel: 519.644.0200www.myhusky.ca

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BoWManville

fifth wheel tRuck stop

2475 South Service Road,(Exit 431, Hwy 401, Waverly Road)

Bowmanville, ON L1C 3L1Tel: 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 stop

3305 Dorchester Road,(Exit 199, Hwy 401, East of London)

Dorchester, ON N0L 1G0Tel: 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.

dRuMBo

tRuckeR’s hAven

Hwy 401, Exit 250,806607 Oxford Road,Drumbo, ON N0J 1G0

Tel: 519.463.5088Fax: 519.463.5628

Email: amdroit1990@hotmail.com

etoBiCoKe

flying J tRAvel plAZA

1765 Albion Rd. & Hwy #27,Etobicoke, ON M9W 5S7

Tel: 416.674.8665

foRt eRie

ultRAMAR

1637 Pettit Road (Exit 5 off QEW)Fort Erie, ON L2A 5M4

Tel: 905.994.8293Open 24 hrs, restaurant,

washrooms, showers, overnight parking & driver’s lounge

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gRiMsBy

fifth wheel tRuck stop

398 North Service Road,(Exit 74, off QEW, E. of Hamilton)

(Casablanca Blvd. Exit)Grimsby, ON L3M 4E8

Tel: 905.945.0300Fax: 905.945.1115

Open 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 AvenueHamilton, ON L8E 2W2

Tel: 905.561.4712Fax: 905.561.7757

Email: wayne@marshalltruck.comWeb: 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: 519.748.5550Fax: 519.748.9656

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

facilities, showers & CAT scale.

london

flying J tRAvel plAZA

3700 Highbury Ave. South,London, ON N6N 1P3

Tel: 519.681.6859Fax: 519.686.8629

12 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 200, Showers (17), Denny’s/Pizza, CAT

Scales, TripPak, Bulk Diesel.

flying M tRuck stop

7340 Colonel Talbot RoadLondon, ON

Tel: 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

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Milton

fifth wheel tRuck stop

40 Chisolm Dr. (Hwy 401 Exit 320)

Milton, ON L9T 3G9

Tel: 905.878.8441

Fax: 905.878.9376Open 24 hrs, diesel fuel,

convenience store, CAT scale, Blue Beacon truck wash, ATM, lube

shop, Sunoco & Irving Cardlock, full service fuel islands, restaurant, showers, laundry facilities, driver’s

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

non-smoking), & lottery tickets.

Mississauga

flying J tRAvel plAZA

1400 Britannia Road East,

Mississauga, ON L4W 1C8

Tel: 905.564.6216Parking for 80, Showers (3).

napanee

flying J tRAvel plAZA

628 County Road #41, RR 6,

Napanee, ON K7R 3L1

Tel: 613.354.7044

Fax: 613.354.379612 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 165, Showers (15), Denny’s/Pizza, CAT

Scales, TripPak, Bulk Diesel.

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piCKeRing

husky tRAvel centRe

200 Clements RoadPickering, ON

Tel: 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

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

laundry facilities, ATM,showers & parking

WindsoR

windsoR husky tRAvel centReHwy 401 Exit 14, Tecumseh, ON

Tel: 519.737.6401www.myhusky.ca

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WoodstoCK

ultRAMAR

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

Woodstock, ON N4S 7V6Tel: 519.421.3144

Open 24 hrs, restaurant, convenience store, washrooms,

showers, driver’s lounge & overnight parking.

QUébEc

BeRnieRes

flying J tRAvel plAZA

1196 Chemin des Olivieres, Bernieres, QC G7A 2M6

Tel: 418.831.3772

BeRtHieRville

flying J tRAvel plAZA

1181 Ave. Gilles Villeneuve,Berthierville, QC J0K 1A0

Tel: 450.836.65812 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 10.

MontReal

iRving 245918, Rue Notre Dame Est

Montreal, QC H1N 2C5Tel: 514.257.8626Fax: 514.259.0910

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

QUébEc

napieRville

flying J tRAvel plAZA

1 Rang St. Andre,

Napierville, QC J0J 1L0

Tel: 450.245.35395 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 10.

saint-liBoiRe

flying J AssociAte

1145 Rang Saint Edouard,

Saint-Liboire, QC J0H 1R0

ste. Helene

flying J tRAvel plAZA

569 rue Principale,

Ste. Helene, QC J0H 1M0

Tel: 450.791.2232

Fax: 450.791.24956 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 10.

vaudReuil-doRion

flying J tRAvel plAZA

2900 Felix-Leclerc,

Vaudreuil-Dorion, QC J7V 9J5

Tel: 450.424.1610

Fax: 450.424.03688 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 109,

Pepperoni’s, Bulk Diesel.

SaSkatchEWan

estevan

estevAn husky tRAvel centRe

201- 4th Street,

Estevan, SK S4A 0T5

Tel: 306.634.3109

www.myhusky.ca

Moose jaW

flying J tRAvel plAZA

370 North Service Rd. Hwy #1,

Moose Jaw, SK S6H 4N9

Tel: 306.693.5858Parking for 10.

Regina

flying J cARdlock

1511 Ross Ave. East,

Regina, SK S4R 1J2

Tel: 306.721.0070Parking for 12, Showers (3).

Husky Bulk sAles

210 North McDonald Street

Regina, SK S4N 5W3

Tel: 306.721.6880

www.myhusky.ca

ReginA husky tRAvel centRe

1755 Prince of Wales Drive

Regina, SK S4Z 1A5

Tel: 306.789.3477

www.myhusky.ca

SaSkatchEWan

sasKatoon

flying J tRAvel plAZA3850 Idylwyld Dr. N.,

Saskatoon, SK S7P 0A1Tel: 306.955.6840Fax: 306.955.6846

6 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 85, Showers (4), Denny’s/Pepperoni’s.

sasKatoon

petRo cAnAdA-petRo pAss402-51st Street East

Saskatoon, SKTel: 306.934.6766Fax: 306.668.6110

Email: rainbow@sasktel.netDriver’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

Tel: 306.773.6444www.myhusky.ca

yoRKton

flying J cARdlock1910 York Road West, Box 794,

Yorkton, SK S3N 2W8Tel: 801.726.8288

Showers (2).

WEBB WhEEL PRODUCTS

New Media Applications for Easy Access to Information

Cu l l m a n , A L – W e b b W h e e l Aftermarket has

launched new media ap-plications to communi-cate important infor-mation to commercial vehicle operators, main-tenance personnel and part distributors. Webb Wheel can now be found on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and by down-loading the new Webb i-phone and i-pad ap-plications.

Webb is utilizing new media applications as a tool to not only deliver

company news but to also offer proper wheel-end maintenance pro-cedures and part inter-change details that can be used for technician training, service repair instruction, and to find cor rec t rep lacement components.

To find Webb informa-tion best suited to your business you can:

• Go to YouTube at w w w. y o u t u b e . c o m /webbwheel. Here you can view videos in Eng-lish, Spanish and French that instruct you on the

proper installation tech-niques for various wheel end mounting systems and the consequences of not following the proper procedures.

• Use iPad & iPhone applications. Just search Webb Wheel in the iTunes App Store to download these free applications that offer technical vid-eos for training and up-dating technician skills, Webb’s complete Instal-lation and Maintenance Manual for wheel-end components, new prod-uct and service bulletins

from Webb and a com-plete part number inter-change.

• Follow Webb on Fa-cebook – www.facebook.com/webbwheel – and Twitter – www.twitter.com/webbwheel – to keep up with the latest news from the leading N. A. supplier of wheel end components.

“Webb has a great deal of useful information in our libraries and we wanted to make sure that it was made available to anyone in the industry that could benefit from

it” explained Marshall Boheler, Vice President OES Sales and Marketing for Webb’s Aftermarket Business. “People today are using a variety of on-line tools to access information and training that can make their jobs easier so we needed to have a presence wher-ever they might want to find us. Webb’s goal is to continue to enhance communication channels to our customers.”

Webb Wheel Products, I n c . , h e a d q u a r t e r e d in Cullman, Alabama,

m a n u f a c t u r e s h u b s , brake drums and rotors for medium- and heavy- duty trucks, trailers and buses. Webb Wheel is a Marmon Highway Tech-n o l o g i e s ®/ B e r k s h i r e H a t h aw a y c o m p a n y. Marmon Highway Tech-nologies (MHT) supports the highway transporta-tion industry worldwide with a wide range of high-quality products and services.V

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Proposed US Highway Bill Good for Trucking, says ATA

By MaREK KRaSUSKI

On March 14, 2012, the U.S. Senate passed a surface-

transportation bill that the trucking industry says will improve safety and establish a framework for reform in the transporta-tion system. Of the $109 bill targeting highway and transit improvements, $2

billion will be provided an-nually for freight-specific projects, program reforms, and the creation of a clear-inghouse for commercial drivers’ drug and alcohol test results. The Bill also includes provisions for a notification system in-forming employers of driv-er traffic infractions and raises standards that new

companies and drivers must meet before entering the trucking industry. ATA president, Bill Graves, had this to say about its limited, but measurable benefits: “While several safety in-itiatives, such as improved truck productivity, were not included in this bill, it is important to recognize just how much this bill does to

improve truck safety.”Other highlights include

a federal freight program which restricts public-pri-vate partnerships and pri-vatization. The restriction came in the wake of an amendment introduced by New Mexico Democrat, Jeff Bingaman, which discour-ages states from leasing roads to private compan-

ies and limits tax breaks for private operators run-ning highways on behalf of state governments. The ATA supported the Binga-man amendment, claiming its impact will protect the public interest. Graves also credited Senator Hutchison for her efforts to prevent the spread of tolls.

Some legislators who

voted for the bill’s passage say it will be the major jobs builder of the year and is the answer to America’s longstanding need to ad-dress the nation’s infra-structure deficits. The bill, which passed the Senate with a 74 to 22 majority vote, must pass a House vote and receive presiden-tial approval.V

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TRUCKER TELEvISION:

Compelling & Sensitive Portrayal of Life on the RoadBy MaREK KRaSUSKI

An unpretentious celebration of life on the road is one

way to describe Trucker Television, a new half hour series launched across the country on Saturday, April

14 and 15 on CTV Two, and on the internet. It is also a heartfelt portrayal of the trucking world by the show’s producer, Tom Mann, president of BTV Productions. “We wanted to tell important stories

about life on the road from the guys and girls whose work affects every aspect of our economy. This show is about people and how truckers impact all our lives.”

Many people fail to real-

ize the truckers’ role; if anything, general percep-tions are often skewed by unflattering stereotypes depicting tough and scary men with tattoos and threatening stares. Truck-er Television is challen-ging these biased observa-tions with a sensitivity to, and realistic depiction of, the trucking life. True to its mission, the program in-forms the reader about the industry from the trucker’s perspective. There are no editorializing reviews, no newsy commentaries from reporters with little industry knowledge, nor any clinical observations dispatched by experts far removed from the chal-lenges and rewards of the driving life.

A look at Trucker Tele-vision’s first show, still available online at www.truckertelevision.com, tells it all. The footage in-cludes views about the job from drivers behind the wheel of their rigs. There are stories about industry legends, first person ac-counts of memorable mo-ments, and an overview of truck types. Excellent foot-age with wide angle and close-up shots demon-strates an admirable level of professionalism by the show’s producer – which is not surprising, given Tom Mann’s previous ex-perience as announcer,

reporter and documentary producer for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). Each staff member complements the pro-gramming with unique skill sets.

(Truckers Television now stands alongside BikerTV, another BTV television production now in its elev-enth year.)

The show also high-lights the truck of the week and interviews with driv-ers telling stories about vehicle restoration pro-jects or viewpoints ex-plaining why their par-ticular rig is best. Up-beat soundtracks with original Canadian music enhance the pleasure of the viewing experience. Also included in this first program is a substantial segment on Convoy for a Cure, a charity event in support of breast cancer. A sensitive portrayal of the disease’s widespread impact is underscored by testimonials from affected people and includes inter-views from many event participants. Expect to see similar features that reinforce Tom’s inten-tion “to support as many trucking related charities as possible.”

Equally important is topic focus, which is skill-fully driven by the show’s host and co-producer, An-gela Lesperance, whose

interest in trucking dates back to an early family connection. Both her fath-er and uncle are truckers.

Asked about future con-tent, Tom Mann politely demurred, suggesting that upcoming programs would speak for them-selves.

With a national footprint, Truckers Television will highlight regional issues in the industry, bringing to public attention local topics from across the land. Advertisers, too, will find here an effective plat-form to demonstrate their unique product and ser-vice benefits to a national television and internet audience.

Trucker’s Television is an engaging program with an uncomplicated formula that helps to keep the pro-gram realistic and honest while providing a platform on which truckers can tell their own stories.

Catch the program every Saturday on CTV Two in eastern and western Canada (local times) at 11.30 a.m. and on Sun-days at the same time in Ontario. Online access is available at www.trucker-television.com. More in-formation contact BTV Productions Inc., at P. O. Box 15, Princeton, On-tario Canada, by phone at 519.488.5086 or by fax 519.458.4209.V

CROSS BORDER SERvICES

There Is A New Drug In TownBy DaWN TRUELL

The drug is called Khat which is an East African plant

that is a mild narcotic. It has been chewed for centuries by people in the Horn of Africa and parts of the Middle East for its stimulating effects. The green leaf is central to cul-tural and social activities for many communities across the area and key to the economic survival of thousands of khat farmers who grow it legally.

In recent years, there

has been a high demand for the herbal stimulant by the Somali Diaspora. Despite it being illegal in several western countries, including Canada and the U.S., it has helped open up a booming industry in fertile parts of Kenya, such as Meru County. Now the livelihood of these farmers is under threat after the Netherlands, which has a vibrant Somali community and is a key Khat hub to other European countries, announced a ban on all imports of the plant in

January. Until now, the Netherlands and Britain were the only major Euro-pean countries allowing the trade and consump-tion of the flowering shrub. Olle Schmidt, a Swedish member of the European parliament who’s been raising the issue of the drug’s detrimental so-cial and health effects for many years, says that several security services have admitted that there might be a link between Al Shabaab and illegal Khat trade but it is very

difficult to track the cash generated by the trade and ultimately know who the end receivers are. They have followed the money to Dubai and further into Somalia. Now it has hit the UK and Europe, and is now being moved into Canada and the U.S.A. Al Shabaab targets vulnerable young addicts and this drug Khat is now being traded into North America.

Normally we hear about drugs like marijuana, heroine, cocaine, crack, hallucinogens, LSD, ec-

stasy, Psilocybin, STP/DOM, PCP, Angel Dust, Wet, Supergrass, Killer Weed, Embalming Fluid, Rocket Fuel, Hog, Wack, Dust, Oxone, Zoot, Peace Pill, Elephant tranquillizer, horse tranquillizer and Steroids, but now there is a new drug being dan-gerously illegally pushed here in North America. The easiest way for these drugs to make across the ocean from Africa is by boat, ships or contain-ers which are being infil-trated then landing here

off shore on our Canadian shores taboot! Trucks are an easy target for loading this contraband so heads up out there! Be careful, be aware, know your goods and who you are carrying for! This Khat drug has been proven to not only cause severe brain dam-age but also death!

For further informa-tion please contact Dawn Truell, President, Cross Border Services, at www.crossborderservices.org or crossborderservices@cogeco.net.V

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TRaNSPORT FOR ChRIST

Facing Life's Challenges

By ChaPLaIN LEN REIMER

Ha v e y o u e v e r wished you could i m m e d i a t e l y

understand God’s will when going through a difficult situation? If you have, then you’re in good company! We’ve all faced challenging circumstances that have confounded us – we’ve had no idea about how to proceed, and we’ve longed for the Lord’s guid-ance, help, and provision. However, as believers, we must understand that the Holy Spirit indwells us the moment we accept Jesus Christ as our Savior. He has been given to us as an

everlasting promise that God will never leave us nor forsake us, no matter what happens. Although you may be facing a situa-tion that makes you feel isolated, helpless, or dir-ectionless, understand that you’re never alone. The Holy Spirit is with you; to live the life of Christ through you, helping you face every challenge in a godly, victorious manner.

John 16:13 promises, “He will guide you into all the truth; for He will not speak on his own initiative, but whatever He hears, He will speak; and He will disclose to you what is to come.”

He lives inside you and knows you even better than you know yourself. He understands exactly what you require to grow in the likeness of Christ, and He enables you to become the person the Lord created you to be. He is available twenty four hours a day, 365 days a year; the Holy Spirit is always there for

you. He never sleeps but is constantly working in and through you for your good.

There is no problem you face that God can’t handle. In fact, not only will the Holy Spirit help you get through your heartaches, He will also use your bu-rdens to teach you about the love, wisdom, and power of God. If there is something within you that is hindering God’s work, He will reveal it to you (John 16:8). When you feel inadequate, He bestows you with giftedness you need to live the Chris-tian life (I Cor. 12:4-11). In your greatest moments of weakness and distress, the Holy Spirit can energize, encourage, and empower you to overcome whatever afflicts you (Rom. 5:3-5).

Whenever you need Him, pray, listen, follow His dir-ection, and confidently obey His promptings, be-cause you can be sure that He will never lead you astray.V

IN MEMORIUM:

Robert “Bob“ Lodge(Owner of 730 Truck Stop)

Suddenly on Wed-nesday, April 18, 2012, Bob Lodge of

Cardinal, age 67. Loving husband of France For-est. Dear father of Carolyn (Ed Douesnard), Steven (Lynne) and Brian (Jo-Anne). Dear stepfather of Sebastien and Charles (Anne). Dear brother of Barbara (Merrick Morrill), Beverley (Lloyd Findlay), Gordon (Eileen), Jeannie (Ronald Mastine), Mary (Merlin Gunter), Harry (Hélène), Louise (Gilles Dallaire), Alan. Bob will be fondly remembered by grandchildren Erin, Stan-ley, Bradlee, Trevor and step-grandchildren Thom-as and James.

Predeceased by his parents Stanley and June Lodge (nee Amy). Also survived by aunt, uncles, nieces,

nephews and cous-ins. Funeral Arrange-ments: Friends may call at the Royal Canadian Le-gion, 2194 Dundas Street, Cardinal, on Sunday from 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. and Mon-

day from 10 a.m.-noon, then at Dupuis Funeral Home, 148 Daniel- John-son St., Danville, P.Q. on Tuesday from noon until 2:15 p.m. A celebration of Bob’s life will be held in the Danville-Asbestos Trinity United Church on Tues-day, April 24th at 2:30 PM followed by the interment in the Danville Protestant Cemetery. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Founda-tion would be gratefully ac-knowledged by the family.

Arrangments entrusted to the Marsden Mclaughlin Funeral Home, Cardinal 613.657.4848. Online con-dolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com.V

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ThE COMPLaCENCy COaCh

Keeping Cool or Being Cool:That is the Difference!

By BRUCE OUTRIDGE

Jim was in a hurry. He had done his best to beat all the barriers that

he could think of to avoid delays on his route, so he left early, stayed off the main roadways that were continually congested, and planned well for his breaks and fuel. He had done a good job. What he didn’t plan for was a freak ac-cident on the route that he chose, one that shut the roadway down for over an hour. Should he pan-ic? Should he start getting upset and fly off the handle? None of that will change the situation and will not help to make things go any faster, so he made the dreaded

call to dispatch about his delay. He then began to sit and wait.

Remember those days when traffic had a certain pattern to it? You could leave after a certain time (better known as after traf-fic) and you would have a clear run through the city. You could pinpoint certain days when traffic would be light and roads would be empty. That’s the reason so many drivers liked driving at night; the traffic was much lighter. That still works for the most part, but in my years of driving experi-ence even that plan is not foolproof.

Have you ever arrived in Chicago or Toronto at 2 o’clock in the morning to find the highway lit up with lights and traffic at a full stop? As things change with people working from home, the proliferation of coffee shops on every corner, and population growth causes more people to be out and about on the roadways.

Those traffic patterns we knew so well are beginning to erode. The transportation industry, however, is going the opposite way by try-ing to get more people on the roads by way of more owner operators and driv-ers, and therefore, more trucks.

So how does this affect you as a professional driver? The first part is to remember that you are a “Professional Driver” and that you have no control over those areas outside of your personal control. Once you have completed as much plan-ning as possible to make sure your trip is safe and timely, you have done your part. The rest of your duties are to make sure you drive safe. Part of driving safe is keeping your cool and keep-ing your patience level on high alert. Everyone keeps cool in different ways! I, my-self, hate traffic and do my best to avoid it at all costs. To me, that means leaving earlier than needed to make

sure I have enough time and feel relaxed on my arrival. Other drivers don’t mind traffic and probably have their own ways of staying cool. Remember, being cool - and I am not talking about wearing sun glasses at night - is vital for the safety of the public and your health as a driver. Medical issues can be created from finding yourself uptight in traffic, or, worse yet, suc-cumbing to road rage. Being cool means recognizing the situations that get you uptight and finding ways to avoid them. Being cool is being professional – and that’s where you come in!

Bruce Outridge is a business and leadership consultant for the transportation industry. His 30 years of experience help Owner Operators and Professional Drivers operate successful businesses. For more information please visit his website at www.outridge.ca.V

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Good weather is almost upon us. The arr ival of

summer, of course, brings both hot days and nights. When Big Rigs are parked and drivers are on down-time the question always arises, how do they stay cool?

It was time for a little road trip to the 10 Acre Fuel Bar to ask the ques-tion:

How do you keep your truck cool in the warm weather of summer and, most importantly, when you are in the back sleeping?

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Bhupinder drives for Interstate Freight Systems out of Brampton, Ontario. “I am fortunate to be driv-ing a new Kenworth day cab. So for now I use the a/c in the truck. In the early morning hours or evening runs I like to open a window for fresh air. This also saves fuel so I can get better mileage during these times.”

eric Bromley drives for Eassons Transport out of Berwick, Nova Scotia. “Eassons, like many other large companies, is watch-ing fuel consumption on all of their trucks. Drivers are given a limited amount of idle time so they too watch their fuel consump-tion, which is good. So when it comes to stay-ing cool in summer, vent windows are opened and electric fans are used. This generally works out quite well when you are in the truck sleeping.”

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murray Watson drives for Laidlaw Transport out of Woodstock, Ontario. “Driving a day cab doesn’t mean I have a lot of idle time since I don’t have a truck to use. In my case I am always on the move and the truck a/c gives me a terrible headache so I drive with the window open to stay cool. I like the warm weather, so staying cool isn’t a big problem.”

matt derouchie drives for Brian Craig, a broker out of Belleville, Ontario. “I drive to Vancouver and back on every trip I take. Crossing Canada, you run into different types of heat, from damp to dry and back again. Running the truck’s a/c all the time when idling isn’t practical. I have screens that fit in my windows and I run electric fans when I am in my truck. This, at least, keeps me comfortable when I am asleep.”V

From the

Driver’s SeatBy: CaRL MCBRIDE

Keeping Cool

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