Best Wishes to All for a Bright 2016!

BY BARB WOODWARD

Ontario, Western and Eastern Trucking News would like to wish everyone a safe, pleasant and prosper-ous New Year.

I received an email from Joe Sousa of Versa Fittings about my editorial on the December front cover who wrote, “I just wanted to thank you for the, ‘bold and right’ on the front cover, Merry Christmas sentiment.

I think it’s wonderful when there is still someone out there who bucks the “Happy Holiday” or “Season’s Greetings” politically correct nonsense that occurs much too often during this wonderful time of the year.

I share Joe’s sentiments and many of the people that I know who also share them but I’m afraid we seem to be in the minority these days. It’s refreshing to see this so prominent in a publication and I only wish more publications would do so.

Christmas is Christmas and not “The Holiday” or “Holiday Tree” or “Holiday Party” as is becoming more and more common.

Holidays are when you go on vacation or a reason to stay home from work and I believe it demeans the season and what it stands for.

Bravo Joe! Today’s society needs a little shake up in the right direction. If everyone treated each other with respect, actually talked to each other in person instead of using cell phones or computers, made compromises as well as made time in their busy lives for family and friends, this world would certainly be a better place to live in.V

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THEME: FACTORInG & FInAnCE

Choosing the Top Financial Tools Affects the Bottom Line

BY MAREK KRASuSKI

The rising costs of new truck builds is a doubled edged

sword. On the one hand no one wants to pay more for new trucks, which has led has led some compan-ies to opt for used models. On the other hand burgeon-ing prices are forcing the finance industry to be more creative in their lending options in order to attract more customers.

With low borrowing rates the argument for financing the purchase of new ve-hicles can be persuasive. Vehicle purchase adds to the company’s assets, and the purchase costs can be deducted as a business ex-pense along with deprecia-tion. Ownership also shifts to the fleet or owner oper-ator at loan maturity. Fleets with excessive cash flows, too, may stand to benefit from outright purchases and the tax benefits that accrue from such a deci-sion. Financing is also an effective method of build-ing a strong credit rating. Fixed and variable rate loans are available. Fixed rate loans offer predict-able payments as interest and principal payments are locked through the life of the loan. Variable or float-ing rate loans offer more flexibility. Payments remain the same, but if interest rates fall, more principal is paid in each payment.

Generally, though, the majority of carriers prefer other alternate acquisition methods, deterred in part by the higher fees attributed to loans since a portion of outstanding principal

is factored into each pay-ment. Even for carriers with strong financial profiles and the ability to purchase new trucks and equipment, they may yield greater benefit by leveraging other tools and directing cash reserves to pay for fuel, labour and operating costs.

Truck leasing in its vari-ous forms is the preferred choice for the majority of commercial consumers. Modest initial outlay, plus lower monthly payments associated with leases, allows companies to con-serve capital. These days especially, increased main-tenance costs, stricter emis-sion standards, and high priced complex technology in new builds makes this avenue an attractive al-ternative for most.

Leasing, moreover, keeps the value of the product off the balance sheet so the purchase is not registered as a liability. As a result the debt to equity ratio of the company remains un-affected. This is especially relevant during economic downturns so that compan-ies can keep their credit lines open and unaffected by taking on more debt. Leasing, depending on the agreement, also relieves carriers from maintenance responsibilities by off load-ing the expense onto the leasing company and free-ing companies to focus on their core business.

The industry provides various leasing options. Popular among them is the Fair Market Value (FMV) lease. Here, the truck is used for the term of the lease and upon return cus-tomers have the option to purchase the truck at its fair market value at time of maturity, return the asset, or renew the lease. FMV leases typically require low-er cash outlays and monthly payments than other forms of financing. Additional fees and amounts such as mileage penalties may be required under the lease,

so consultation with credit advisors is strongly advised. Indeed, other considera-tions should factor into the decision such as lease rate, lease length, and residual costs, if any, at expiration. Also consider whether the lease is “full service’ and determine exactly what is included. Some leases may exclude the more costly items that may occur over the life of the lease, and the full service guarantee may cover only a limited period of time or number of miles. Some leases also come with replacement op-tions. When a truck is being serviced or repaired, re-placement vehicles ensure that deliveries continue uninterrupted.

Finance leases, by con-trast, allow customers to buy the equipment at the end of the lease term. Cap-ital investments at the start of the lease are low, thereby preserving cash for other expenses, monthly pay-ments are lower too, and lease payments are typically tax deductible. Rates can be fixed or variable and irregular payment options - balloon, skip and token - yield additional advantages.

Other financing products include the Terminal Rental Adjustment Clause (TRAC) lease. This allows the cus-tomer to establish the re-sidual value of the truck at the beginning of the term, in contrast to its assessed value at lease termination. If at lease expiration the truck’s worth exceeds the pre-determined residual value, then the customer is credited the difference. But the customer loses if the reverse is true. If the value is less the customer pays the difference.

The decision to lease or fi-nance depends on what the carrier is looking for. “One has to distinguish between financing for asset purchas-es and financing for work-ing capital. Leasing finances the use of equipment, and financing the purchase of

equipment,” explained Olga Baldin, Vice President of Business Development at Grand Financial Manage-ment Inc. In light of the advantages of leasing - no large capital outlay, fixed rates, tax benefits, and no covenants - Baldin says, “leasing is more beneficial for new and growing busi-nesses as it opens more av-enues for financing growth, working capital and cash flow.” For more established companies financing, she continues, “is better for those with strong perform-ance, good financials, posi-tive credit history and good and diverse client base.”

Whether financing or leas-ing for asset purchase or use, good financial standing is required. When financing, creditors look for a progres-sive three year profit growth cycle, quick turnaround re-ceivables, high credit score, substantial net worth, and significant owner equity in the company. Updated licenses and registration, tax and WSIB payments are also required.

Olga Baldin says leasing requirements also call for certain criteria, but the qualifying benchmarks aren’t as high. Leasing com-panies will also look at the company’s financials and credit history; however, they are less restrictive and demanding. “A lease can be executed in a couple of days, while a loan will take much longer to get approved. Also, the most important part is that a lease will show on the PPSA as a lien on the equipment only, while the loan will normally show a GSA on all the assets of the company, thus restricting it from addi-tional borrowings.”

Other forms of financing are available for the oper-ations segment of an enter-prise. Working capital may not always be available so carriers turn to banks to underwrite the costs of deliveries. Fuel, labour, license fees, and potential

vehicle servicing have to be paid before and sometimes long before the shipper pays the invoice. Compan-ies traditionally turned to banks to meet their cash re-quirements, but the condi-tions attached to such loans can be onerous. Baldin says banks typically will allocate a line of credit up to just 10 percent of the company’s annual gross revenue, and provide up to 75 percent of the invoice’s value. “Sup-pose one has a company that generates $1 million of annual revenue. That means that they can only qualify for up to $100,000 line of credit. However, in reality they may not get more than $80,000 if their receivables are honoured within 60 days and they already have other types of financing.”

Ever mindful of cash flows and profit margins, carriers have turned to Factoring companies, like Grand Fi-nancial, for working capital financing. In contrast to the above example Olga Baldin suggests that if a receivable is worth $160,000 a fac-toring company will finance up to $155,000, far more than a bank would provide.

Bruce Sayer is a columnist for this magazine and also Marketing Director for Ac-cutrac Capital, another fac-toring company that offers sound financial solutions. The benefits of factoring are underscored by a list of multiple advantages. “Invoice factoring allows immediate access to cash and the cost is offset by sav-ings accrued from accurate and efficient A/R manage-ment. Carriers also receive the benefit of expert staff to check credit scores and manage receivables,” Sayer explained.

Accutrac Capital also pro-vides partial same day fund-ing. Once load pickup has been confirmed, Accutrac will forward 50 percent of the load’s value, thereby providing the funds re-quired to underwrite ship-

ping expenses.Another distinct advan-

tage of factoring over trad-itional loans, and confirmed by both Grand Financial and Accutrac Capital, is the free-dom from onerous qualify-ing demands required from traditional lenders. Fac-toring, in contrast, is based on the creditworthiness of shippers, and not on the financial well being of the trucking company.” Invoice Factoring services are ac-cessible to most companies with credit worthy custom-ers and easier to obtain than a bank loan. “Qualifi-cation for a Bank operat-ing line of credit is based on the financial perform-ance of your company and your personal credit history. Once qualified, the loan is governed by very restrictive covenants that if broken will terminate the agree-ment and the bank will stop extending credit,” Bruce Sayer confirmed. Factoring companies determine credit worthiness by assessing the shipper’s willingness and ability to pay.

One of the biggest advan-tages of factoring is time savings for carriers in an industry governed by just-in-time deliveries. Where loans can take weeks for approval, invoice factoring is approved within days of application. Adding to this is simplicity of loan management. Sayer says that “where loans require payments of principle and interest, factoring fees are deducted from the trans-action making the cost of factoring simple and easy to manage.”

The multiple financing op-tions in today’s marketplace may expand the scope of business opportunities, but prosperity still depends on the ability to generate cash flow. Whether the financing of new purchases will gen-erate more revenue also depends on costs, prudent management, larger eco-nomic forces, and the ability to get the job done.V

4 JAnuARY 2016

EXECuCOR FInAnCIAL LIMITED

Providing Financial Solutions for Over 33 YearsBY BARBARA SZITA-KnIGHT

Execucor Financial is one of the old-est lease brokerage

firms in Canada, provid-ing lease financing for businesses, nationwide since 1983. Our goal is to help customers find the financial solutions they need to grow.

Many of our clients are small businesses, a sector that can have difficulty receiving the best value from traditional lending sources. This is where the Execucor team steps in and seeks out alter-nate financial solutions. Execucor possesses the knowledge, experience and lease financing re-sources that can secure capital. We have funding partnerships that many of our competitors do not, and we are able to provide financing to those who may have credit

challenges. The backbone of our success and growth is due to our “can do” at-titude and our belief that everyone should be able to receive financing.

Execucor provides lease financing from $10,000 to over $1,000,000 for new and used equipment for: • Transportation • Construction • Manufacturing • Waste Management • Manufacturing

IndustriesLease Financing is an

alternate form of lending, offering many benefits such as: • Low Down

Payments • Savings on Working

Capital • Flexible Payment

Options • Seasonal Payments • Balloon payments • Tax Benefits.

Every business is dif-

ferent. Clients require different types of trucks for their applications. Carriers haul for clients with different pay sched-ules. However, single truck owners to large fleet operators, all re-quire flexible and fast financing, to purchase new or used equipment. Execucor provides effect-ive and quick solutions. We know that each day a client does not oper-ate money is not being earned. Execucor tailors each lease to match the needs of the client and sources the best solution available. Through lease financing many of our single owner operators have successfully grown into fleet operators.

Execucor ’s 33-year business record can be credited to our ability to adapt to client needs. Our business focus has always

been servicing, under-standing and staying at-tuned to our customers. Execucor is continually expanding its financial services to meet the many needs of customers. By offering more flexible products and diversifying into additional financing areas, we provide better service. We offer: • Lease to Own

Financing • Conditional Sales

Contracts • Sale and Leaseback • Residual Lease

Agreements • Loan and Security

Agreements • Lines of Credit • Creditor’s Insurance • Invoice Factoring

Creditor ’s Insurance protects from loss of in-come due to disability or illness and offers options such as: • Disability Insurance

• Critical Illness Insurance

• Life Insurance • GAP Insurance

Factoring is a trans-action where a business sells its accounts receiv-ables to a third party at a discount. This transaction allows the company to receive its funds sooner. A small transportation owner/operator may wait for more than 60 days for payment. Factoring can alleviate this cash flow issue. Execucor arranges factoring up to 95% of in-voiced amounts and pays within 48 hours.

We stay in touch with our customers, to see whether they may re-quire such services as they work to grow. We eye the marketplace for any new solutions that may be available.

Our firm has solid long-term relationships with

lenders, equipment vend-ors and customers. We provide exceptional ser-vice. With this solid foun-dation and demonstrated commitment to our cus-tomers, we continue to provide financial solu-tions for the long haul.

“While we provide trans-portation and equipment financing for businesses of any size, our focus re-mains with the little guy. They are the backbone of the economy; the guys who drive their own truck and who need access to financing that is made easy, fast, and as straight-forward as possible:” Eric Knight, President of Exe-cucor, said.

We look forward to helping you meet your financial goals.

For more information c a l l 8 8 8 . E X E C U C O R (888.393.2826) or Twitter @ERICatEXECUCOR.V

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GRAnD FInAnCIAL MAnAGEMEnT

Grand Financial – More Than a Decade of Financing Truckers’ Growth

Every trucking com-pany at one point in time is likely to

experience cash flow chal-lenges unless it delivers goods on an exclusive cash-on-delivery basis. The reason behind it is that the debtors – brokers and shippers – do not pay on time, with an average receivable being 45 days in the Canadian trucking universe.

What would be the solu-tion to this problem? Many truckers find factoring to be the best (or the only) option. Factoring compan-ies are aplenty in Canada, and they provide not only financing but also collec-tion of invoices and credit information/protection for the amounts outstand-ing. With the variety of offers, how do factoring companies distinguish themselves from each

other? Well, the factoring industry is a reflection of the rest of the world; just like in any industry, there are big multinational cor-porations, public com-panies, boutique asset-based lenders, small – and medium-size international and Canadian full-service factors, and family-type enterprises. Big players may offer better rates while smaller outfits may win the client by providing a white-glove service. When choosing the factoring company, do an Internet search and then select several to interview. Some key points to look for while selecting a factor are: How long have they been in the business? How does the factor contact custom-ers? Do they have proper reporting in place? Does the factor refer accounts to collections? What criteria

do they use for doing this? The factoring company should be in communica-tion with you about their interactions with your cus-tomers and clear about their collection policies, and it should be profes-sional and courteous in its dealings with your debtors.

One such family-owned company is Grand Finan-cial Management Inc. This company has been in busi-ness for 13 plus years and keeps on growing. One question that the owners of the company love to answer is: What does a large supermarket and a financial company have in common? As strange as it may seem, to the owners of Grand Financial Management Inc. brothers Michael and Roger Rakh-nayev it is not strange at all. They sold their large Allied Supermarket in New

York and moved to Can-ada in 2002 to start RBA Financial, a factoring and financing company. Today, Grand Financial Manage-ment Inc. is a successor of that small company which Roger started in his kitchen years ago. Recently the company moved to a brand new state-of-the-art large office with room for 75 people and is undergoing further expansion.

What is the secret of suc-cess? Simple – the owners are 24/7 on the job. Such personalized attention to trucking companies and their problems pays. Cli-ents like the array of finan-cing options, invoice pur-chasing and processing, same-day-no-cost funding, loans to buy more trucks and trailers, fuel advances and fuel cards, and partner products – TomTom fleet management solutions,

dispatch software, safety and compliance audits and much more. Add here the ease of account setup (24 hours), no limitations on debtors, an open contract and online account mon-itoring, and you will have a picture perfect financing service.

The company is con-stantly seeking for ways to add more value to its customers – the new Brok-er History product is an easy and customer friendly way to check credit on more than 85,000 brokers and shippers across North

America. Coupled with a partner=provided free load board it is definitely a handy tool for trucking companies.

For more information please contact, Olga Baldin, Vice President Business Development, GRAND Fi-nancial Management Inc. at 905.738.6661 ext. 342, Toll Free 877.738.6661, Fax 905.738.6631 or email olgab@grandfin.com and visit our website at www.grandfin.com. We are lo-cated at 8750 Jane St., Suite #16, Vaughan, Ontario L4K 2M9.V

6 JAnuARY 2016

Key Points When Choosing an Invoice Factoring CompanyBY BRuCE SAYER

Would you have a lawn mower mechanic ser-

vice your tractor? How about putting a school crossing guard in charge of your safety and compliance program? Not likely; they simply lack the necessary skill set, understanding and experience to do the job. So why have a general-purpose invoice factoring company manage your freight factoring?

As a trucking company picking a factoring com-pany, it makes good sense to look for one exclusive to the trucking space, one that can demonstrate an under-standing of the nature of the challenges you face every day. Trucking is a demand-ing industry. A trucking company owner needs to be rich in experience, savvy in business and a problem solver; your factoring com-pany needs to be the same.

A specialized transpor-tation invoice factoring company should provide you more than competi-tive rates, but a package of value-added services designed to best meet your need for reliable funding. Responsive and convenient customer service needs to be a ‘given’. Innovative sys-

tems, specialized processes and extensive experience in both finance and trucking can add up to a formidable set of tools to help you streamline the financial side of your business.

In making this key deci-sion, there are a number of essential issues to consider when choosing the right invoice factoring company:

WHO DO YOu TRuST?

Trust. Think of how many of your most important business relationships are built on such a foundation, sometimes so much so that the products, services and costs are secondary? In choosing an invoice fac-toring company, you need to be able to depend not just on reliable funding, but the assurance your financial provider is watching your back.

The daily capital expendi-tures needed to keep trucks rolling are a heavy burden on any company’s cash flow. Almost all factoring companies will gladly service a transportation provider when the road is smooth. However, few have the in-house experience and knowledge to really grasp how your trucking business works, how to weather the expected and the unexpected, and the

commitment to be there to assist in critical situations. You need the company that will travel that “extra mile” for you. Here’s an example many carriers can relate to:

ABC Transport (not their real name) missed their in-surance renewal payment. They were scrambling to find the funds needed to make payment, re-establish credibility with the insur-ance carrier and keep their fleet on the road. Their bank would not step forward to assist. Most factoring companies would fail to recognize the urgency and simply would not help by providing the additional credit needed.

Fortunately, ABC Trans-port was working with a dedicated freight factoring company. The factor recog-nized the extreme nature of the problem and assisted by wiring funds directly to the insurance company within hours. Confidence was re-stored, insurance was re-instated and the freight carrier’s trucks continued their business of pulling loads without interruption. Supportive allies in busi-ness are valuable assets to establish and nurture.

WHAT IS THE COST OF

FACTORInG InVOICES?

Many factoring compan-

ies advertise low rates while failing to clearly identify the restrictions that may apply. A common marketing strat-egy for some factoring com-panies is to display a very attractive low rate while making it available only for a short initial term. This is known as a “teaser”, and can be just the bottom rung of a tiered pricing ladder that can escalate into sig-nificant rate increases with the passage of time.

The simplest form of fac-toring rate is Flat Fee Fac-toring. The rate quoted is a one time, all-In fee for a set period of time (typically 90 days or less). Flat Fee Fac-toring rates vary widely, for varying recourse periods. Rates from 3.0% to 5.0% for 60 to 90 days are not uncommon.

Flat fee factoring may NOT be the best solution for every trucking interest. So-phisticated transportation factors can and do provide a variety of pricing options, including portfolio and ‘flex’ plans based on funds de-ployed, to suit a broader palette of financing needs.

Finally, a note on the question of ‘surprise’ costs: Are all of the relevant costs, including due diligence, on-boarding and termina-tion fees outlined in ad-

vance? A factor that side-steps these questions is not likely worthy of your trust, never mind your business. Hidden or undisclosed fees can undermine an attract-ive rate in no time. Buyer beware.QuALITY VALuE-ADDED

PRODuCTS DESIGnED

FOR TRuCKERS

What does your prospect-ive factor provide by way of real value-adds? The right factoring company for your trucking business should provide a multi-layered offering of products and services to contribute to your bottom line, not just “convenience”.

Almost all invoice fac-toring companies provide the standard features and benefits of funding with-in 24 hours, no required original documentation and on-line access to your accounts. They generally differ in pricing structure, quality of products and convenience of use.

To best benefit your truck-ing company, select a fac-toring solution that is con-venient to use and is sup-ported by high value servi-ces designed to maximize your company’s efficiency and profitability. Here are some that can contribute meaningfully to your bot-

tom line: Fuel Discount Programs, Load Advance Options, Equipment-based Loans and Financing, Pre-ferred Currency Exchange, Credit Search Tools, and Dedicated Account Man-agers.

COnCLuSIOn

Freight factoring can be an effective financial strat-egy to maintain positive cash flow and gain easy access to working capital. As the owner of a trucking company there are a num-ber of reasons, outlined above, to look for a factor who specializes in the in-dustry you are in.

That said, not all transpor-tation-specific factors are created equal. You owe it to yourself to look beyond just the best-priced option; you need to consider the broader palette of services and attributes of a factoring company to which you will entrust your business.

As always, a discriminat-ing buyer starts out as a shopper well-equipped with the right questions. Take the time to investigate the ‘mix’ of questions raised above to save yourself the inconvenience and frustra-tion (and cost) of establish-ing a factoring relation-ship that simply doesn’t “deliver”.V

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JD FACTORS

Factoring - A Viable Financing OptionEasily Access Cash Tied Up in Receivables

FACTORING is fast becoming a much more well-known

method of allowing busi-ness owners to quickly and easily access the cap-ital they need for their businesses to thrive and survive.

Though it appears at first glance to be more ex-pensive than a traditional bank line of credit, there are several benefits that - for some - far outweigh the cost. For many businesses, it is the perfect solution.

For small-to-medium size companies across Canada, access to cap-ital is a primary concern. Recent articles written by entrepreneurs and finan-cial professionals have outlined that one of the biggest mistakes a small business owner could make is to be “undercapit-alized”. One article in the Globe & Mail Report on (Small) Business stated, “Without enough fund-ing, entrepreneurs wind up running out of cash or cutting corners to get by, thinking they will be able to fix things later. But your first chance to get things right is often your only chance”.

Take the example of a small company that has new business opportun-ities coming up in the near future with no REAL method of financing this growth. Banks tradition-ally lend based on what you have DONE, not the forecast of what you are going to do. For a newer company - especially one in a service industry - it also becomes a question of collateral. If the strength in the transaction is the quality of the invoices that will be created in the near future, traditional financing is not going to happen.

Though factoring in North America is close to 200 years old, it remains relatively unknown as a financing tool. However, its current growth is in part

a result of changes in how banks lend to small busi-ness. In many cases, credit is becoming centralized and no longer handled at the local branch level. As it becomes more well-known, factoring will be the viable alternative to the companies that do not yet qualify at the bank level.

In addition to the easy access to cash, many com-panies choose to factor as part of the “outsourcing” trend that is so preva-lent in business today. It became acceptable to outsource many of the day-to-day business func-tions that were not part of your company’s core business - from Informa-tion Technology, to Human Resources, and so on. So why not outsource the management of the entire accounts receivable side of your business - from credit checks, to assigning credit limits, to posting incoming payments, to collections - and accelerate cash-flow at the same time?

Factoring no longer needs to be “where to go if the bank says no”. It is now a viable option for companies that are new in business, or growing at a very advanced rate.

WHAT IS FACTORInG?

Simply put, factoring is the purchase of accounts receivable (invoices) at a discount at or near the time of invoice creation. Factoring is not a loan. There is no debt repay-ment and no compromise to the client’s balance sheet. There are gener-ally no long-term agree-ments to commit to and the timing of the process from initial application to funding is relatively quick (usually 1 week for the first funding).

Factoring allows the client to use their own hard earned assets to cre-ate cash for the growth needs of the company today.

CHOOSInG A FACTOR

Choosing a factoring partner is as important as the decision on whether or not to factor at all. Dif-ferent factors offer dif-ferent types of factoring programs. These programs are driven by the industry the client is involved in and the risk associated with the customers they invoice.

First, does the factor pro-vide their services to busi-nesses of your size and in your industry? Some factors will work with start-up companies and companies under 2 years in business. Some may only work with more es-tablished businesses and have defined minimum dollar volume levels that you must reach to qualify for their offerings.

Second, does the factor offer Non-Recourse fac-toring in addition to the standard Full-Recourse factoring? The difference lies in the assumption of credit risk. Non-Re-course factors will not only provide the advan-ces against the invoices they purchase, but they also assume the risk of customer credit. The fac-tor guarantees against credit loss. They will also check credit, undertake collection and manage the other functions associated with managing the ac-counts receivable side of a business. Full-Recourse factors merely provide the up-front advances, but do not provide the additional credit-related services. They will finance invoices for 60 to 90 days from de-livery of goods or services, but then charge them back to the client if the invoice remains unpaid.

Third, you should deter-mine the experience of the factor in your industry. This may not be important in some situations (the manufacturing process in one industry may operate in a similar manner to the manufacturing process of another), however, there

are industries - like truck-ing - that would require a factor to have a good working knowledge of the documentation and billing processes associated with that industry.

Finally, is the factor a well-established provider of factoring services with the financial resources to provide you with the funding you will require? If factoring works well for your company, will the factor continue to be there with you for the long term.

The cost of factoring varies greatly depending on the services being pro-vided. Discount fees can range from under 2% to possibly over 3% of the invoice face value per month; but check to see if those fees include the credit guarantee (non-recourse?) as well as the other credit and collec-tion services that should

be part of a full-service offering.

Though factoring fees are significantly less ex-pensive than they were in the past, business owners must remember that un-usually inexpensive fees offered by some factoring companies will generally translate into poor service levels. As it is with many other industries, you get what you pay for.

Many current factoring clients who have done the research and found that factoring could be a very good fit for their busi-ness, may have selected their factoring partner based solely on who had the cheapest fee. But if that factor does not pro-vide any credit checks or collection services, and offers only full-recourse programs, it would only take one of that client’s customers to become a

collection problem and the marginal savings in the lower fee would be wiped out several times over.

Factors today are provid-ing relatively inexpensive short-term financing to their business customers, helping to eliminate the Small Business Cash Flow dilemma. Profit Maga-zine’s article “Beyond the Banks” identified factoring as one of the most under-appreciated sources of financing.

As time goes on, fac-toring will more and more be a viable financing al-ternative for companies of all types.

JD Factors is located at 315 Matheson Blvd. in Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1X8. Call us at 1-800-263-0664, over 25 years in business. For more information visit JD Fac-tors on our website www.jdfactors.com.V

8 JAnuARY 2016

InTERnATIOnAL FACTORInG ASSOCIATIOn

22nd Annual Factoring Conference Registration Opens

Avila Beach, Califor-nia - Registration is now open for

the International Factoring Association’s (IFA) 22nd Annual Factoring Confer-ence, to be held April 13 through April 16 at The Fairmont Princess Hotel in Scottsdale, Arizona.

It is the world’s largest conference dedicated to banks and finance com-panies that offer factoring and receivables financing. With over 800 attendees and more than 55 exhib-itors anticipated, the 2016 Factoring Conference is expected to top all attend-ance records.

More than 65 speakers will present valuable intel-ligence and viewpoints, with topics as diverse as Credit and Underwriting Best Practices, Notice of Assignment, Defenses and How to Beat Them and Les-sons to be Learned from this Year’s Court Decisions. This three-day gathering will feature presentations from around the world. Some will include Reverse Factoring and Supply Chain

Financing with Latin Amer-ica, Canadian Legal Up-date, Working with Chinese Factors to Grow your Port-folio, and Doing Business in Western Canada.

The Conference will in-clude a keynote address from Sheryl Connelly of Ford Motor Company. In a constantly changing marketplace, Connelly helps organizations under-stand the distinctive char-acteristics of different gen-erations of consumers, learn how to overcome information addiction and recognize trends that will become a reality over the next 20 years.

Another keynote will be given by Captain Mark Kelly, Commander of Space Shuttle Endeavour’s final mission. Kelly’s approach combines teamwork, leadership, communica-tion, and family in an un-wavering commitment to succeed. He’ll share how to accomplish any mission while maintaining the love and devotion to family that is the foundation of true success.

There will be many other sessions to choose from, including a presentation delivered by Toby Groves, President of Groves Re-search and Consulting, on the Psychology of Fraud. Toby is an independent researcher, lecturer and keynote speaker impas-sioned with the belief that we can all achieve dra-matic improvements in

our organizations through counterintuitive thinking techniques.

New to this year’s confer-ence will be the additional roundtable discussions. The roundtables have been created to allow an open discussion forum for the conference attendees. Roundtables have been created for Women in Com-mercial Finance, Senior

Executives, Young Profes-sionals, Attorneys, Small Factors and Operations Personnel. Each roundt-able will be led by indus-try professionals familiar with the

specific group.The full agenda and regis-

tration details are available on the event website at www.factoringconference.com.V

FTR

Registration Open for 2016 FTR Virtual Conference

Bloomington, In-d iana - Reg i s -tration for FTR’s

2016 Virtual Conference scheduled for February 16, 2016 is now open. Entitled “The Transporta-tion Market in Transition: The Freight Industry’s Response to the Economy and Regulations”, this unique concept will invite guests to join FTR online as experts break down the current dynamic trans-portation environment. Attendees will receive in-depth information from industry leaders on topics including the economy, the freight situation, the carrier environment and equipment forecasts.

“Hot Topic presentations

by FTR’s Industry Experts, plus outside speakers that can illustrate how the market is currently moving will be a benefit to anyone that is in or tracks the freight or equipment markets.” said Jonathan Starks, FTR Director of Transportation Analysis.

The format will pro-vide the opportunity to select only the morning sessions which focus on State of Freight & Econ-omy topics, or select the full day, with afternoon sessions focused on the Commercial Vehicle sec-tor.

To register for the con-ference and view addi-tional information visit info.ftrintel.com/vc.V

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TIRES & WHEELS

What Determines Your Level of Success with Retreads? You!

BY JEFFREY PARKS

At the end of each year we witness a consumer buying

frenzy, both online and in retail stores as we give and receive gifts, goods and services. This up-swing in consumer buying stimulates economies and bolsters large and small businesses. “Out with the old and in with the new,” takes on significant mean-ing when you drive down the street in early January and see old TV’s, furniture, and tons of packaging ma-terial sitting by the curbside waiting for pickup and recycling.

But you don’t see too many people giving their significant other a set of tires for a Christmas present. Try it, and by Janu-ary you may find yourself out on the curb next to the recyclables. Tires are not often a glamorous pur-chase.

But what would you say if the recycling of all used and

spent consumer goods was made mandatory in the US and Canada? Would it be a wise move for the com-mon good, or a burden to the general public to buy new as needed and let go of the old?

TIRE FACTS: MOnEY

TALKS

Let’s apply this to tires, a necessity for just about all of us. We are lucky and well served to have in place a system of re-use and recycling for our used and spent tires known as the re-treading industry. Retreads have yet to climb above the negative connotation in the passenger tire market, but trucks and fleet managers know a great thing when they see it.

Retreading is a huge in-dustry (14.9 million re-treaded tires sold in 2013, according to Modern Tire Dealer’s 2014 Facts Issue), is accountable, employs many thousands, and keeps thousands of tons of used tire casings and debris out of landfill sites and away from our ground-water.

Retreading gives new life to an expensive invest-ment, keeping your tires on the road longer and delaying the purchase of a more costly set of new tires, thereby maximizing the power of the tire dollars you spend. In the commer-cial trucking industry there are hard costs over which

you have very little control gas, personnel, etc. But by increasing the number of retreaded tires you drive on, you build a road of deep savings that you can count on if you follow a few simple rules.

Rule one: buy from a reputable retreader.

We at the Retread Tire Association can always supply you with a list of retreaders near you, but you should still do some research on your own. Find out who is local in your area. You can take your fleet’s performance up a notch by partnering with a quality retread shop that really does have your best interest in mind (which of course is also in his best interest by growing repeat customers). Would you like to tour a retread plant? Retread Tire Association (RTA) can help you do that.

These days of course we have the Internet, so we can look up the website of just about any retread com-pany and get their story without too much digging. Look at their website and see what kind of history they have and the pride they take in their work.

You can call and ask ques-tions about the equipment and processes used. Ask for a few names of their repeat customers and how satis-fied they are with the ser-vice and performance. Find out whom you’re dealing

with and build a relation-ship with them, especially if your fleet (of one or many vehicles) is going to need ongoing upkeep and you want a reliable source for replacement tires quickly and economically.

Rule two: proper infla-tion of your tires.

Keep your eye on the seasons. In hot weather or cold, inflate properly and invest a few bucks in a calibrated tire gauge, one that you can set up and use reliably every day to insure that mishaps caused by under or over-inflation are kept in the distance.

Rule three: Proper matching of tires.

Mismatched tires running in the wrong axel positions can have deadly and ex-pensive consequences. Here’s a link (http://bit.ly/1QnvV9C) to an excel-lent article by Peggy Fisher

at TireBusiness magazine detailing proper tire match-ing techniques and guide-lines for success.

Rule four: Educate your-self and ask questions.

At RTA we give answers and connect our mem-bers so that someone who learned the hard way, and wants to share that ex-perience, may answer the problem you need to solve.

ARE YOu STRADDLInG

THE FEnCE?

It’s quite possible that you aren’t certain that enacting a retreading program will be worth your time and dollars. Consider these other factors:

Making one new tire re-quires about 22 gallons of oil. Conversely, a new tread applied to your used casing is made with around 7 gal-lons of oil. Project that out by retreading each tire up to 4 times. You’ll be sav-

ing close to 50 gallons of oil for each wheel position during the life of that truck. A significant amount of environmental impact is minimized.

Your retread comes with a new warranty. That’s right, depending on the tread wear and casing used, your reputable retreader will stand by his work and apply some type of new warranty to ensure your satisfaction. These warranties repre-sent a good part of your potential financial gain by minimizing failures.

Considering that today there are almost as many retreaded tires as new tires on the road, why not give us a call at the Re-tread Tire Association at 831.646.5269 or email us at info@retreadtire.org and let Harvey or I help you get retreading into your bottom line.V

GOODYEAR

Goodyear Wins Boeing 777X Contract

Akron, Ohio - The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

has been selected by The Boeing Company to pro-vide nose and main landing gear tires for its new 777X aircraft, which is scheduled for delivery in 2020.

Building on the success of the Boeing 777 and 787 Dreamliner, the Boeing

777X will be the largest and most efficient twin-engine jet in the world, unmatched in every aspect of perform-ance, according to Boeing officials.

Goodyear will supply its Flight Radial tire for the Boeing 777X.

The Goodyear Flight Ra-dial, Goodyear’s most ad-vanced aviation product,

incorporates Goodyear Featherweight Alloy Core Bead Technology, the latest in Goodyear lightweight radial aircraft technology. It also contains a variety of other features, includ-ing strong, rigid tread belts with enhanced rubber that offer dimensional stabil-ity, longer service life and increased cut resistance.V

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TIRES & WHEELS

POWER HEAVY DuTY

SR Parts of Laredo, Texas Joins Power Heavy Duty

Crystal Lake, Illi-nois – Power Heavy Duty welcomes

SR Parts as its newest member company. Estab-lished in 2001 and based

in Laredo, Texas, the com-pany is operated by Sylvia Benavides, president and Ricardo Rivera, vice presi-dent.

The addition of SR Parts

to Power Heavy Duty pro-vides the organization with a strategic new point of distribution in South Texas and includes a customer base of fleets, independ-

ent service facilities, mu-nicipalities and owner-operators. The company’s inventory includes chrome accessories, LED light-ing, mud flaps, cargo tie

down equipment, all major transmission and differ-ential replacement parts, suspension replacement parts, and various other truck and trailer parts.

For more information on SR Parts, visit www.srparts.net. For more in-formation on Power Heavy Duty, visit www.power-heavyduty.net.V

BuSInESS InSuRAnCE MATTERS

Coverage, Contracts & Currency Difference

BY LInDA COLGAn

Canadian insurance policies are written in Canadian dol-

lars. It is common know-ledge that the U.S. dollar

holds more muscle com-pared to the weakened Canadian currency. This means that business con-ducted over the border has a very dramatic impact on the payment and settle-ment of claims.

With the strength of the U.S. dollar, repairs, tow-ing, storage are settled at a higher amount while in the United States. Converting currency places additional strain on the limits pro-vided by the insurance policy. For the most part vehicle repairs will not be affected by coverage lim-

its; however the final loss settlement will have an impact on the overall loss ratio. Simply, a claim in the U.S. will cost the insurer/carrier more.

Many transportation companies carry minimum liability limits while trav-elling south of the bor-der. Although insurance Brokers discourage this practice it now is more of an alarming concern as we watch the erosion of limits just by the dictation of the currency difference. A Canadian carrier who maintains a minimum lia-

bility of $2,000,000 does not have the parallel limits once the border is crossed. It is encouraged that eleva-tion of limits be considered in order to maintain the original comfort of the policy limits to cover the exposures at hand.

Ever consider cargo con-tracts? Many shipper con-tracts are generated in the U.S. The language of these contracts speaks in U.S. currency. If a carrier is re-quired to uphold a specific limit for liability and cargo, the onus of responsibility befalls the carrier to up-

hold sufficient limits and abide by the terms of the contract. With the erosion of the Canadian dollar, in-creased limits must be ac-commodated to advocate the binding agreements with shippers.

In Ontario, freight is governed by the Highway Traffic Act unless a carrier has bound themselves to a written contract that supersedes the boundaries of the HTA. Carmack ap-plies to inbound freight and thus once again binds the carrier to the terms of the U.S. contractual

agreement for the trans-portation of goods. In sum-mary, respect the limits of the policy and any terms that could be breached by currency differences and adjust the coverage limits accordingly.

Linda Colgan has been an Insurance Broker in the transportation in-dustry since 1986 and is Senior Account Executive with Bryson & Associ-ates Insurance Brokers Ltd. To contact Linda call 416.809.3103 or feel free to email Linda at lcolgan@brysoninsurance.ca.V

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LIQuID CAPITAL MIDWEST CORPORATIOn

Choosing A Factoring Alliance in a Crowded Field of Options

RICHARD IACOBELLI

Mo s t T r u c k -ing Company owners know

(or learn very quickly) that Factoring is a solu-tions oriented approach to financing that stream-lines daily operations by providing the cash they need, when they need it through the sale of their accounts receivable (in-

voices). With factoring, access to working capital is not limited to a pre-approved amount backed by some unknown for-mula that you will never understand. Quite simply, the more invoices you generate through sales to credit worthy customers, the more funding you have available to run and grow your business. Some of the more flexible factoring ar-rangements will allow you to sell as few or as many invoices as is necessary to provide the cash you need to meet your current obligations.

Every seasoned owner understands that suffi-cient cash is the lifeline for operating and grow-ing their business. With credit worthy customers and quality A/R invoices, through factoring, com-panies qualify for immedi-

ate cash to keep business on track. Fuel, drivers, insurance and lease pay-ments are paid on time, even if customers take 60, 75 or 90 days to pay their invoices.

The big question is with so many options and promises out there how do you choose the best factoring solution for your business? Do you choose the lowest advertised/promised price? All fac-toring companies are the same anyway – right, so why does it matter? You send in an invoice and you get the money – it’s that simple. Or is it?

Yes, the commodity of factoring is a powerful financing tool that can support the operation and growth of your business. However, it is most im-portant to ensure that you are aligned with profes-

sionals that will enhance your ability to maximize the market opportunities at hand. Similar to other professional services such as doctors, lawyers and engineers the quality and knowledge base can vary significantly. If you were faced with a serious driv-ing charge, would you be shopping online for the lowest cost Lawyer or a proven professional that has a track record of success with traffic vio-lations? Would it make sense to risk losing your license and your ability to earn a living in an effort to minimize legal costs? Why would you treat some-thing as important as fi-nancing your business any differently? Factoring is an active form of financing based on many dynamic variables. How this service is administered and de-

livered can have a major impact on the cost and ef-ficiencies of your business.

Some Important Points to Consider Include the Following:

Are you dealing with a qualified decision maker or business owner that understands the running of a business and can understand your busi-ness? Or are you assigned a sales rep?

Do they understand the transportation industry outside of the process of factoring invoices?

Will someone answer the phone if you call at night or on weekends? Or is service limited to office hours?

Can you access funds immediately if necessary? Even on Weekends?

Do they understand the nuances and complexities of a dynamic business and

adjust to the changing environment? Or do they pigeon hole everything into hard and fast pro-cesses and rules?

At Liquid Capital Mid-west, reliable access to cash backed by world class back-office servi-ces and web based infra-structure is a given. Un-paralleled knowledgeable professional service and flexible decision making is what separates us from the rest of the pack.

If you have questions, would like to learn more about Factoring or fi-nancing for your Truck-ing Business please call R ichard (R ick) Iaco-belli P. Eng. MBA Presi-dent at 877.653.9426, 519.809.0072 or e-mail riacobelli@liquidcapital-corp.com or visit the website at www.liquid-capitalmidwest.com.V

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EASTERN REPORT

Women In Trucking Global DriveBY GEORGE FULLERTON

Ellen Voie, Presi-dent and CEO of Women In Truck-

ing, brought greetings and kudos to the Advancing Women in Trucking Con-ference held in Truro, Nova Scotia on November 17, 2015. Voie said she was very excited to be part of the program and thanked Kelly Henderson, Execu-tive Director of Trucking Sector Human Resource Council - Atlantic for or-ganizing the conference.

“I get very excited when-ever I hear about Women In Trucking, trucking is a very big part of my life,” commented Voie.

Ellen Voie, along with a handful of keen sup-porters, established the Women In Trucking As-sociation in 2007. Twelve of those founding mem-bers formed the first board of directors and estab-lished the group’s mission. Among their activities was the establishment of a membership drive which resulted in the joining of five hundred individuals as well as corporate members in their first year.

Women In Trucking’s (WIT) mission is to en-courage the employment of women in the trucking industry, promote their accomplishments, and minimize obstacles faced by women.

Current membership stands at 4,500 members, which includes corpor-ate entities (carriers and

industry affiliates), indus-try professionals, drivers, and students. “Approxi-mately sixteen percent of our members are men who also support the goals of our organization. They are part of the conversation around women in truck-ing,” said Ellen.

While founded in United States, WIT has an inter-national membership that extends to Canada, north-ern European countries, South Africa, New Zealand and Australia.

Ellen boasts that she has had an exciting career in trucking. She proudly related that in her early life she had an affinity for mechanical things. Fresh out of college her first job was drafting in a metal fabrication com-pany. From the drafting table she moved into the company’s traffic depart-ment which gave her an in depth experience with trucking and its myriad regulations. In 1980, fol-lowing deregulation, Ellen became an independent business consultant to smaller trucking compan-ies, helping their personnel deal with the new business environment brought on by trucking deregulation.

Ellen’s presentation to Advancing Women In Trucking was specifically targeted toward encour-aging women toward ad-ministrative and manage-ment positions. Another presentation specifically focused on women looking

to become truck drivers.Currently women are

largely underrepresented on executive boards of publicly traded trucking companies. According to the Bureau of Statistics (US), women comprise only 14% of the manage-ment positions in the transportation, storage and distribution industries.

Ellen presented statistical evidence to underscore her observations. Companies with women executives perform above average in their sector, and there is a correlation between high level female execu-tives and business success. Firms with the best records for promoting women out-perform industry medians with overall profits 34 per-cent higher. Enterprises with the highest represen-tation of women leaders financially outperform, on average, companies with the lowest, and women in “non traditional” careers often earn as much as 30 percent more than those in “traditional” careers.

Women, though, are faced with challenges in the trucking industry. They typically don’t like promot-ing themselves, feeling instead that good leaders should be able to spot tal-ent. However, leadership selection is subjective and often leans toward hiring someone who “looks like you,” meaning boys at the top hire boys.

What can women do to affirm a place in trucking?

Ellen suggests demon-strating a positive ‘can do’ attitude, learn to handle criticism, enjoy the positive moments, speak up, take credit and accept praise. Learn to say “no” to un-necessary requests, ask for raises and promotions, don’t expect perfection, be confident, and take risks.

Steps that companies can consider to encourage more women in their man-agement team include pro-viding workplace flexibility (job sharing, flexible work, telecommuting), onsite childcare and maternity leave options, network-ing opportunities, main-taining a gender-neutral work environment, valuing women’s contributions, creating targets for women in leadership roles, making managers accountable for promoting women, and providing mentorship op-

portunities.Mentoring programs not

only benefit employees, they also generate num-erous benefits for the em-ployer, including greater workplace productivity, fewer errors, greater job satisfaction, a positive work environment, less employee turnover, and greater loyalty to the com-pany. Ellen Voie encour-ages companies to estab-lish formal mentoring pro-grams and directs women to the WIT website for assistance in establishing a mentoring program.

In addition to the website http://womenintrucking.org/ which contains a number of resources en-couraging women toward a career in trucking, WIT publishes a magazine, Re-defining the Road, co-hosts a show on Sirius radio, and organizes a number

of recognition events for women in trucking. WIT social media outreach in-cludes Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

One of WIT’s more powerful promotional and awareness development activities is to invite pol-iticians and other influen-tial people to join women truck drivers for a ride in their truck to experience the challenges that drivers face every working day.

Voie drew attention to a photo contest sponsored by WIT which was won by Susie DeRidder, driver for Armour Transport.

In her closing, Ellen Voie invited more people in-volved in the Atlantic Can-ada trucking industry to join WIT and to consider attending the next WIT Conference. Check the WIT website for details about the 2016 Conference.V

Ellen Voie, President and CEO of Women In Trucking, brought greetings and kudos to the

Advancing Women in Trucking Conference

GOVERNMENT OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

Students Decorate Plow to Promote Roadside Safety

Students at École Saint-Augustin in Rustico are help-

ing raise awareness of snow plow safety with an art project that gives them a close-up look at the equipment clear-ing snow from Island roads, says Transporta-tion, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Paula Biggar.

“Heavy snow falls natur-ally bring kids out to play, especially when school is closed. I just want to make sure that our students know to keep a safe dis-tance away from plows on our roads,” said Minister Biggar.

“This project gives ele-mentary school students a chance to see from up close just how large plow

blades are and how pot-entially dangerous they can be.”

Once painted, the plow will be protected with clear lacquer and used for snow clearing covered in communities along the North Shore.

Using the Acadian flag as a backdrop, students from École Saint-Augustin included the name of their

community center and school. Also included on the blade is the mission of the French language school board, which is le bien-être de l’enfant or the well-being of the child.

“Students were very proud to promote the rich Acadian heritage of Rus-tico in such a fun and creative manner. After seeing the snow blade in

place, students started talking excitedly about the prospect of seeing “their” snow plow on a snow day. Having had the opportunity to see a plow up close, in conjunction with the safety lesson, we feel confident that snow plow safety will carry more weight this winter,” said Carl Peterson, Vice-Principal of École Saint-

Augustin.The project to have

students decorate snow plows has been ongoing since 2013. Schools decor-ating plows this year in-clude École Pierre-Chias-son, O’Leary Elementary, Gulf Shore Consolidated, École Saint-Augustin, École François-Buote, Stratford Elementary, and École La-Belle-Cloche.V

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FBC

‘Tis the Season for Giving & Sometimes Taking

How does CRA stack up against Santa Clause in new tax

presents for the 2015 tax year? Well, sometimes the comparison might be more appropriate with Scrooge than Santa, but there have been some goodies given out along the way as well.

CRA Saves Like ScroogeIn the Scrooge category,

was a decision related to restricted farm losses, says Grant Diamond, a Senior Tax Consultant with FBC, a tax advisory service with over 60 years of service to the farm community.

Based on an interpreta-tion of an old Supreme Court case, (the Moldowan decision), CRA would re-strict farm losses where farming was not the pre-dominant source of in-come for the farmer. In 2012, the Supreme Court reversed its position. In the Craig decision the Supreme Court said a full deduction of farm losses could be made where the taxpayer places significant emphasis on both farming and non-farming sources of income, even if farm-ing is subordinate to other sources of income.

Not at all happy with

this decision, the federal government in its 2013 budget simply changed the Income Tax Act to fit its interpretation that farm-ing must be the principal source of income to avoid restricted losses. Perhaps feeling a little guilty about this decision the govern-ment proposed to increase the limit of annual deduct-ible farm losses (that is actual losses incurred in the year from farming) from $8,750 to $17,500 (as of 2015).

CRA Gives Like SantaIn the spirit of giving, for

the 2013 to 2017 tax years, a taxpayer may be able to claim a first-time donor’s super credit (FDSC). If the taxpayer is a first-time donor, they may be able to claim up to $1,000 of donations of money made after March 20, 2013, for the FDSC. This credit is calculated by multiplying these donations by 25%. This is in addition to the credit already allowed for these same donations that the taxpayer and the taxpayer’s spouse or com-mon-law partner, have claimed.

To qualify as a first-time donor, neither the taxpay-er nor taxpayer’s spouse

or common-law partner, can have claimed and been allowed a charit-able donations tax credit for any year after 2007. If they have a spouse or common-law partner, they may share the FDSC, but the total combined do-nations claimed cannot exceed $1,000.

Another change relates

to the period of time in which child adoption ex-penses may be claimed. Adoptive parents may claim up to a maximum of $15,000 per child under the age of 18 as per 2014 budget. Parents can claim incurred expenses in the tax year including the end of the adoption period for the child. For adoptions

finalized in 2013 or later, the adoption period has been extended.

Pooled Registered Pen-sion Plans (PRPPs) were also introduced for the first time in 2013. They are a new kind of deferred income plan designed to provide retirement for employees and self-em-ployed individuals who

don’t have access to a workplace pension. An employee can enroll in a PRPP if the employer chooses to participate in the plan. A self-employed individual and/or an in-dividual whose employer chooses not to participate can open a PRPP account by approaching a PRPP administrator directly.V

MICHELIn

Campaign to Share Best Safe Driving Advice

Greenville, South Carolina - A cam-paign by Michelin

North America and Katie Couric, Yahoo global news anchor and New York Times bestselling author of The Best Advice I Ever Got, engaged millions on the topic of safe driv-ing during National Teen Driver Safety Week. As part of the #SharingSafety campaign, Couric shared her safe-driving story and advice in a video that has attracted 1.18 million views in just under two months. The campaign also engaged millions of people via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and

prompted many to share their best advice on safe driving.

Encouraging safe-driv-ing behaviors is particu-larly critical for Amer-ica’s youngest drivers. Car crashes remain the No. 1 killer of teens, with 2,614 teen drivers of passenger vehicles involved in fatal crashes in 2013, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administra-tion.

Michelin combined the best tips on safe driving from Couric, Michelin em-ployees, automotive pro-fessionals and Facebook fans and shared these on its social media channels

and website. The major advice themes include: • Keep the Numbers

Down. Fewer people (occupants in car) means safer people (reduces crash risk)

• Keep it Reasonable, Keep Them Safe. Turn down the music/radio volume in your car

• Check Your Spare Tire Pressure. Ensure your backup is good to go

• Before You Go, Check Your Tire Pressure

• Know What Your Dash Lights Mean

• Maintain a Safe Distance

On behal f of Cour-ic’s involvement in the

#Shar ingSafety cam-paign, Michelin is mak-ing a $100,000 donation to Scholarship America. Scholarship America works with students, par-ents, colleges, businesses and communities to em-power people to fulfill their college dreams. In 2014, thanks to a gener-ous donation from Katie Couric and the proceeds from her book, The Best Advice I Ever Got, Schol-arship America launched a unique national scholar-ship program, the Dream Award, focused on helping deserving college students pursue and complete their degree programs. Learn

more about the program at www.scholarshipamer-ica.org.

The campaign is the latest step in Michelin’s ongoing efforts to increase awareness of road safety. A 2014 study by Michelin found significant gaps in teen road readiness, in-

cluding tire-related safety knowledge and skills. To close current safety gaps in the U.S. driver’s educa-tion curriculum, Michelin launched the Beyond the Driving Test campaign. Learn more by visiting beyondthedrivingtest.com.V

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EDITORIAL

APTA At Odds With Government PlanBY GEORGE FULLERTON

The Atlantic Prov-inces Trucking As-sociation (APTA)

responded to the New Brunswick government’s Strategic Program Review, which considers a number of initiatives that could be adopted by the provincial government to address its fiscal situation.

In a media release early in December, APTA’s Exec-utive Director, Jean-Marc Picard, said that the imple-mentation of tolls and any increase to diesel fuel taxes would have a negative im-pact on the trucking indus-try and would extend to the entire provincial economy.

January 13, 2015, Health Minister Victor Boudreau, minister responsible for Strategic Program Review launched the process to find measures to eliminate

the province’s deficit which stands at around $600 mil-lion. Serving deficit char-ges is currently the fifth-highest cost to the gov-ernment, compared with departmental budgets. The strategic program review was a key election prom-ise for Premier Brian Gal-lant’s Liberals. The process included an exhaustive consultation process with the public and stakeholder groups throughout the province.

Late in November the provincial government released the document, Choices To Move New Brunswick Forward, Stra-tegic Program Review.

In a section titled Re-covering Highway Main-tenance Costs, collecting highway tolls and increas-es to Diesel fuel taxes are tabled and could generate

$100 million.Jean-Marc Picard said the

implementation of tolls on our highways would be a huge blow to the travelling public and to the trucking industry which is a key economic generator and contributor to the provin-cial economy. He went on to say that the considered $.10 per litre increase to the diesel fuel tax would have a major impact. New Brunswick currently has the highest diesel tax in Canada, at 21.5 cents/litre.

The Strategic Program Review process considered various highway tolling options. It is estimated that to raise approximately $60 million in revenue would require eight electronic tolling facilities around the province in high-traffic areas. In such a scenario a round-trip by car from

Edmundston to Moncton would cost $24, and a round-trip from Edmunds-ton to Moncton for a truck would be $96.

For 2015-2016, gasoline and motive fuel taxes in New Brunswick account for an estimated $270 million, or approximately 6.7% of total tax revenue in New Brunswick and 3.3% of total revenues. The Strategic Program Review authors point out that additional highway maintenance costs could be recovered by increasing the diesel tax rate by 10 cents/litre to 31.5 cents/litre. With this increase New Brunswick would continue to have the high-est diesel tax rate of all of the provinces and would be 11.3 cents/litre higher than the two provinces with the next highest rates

(Prince Edward Island and Quebec) and it would be 16.1 cents/litre higher than Nova Scotia.

Obviously, such a pro-posed increase would put New Brunswick trucking and the industries that rely on trucking services at a significant competitive disadvantage.

Kevin Lacey, Atlantic Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, criti-cized the report offering that it provides little in how to reduce costs of govern-ment. He said the max-imum amount of money proposed in government cuts is $392 million com-pared to $531.5 million in new tax or revenue measures.

Jean Marc Picard com-mented that continually increasing taxes for New Brunswick citizens and

businesses, year after year, is not addressing the prob-lem, “It is not creating growth for the province; it’s just putting a band aid on the situation”.

“I fully understand the situation the province is in and that they need to look at every option to generate revenues, but let’s start by making major cost cutting within government instead of continuing to increase our taxes”, stated Picard, adding, “Eliminating waste and bringing efficiencies is a necessity in every busi-ness; it should be a neces-sity for the government as well.”

“If the government does proceed with their outline in regards to diesel tax and highway tolls, it would result in severe repercus-sions for the trucking in-dustry”, he concluded.V

EDITORIAL

APTA Supports Community CollegesBY GEORGE FULLERTON

The Atlantic Prov-inces Trucking As-sociation (APTA)

recent ly contr ibuted $30,000 to six community colleges in Atlantic Canada to allow them to upgrade equipment used to train students enrolled in Truck and Transport Service Technician courses.

Steve McNeil, a member of the Associated Trades committee of the APTA, explained that in some cases students are train-ing on antiquated equip-ment and tools. When they gain employment follow-ing training they are often unfamiliar with some shop equipment and require upgraded training.

“Technology is continu-ally advancing, so it is important that technicians get exposure to the equip-ment they will see on the shop floor”, said McNeil. He went on to explain the Associated Trades Coun-cil of the APTA saw an opportunity to support the technical schools in a way that will benefit APTA

members on their shop floors through updated technician training.

The $30,000 contribu-tion was divided among six community colleges in Newfoundland, New Brunswick and Nova Sco-tia. McNeil explained that the funds were given to the College with the under-standing that they direct the funds to obtain equip-ment in highest demand in their specific school.

The pledge was very well received by the colleges and the first cheque was presented December 3rd, at the NBCC Moncton by Vicki McKibbon, Chair of the APTA.

Donnie Fillmore, Past Chair of APTA and Man-ager of Atlantic-Pacific Transport commented, “As a truck and trailer service shop operator for our own fleet, we want technicians we hire out of Truck and Transport courses to be familiar with the technol-ogy we have in our shop.”

Training on recent tech-nologies and equipment

makes the graduate more competent and a very valu-able employee. Fillmore said he considered the APTA contributions to the schools as an investment in the trucking industry; an investment he said would yield higher returns.

Steve McNeil, who works as a rep for Cummins, pointed out that certain OEM suppliers also reach out to Truck and Transport schools by offering learn-ing tools and software up-dates. He specifically drew attention to Eaton and Cummins as examples. Cummins lends one of their school engines to the Moncton College when it is not in use in their own

training schools.Bob Hiscock, instructor at

the Moncton College, said the disc brake cut away teaching unit obtained with the APTA donation will be a great teaching tool for the Department.

“You can literally spend hours talking about and describing an assembly and how it operates, and the student will have great difficulty comprehending the system. But when they see the unit and all its com-ponent parts and watch it function, they have an almost immediate under-standing. This unit will be a great tool for us, and it will benefit the students great-ly”, Hiscock concluded.V

NOVA SCOTIA GOVERNMENT

Operation Christmas

Government and law enforcement agencies are com-

ing together to promote road safety during Oper-ation Christmas.

The annual campaign aimed at reducing im-paired driving and encour-aging motorists to practice safe winter driving, was launched Thursday, Nov-ember 26, in Bible Hill and Truro.

Impaired driving is one of the leading causes of preventable death and

serious injuries on Nova Scotia’s roads.

Checkpoints targeting impaired drivers will be set up in the Bible Hill and Truro area to highlight the start of the campaign.

Truro Police Service is partnering with RCMP Northeast Nova Traffic Services to host the cam-paign. Mothers Against Drunk Driving Canada (MADD) will also partici-pate.

The Cr imina l Code makes it illegal to drive

with a blood-alcohol level above 0.08.

Nova Scotia drivers are also reminded to prepare for winter conditions by taking steps such as install-ing snow tires, checking windshield wiper blades and stocking vehicles with emergency roadside kits.

An information sheet with winter safe driving tips is on the Transporta-tion and Infrastructure Renewal website at no-vascotia.ca/tran/winter/winterdriving.pdf.V

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XP3 FuEL EnHAnCER

Why Canadian Fleet Operators are Taking Full Advantage of Xp3’s Mafia Offer

Self-validation pro-gram enables fleets to verify fuel savings

on their own equipment, in real life operating condi-tions, with zero risk.

“Your fleet’s self-valida-tion program with the Xp3 Fuel Enhancer will pro-duce a guaranteed positive net return with a reduced operating cost when using Xp3 treated fuel over non-treated fuel,” states Marc Palud, Master Distributor for Xp3 in Canada.

Qualifying fleets select 3-10 pieces of equipment to conduct self-validation testing. Step 1 is to run 10 consecutive tanks of un-

treated fuel, documenting litres consumed and kilo-meters travelled. Step 2 is to submit the results to calculate how much Xp3 product is required for the treated phase of the test. Step 3, the required amount of Xp3 is delivered and invoiced to the test-ing fleet; with the next 10 tanks of fuel being treated with Xp3. Step 4 calcu-lates difference between the cost per KM travelled when using Xp3 treated fuel over non-Xp3 treated fuel. If the test results do not show a positive return on investment, the testing fleet simply discards the

invoice and does not pay anything.

This is the only effective way a fleet can test and determine the benefits of using Xp3 treated fuel on their own equipment in their specific operating en-vironment, because every engine and operating en-vironment will produce varying results.

When a fleet self-valid-ates on their own equip-ment, in their own en-vironment, they can meas-ure firsthand the return on investment, where Xp3 more than pays for itself in gained fuel economy, plus all the additional benefits that Xp3 offers becomes essentially free.

Some additional benefits gained by using Xp3 are; protection against cold weather gelling, icing, protection against water, moisture and condensa-tion problems, better per-formance, longer engine life, easier starting, bet-ter idling, less pollution, extra torque and horse-power, reduced negative effects of bio-based fuels and because of the more complete combustion and cleaner burning fuel, less DEF consumption, less regen cycles and extended DPF filter life.

Note: The Xp3 Canada self-validation offer is lim-

ited and only available to qualifying fleets. Call 1-800.507.4107 for details on qualifying criterias.

About Xp3:Xp3 is used by multi-

national corporations, has a 25 year proven track re-cord and every year treats more than 4 billion litres of fuel globally, does not affect any manufacturer’s warranties and does not contain any alcohol, aro-matics, naphtha or other harmful compounds.

For more information call 800.507.4107, email Sales@Xp3Canada.com and visit our website www.Xp3.ca.V

SMARTTRuCK

How SmartTruck Works: Video & Picture are Worth a Thousand Words

Ever wonder how SmartTruck’s aero-dynamic solutions

work to reduce drag and improve fuel economy? A new short video from SmartTruck shows in crisp animation how aerody-namic systems manage the disruptive airflows in order to reduce drag and increase fuel efficiency.

The video was released and shown at the recent ATA meeting in Phila-

delphia, coinciding with SmartTruck’s introduc-tion of its new LeadEdge Top Fairing product. The LeadEdge was designed to manage ‘the gap’ between tractor and trailer, or be-tween two trailers. Like all SmartTruck components, LeadEdge increases long-haul truck fuel efficiency, with a 2% improvement as a stand-alone, and in-cremental improvement in fuel economy when com-

bined with aerodynamic systems addressing drag in other parts of the trailer.

A BIG BOY’S

(OR GIRL’S!) TOY

The subject of major buzz at the recent ATA show in Philly, Smart-Truck introduced a highly detailed 1/6 scale model trailer fitted out with a full complement of Smart-Truck aero fairings.  De-tailed down to the trailer door hinges, tires, and

lights, the trailer was a showstopper on the event floor.  At just under nine

feet and weighing in at around 600 lbs., it was hard to miss!

For more information contact www.smart -truckaero.com.V

TRAnSCORE LInK LOGISTICS

TransCore Introduces Truckload Rating Tool

Toronto, Ontario - TransCore Link Logistics is pleased

to release Rate Index, an easy-to-use, full-featured truckload spot rate tool based on actual trans-actions between shippers, brokers, and carriers.

Rate Index is designed to provide insight on high, low and average spot mar-ket rates paid on freight by brokers and shippers

to carriers. “These rates are accurate,” says Ran-deep Sandhu, Operations Manager of Load Solu-tions Inc.

“Rate Index brings much more than a reliable in-dustry benchmark on freight rates,” says Claudia Milicevic, Senior Director and General Manager of TransCore Link Logistics. “We believe it provides excellent insight into mar-

ket rates for the lanes that carriers run and the ones that they do not. This en-ables carriers to respond, on demand, to market trends, providing a greater clairvoyance before quot-ing rates.”

This rating tool provides total pricing visibility to validate base rates across a wide range of other car-rier rates in the system as far back as 15 months.

Access additional func-tions to:

- Automatically view b a c k h a u l r a t e s o n searched routes,

- Pinpoint truck-to-load ratio data that correlates rates on current and his-torical capacity trends,

- Identify average rates within Canada and cross border at a glance,

- Calculate the appro-priate line haul rate to

charge customers based on fuel surcharges and additional fees.

A great counterpart to Loadlink freight match-ing service, carriers can price strategically by mar-ket area, time of year, lanes and by currency

to enhance their own profitability. TransCore Link Logistics is currently offering a promotional rate for new customers interested in Rate Index. For more information, visit www.transcore.ca/products/rateindex.V

18 JAnuARY 2016

nEW PRODuCTS & SERVICES

MInIMIZER

Minimizer Expands Floor Mats Line, Adds Freightliner Molds

Blooming Prairie, Minnesota - The Freightliner Coro-

nado (model years 2010-2016) and the Freight-liner 122SD are the two newest additions to the Minimizer Custom Mold-ed Floor Mats line.

Minimizer has a floor mat solu-tion for the vast m a j o r i t y o f semi-trucks, so whether it ’s a Volvo, a 2010 Peterbi l t , or a brand-new West-

ern Star, Minimizer has those cab floors cov-ered, just like they’ve had the wheels covered for more than 30 years.

“When you look a t the time savings and the expense savings, Minimizer Floor Mats are a no brainer,” K&B Transportation President

Brock Ackermann said.Minimizer engineers

use cut t ing edge technology to

scan the interior meas-urements and angles of each specific make and model to ensure an exact fit. A retention hook mounted to the base of the stick shift is designed to keep the floor mat in place.

“These mats put that

d i r t and mud jus t where they’re sup-posed to be,” Owner/Operator Mike El-nicky said. “The best part is Minimizer’s c u s t o m f i t . T h e design just wraps around the pedals

and contours, keeping carpeting clean and filth off your floor.”

The tray system is de-signed to be removed easily for quick cleaning. In a matter of seconds, the mat is spotless so the truck can get back on the road.

To find specific floor mat molds, visit www.mini-mizer.com.

M i n i m i z e r i s your a f ter -m a r k e t s o l u -tion for quality and dependable

Truck Parts, including everything from Poly Truck Fenders, Tool-boxes, Custom Floor Mats, Mud Flaps, Truck Maintenance Products and other Truck Ac-cessories. Minimizer uses durable materials and robotic production technology to create an industry standard that allows for the long-est guarantee in the industry. Use Mini-

mizer’s innovative prod-ucts to make your truck stand out from the rest.

Minimizer manufac-tures its products in the heart of the USA, and has been an American family owned and oper-ated company for three generations. Minimizer

t a k e s

pride in being known for the tough-est products in the toughest industry.

Check out all their products at Mini-mizer.com or email in fo@min imizer .

com.V

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nEW PRODuCTS & SERVICES

ACCOUNTING, TAX & BOOKKEEPING

Account & RecoRds MAnAgeMentBookkeeping For Your

Business & Personal FinancesToll Free: 888.644.2333

• • •

FBc“Canada’s Small Business Tax

Specialist”™“Year-Round Tax Planning, Tax Preparation and Bookkeeping. We come to You – We’ll meet you at a time and place convenient

to you.”Toll Free: 800.265.1002

fbc@fbc.cawww.fbc.ca

AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING: SALES & SERVICE

niAgARA seRvice & supply ltd.150 South Service Road

Stoney Creek, ON L8E 3H6Toll Free: 800.268.5076

Tel: 905.573.3101sales@niagaraservice.com

• • •

Wilson instRuMents ltd.43 Crowe Bay Heights, R. R. 2

Campbellford, ON K0L 1L0Tel: 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

AUTOMATED LUBRICATION SYSTEMS

Flo coMponents ltd.“For Total Lube Solutions,

Go With the FLO!”

50 Admiral Blvd.Mississauga, ON L5T 2W1

Tel: 905.671.2355Toll Free: 800.668.5458

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

Components by:

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s.e.t.i. inc.Service, Experience, Technology,

Innovation!

386 Steeles Avenue East, Unit 2Milton, ON L9T 1Y4Tel: 905.878.7161

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

CHROME ACCESSORIES

RoAdking chRoMe & detAilingLocated in the Roadking

Truck Stop Calgary95¢ Nut Covers • Custom Orders

SHOWROOM OPEN 7 DAYS

4949 Barlow Tr. S.E.Calgary, AB T2B 3B5Tel: 403.276.7555

www.roadkingchrome.com

CLEANING & DETAILING

Road King Chrome & Detailing

RoAdking chRoMe & detAilingInterior Cab/Sleeper Cleaning

On-Site • Mobile • Polishes & SuppliesLocated in the Roadking

Truck Stop CalgaryOPEN 7 DAYS

4949 Barlow Tr. S.E.Calgary, AB T2B 3B5Tel: 403.276.7555

www.roadkingchrome.com

CLUTCH PRODUCTS

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

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

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

ad for a discount.

81 Northline RoadToronto, ON M4B 3E9

Tel: 416.745.9220Alt. Tel: 416.742.0003

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

Fil-MoR AutoMotive & clutch pRoducts ltd.

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

Torque Master Clutches.

81 Northline RoadToronto, ON M4B 3E9

Toll Free: 800.677.9038Tel: 416.759.2245Fax: 416.759.5890

pmorale@filmorautomotive.comwww.filmorautomotive.com

• • •

Resurfacing all types of flywheels and repairing lugs. A good line of clutch related

components including clutch brakes, clutch forks, drive lugs, release bearings,

pilot bushings/bearings, master/slave cylinders, flywheels and alignment tools.

COMPLIANCE SERVICES

cRoss BoRdeR seRvicesC-TPAT, FAST, PIP, CSA, SCAC, MC, DOT,

CVOR, NEXUS, Bonding, Training Programs & Seminars.

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

Burlington, ON L7M 4A3Tel: 905.973.9136

crossborderservices@cogeco.netwww.crossborderservices.org

www.c-tpat-certified.com

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dAnAtec educAtionAl seRvices ltd.“Changing the way you train since 1985. Canada’s leading provider of 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

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 DriveWindsor, ON N9A 6J3

Toll Free: 877.373.2580Tel: 519.737.6005Fax: 519.737.0005

info@dpfcleaningspecialists.comwww.dpfcleaningspecialists.com

DRIVESHAFTS

pAt’s dRiveline“Over 30 years of Driveline Manufacturing

Expertise”

ONTARIO

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

Tel: 905.564.3155Fax: 905.564.3166

sales@gearcentregroup.comwww.patsdriveline.com

ALBERTA

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

Tel: 780.453.5105Fax: 780.452.3555

sales@gearcentregroup.comwww.patsdriveline.com

DRIVER SERVICES, RECRUITMENT & EMPLOYMENT

kee huMAn ResouRces“Your Goals Are Our Priority.”

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

Tel: 905.670.3426Fax: 905.670.3436

ea@keehumanresources.comwww.keehumanresources.com

E-CIGARETTES

king’s vApe shopStarter Kits • E-Juice • Supplies • “Kick

Your Ash”Located in the Roadking

Truck Stop CalgaryVAPE SHOP OPEN 7 DAYS

4949 Barlow Tr. S.E.Calgary, AB T2B 3B5Tel: 403.276.7555

www.roadkingchrome.com

FACTORING, FINANCE & FOREIGN EXCHANGE

AccutRAc cApitAl solutions inc.“Accutrac provides cash flow solutions

structured specifically for the freight and trucking industry. We’ve made factoring easy to understand and affordable with one low cost, all in. Qualification is easy

and funding is available same day.”

74 Mississaga Street EastOrillia, ON L3V 1V5

Toll Free: 866.531.2615Toll Free Fax: 866.531.2651Bruce@accutraccapital.comwww.AccutracCapital.com

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gRAnd FinAnciAl

MAnAgeMent inc.43-100 Bass Pro Mills Drive

Vaughan, ON L4K 5X1Toll Free: 877.738.6661

Tel: 905.738.6661Fax: 905.738.6631info@grandfin.comwww.grandfin.com

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J d FActoRs

315 Matheson Blvd. EastMississauga, ON L4Z 1X8Toll Free: 800.263.0664

Tel: 905.501.5000Fax: 905.501.0395

CanadaSales@JDFactors.comwww.JDFactors.com

canadasales@jdfactors.com

FACTORING, FINANCE & FOREIGN EXCHANGE

liquid cApitAl MidWest coRp.“Same-day and weekend funding,

customized personal service, equipment

leasing.”

176 Seacliff Drive West

Leamington, ON N8H 3Y5

Toll Free: 877.653.9426

Tel: 519.419.5044

Fax: 855.295.6605

riacobelli@liquidcapitalcorp.com

www.liquidcapitalmidwest.com

FASTENERS, FITTINGS, HOSE & SHOP MAINTENANCE

SUPPLIES

F.B. Feeney hARdWARe

“Serving the industrial and trucking

aftermarket since 1952.”

7515 Kimbel Street

Mississauga, ON L5S 1A7

Toll Free: 800.363.0639

Tel: 416.750.4610

Other Tel: 905.405.1275

Fax: 905.405.0616

tfeeney@feeneyhardware.com

www.feeneyhardware.com

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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: 905.677.5088

Fax: 905.677.4917

brendachu@multilinefasteners.com

www.multilinefasteners.com

FUEL ADDITIVES & LUBRICANTS

Bennetts poWeR seRvice

pRoducts

P. O. Box 51016, RPO Tyndall Park

Winnipeg, MB R2X 3C6

Toll Free: 877.778.4440

Tel: 204.694.1777

Fax: 204.633.0133

gbennett@powerservice.ca

www.powerservice.

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 613.476.2247, fax at 613.476.9967

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

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FUEL & LUBRICANTS DIRECT

Blue WAteR West ltd.Suppliers of Esso Fuel and Mobil

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

or at sea.3162 Thunderbird Cres.Burnaby, BC V5A 3G4

Tel: 604.420.4331Fax: 604.420.4137

Mobil1BC@bluewatergroup.cawww.bluewatergroup.ca

FUEL FIRED HEATERS

polAR MoBility

(cliMAte contRol systeMs)Fuel Fired Heaters for pick-up trucks to

Class 8 Trucks. We can help with your Environmental Responsibility, increase your profits by decreasing your Carbon Footprint and

reduce Fuel & Maintenance Costs.7860-62 Street S.E.,Calgary, AB T2C 5K2

Toll Free: 800.309.8155Tel Calgary: 403.279.3633

Tel Edmonton: 780.465.5068Tel Red Deer: 403.340.3166

info@polarmobility.comwww.polarmobility.com

FUEL UPGRADERS & ENHANCERS

Xp3 cAnAdA

(d.B.A. RepstAR Agencies inc.)Xp3 is an all-in-one, multi-functional fuel

upgrader with a 25 yearproven track record, upgrading over 4 billion litres of fuel globally every year.

363-63 Goulet StreetWinnipeg, MB R2H 0G1Toll Free: 800.507.4107

Tel: 204.800.1313Toll Free Fax: 800.905.6942

Sales@Xp3Canada.cominfo.Xp3Canada.com

INSURANCE BROKERS

BAiRd MAcgRegoR insuRAnce BRokeRs lp

At Baird MacGregor you are under our shield of protection. We are known

throughout the business community for our commitment to acountabilty, consistency, innovation and excellence in all that we

do. We have specialized in providing cost-effective insurance and unique risk

management solutions since 1979.825 Queen Street EastToronto, ON M4M 1H8

Toll Free: 800.263.3030Tel: 416.778.8000Fax: 416.778.4492

lgarofalo@bairdmacgregor.comwww.bairdmacgregor.com

INSURANCE BROKERS

BRyson & AssociAtes insuRAnce BRokeRs ltd.

“It’s not what you pay; it’s what you GET for what you pay”

Transportation, Logistics, Warehousing Insurance, Fleet Safety Management

Services Bonds.Toll Free: 800.661.5196

Tel: 905.426.8787Fax: 905.426.4959

dbundock@brysoninsurance.cawww.brysoninsurance.ca

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

Toronto, ON M4P 3Z1Tel: 416.486.0951Fax: 416.489.5311

jasonj@cibi.cawww.cibi.ca

• • •

eRB And eRB

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

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

Tel: 519.579.4270Fax: 519.741.1977

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

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

Markham, ON L3R 8T7Toll Free: 800.492.4070

Tel: 905.475.4070Fax: 905.944.0273

trucking@hallmarkins.comwww.hallmarkins.com

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Jones deslAuRieRs insuRAnce MAnAgeMent inc.

Transportation InsuranceBroker/Advisor™

2375 Skymark AvenueMississauga, ON L4W 1Y6Toll Free: 877.232.9996

Tel: 416.240.5695Fax: 416.259.7178

donnyc@jdimi.comwww.jdimi.com

INSURANCE BROKERS

neWMAn insuRAnceProviding innovative insurance solutions &

unparalleled risk management support.Talk to one of Newman’s dedicated

Transportation Insurance Specialists to get the right coverage at a

competitive price.

62 Dundas Street WestBelleville, ON K8P 1A3

Toll Free: 800.653.1924Tel: 613.968.6705Fax: 613.968.9437

info@newmaninsurance.cawww.newmaninsurance.ca

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the cg & B gRoup,pARt oF ARthuR J. gAllAgheR

cAnAdA liMitedPackage 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.com

www.cgbgroup.

LUBRICANTS

Rp oil liMitedRP Oil Limited is a distributor of

automotive and industrial lubricants. As an independently owned and operated

company we’ve been aggressively servicing southern and central Ontario for

over 40 years giving us the experience and know-how to keep your vehicle running

smoothly.

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

Toll Free: 800.335.6623Tel: 905.666.2313Fax: 905.666.2761

larryharris@rpoil.comwww.rpoil.com

LUBRICANTS (SYNTHETIC)

sinWAl enteRpRises inc.“AMSOIL, the Premium Choice

Diesel Oil”

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

Tel: 416.520.5527Fax: 905.814.1802

lubedealer@rogers.comwww.sinwal.com

ON-BOARD TRUCK SCALES

#11-1642 Langan AvenuePort Coquitlam, BC V3C 1K5

Toll Free: 800.663.0854Tel: 604.944.1481Fax: 604.944.1482

www.vulcanscales.com

PERMITS & LICENCINGDRUG COLLECTION

730 peRMit seRvices inc.Established in 1992, our experts have

detailed knowledge of the filing systems for permits, accounting and audits.

CARDINALBox 755, 2085 Shanly Road

Cardinal, ON K0E 1E0Toll Free: 800.410.4754

Tel: 613.657.1244Fax: 613.657.1453

info@730permitservices.

MISSISSAUGA6885 Davand Drive, Unit #4Mississauga, ON L5T 1J5

Tel: 905.670.2208Fax: 905.670.0208

mdeyo@730permitservices.com

WOODSTOCK535 Mill Street

Woodstock, ON N4S 0A9Tel: 519.537.8658Fax: 519.537.7956

jgoff@730permitservices.comwww.730permitservices.com

PERMITS & SERVICES

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

1989.

1295 Crois CarolLaval, QC H7W 1G3

Toll Free: 866.927.8294Tel: 450.687.8294Fax: 450.687.6963

pvoelker@sympatico.cawww.cutcinc.ca

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REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS

polAR MoBility (kingtec)Affordable refrigeration alternative for the Small to Medium Business. Proven Grade

Materials and Technology with Nation Wide Coverage.

7860-62 Street S.E.,Calgary, AB T2C 5K2

Toll Free: 800.309.8155Tel Calgary: 403.279.3633

Tel Edmonton: 780.465.5068Tel Red Deer: 403.340.3166

info@polarmobility.comwww.polarmobility.com

RUST PREVENTIVE PRODUCTS

kRoWn coRpoRAte“Krown offers a superior line of rust

inhibiting products and body maintenance programs to help keep your trucks on

the road.”

35 Magnum DriveSchomberg, ON L0G 1T0Toll Free: 800.267.5744

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

SATELLITE RADIO

siRius XM cAnAdA inc.Double the Savings with 3 Months Free +

$100.00 Mail-in Rebate.

400-135 Liberty StreetToronto, ON M6K 1A7

Toll Free: 888.539.7474truckingchannel@siriusxm.cawww.siriusxm.ca/rebate100

TARPS & TARPING SYSTEMS

cRAMARo tARpAulin systeMs“Cramaro, for all your tarping needs.”

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

Tel: 905.662.2757Fax: 905.662.4811

sales@cramarotarps.cawww.cramarotarps.com

• • •

loAd coveRing solutions ltd.“Keeping You Covered”

5499 Harvester RoadBurlington, ON L7L 5V4Toll Free: 800.465.8277

Tel: 905.335.2012Fax: 905.335.8499

www.loadcoveringsolutions.com

• • •

quick dRAW tARpAulin systeMs“Quick Draw Tarpaulin Systems are a

premium quality rolling tarp system for flatbed trucks & trailers, serving the trucking industry for over 20 years.“

4975 8th Concession Road, RR 3Maidstone, ON N0R 1K0Toll Free: 800.266.8277

Tel: 519.737.6169Fax: 519.737.6205

sales-qd@quickdrawtarps.comwww.quickdrawtarps.com

TIRE BALANCING

counteRAct BAlAncing BeAds

70 Watson Parkway South, Unit 8

Guelph, ON N1L 0C3

Toll Free: 800.572.8952

Tel: 519.837.3331

Fax: 519.837.3088

info@counteractbalancing.com

www.counteractbalancing.com

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS

polAR MoBility (doRAn)The Doran Tire Pressure Monitoring

System continuously monitors tire

pressure and temperature data with

simple installation, programming and

operation. It has a multiple built-in alert

setting which provides warnings against

FastLeak™ events, driving on low tire

pressures and high temperatures.

7860-62 Street S.E.,

Calgary, AB T2C 5K2

Toll Free: 800.309.8155

Tel Calgary: 403.279.3633

Tel Edmonton: 780.465.5068

Tel Red Deer: 403.340.3166

info@polarmobility.com

www.polarmobility.com

TOWING SERVICES

A toWing seRvice ltd.Servicing GTA, Ontario and USA

A company you can count on!

185 Bartley Drive

Toronto, ON M4A 1E6

Toll Free: 800.773.7952

Tel: 416.656.4000

Fax: 416.656.3065

carole@atowing.ca

www.atowing.ca

• • •

ABRAMs toWing

“Service Across Ontario”

24 Hour Heavy Towing

Toll Free: 888.667.5438

Tel: 416.398.2500

www.abrams.

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TOWING SERVICES

Action AutoMotive,toWing & RecoveRy

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

assist you while on the road.”

P. O. Box 126Trenton ON K8V 5R2

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

www.actiontowingtrenton.ca

• • •

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

shop

5238 Hwy. 69 SouthSudbury, ON P3E 4N1

Toll Free: 800.261.4252Tel: 705.523.2341Fax: 705.523.2817

gobbotowing@bellnet.ca

• • •

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

Flatbed Specialists.

1 Towns RoadEtobicoke, ON M8Z 1A1Toll Free: 866.616.6379

Tel: 416.255.4443Fax: 416.252.2558

dankbw@hotmail.com

TRAILER MANUFACTURERS[ TANKERS ]

BedARd tAnkeRs inc.Leader in Dry Bulk, Liquid, Liquefied

Compressed Gas & Cryogenic Road Tanker Trailers.

5785 Place TurcotMontreal, QC H4C 1V9

Tel: 514.937.1670Fax: 514.937.2190

administration@bedardtankers.comwww.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

TRAILER SALES, LEASING, RENTALS & SERVICE

sMARtWAy tRAileR RentAls

2891 Sideroad 10Bradford, ON L3Z 2A4

Toll Free: 888.747.7667Tel: 905.775.6700Fax: 905.775.7250

info@smartwaytrailers.cawww.smartwaytrailers.

• • •

tRAnscouRt tAnk leAsing

Toll Free: 866.934.5744Contacts:

Ontario & Eastern Canada

Tony Jelicictjelicic@transcourt.com

Western Canada

Kevin Quickkquick@transcourt.com

TRANSPORT COMPANIES

cARMen tRAnspoRtAtion gRoup

3700 Weston RoadToronto, ON M9L 2Z4

Toll Free: 866.857.5166Tel: 416.667.9700Fax: 416.667.8272

info@carmentransportationgroup.com

www.carmentransportationgroup.com

the RosdAle gRoupAs a transportation and warehousing

service provider since 1969, The Rosedale Group, has a proud history of meeting

the industry-specific requirements of our customers. We, as a company, have a

fundamental belief that our people make the difference in how we consistently

deliver total customer satisfaction.

6845 Invader CrescentMississauga, ON L5T 2B7Toll Free: 877.588.0057

Tel: 905.670.0057Fax: 905.696.7373timd@rosedale.ca

or recruiting@rosedale.cawww.rosedalegroup.ca

• • •

tRAnsX liMited“The strength & commitment of our people provides TransX with the ability to respond effectively & creatively to the needs of our customers & an everchanging economy, & is the primary reason why, year after year, TransX has one of the best performance

records in the industry.”

7459 McLean RoadGuelph, ON N1H 6H9

Toll Free: 877.787.2679careers@drivetransx.ca

www.drivetransx.ca

TRANSPORT COMPANIES

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

controlled and dry freight loads established in and successfully growing

since 2003.

16700 Bayview Avenue, Unit 214Newmarket, ON L3X1W1

Tel: 647.933.2765Fax: 647.933.2764

www.xansystems.com

TRANSPORT TRAINING

kee tRAining AcAdeMy“Your Goals Are Our Priority.”

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

Tel: 905.670.3426Toll Free Fax: 866.329.5331

Fax: 905.670.3436ea@keehumanresources.com

TRUCK & TRAILER REPAIRS

gReig tRuck & tRAileRLet US see to your Repair Needs!

Just minutes off Hwy 401 @ Exit 526.

2 Foster Stearns RoadTrenton, ON K8V 5R8Tel: 613.394.5005Fax: 613.394.2736

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

• • •

FoRt gARRy industRiesBrake specialists, installations, safeties

and a whole lot more.

info@fgiltd.cawww.fgiltd.com/parts/

• • •M.t.t. RepAiR seRvices inc.

A family-owned & operated business that has been providing quality repairs &

services since 1975.We operate out of a 14,000 sq. ft. building

with 11 bays including a truck & trailer paint bay & 2 sand-blasting bays.We are also an accredited vehicle

inspection station that allows us to conduct annual safety inspection to all of

your trailers.

1868 Drew RoadMississauga, ON L5S 1J6

Tel: 905.677.2771Fax: 905.677.2774info@mttrepair.comwww.mttrepair.co

TRUCK CUSTOMIZING

quAlity collision centReQuality Collision Centre has been providing

superior collision & body work for heavy trucks, trailers & cars since 1979.

When you bring your vehicle in to Quality Collision Centre, you can be assured of timely turnaround, expert repairs &

complete satisfaction.12 Clarke Blvd.

Brampton, ON L6W 1X3Tel: 905.451.8550Fax: 905.451.7627

info@qualitycollision.cawww.qualitycollision.ca

TRUCK DELIVERY

AcAdiAn dRiveAWAy185 Carrier Drive

Toronto, ON M9W 5N5Toll Free: 800.668.1879

Tel: 416.679.1977Fax: 416.679.1988

info@AcadianDriveaway.cawww.AcadianDriveaway.ca

• • •

dRive stAR shuttle

systeMs ltd.1625 Stone Church Road East

Hamilton, ON L8W 3Y5Tel: 289.285.3022Fax: 289.285.3026

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

TRUCK EQUIPMENT

FoRt gARRy industRiesSales and NSM certified installation of

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

truckequip@fgiltd.cawww.fgiltd.com/equipment

TRUCK EXHAUST SALES & SERVICE

A & A eXhAust systeMsA one-stop total exhaust and emission

solution provider. Our products, services and manufacturing abilities enable us to provide our customers with the highest standards in exhaust parts and services.

480 Grays RoadHamilton, ON L8E 2Z4

Toll Free: 800.461.2495Tel: 905.578.4303Fax: 905.578.4381

terrya@aaexhaust.comwww.aaexhaust.com

TRUCK EXHAUST SALES & SERVICE

teXis tRuck eXhAust“Diesel Performance Specialists”

1850 Gage CourtMississauga, ON L5S 1S2Toll Free: 800.267.4740

Tel: 905.795.2838Fax: 905.678.3030texis@bellnet.ca

www.texisexhaust.com

• • •

the tRuck eXhAust plAceSince 1982 we have been a one stop exhaust

shop for the trucking industry as well as the heavy duty exhaust needs of industrial,

farming, manufacturers and mining industry.We have been helping fleets, owner-

operators, brokers, truck repair facilities, municipalities and manufactures get their equipment up and running and their trucks back on the road with minimal down time.

1365 Bonhill RoadMississauga, ON L6T 1M1Toll Free: 800.385.8801

Tel: 905.670.0100Fax: 905.670.8128

mitch@totalexhaust.comwww.totalexhaust.com

TRUCK LIGHTING & ACCESSORIES

gRote industRies co.230 Travail Road

Markham, ON L3S 3J1Toll Free: 800.268.5612

Tel: 905.209.9744Fax: 905.209.9757

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

www.grote.com

• • •

sWs sAFety WARning systeMsCanada’s Go-To Manufacturer, for Amber Beacons, Minibars, Traffic Directors and

Backup Alarms for the past 49 years. Exellent prices with the industry’s best

warranties. 7695 Blackburn Parkway,Niagara Falls, ON L2H 0A6Toll Free: 877.357.0222

Tel: 905.357.0222Fax: 905.357.9122

sales@swscanada.comwww.swscanada.com

TRUCK PARTS & SUPPLIES

ALBERTA

CALGARYFoRt gARRy industRies5350-72nd Avenue SECalgary, AB T2C 4X5

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

TRUCK PARTS & SUPPLIES

ALBERTA

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

Tel: 780.447.4422Fax: 780.447.3289edmonton@fgiltd.ca

www.fgiltd.com

GRANDE PRAIRIEFoRt gARRy industRies

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

Tel: 780.402.9864Fax: 780.402.8659

grandeprairie@fgiltd.cawww.fgiltd.com

LLOYDMINSTERFoRt gARRy industRies

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

Tel: 780.875.9115Fax: 780.875.1403

lloydminster@fgiltd.cawww.fgiltd.com

RED DEERFoRt gARRy industRies

170 Queens DriveRed Deer, AB T4P 0R5

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

MANITOBA

BRANDONFoRt gARRy industRies1440 Highland AvenueBrandon, MB R7C 1A7

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

www.fgiltd.com

WINNIPEGFoRt gARRy industRies

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

Winnipeg, MB R3C 2E6Toll Free: 800.282.8044

Tel: 204.632.8261Fax: 204.956.1786winnipeg@fgiltd.ca

www.fgiltd.com

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 industRies915 Walsh Street West

Thunder Bay, ON P7E 4X5Toll Free: 800.465.5044

Tel: 807.577.5724Fax: 807.475.9033

thunderbay@fgiltd.cawww.fgiltd.com

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TRUCK PARTS & SUPPLIES

ALBERTASASKATCHEWAN

REGINAFoRt gARRy industRies1523 Ross Avenue East

Regina, SK S4N 7E5Toll Free: 800.552.8044

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

SASKATOONFoRt gARRy industRies

3455 Miners Avenue, P.O. Box 1848Saskatoon, SK S7K 7K9Toll Free: 800.772.4599

Tel: 306.242.3465Fax: 306.933.4850

saskatoon@fgiltd.cawww.fgiltd.com

• • •

MiniMizeRMinimizer has been in business for over 30 years. If it’s on/in a heavy duty truck and

can be made of polymers, Minimizer is the brand most trusted.

We have the only lifetime guarantee in the industry with products proven where it

matters most - on trucks & trailers.500 Minimizer Way S.E.

Blooming Prairie, MN 55917Toll Free: 800.248.3855

Tel: 507.583.2112Fax: 507.583.7540

info@minimizer.comwww.minimizer.com

TRUCK SALES, LEASING, PARTS & SERVICE

geRRy’s tRuck centRe“Your Complete Transportation Business

Partner.”

4049 Eastgate Cres.London, ON N6L 1B7

Toll Free: 800.363.4380Tel: 519.652.2100Fax: 519.652.6593

info@gerrystrucks.comwww.gerrystrucks.com

TRUCK SALES, LEASING, PARTS & SERVICE

suRgenoR tRuck gRoupEastern Ontario / Western Quebec’s largest group of independent truck dealerships, has built a reputation as durable as the brands that we sell and lease. The Surgenor Truck Group includes two Truck Centres, one in Ottawa, & one in Kingston, as well as five

service affiliates (Belleville, Pembroke, Gatineau, & 2 in Cornwall) providing regularly

scheduled maintenance as well as on-call 24/7 for roadside assistance, & parts

delivery.

261 Binnington CourtKingston, ON K7M 9H2Toll Free: 877.548.1101

Tel: 613.548.1100Fax: 613.548.4990

Mike.Gallant@SurgenorTruck.comwww.surgenortruck.com

TRUCK TIRE SALES & SERVICE

Benson tiRe

The largest Goodyear dealer in Ontario,

offering over 15 locations equipped with

24 hour emergency service vehicles to

handle all of your tire needs.

700 Education Road

Cornwall, ON K6H 2W8

Toll Free: 866.623.6766

Tel: 613.933.1700

Fax: 905.689.3381

info@bensontire.com

www.bensontire.com

TRUCK TIRE SALES & SERVICE

ontARio RegionAl oFFice

Over 100 Truck Tire Service

Centres Across Canada.

520 Abilene Drive

Mississauga, ON L5T 2H7

Toll Free: 800.465.0618

Tel: 905.564.5171

Fax: 905.564.5175

LHardy@oktire.com

www.oktire.com

TRUCK TRANSMISSIONS, DIFFERENTIALS &

PTO’S

c & R tRAnsMission

seRvice ltd.Your Complete Driveline Service Center.

Authorized Allison Overhaul & Maintenance Dealer. Large Inventory of the Most Popular

Clutches, Transmissions & Differentials. Factory-Trained Rebuilders & 9 Service

Bays. 13 Anderson Blvd.

Stouffville, ON L4A 7X4Toll Free: 888.297.0682

Tel: 905.642.4556Fax: 905.642.2293

manager@crtransmission.comwww.crtransmission.com

TRUCK TRANSMISSIONS, DIFFERENTIALS &

PTO’S

ALBERTA

CALGARY7170 Blackfoot Trail SECalgary, AB T2H 2M1

Toll Free: 800.661.1378Tel: 403.252.3880Fax: 403.252.6308

sales@gearcentregroup.comwww.gearcentre.com

EDMONTON14811-116th Avenue

Edmonton, AB T5M 3E8Toll Free: 800.661.8825

Tel: 780.452.6933Fax: 780.455.8612

sales@gearcentregroup.comwww.gearcentre.com

TRUCK TRANSMISSIONS, DIFFERENTIALS &

PTO’S

V

ONTARIO

MISSISSAUGA#3, 7337 Pacific Circle

Mississauga, ON L5T 1V1Toll Free: 844.564.8998

Tel: 905.564.8998Fax: 905.564.5449

sales@gearcentregroup.comwww.gearcentre.com

NEW BRUNSWICK

MONCTONUnit 5, 191 Henri Dunant Street

Moncton, NB E1E 1E4Toll Free: 844.701.GEAR

Tel: 506.855.GEARFax: 506.859.GEAR

sales@gearcentregroup.comwww.gearcentre.com

TRUCK WASH SYSTEMS

AWAsh systeMs coRp.Automatic Wash Systems & Water

Treatment Recycling Systems customized to your requirements.

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

Tel: 905.662.2662Fax: 888.407.9498

info@awashsystems.comwww.awashsystems.com

USED OIL FURNACE SALES & SERVICE

de-on supply inc.DSI is the world’s largest distributor and

service provider for CLEAN BURN, the

largest selling used oil furnace / boiler

manufacturer.

CLEAN BURN stands head and

shoulders above the competition, due

to its innovative technology and quality

manufacturing.

R.R.#1, 1595 Lobsinger Line

Waterloo, ON N2J 4G8

Toll Free: 800.824.4115

Toll Free Fax: 888.626.7843

info@deonsupply.com

www.deonsupply.com

VEHICLE DELIVERY

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

16693 Old Hwy 2

Trenton, ON K8V 5R5

Toll Free: 888.992.9676

Tel: 613.392.9676

sales@compassvehicledelivery.com

www.compassvehicledelivery.

CAnADIAn TRuCKInG ALLIAnCE

New Toll-Free Number for CANUTEC

CANUTEC, the Can-adian Transport Emergency Cen-

tre, now has a toll-free phone number which can be used for Emergency assistance for the Trans-portation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) from any-where in Canada and the United-States.

Calling 1-888-CANUTEC (226-8832) will put you in touch with CANUTEC’s Emergency Response Ad-visors able to provide pertinent and timely ad-

vice on how to handle dangerous goods emer-gencies.

The toll-free number does not replace CA-NUTEC’s current emer-gency numbers (613-996-6666, as well as *666 from a cell phone in Canada) which are still operational.

Companies registered with CANUTEC will be able to use the toll-free number as the 24-hour number on their shipping documents for shipments

destined somewhere in Canada or the United-States. The toll-free num-ber will NOT work outside of these two countries. Shipping documents ac-companying shipments destined abroad therefore still need to use 613-996-6666.

For more in fo rma-t i o n p l e a s e c o n s u l t CANUTEC’s Web page (http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/canutec/menu.htm) or call the information line (613-992-4624).V

JAnuARY 2016 23

EASTERN REPORT

Advancing Women in TruckingBY GEORGE FULLERTON

Kelly Henderson, Executive Direc-tor of the Trucking

Human Resource Sec-tor Council (THRSC) - At-lantic welcomed more than sixty-five people to the Advancing Women in Trucking Conference and presented the agenda which included two panels made up of leaders in the Atlantic Canada trucking industry.

Henderson turned the podium over to Todd Sew-ard, Chair of the THRSC-A for opening remarks. Seward acknowledged that women are currently underrepresented in the trucking industry despite a shortage of qualified work-ers. This anticipated short-age, he explained, has the potential to significantly restrict growth in the in-dustry. Seward added that in addition to encouraging women to consider driver positions, the industry also requires talent to fill many other positions in-cluding dispatch, sales, technical positions and so on. Seward concluded that the trucking industry has a proven track record on innovations in equipment and additional innovations should be directed toward human resources which include encouraging more females to consider em-ployment in the trucking industry.

The Industry Employer Panel, Sharing Best Prac-tices, introduced Vicki Mc-Kibbon of Armour Trans-port, Todd Seward, Classic Freight Systems, Ruby Murphy-Collins, Clarke Road transport, Peter MacGillivary, Nova Truck Centres, and Sal Radcliffe, Midland Transport.

After introductions the panel reflected on and discussed opportunities and best practices aimed toward assisting women in sourcing rewarding careers in the trucking industry.

Ruby Murphy-Collins’ career in the trucking in-dustry began with a fuel management position with Seaboard Transport. She recently moved into a sen-ior management position with Clarke Road trans-port. Ruby commented that she loves all aspects of the trucking business. One of her key pieces of advice for employees wishing to advance in the busi-ness hierarchy is to ask questions and learn about every aspect of the busi-ness and the industry. She said as you learn about the trucking business your competence grows and more advancement will present themselves.

Ruby explained that when she joined the man-agement board she was the only woman at the board table, but over the

years she has seen a high-er female representation in many positions and a significantly higher rep-resentation of women in supervisory roles. Ruby subscribes to the philoso-phy to promote the person who is best for the job regardless of their gender, telling those in attendance about the opportunities of women in corporate advancement. She also stressed the importance of staying abreast of tech-nology.

Sal Radcliffe confesses a lifelong admiration for trucks and simply loves to drive. After complet-ing a commercial driving course, Sal went to work driving full time and found the experience empower-ing. A driving career took her all over North America where she became an ad hoc mentor to other drivers, showing them how to read maps, fill log books, and such. Eventu-ally she became a driver instructor and coach. Her career led her to devel-oping training programs for fork lift operators and LCV drivers. Supervisory positions have increased for women, Radcliffe ex-plained, adding that at-titudes toward women in the trucking industry have evolved to a considerable degree where gender is less of a barrier for upward mobility.

“Over the years people in the industry have recog-nized and removed many hurdles,” she said while encouraging greater fe-male participation in com-mercial driving.

Peter MacGillivary took his mechanical engineer-ing diploma to secure a job with Kenworth. After fifteen years he switched to a Freightliner dealership and later added a Master’s in Business to his CV. In 2007 he bought Lockhart Truck Centres, and in 2013 formed Nova Truck Cen-tres. Nova employs 155 people, sells Freightliner, Western Star and Fuso brands and services the trucking industry from their shops in Dartmouth, Truro and Westville Nova Scotia.

MacGillivary recounted that about 80% of Nova’s managers in account-ing and marketing are women. “In the service department we have a lot more women in leader-ship positions and more women on the shop floor. We are very proud to have employed the first female red seal service technician certified in Nova Scotia.” Every employee, he under-lined, needs a solid edu-cation which will lead to greater employment chal-lenges and opportunities.

Todd Seward graduated from University with a Commerce degree and

worked several years in human resources in the pulp and paper, trucking, marine and transport in-dustries. He is currently a Manager with Classic Freight Systems based in Halifax.

Todd recalled that when he began his career in the industry it was definitely male dominated. In the past males were hired or advanced for their po-tential to perform at the next level while females were hired or advanced by their achievements in their past positions. “Over the years there has been a significant change in that philosophy and both sexes are evaluated more equally. I want the best team in the field,” he said.

From his management position in a small com-pany, which is rapidly building capacity, Seward sees a higher percentage of females in business and marketing positions, while recognizing the low representation of women in driving.

Todd Seward com-mented, “The opportun-ities in the industry are incredible.” He underlined that there are many dif-ferent types of jobs in the industry and that for-mal secondary education opens many doors to jobs.

Vicki McKibbon was em-ployed as a Charted Ac-countant with Deloitte and

audited Armour Transpor-tation for five years before joining the company as VP of Finance. After twenty-five years with Armour, her current position is President of Transporta-tion. Vicki McKibbon relat-ed that when she started with Armour she was the only woman at the execu-tive board table. Some twenty five years later, she is one of three women at the table, and together they represent 25% of the senior management team. She added that Armour also has a relatively high representation of women serving as directors and in supervisory positions. She subscribes to a policy of promoting the best quali-fied person for the job. More than 10 percent of Armour’s work force is women. One of Vicki`s key pieces of advice is to find a mentor who will support novices in learn-ing the industry. “If you want to contribute to your employer and the industry it is important to have a mentor to talk with and to look toward for guidance. The sky is the limit; the trucking industry is a very fast paced industry. To get ahead believe in yourself, grow by challenges, and remember the import-ance of mentorship. Find someone you can talk to and bounce ideas off,” she concluded.V

GOVERNMENT OF NEW BRUNSWICK

Improvements Made for Driving Winter in Storms

Sa c k v i l l e , N e w Brunswick – Sever-al safety measures

are being implemented to increase driver awareness and safety along the Sack-ville corridor during winter storms, the Department of Transportation and Infra-structure announced.

The enhancements follow record-breaking snowfall last winter, in-cluding a storm that forced a 12-hour closure of the Trans-Canada Highway

corridor between Sack-ville and the Nova Scotia border. Enhancements include improvements to NB511, supplementary signage, upgrades to the road weather information station and the installation of gates at on-ramps.

Supplementary signs, including flashing amber lights, have been installed to alert motorists of the possibility of wind gusts in the corridor. The depart-ment has also installed

variable message boards to help notify motorists of safety messages and advise them of road and lane closures.

“It is important to plan ahead and prepare for winter driving conditions,” said Public Safety Minister and Solicitor General Ste-phen Horsman. “The new measures being imple-mented will help keep New Brunswickers safe during winter storms. I ask motorists to watch for

them during poor weather and avoid unnecessary travel when they are ad-vised to. Following the advice of emergency of-ficials allows first respond-ers, public officials and maintenance crews to do their jobs.”

Gates will also be in-stalled at four on ramps in the Sackville corridor. These gates will be closed during road closures and motorists will be directed to exit the highway.

These will be the first gates installed in the Maritime provinces. The Department of Transpor-tation and Infrastructure, working with stakehold-ers, will evaluate the role and effectiveness of the gates.

Gates will be installed at the following Route 2 interchange on ramps be-tween the Town of Sack-ville and the Nova Scotia border: • Sackville (Route 940):

Eastbound On Ramp; • Cattail Ridge (Route 106): Eastbound On Ramp;Aulac (Route 16 – from the Irving Big Stop): East-bound On Ramp; and • Aulac (Route 16 – from P.E.I.) : Eastbound On Ramp.

Motorists are encour-aged to dial 511 or visit the 511 webpage for road con-dition updates and winter driving safety tips. Those outside of New Brunswick can call 800.561.4063.V

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EDITORIAL

Women In Trucking Employee PanelBY GEORGE FULLERTON

The second panel for advancing the Women in Truck-

ing Conference was com-prised of a dynamic group of women who shared their experiences and per-spectives on career op-portunities in the trucking industry.

The employee panel introduced Susie DeRidder - driver for Armour Trans-port, Samantha Sharpe - technician with Nova Truck Centres, Pamela McEwing - Operations Manager for Home Hardware, and Ka-trina Mapplebeck and Ali-son Theriault - team drivers for Clarke Road Transport.

Susie DeRidder began her working career as clerical worker in 1978. In 1984 she realized it was time for a career change, and an offer to drive a truck evolved into driving truck across Canada and the United States. DeRidder recently returned to the Maritimes, buying a house in Fredericton and gaining employment driving for Armour. “I like being back

home and close to family. I enjoy working for Armour which sends me all over the Maritime provinces. I have loved working for Armour right from the start. It is a welcoming workplace,” she said.

Samantha Sharpe de-scribed how she pursued a career in early child-hood development with an eye toward remedial learning therapy. After nine years in early childhood she decided to seek more secure employment, and a new challenge. After submitting an essay and a follow up interview, she was invited to work at Nova Truck Centres as a service technician. “The offer of employment was a surprise and emotional event for me. I had some reservations, since I had hardly ever held a wrench. After my fourth shift on the shop floor I was offered a position with Nova. In May, I begin a seven week study block working toward my service technician certifi-cation,” said Samantha. After some coaching she

now has the confidence to pull trucks in and out of the shop. She also makes a point to ride along when the service manager or tech are road testing a repaired truck. “I found the physical demands of my job demanding and some tasks continue to be physically challenging. For example, handling six brake drums on a brake job is very phys-ically demanding which I felt for days afterward,” she continued.

Pamela McEwing is cur-rently Operations Manager with Home Hardware in Debert, Nova Scotia. Her work career began on her family’s 500 acre beef farm in southern Ontario where she learned solid lessons that continue to serve her through her career in transportation operations. Following university she interviewed with Schneider Transport and after inten-sive training found her-self responsible for fifty over-the-road drivers. It was a very challenging experience, she said, and thanked a mentor who

helped her survive and grow. Following a term with Schneider, Pamela moved on to a water com-pany and handled all busi-ness related to transporting products and later moved into a distribution position with Tim Hortons in Debert before securing her current employment with Home hardware.

Pamela feels it is not surprising that a farmer would not want to steer their children toward blue collar careers since they themselves had faced so many economic challen-ges in their lives. Liking blue collar work, Pamela never enjoyed the human resource work she was attached to for a while be-fore applying for a forklift position.

Lots of challenges present themselves to women in the trucking industry. It is not easy, for example, for women to manage older men in the industry. Survival requires strong mindedness and a positive voice.

Katrina Mapplebeck is

currently employed as a Truck Driver with Clarke Road Transport and con-fesses that as a young per-son she had no ambition to be a truck driver. “In high school I had a lot of pres-sure to attend university, even though I lacked mo-tivation. I graduated from University with a diploma and a significant student loan.” When she finally landed employment she found the low pay would not enable her to pay off the student loans she ac-quired.

Katrina was introduced to truck driving from her boyfriend who, she ex-plained, “earned way too much money”, compared to what her university de-gree provided.

Katrina tried commercial driving, teaming with her boyfriend and soon real-ized a $50,000 jump in pay compared to her previous employment. She began working for a small com-pany before moving to Clarke where she enjoys such benefits as making retirement contributions.

“Going to Clarke was cer-tainly a positive step for me”, she concluded.

Allison Theriault grew up in a family with white collar parents where it was expected she would attend university, obtain a degree and work in a white collar profession.

“Even as a very young person I wanted to drive trucks”, declared Allison. “University education makes you wise, but fol-lowing graduation I had no idea what I wanted to do with that education. But I still had a strong interest in truck driving, and I made a personal decision to attend driving school and get a commercial driving license. I wanted to do it for me.”

Allison borrowed money for tuition, and upon graduation found a truck-ing company willing to take a chance on her. Allison explained there are still some obstacles for women in trucking, saying it’s a challenge not to show of-fence by remarks directed toward women by some individuals.V

GAIN CLEAN FUEL

First GAIN CNG Public Station in Quebec

Co t e a u - d u - L a c , Quebec – Repre-sentatives from

C.A.T., U.S. Venture Gain Fuel Canada, and Gaz Métro, along with local and regional dignitar-ies, celebrated the grand opening of the first GAIN Clean Fuel compressed natural gas (CNG) public station in Quebec. The GAIN station, located at 4 Transport Street in the industrial park of Coteau-du-Lac, will provide the North American carrier with alternative fuel to support C.A.T.’s growing fleet of CNG trucks.

“The fight against cli-mate change pushes us to innovate and rethink the way things were done in various sectors, including the transportation sec-tor which emits close to

45% of total greenhouse gas emissions in Quebec. The Government supports Quebec businesses in their transition into this carbon constrained world. The Ecocamionnage pro-gram gives businesses the necessary leverage to contribute, in their own way, to reducing their GHG emissions, and thus, take steps toward more sustainable practices” concludes Mr. Robert Poëti, Quebec Minister of Transport.

“I appreciate the efforts of the Canadian trucking industry to be environ-mentally responsible”, said Marc Garneau, Min-ister of Transport. “Our transportation system is one of the largest sources of greenhouse gas emis-sions in Canada, so in-

vestments in energy ef-ficiency and more efficient fuels not only help to save money but will also improve the environment for Canadians.”

“We’re proud to be a leader in the industry in utilizing CNG to reduce emissions,” said C.A.T. Inc. President Daniel Goyette. “We’ve made an investment in our future with the conversion of more than 100 trucks to CNG. It’s been a very posi-tive move by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions and creating fuel price stability. We couldn’t be happier with our partner-ship to make this facility a reality.” Nearly a third of C.A.T.’s fleet of 350 tractors operates on CNG.

The partnership involves U.S. Venture Gain Fuel

Canada – which owns the GAIN Clean Fuel brand and builds and operates the station, and Gaz Métro – the supplier of natural gas to the facility.

“We’re excited for the opening of the first GAIN Clean Fuel station in Que-bec,” said David Vincent, Director, Business De-velopment and Renew-able Energies at Gaz Mé-tro. “It’s great to see C.A.T. take a leadership role in helping to get this station built. They have defin-itely embraced alterna-tive energy and we hope that other carriers follow C.A.T.’s lead and take advantage of the many benefits CNG offers.”

This is the second of five GAIN Clean Fuel station locations to open in part-nership with C.A.T. The

first station opened in Mis-sissauga, Ontario on Oc-tober 26, 2015. The other three stations locations include Laredo, Texas; Charlotte, North Carolina and Scranton, Pennsylva-nia. These stations are fin-ishing up on construction and will be opening soon. U.S. Venture GAIN Clean Fuel Canada is continuing to seek new partnerships to locate GAIN Clean Fuel CNG stations in Canada and the United States.

“We’re thrilled to have our second location in Canada open for busi-ness,” said GAIN Clean Fuel Business Develop-ment Manager, Marc-André Paquin. “This is one of the most heavily traveled trucking corri-dors in all of North Amer-ica (A-20/H-401) and we

look forward to serving not only C.A.T., but other carriers seeking to take advantage of the bene-fits. We hope this station will encourage other U.S. based carriers to seek new opportunities in Can-ada.”

The Coteau-du-Lac location, like all other GAIN Clean Fuel stations, will provide easy access, fast-fill capabilities and will be open for use by other fleets and the gen-eral public. They will also have fleet card acceptance capabilities for trucker convenience and provide reliability to ensure that fleets have a consistent fuel source.

A complete list of GAIN Clean Fuel stations can be found at www.gainfuel.com.V

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WOMEN IN TRUCKING

New Year’s Resolutions

BY ELLEN VOIE

If your goal is to drop a few pounds in the coming year you’re not

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

More than half of us make a promise to change

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

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

What is the best way to make a New Year’s resolu-tion? According to eHow.com, make sure your goal is achievable. None of us can stop global warming or bring world peace, so make sure you are con-sidering something that is within your reach for the next twelve months, or longer.

Break your goal into

specific terms and out-line small steps in how you’ll make changes in your life. Instead of try-ing to lose fifty pounds in 2016, try losing five pounds per month and you’ll meet your goal with a few pounds to spare. Write down the goal and the steps you will take to get there, like exercise three times per week and cut down on desserts.

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

The Puritans kept the tradition of self-reflection going in the 18th century as they instructed their children to reflect on the past year and contemplate

the new year with commit-ments to become better neighbors and avoid sinful activities.

Statisticbrain.com cat-egorized our resolutions and reports the top prom-ises are related to self-improvement or education goals. Second resolution types are about weight goals, followed closely by money-related commit-ments and relationship-related resolutions.

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

Deb promised to keep up with paperwork and not procrastinate. She also resolved to listen more and speak less. Ingrid’s comment was to start asking for help and stop

taking on “more than I can do.” Laura’s promise was to start putting her own needs first. Lisa agreed with this and stated that she would “take care of my needs and wants instead of putting myself last.” Lisa also resolved to get in shape and lose some weight. Tanya’s resolution was to “realize the need for patience among new drivers [who are] doing wrong maneuvers.”

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

According to historian Bill Petro (billpetro.com), a young Theologian named Jonathan Edwards created a list of seventy resolu-tions he promised to re-view on a weekly basis. A few notable ones include:

Resolved to live with all my might while I do live. Resolved, never to do anything out of revenge. Resolved never to speak evil of any, except if I have some particular good call for it. Resolved never to do anything which I should be afraid to do, even if it were the last hour of my life.

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

Happy New Year from all of us at Women In Truck-ing Association.

Ellen Voie CAE, is Presi-dent/CEO of Women In Trucking, Inc. and can be reached at Ellen@Women-InTrucking.org.V

EDITORIAL

Patchwork of Economic Growth Will Yield Benefits & Challenges in 2016BY MAREK KRASUSKI

The trucking industry in parts of Canada can look forward

to moderate growth in the coming year, according to a report from CIBC World Markets. British Columbia is expected to benefit from the strongest growth of all provinces, followed closely behind by Ontario whose strong manufacturing sec-tor will continue to benefit from a weak Canadian dollar when shipping goods and services southbound. “Solid growth is in store for the central Canadian and more manufacturing inten-sive economies of Ontario and Quebec. But, the top spot is reserved for British Columbia, which has been benefiting the most from overseas investment and from bordering some of the fastest growing areas of the

U.S. economy at present,” the report’s authors, Nick Exarhos and Andrew Gran-tham said.

The overall Canadian economy is expected to grow by 1.9 percent in 2016; this, in spite of the energy producing prov-inces of Alberta, Saskatch-ewan and Newfoundland & Labrador facing continued reductions in energy prices. The Liberal Government’s commitment to infrastruc-ture projects, too, will also boost the economy, espe-cially in Ontario, British Columbia and Nova Scotia whose current infrastruc-ture is found most wanting based on per capita ex-penditures over the previ-ous decade.

Trucking companies dealing in US markets are poised to benefit from up-lifting forecasts which pre-

dict a 4 percent growth in the US economy in 2016. Seventy percent of freight in the US is shipped by trucking, and experts pre-dict the number of truck-loads over the next several years up to 2022 will grow by 66 percent. A significant number of additional class 8 trucks are expected to be on the roads this year as well. Some of the largest LTL carriers will increase rates by 4.9 percent early in 2016. On the downside, as capacity reaches its lim-its, shippers are expected to form their own private fleets to address the short-fall in available carriers. Conversely, capacity short-age may induce existing carriers to expand fleets and facilities, as well as opening opportunities for new companies to compete for market share.

Of widespread concern for trucking on both sides of the border is the continu-ing driver shortage which is expected to worsen in 2016 and beyond; this, despite many in the industry who claim there is no shortage. Retiring drivers - aver-age age is 55 - and the growth in the industry are the driving forces behind the scarcity.

In Ontar io, c l imate change will affect the trucking industry as On-tario prepares for huge greenhouse gas reductions over the coming decades. The push for reducing car-bon intensity fuels and replacing them with low carbon alternates are sure to cost more money in the modification process.

OTA President David Bradley noted, “The truck-ing industry recognizes that

it’s being called upon to do its part to reduce its carbon footprint. Trucking is the only freight mode whose vehicles are subject to regulated GHG standards, but there is more that could

be done to improve the economic equation and to reduce some of the prac-tical and operational bar-riers that impede invest-ment in GHG reduction technologies,” he said.V

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PRODuITS DE GESTIOn DE FLOTTE ET SERVICES

Les systèmes de gestion de flotte offrent des opportunités de succès financierPAR MAREK KRASuSKI

Les logiciels de ges-tion de flotte ont beaucoup évolué

depuis la création de l’informatique. Evidem-ment, les logiciels ne sont pas récents - il y a toujours eu un besoin de gérer l’équipement, mais auparavant c’était au moyen de rapports isolés et uniques - mais les percées technologiques et le besoin de rassembler d’énormes quantités de données ont accéléré le développement des pro-duits de gestion de flotte.

Comme c’est le cas pour d’autres produits, l’adoption généralisée des produits de gestion de flotte n’est pas immédiate. Les petites flottes, en par-ticulier, estiment qu’elles sont trop petites pour bénéficier de systèmes de gestion de flotte et ces logiciels coûtent trop cher pour leur être rentables, même si ces logiciels per-mettent de vérifier le statut de chaque camion, de rendre les opérations plus efficaces et d’avoir une vue d’ensemble de toutes les activités quotidiennes d’un transporteur.

Les supporteurs des logi-ciels de gestion de flotte sont sceptiques vis-à-vis de la question de la rent-abilité. « Il y a quelques an-nées un logiciel de gestion de flotte pouvait coûter entre $50000 et $100000. Aujourd’hui les prix sont abordables. Plutôt que de vendre des logiciels à des grandes compagnies afin de réaliser des grandes marges de profit , les fournisseurs se sont mis à cibler les plus petites entreprises en leur propo-sant de louer à bas prix. Les plus petits transport-eurs peuvent avoir accès à des logiciels pour à peine quelques centaines de dol-lars par mois,  » a affirmé un défenseur des logiciels de gestion.

Et si l’on songe main-tenant à la complexité du monde des affaires

d’aujourd’hui, les argu-ments ci-dessus en faveur des logiciels de gestion de flotte semblent encore plus puissants. Des prix d’essences qui flambent et qui chutent, des maigres marges de profit, une com-pétition croissante, des contrôles frontaliers de plus en plus exigeants, des régulations industrielles qui se multiplient, et des normes d’émissions tou-jours plus contraignantes ne sont que quelques-uns des multiples incitatifs à micro-gérer les opéra-tions en identifiant les habitudes inefficaces et en se pliant aux standards toujours plus exigeants de l’industrie.

Les logiciels de gestion de flotte diffèrent selon le fournisseur, «mais un point commun en-tre tous les logiciels est qu’ils ont une fonction de suivi de l’entretien. Avec tant d’acteurs au sein de l’industrie, la différence entre les logiciels sem-blables et leurs fournis-seurs tourne autour de la facilité d’usage et des relations à la clientèle,  » explique Robert MacKay, président de Fleet Har-mony, une entreprise de service et de conception de logiciels spécialisée dans les logiciels de gestion de flotte. Fleet Harmony, affirme MacKay, fournit le seul logiciel basé « dans le nuage » au Canada.

L’a l lus ion que fa i t MacKay au service à la clientèle est une partie importante du choix de fournisseur. Selon un rap-port émis par la publica-tion Government Fleet, les organisations de flottes publiques sont, dans l’ensemble, satisfaites de leur fournisseur de logi-ciel, mais se plaignent du manque de services de soutien. Les meilleurs fournisseurs se distinguent de leurs compétiteurs par leur capacité à fournir im-médiatement de l’aide à leurs clients.

Les meilleurs logiciels

de gestion de flotte four-nissent une large gamme d’outils aux opérateurs. Le positionnement GPS, par exemple, permet de positionner avec préci-s ion les camions e t l’équipement en temps réel et fournit énormément d’informations qui aident à gérer les flottes efficace-ment et à maximiser les profits. Les services et logiciels de gestion de flotte peuvent être modifiés sur mesure pour chaque client, mais comme le dit Robert MacKay, tout logiciel de gestion de flotte devrait avoir la capacité de gérer et surveiller de près tout équipement lourd, car les coûts d’entretien, d’opération et de points d’achat sont très élevés.

D’autres fonctions de reportage peuvent être utiles pour optimiser les trajets routiers, fournir rapidement des factures vérifiables aux clients, sur-veiller les coûts d’essence pour éviter de trop dépen-ser, et réduire les frais d’heures supplémentaires en confirmant le nombre d’heures travaillées sur un véhicule ou une pièce d’équipement. En effet, ces outils de reportage peu-vent rapidement fournir tout l’historique du tra-vail effectué et des pièces remplacées sur une pièce d’équipement.

L’une des fonctions les plus importantes des logi-ciels de gestion de flotte est le module de comporte-ment des conducteurs. Les mauvaises habitudes de conduite peuvent surélever les coûts d’entretiens et de planification, les infrac-tions de conduite et les points d’IUVU. Les fonc-tions de surveillance peu-vent révéler d’étonnants détails, comme par exem-ple le nombre de fois que les freins ont étés enga-gés, la vitesse de croisière du véhicule, le taux de virages serrés lors d’un changement de vitesse, les temps morts, la fré-quence de démarrage et

de coupure du moteur, et de taux de fréquentation d’une zone particulière. Les données ainsi repor-tées sur une période de temps suffisante peuvent ensuite être analysées pour évaluer le comporte-ment du conducteur, ce qui permet de changer son mode de conduite si besoin.

Des fonctions d’antivols sont aussi disponibles avec quelques produits. Par exemple, certains logiciels peuvent couper le moteur en cas de vol. Si un système de pos-itionnement détecte le déplacement non-autorisé d’un camion, le gérant de la flotte peut couper le moteur à distance en utilisant un ordinateur ou un smart phone dès que le véhicule s’arrête.

Habituellement, les pro-duits de gestion de flotte comprennent un logiciel de programmation de travail. Ces programmes rendent les anciennes façons de sélectionner un conducteur pour une livraison obsolète, grâce à un module qui calcule automatiquement la pos-ition de chaque véhicule dans une flotte. Quand un client passe une com-mande, celle-ci est don-née au conducteur le plus proche et la transaction est entrée automatiquement dans le système. Une telle efficacité permet au bur-eau central de vérifier im-médiatement le statut des remorques, camions, con-ducteurs et commandes des clients.

La plupart des logiciels de gestion de flotte sont conçus pour fonction-ner sur Windows, avec quelques-uns conçus aussi pour Mac, affirme Robert MacKay, ajoutant que Fleet Harmony est le seul four-nisseur au Canada dont les logiciels sont compatibles avec les deux. Comme pour tout nouveau produit, les logiciels de gestion de flotte ne sont pas sans défauts; il y notamment

des problèmes de com-patibilité au niveau de l’intégration des données dans un unique système de gestion de flotte. Mais ce problème a largement été résolu par des entre-prises qui sont capable de dépasser les formats de données incompatibles.

En plus de fournir une vue d’ensemble des opé-rations, les logiciels de gestion de flotte per-mettent aux entreprises de prendre des décisions aux conséquences im-médiates et rentables. Le comportement de con-duite erratique peut être identifié et corrigé; il est possible de mieux sélec-tionner quelle livraison à donner à quel camion et ainsi accélérer le proces-sus de livraison; il est pos-sible de mieux planifier les itinéraires pour faire éviter aux camions les embou-teillages, ce qui permet d’économiser temps et essence; et il est possible de mesurer la consomma-tion d’essence exacte, ce qui permet de mieux éva-luer des alternatives moins coûteuses en essence. De plus, une vue d’ensemble de la performance et de l’historique d’entretien d’un véhicule permet de déterminer plus facilement s’il s’agit encore d’une res-source rentable ou s’il dev-rait être retiré du service.

Les logiciels de gestion de flotte équipés d’outils GPS surveillent le fret en cours de livraison et cal-culent les itinéraires les plus courts entre points de livraison. Les informations mises à jour tiennent aussi les clients informés du statut de leur commande. Les fournisseurs, aussi, peuvent fournir des mod-ules de transbordement qui surveillent le statut des livraisons quand elles ap-paraissent sur la chaîne de livraison, tout en enregis-trant les heures d’arrivée, de chargement et de dé-part des conducteurs des quais de transbordement.

Les outils de facture et

de comptabilisation sont aussi importants car ils réduisent la quantité de main-d’œuvre nécessaire à enregistrer les données. Les bons logiciels fournis-sent des outils qui per-mettent de traiter les fac-tures immédiatement. Les modules de comptabilisa-tion comprennent des comptes généraux, listes de clients, et des modèles de tenue de compte.

Certaines entreprises de gestion de flotte four-nissent des outils pour accélérer les livraisons transfrontalières, ce qui peut être un processus coûteux en temps et en argent pour ceux qui manquent d’expérience et d’information. Les portails web, par exemple, per-mettent aux transporteurs d’entrer leurs détails et manifestes électroniques qui décrivent leurs car-gaisons en route pour les États-Unis. En utilisant le portail web, les trans-porteurs reçoivent en peu de temps un avis les in-formant de leur côte de sécurité.

Une description des out-ils et fonctions présentés par les logiciels de gestion de flotte permet d’avoir une idée d’ensemble des bénéfices qu’ils fournis-sent. Mais c’est à travers des exemples concrets que l’on constate leur importance. Pour expli-quer comment les logi-ciels de gestion de flotte permettent d’économiser temps et argent, Robert MacKay donne un exem-ple réel. «  Une entre-prise gérait environ 150 pièces d’équipement. Un moteur a explosé sur un camion juste après la date d’expiration de la garan-tie. L’entreprise estimait qu’elle avait droit à un remboursement de la part du fabricant pour tous les coûts de réparation, alors ils ont passé des heures à éplucher leurs armoires de classement, logiciels

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de comptabilisation, et feuilles de calculs pour monter leur dossier contre le fabricant. Ce faisant,

ils ont découvert qu’ils avaient fait remplacer des pièces sur d’autres unités a plusieurs reprises, des unités dont les frais de réparations auraient dû

être remboursés par leurs garanties. » Si cette entre-prise s’était équipée des bons outils de gestion, elle aurait économisé du temps gaspillé à faire de

la recherche pour monter leur dossier, et elle aurait été au courant du fait que les pièces qu’elle avait fait remplacer étaient en effet sous garantie, ce qui lui

aurait épargné des coûts inutiles de capital, de main d’œuvre et de temps mort.

Rares sont ceux qui con-testent le fait que les logi-ciels de gestion de flotte

maximisent l’efficacité des opérations et réduisent les coûts en fournissant aux propriétaires une vue d’ensemble de toutes les opérations.V

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GOuVERnEMEnT DE L’ÎLE Du PRInCE ÉDOuARD

Les élèves décorent un chasse-neige pour promouvoir la sécurité routière

Les élèves de l’École Saint-Augustin à Rustico aident à sens-

ibiliser les gens à la sécurité entourant les chasse-neige grâce à un projet d’art qui leur a donné l’occasion de voir de près l’équipement utilisé pour déneiger les routes de l’Île, de dire la ministre des Transports, de l’Infrastructure et de l’Énergie, Paula Biggar.

« Quand il y a des chutes de neige abondantes, les enfants sortent jouer dehors, surtout lorsqu’il n’y a pas d’école. Je veux m’assurer que nos enfants connaissent l’importance de rester suffisamment loin des chasse-neige qui passent sur nos routes, a affirmé la ministre Biggar. Ce projet donne l’occasion aux élèves de l’élémentaire

de voir la grosseur d’une lame de chasse-neige de près, puis de constater le danger potentiel que cela peut représenter. »

Maintenant qu’elle est peinte, la lame sera enduite de laque incolore pour la protéger, puis utilisée pour le déneigement des routes dans les communautés situées le long de la côte nord.

Les élèves de l’École Saint-Augustin ont peint le drapeau acadien en toile de fond, et y ont inscrit le nom de leur école et celui du centre scolaire-com-munautaire. La mission de la Commission scolaire de langue française - le bien-être de l’enfant - a également été incorporée à la lame.

« Les élèves étaient très

fiers de promouvoir le riche patrimoine acadien de Rus-tico, de façon créative et amusante. Après avoir vu la lame en place, les élèves ont commencé à discuter avec enthousiasme de la possibilité de voir “leur” chasse-neige par un jour de neige. Le fait d’avoir eu la chance de voir un chasse-neige de près, et d’avoir reçu une leçon sur la sécurité, nous sommes persuadés que la sécurité entourant les chasse-neige comptera plus cet hiver, » a déclaré Carl Peterson, directeur adjoint de l’École Saint-Augustin.

Le projet de décoration de chasse-neige existe depuis 2013. Les écoles partici-pantes de cette année sont: l’École Pierre-Chiasson, l’école O’Leary Elemen-

tary, l’école Gulf Shore Consolidated, l’École Saint-

Augustin, l’École François-Buote, l’école Stratford

Elementary et l’École La-Belle-Cloche.V

Les élèves de l’École Saint-Augustin se sont joints à Paula Biggar, ministre des Transports,

de l’Infrastructure et de l’Énergie, pour sensibiliser les gens à la sécurité entourant les

chasse-neige par l’entremise d’un projet de décoration de chasse-neige. De gauche à

droite : Isaac Simpson, Grace Harding, Chloe Arsenault (à genou), Anderson Gallant, Skyler

Master Gallant, la ministre Biggar, Aidan McTague et Carl Peterson, directeur adjoint de

l’École Saint-Augustin.

MInISTÈRE DES TRAnSPORTS

Conseils de conduite en hiver pour les conducteurs commerciaux en Ontario

Rendez votre voyage plus sûr en suivant ces quelques con-

seils simples.Vérifiez votre véhiculeEn hiver, il est particu-

lièrement important que les essuie-glace fonc-tionnent correctement et que le réservoir de li-quide lave-glace soit plein. Assurezvous que votre véhicule est débarrassé de glace et de neige et vérifier régulièrement vos lumières pour des accumulation de glace et de neige le long de votre itinéraire. Envisagez l’utilisation d’un produit de traitement du carburant pour empêcher la gélifica-tion du diesel. Assurez-vous de toujours avoir une trousse d’urgence dans votre véhicule.

PLAnIFIEZ À L’AVAnCE,

SOYEZ PRÉPARÉ

Planifiez votre itinéraire, localisez les haltes rou-tières pour camions et con-sultez les prévisions météo avant de partir. Vérifiez les conditions routières et les fermetures de routes sur notre site web, sur Twitter, ou composez le 511 pour information accessible au moyen de commandes vocales données sur un appareil mains libres. Si les conditions routières vous apparaissent défavorables, ne prenez pas la route.

Ralentissez, restez vigi-lant et conduisez en fonc-tion des conditions mé-téorologiques

Beaucoup de collisions en hiver se produisent parce que les conduc-

teurs ne conduisez pas en fonction des conditions routières. Ralentissez et prévoyez une distance supplémentaire entre votre camion et les autres véhicules.

Concentrez-vous sur la route et sur les autres véhicules. Surveillez les surfaces réfléchissantes sur la route – ce qui res-semble à de l’eau peut en réalité être de la glace! Soyez prudents sur les ponts – leur chaussée gèle en premier. Si la glace s’accumule sur votre camion, elle peut aussi s’accumuler sur la route.

GARDEZ LE COnTRÔLE

Conduisez doucement dans les courbes, en pré-sence de vents violents ou de conditions glissantes.

Des mouvements brus-ques peuvent vous faire perdre le contrôle ou met-tre votre camion en porte-feuille.

Évitez les freinages, les accélérations et les changements de vitesse brusques, des comporte-ments qui peuvent vous faire déraper. Restez vigi-lant et anticipez le besoin de freiner. Connaissez vos freins et comment ils réagissent sur la neige et la glace. La distance de frein-age d’un tracteur semi-remorque est de quatre à dix fois plus importante sur la glace que sur une route sèche.

Évitez d’utiliser le ré-gulateur de vitesse sur une chaussée mouillée, enneigée ou glacée. Il

réduit le temps de réac-tion et le contrôle de votre véhicule.

Partagez la route, par-ticulièrement en présence des chasse-neige

Évitez l’encombrement dans la voie au trafic en sens inverse – cette manœuvre peut entraîner des collisions frontales. Allouez aussi aux autres véhicules l’espace dont ils ont besoin pour circuler en toute sécurité.

Il est dangereux de dé-passer un chasse-neige. Ralentissez lorsque vous approchez d’un chasse-neige devant vous, soyez patient et laissez-lui de l’espace pour faire son travail. Le chasse-neige se retirera à la fin de son parcours.

RESPECTEZ LES

FERMETuRES DE ROuTES

N’empruntez jamais une route fermée jusqu’à ce qu’elle soit réouverte – ce geste est illégal. Rappelez- vous que la route est fermée pour votre sécurité! Re-spectez scrupuleusement la signalisation et les barrières de fermeture urgente de route et suivez les indica-tions des agents de police.

Pour plus d’informations, consultez ontario.ca/con-duite-hivernale.

Pour les conditions rou-tières et les fermetures de route ontario.ca/511, com-posez le 511 (mains libres), @ontario511.

Des commentaires? Com-posez le: 844.507.1427 ou Courriel: routesdhiver@ontario.ca.V

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SECTIOn FRAnÇAISE

ALBERTA

AIRDRIEFlying J cARdlock85 East Lake Cres.,Airdrie, AB T4B 2B5Tel: 403.948.4193

Parking for 10.

BROOKSFlying J Fuel stop

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

Parking for 20, Showers (2).Cinnabon location.

CALGARYFlying J

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

8 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 130, Showers (9), CAT Scales, TripPak.

Hot food available. Denny’s.

• • •Flying J Fuel stop

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

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

• • •Flying J cARdlock

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

• • •Flying J deAleR

4949 Barlow Trail SE,Calgary, AB T2B 3B5Tel: 403.273.4949Fax: 403.235.5095

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

DRAYTON VALLEYFlying J cARdlock5505 Jubilee Avenue,

Drayton Valley, AB T7A 1S3Tel: 801.725.1370

EDMONTONFlying J cARdlock

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

Tel: 780.413.9116• • •

Flying J deAleR16806 – 118th Avenue,Edmonton, AB T5V 1M8

Tel: 780.455.1111Fax: 780.482.4448

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

EDSONFlying J cARdlock2520 – 2nd Avenue,Edson, AB T7E 1N9Tel: 780.723.4744

FORT MCMURRAYFlying J cARdlock345 Sakitawaw Trail,

Fort McMurray, AB T9H 4E4Tel: 780.743.3556

GRANDE PRAIRIEFlying J cARdlock9212 – 108th Street,

Grande Prairie, AB T8V 4C9Tel: 780.532.2378

ALBERTA

GRASSLANDFlying 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).

HANNAFlying J deAleR

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

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

HINTONFlying J cARdlock

294 Kelly Road,Hinton, AB T7V 1H2Tel: 780.817.1150

LETHBRIDGEFlying J cARdlock

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

Tel: 403.328.4735

LLOYDMINSTERFlying J cARdlock

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

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

NANTONFlying J Fuel stop

2810 – 21st Avenue,Nanton, AB T0L 1R0Tel: 403.646.2810Fax: 403.646.2872

3 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 130, Showers (3), Humpty’s Restaurant and Papa Johns,

CAT Scale.

NISKU

Flying J Fuel stop

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

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

Hot Food available.

XRED DEER

Flying J tRAvel plAzA

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

Tel: 403.346.2785Fax: 403.346.2852

5 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 26, Showers (4), Pizza and other hot food available.

REDCLIFFFlying J cARdlock

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

RYCROFTFlying J Fuel stop

Hwy #49 & 2, Box 73,Rycroft, AB T0H 3A0Tel: 780.765.3740Fax: 780.765.3748

Parking for 8, Pizza and other hot food available.

ALBERTA

SHERWOOD PARKFlying J

50 Pembina Road,Sherwood Park, AB T8H 2G9

Tel: 780.416.2035Fax: 780.416.2084

8 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 140, Showers (9), Denny’s/Pepperoni’s, CAT Scales,

TripPak & Bulk Diesel.

WHITECOURTFlying J cARdlock

Hwy # 43 & West Mtn. Road,Whitecourt, AB T7N 1S9

Tel: 780.778.3073

BRITISH COLUMBIA

ABBOTSFORDFlying J cARdlock

929 Coutts Way & Sumas Way,Abbotsford, BC V2S 4N2

Tel: 604.855.0665Showers (1).

ANNACIS ISLANDFlying J Fuel stop

1291 Cliveden Avenue,Annacis Island, Delta, BC V5M 6G4

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

food available.

CHILLIWACKFlying J deAleR

7970 Lickman Road.,Chilliwack, BC V2R 1A9

Tel: 604.795.7265Parking for 20, Showers (4) and hot food

available.

CRANBROOKFlying J cARdlock2209 Theatre Road,

Cranbrook, BC V1C 4H4Tel: 250.426.3763

CRESTONFlying J cARdlock

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

DAWSON CREEKFlying J cARdlock1725 Alaska Avenue,

Dawson Creek, BC V1G 1P5Tel: 250.782.3111

Showers (2).

FORT ST. JOHNFlying J cARdlock9407 – 109th Street,

Fort St. John, BC V1J 6K6Tel: 250.785.3052

HOPEFlying J deAleR

63100 Flood Hope RoadHope, BC V0X 1L2Tel: 604.860.4601Fax: 604.886.6821

8 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 50 Showers (4), CAT Scales, Subway

and other hot food available.

KAMLOOPSFlying J deAleR175 Kokanee Way,

Kamloops, BC V2C 6Z2Tel: 250.573.3032Fax: 250.573.7820

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

BRITISH COLUMBIA

NEW WESTMINSTERFlying J cARdlock

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

Tel: 604.522.6511

PRINCE GEORGEFlying J Fuel stop

4869 Continental Way,Prince George, BC V2N 5S5

Tel: 250.563.1677Showers (3).

VANCOUVERFlying J cARdlock

8655 Boundary Road,Vancouver, BC V5S 4H3

Tel: 604.454.9578

MANITOBA

HEADINGLEYFlying J

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 & Bulk Diesel.

PORTAGE LA PRAIRIEFlying J Fuel stop

Highway 1 East,Portage La Prairie, MB R1N 3B2

Tel: 204.857.9997Parking for 40.

WINNIPEGFlying J Fuel stop1747 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

ONTARIO, EASTERN

BAINSVILLEFlying J deAleR

6115 4th Line Road,Bainsville, ON K0C 1E0

Tel: 613.347.2433

CARDINALFlying J deAleR2085 Shanly Road,

Cardinal, ON K0E 1E0Tel: 613.657.3155

LANCASTERFlying J

20382 Old Highway #2,Lancaster, ON K0C 1N0

Tel: 613.347.2221Fax: 613.347.1970

11 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 110, Showers (9), Denny’s, CAT Scales, Bulk Diesel.

NAPANEEFlying J

628 County Road #41, RR 6,Napanee, ON K7R 3L1

Tel: 613.354.7044Fax: 613.354.3796

12 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 165, Showers (15), Denny’s/Pizza, CAT Scales, TripPak,

Bulk Diesel.

ONTARIO, NORTHERN

KAPUSKASINGFlying J Fuel stop

410 Government Road East,Kapuskasing, ON P5N 2X7

Tel: 705.337.1333Fax: 705.337.1208

5 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 40, Showers (4) and hot food available.

SAULT STE. MARIEFlying J cARdlock

987 Great Northern Road,Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 5K7

Tel: 705.759.8280

SCHREIBERFlying J cARdlock

Hwy #17,Schreiber, ON P0T 2S0

Tel: 807.824.2383

SUDBURYFlying J cARdlock17 Duhamel Road,

Sudbury, ON P3E 4N1Tel: 705.692.5447

ONTARIO, WESTERN

AYRFlying J

2492 Cedar Creek RoadAyr, ON N0B 1E0

Tel: 519.624.9578Fax: 519.624.2587

Parking for 30, showers (4), Papa Joe’s & Hot Kettle, CAT Scales.

BRANTFORDFlying J cARdlock

11 Sincair Blvd.,Brantford, ON N3S 7X6

Tel:

ETOBICOKEFlying J Fuel stop

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

Tel: 416.674.8665

LONDONFlying J

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

Tel: 519.686.9154Fax: 519.686.8629

12 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 230, Showers (15), Denny’s/Pizza, CAT Scales, TripPak,

Bulk Diesel.

MISSISSAUGAFlying J Fuel stop

1400 Britannia Road East,Mississauga, ON L4W 1C8

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

PICKERINGFlying J deAleR

2000 Clements Road,Pickering, ON L1W 4A1

Tel: 905.428.9700Fax: 905.428.9633

5 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 50,Showers (7).

TILBURYFlying J

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.

ONTARIO, WESTERN

WYOMINGFlying J deAleR

5906 Oil Heritage Road,Wyoming, ON N0N 1T0

Tel: 519.854.3249

QUÉBEC

BERTHIERVILLEFlying J deAleR

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

Tel: 450.836.65812 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 10.

NAPIERVILLEFlying J deAleR

1 Rang St. Andre,Napierville, QC J0J 1L0

Tel: 450.245.35395 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 10,

Showers (1) & hot food available.

SAINTE HELENE DE BAGOTFlying J deAleR

569 rue Principale,Sainte Helene de Bagot, QC

J0H 1M0Tel: 450.791.2232Fax: 450.791.2495

6 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 10Showers (4) and hot food available.

SASKATCHEWAN

DAVIDSONFlying J deAleR

Hwy 11 & Hwy 44 Junction,Davidson, SK S0G 1A0

Tel: 306.567.3222

MOOSE JAWFlying J Fuel stop

370 North Service Rd. Hwy #1,Moose Jaw, SK S6H 4N9

Tel: 306.693.58586 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 20, Showers

(4), Bulk Diesel & hot food available.

REGINAFlying Fuel stop

1511 Ross Avenue EastRegina, SK S4R 1J2Tel: 306.721.0070

Parking for 12, Showers (3).

SASKATOONFlying J

3850 Idylwyld Drive N.,Saskatoon, SK S7P 0A1

Tel: 306.955.6840Fax: 306.955.6846

6 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 85, Showers (4), Denny’s, other hot food available &

bulk food.

YORKTONFlying J cARdlock

191 York Road West, Box 794,Yorkton, SK S3N 2W8

Tel: 306.782.2645Showers (2).

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ALBERTA

BONNYVILLEcougAR Fuels ltd.5602 – 54th Avenue

Bonnyville, ABTel: 780.826.3043Fax: 780.826.6353

brentm@cougarfuelsltd.cawww.cougarfuelsltd.ca

Convenience store, cardlock & showers.

CALGARY

cAlgARy husky tRAvel centRe

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

RoAdking tRAvel centRe

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

LEDUC

nisku tRuck stop

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

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

ATM, convenience store, showers, scale.

LLOYDMINSTER

husky tRAvel centRe

5721 – 44th StreetLloydminster, AB T9V 0B3

Tel: 780.872.7089www.myhusky.ca

MEDICINE HAT

husky tRAvel centRe

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

Tel: 403.527.5561

petRo cAnAdA cARd lock

AgCom Petroleum Fuel Sales1802 – 10 Avenue, SW

Medicine Hat, ABTel: 403.527.6411Fax: 403.529.1660

Showers.

ALBERTA

SHERWOOD PARK

RoAdking tRAvel centRe stRAthconA inc.

26 Strathmoor DriveSherwood Park, AB T8H 2B6

Tel: 780.417.9400Fax: 780.417.9449

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.

BRITISH COLUMBIA

CHILLIWACK

chilliWAck husky tRAvel centRe7620A Vedder Road

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

chilliWAck petRo – pAss45461 Yale Road West

Chilliwack, BCTel: 604.795.9421Fax: 604.792.8931

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

convenience store open Mon – Fri, 8 am – 5 pm (washrooms).

cool cReek Agencies7985 Lickman Road

Chilliwack, BC V2R 3Z9Tel: 604.795.5335Fax: 604.794.5080

sdufault@coolcreek.caFull-service islands, drivers’ lounge & game room, convenience store, showers, laundry

facilities, parking & CAT scale

DELTA

petRo cAnAdA

southcoAst petRoleuM ltd.10178 Nordel Court, Delta, BC

Tel: 604.581.3835Fax: 604.581.3850

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

restaurant & ATM.

BRITISH COLUMBIA

GOLDEN

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

Tel: 250.344.6161Fax: 250.344.2232

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

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

HOPE

dogWood vAlley husky seRvices

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

Flood hope husky tRAvel centRe

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

Tel: 604.869.9214www.myhusky.ca

OSOYOOS

husky tRAvel centRe

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

Tel: 250.495.6443www.myhusky.ca

SICAMOUS

husky tRAvel centRe

1340 Trans Canada Hwy.Sicamous, BC V0G 2V0

Tel: 250.836.4675Fax: 280.836.2230

Contact: Shelley Arvandelwww.myhusky.ca

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

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

MANITOBA

BRANDON

BRAndon husky tRAvel centRe

1990 – 18th Street NorthBrandon, MB R7C 1B3

Tel: 204.728.7387www.myhusky.ca

MANITOBA

MORRIS

MoRRis husky

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

morrismohawk@yahoo.caWeb: www.myhusky.ca

Open 24 hours, 7 days, restaurant Mon. – Fri. 6am – 1pm, Sat. & Sun. 7 am – 11pm,

cardlock, ATM, convenience store with lottery, showers.

WINNIPEG

petRo cAnAdA – petRo pAss

500 Oak Point HighwayWinnipeg, MB

Tel: 204.949.7292Fax: 204.949.7295

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

showers & parking.

petRo cAnAdA – petRo pAss

928 Marion Street,Winnipeg, MB

Tel: 204.949.7280Fax: 204.949.7288

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

showers & parking

NEW BRUNSWICK

AULACAulAc Big stop ciRcle k

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

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

showers, laundry facilities, parking & CAT scale.

XEDMUNDSTON

edMundston tRuck stop

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

Tel: 506.737.2010Fax: 506.737.2015

georges@etruckstop.cawww.edmundstontruckstop.comOpen 24/7 365 days, full service islands,

diesel, cardlock, propane, lubricants, driver’s lounge and business centre, seafood & burger restaurant (Le Pirate de la Mer),

convenience store, washrooms, showers (4), laundry facilities, parking for 75 trucks, double car wash & 2 bay pet wash, Wi-Fi,

ATM, fax & photocopier.

NEW BRUNSWICK

GRAND FALLS

petRo pAss

315 Ouellette StreetGrand Falls, NB

Tel: 506.473.5575Fax: 506.475.9816

Toll Free: 800.361.8322guypass@nb.sympatico.ca

Drivers’ 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, drivers’ 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, drivers’ 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.ca

Open 24-7, Irving FP Solution I – 24, drivers’ lounge, restaurant, convenience store,

showers, laundry facilities, free overnight parking.

WOODSTOCKMuRRAy’s tRuck stop

Exit 191, 198 Beardsley RoadWoodstock, NB

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

gmail.comwww.murraystruckstop.ca

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

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

& service.

NOVA SCOTIA

TRURO HEIGHTStRuRo heights ciRcle k

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

Tel: 902.897.0333Fax: 902.897.0499

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

showers & parking.

ONTARIO, EASTERN

ARNPRIOR

AntRiM tRuck stop

580 White Lake Road,Arnprior, ON K7S 3G9

Tel: 613.623.3003Fax: 613.623.1003

Toll Free: 866.334.4775jack@antrimwesternstar.com

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

parking, drivers’ lounge, CAT scale, garage service facilities, tire service, Western Star

truck dealer.

BELLEVILLE

10 AcRe tRuck stop

902 Wallbridge Loyalist RoadBelleville, ON K8N 5A2

Tel: 613.966.7017Fax: 613.962.4495 or Office at

613.966.4740jtombs@gmail.comwww.10acre.com

Restaurant & Store: Mon-Fri 6 am – 11 pm, Sat 7-8 pm, Sun 7-10 pm,

convenience store, hair salon, drug testing, showers, parking, Esso Card Lock & Retail

Diesel, Wifi & Fax, laundry facilities & CAT Scale.

BELLEVILLE

ultRAMAR

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

Belleville, ON K8N 4Z5Tel: 613.771.1755

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

parking & drivers’ lounge.

CARDINAL

730 tRuck stop

2085 Shanly Road,Hwy 401 Exit 730,

Cardinal, ON K0C 1E0Tel: 613.657.3019

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

drivers’ lounge.

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Welcome to our complimentary truck stOP directOry. We want to help truckers and travellers find the nearest truck stop on route to their destination. For details on how you can list your truck stop, call Barb Woodward at 613.476.2247 or email Barb at barb@woodwardpublishing.com.

ONTARIO, EASTERN

DESERONTO

quick stop215 Hwy #49

Deseronto, ON K0K 1X0Tel: 613.396.3043Fax: 613.396.1449

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

DUNVEGAN

esso – dunvegAn1515 County Road #20,

(Hwy 417 Exit 51)Dunvegan, ON

Tel: 613.527.1026 or613.627.2100

Fax: 613.527.2726Open 24-7, full-service islands, restaurant (Tim Horton’s), convenience store, parking

& ATM.

JOYCEVILLE

kingston husky tRuck stopJoyceville Road,

(Hwy 401 Exit 632)Joyceville, ON

Tel: 613.542.3468www.myhusky.ca

KINGSTON

esso – kingstonHwy 401 Exit 611

Kingston, ONTel: 613.384.8888Fax: 613.634.3162

Open 24-7

OTTAWA

ultRAMAR3199 Hawthorne Road,(Exit 110 off Hwy 417)

Behind Ultramar Service StationOttawa, ON K1G 3V8Tel: 613.248.9319

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

& short-time parking

ONTARIO, EASTERN

SPENCERVILLE

Angelo’s tRuck stop2025 County Road 44

Spencerville, ON K0E 1X0Tel: 613.925.5158Fax: 613.925.5158

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

CAT scale.

VANKLEEK HILL

heRB’s tRAvel plAzA21160 Service Road,Exit 27 off Hwy 417

Vankleek Hill, ON K0B 1R0Toll Free: 800.593.4372

Tel: 613.525.2120Fax: 613.525.1595

suzie_vink@yahoo.caOpen 24-7 drivers’ lounge, restaurant,

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

ONTARIO, NORTHERN

BRADFORD

BRAdFoRd husky tRAvel centReHwy 400 & 88Bradford, ON

Tel: 905.775.5794www.myhusky.ca

NAIRN CENTREJeReMy’s tRuck stop &countRy RestAuRAnt220 Highway 17 West

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

NORTH BAYBAy tRuck stop

3060 Hwy 11 NorthNorth Bay, ON

Tel: 705.474.8410Fax: 705.495.4076

Toll Free: 888.474.8410baytruckstop@bellnet.ca

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

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

ONTARIO, NORTHERN

SUDBURY

sudBuRy petRo pAss3070 Regent Street

Sudbury, ONTel: 705.522.8701Fax: 705.522.4280

Open Mon – Fri. 6 am – 11pm, Sat. 8 am – 8 pm & sun. 10 am – 9 pm, drivers’ lounge

& game room, convenience store (hot food, pizza, chilli & soup), laundry facilities,

showers & parking.

TIMMINS

esso tRuck stop2154 Riverside Drive

Timmins, ONTel: 705.268.3400Fax: 705.267.7231

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

ATM & showers.

WAUBAUSHENEWAuBAushene tRuck stop21 Quarry Road, Box 419,

Waubaushene, ON L0K 2L0Tel: 705.538.2900Fax: 705.538.0452

bramji@sympatico.ca

ONTARIO, WESTERN

BEAMSVILLE

BeAMsville RelAy stAtion4673 Ontario Street,

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

Tel: 905.563.8816Fax: 905.563.4770

relaystation@bellnet.caOpen 24-7, restaurant, convenience store, laundry facilities, ATM, showers & parking

BELMONT

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

Belmont, ONTel: 519.644.0200www.myhusky.ca

ONTARIO, WESTERN

DRUMBOtRuckeR’s hAvenHwy 401, Exit 250,

806607 Oxford Road,Drumbo, ON N0J 1G0

Tel: 519.463.5088Fax: 519.463.5628

amdroit1990@hotmail.comFORT ERIE

ultRAMAR1637 Pettit Road (Exit 5 off QEW)

Fort Erie, ON L2A 5M4Tel: 905.994.8293

Open 24 hrs, restaurant, washrooms, showers, overnight parking & drivers’

lounge.

HAMILTON

MARshAll tRuck & tRAileR RepAiR & tRuck stop

336 Kenora AvenueHamilton, ON L8E 2W2

Tel: 905.561.4712Fax: 905.561.7757

wayne@marshalltruck.comWeb: www.marshalltruck.com

Open 24-7 for cardlock, open 7 am – 12 am Mon – Fri, 7 am – 5 pm Sat, closed

Sunday, full-service islands, drivers’ lounge, restaurant, showers & parking

KITCHENER

petRo – pAss kitcheneR120 Conestoga College Blvd.

Kitchener, ON N2P 2N6Tel: 519.748.5550Fax: 519.748.9656

Drivers’ lounge & game room, convenience store, laundry facilities, showers & CAT

scale.

LEAMINGTON

Johnny’s gAs BAR448 Talbot Street West

Leamington, ON N8H 4H6Tel: 519.326.5231Fax: 519.322.0189

inbox@johnnysgasbar.comwww.johnnysgasbar.ca

Card lock open 24 hours, 7 days, convenience store, cash discount, diesel

exhaust fluid and coloured fuel.

ONTARIO, WESTERN

LONDON

Flying M tRuck stop7340 Colonel Talbot Road

London, ONTel: 519.652.2728Fax: 519.652.6554

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

garage on premises & parking

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, drivers’ lounge & short-time parking.

WINDSOR

WindsoR husky tRAvel centReHwy 401 Exit 14, Tecumseh, ON

Tel: 519.737.6401www.myhusky.caWOODSTOCK

ultRAMAR535 Mill Street

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

Tel: 519.421.3144Open 24 hrs, restaurant, convenience store,

washrooms, showers, drivers’ lounge & overnight parking.

QUEBEC

MONTREAL

iRving 245918, Rue Notre Dame Est

Montreal, QC H1N 2C5Tel: 514.257.8626Fax: 514.259.0910

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

SASKATCHEWAN

ESTEVAN

estevAn husky tRAvel centRe

201 – 4th Street,

Estevan, SK S4A 0T5

Tel: 306.634.3109

www.myhusky.ca

REGINA

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

SASKATOON

petRo cAnAdA – petRo pAss

402 – 51st Street East

Saskatoon, SK

Tel: 306.934.6766

Fax: 306.668.6110

rainbow@sasktel.net

Drivers’ lounge, convenience store, laundry

facilities, ATM, showers, scale & parking.

SWIFT CURRENT

husky tRAvel centRe

1510 South Service Road West

(Trans Canada Hwy 1 West)

Swift Current, SK S9H 3T1

Tel: 306.773.6444

www.myhusky.ca

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Accounting, Tax & BookkeepingFBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

A/C Sales & ServiceWilson Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Ontario Trucking News

Diesel Performance ProductsDiesel Spec Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Employment OpportunitiesBestway Cartage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Ontario Trucking NewsCarmen Transportation Group . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Ontario Trucking NewsKindersley Transport Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Western Trucking NewsLaidlaw Carriers Van GP Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Eastern Trucking NewsRyder Logistics Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Ontario Trucking NewsThe Rosedale Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34TransX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Ontario & Western Trucking NewsWilson Truck Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Ontario Trucking NewsXan Systems Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Ontario Trucking News

Factoring & FinanceAccutrac Capital Solutions Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 7Execucor Financial Limited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Grand Financial Management Inc . . . . . . . . . . . .6 J D Factors Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 3, 39

Fuel AdditivesBennetts Service Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Fuel Fired HeatersPolar Mobility Research Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Western Trucking News

Fuel Upgraders & EnhancersRepstar Agencies Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Western Trucking News

Insurance BrokersBryson & Assoc . Insurance Brokers Ltd . . . . . . .1 Ontario Trucking NewsHallmark Insurance Brokers Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Ontario Trucking News

LubricantsLucas Oil Products Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Shell Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Permits & WaiversC .U .T .C . Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Refrigeration SystemsPolar Mobility Research Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Western Trucking News

Satellite RadioSirius XM Canada Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Tanker LeasingTranscourt Tank Leasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Tarps & Tarping SystemsQuick Draw Tarps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Ontario Trucking News

Theft Prevention ProductsThe Fuel Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Tire Pressure MonitoringPolar Mobility Research Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Western Trucking News

Tire Sales & ServiceBenson Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Ontario Trucking NewsTA Travel Centres Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Ontario Trucking News

Truck ExhaustTexis Truck Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 12 Ontario Trucking News

Truck Parts & AccessoriesBD Diesel Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Western Trucking NewsMinimizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Road King Chrome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Western Trucking NewsTraction Truck Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Ontario & Western Trucking News

Truck Parts & ServiceCrane Carrier (Canada) Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Western Trucking News

Truck & Trailer RepairsTruckPro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Weigh Scales (On Board)Vulcan On-Board Scales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Eastern & Western Trucking News

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AAccutrac Capital Solutions Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 7

BBD Diesel Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Western Trucking NewsBennetts Service Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Benson Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Ontario Trucking NewsBestway Cartage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Ontario Trucking NewsBryson & Assoc . Insurance Brokers Ltd . . . . . . .1 Ontario Trucking News

CC .U .T .C . Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Carmen Transportation Group . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Ontario Trucking NewsCrane Carrier (Canada) Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Western Trucking News

DDiesel Spec Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

E Execucor Financial Limited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

FFBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

GGrand Financial Management Inc . . . . . . . . . . . .6

HHallmark Insurance Brokers Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Ontario Trucking News

JJ D Factors Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 3, 39

KKindersley Transport Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Western Trucking News

LLaidlaw Carriers Van GP Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Eastern Trucking NewsLucas Oil Products Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

MMinimizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

PPolar Mobility Research Ltd . . . . . . . . . 16, 18, 34 Western Trucking News

QQuick Draw Tarps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Ontario Trucking News

RRepstar Agencies Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Western Trucking NewsRoad King Chrome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Western Trucking NewsRyder Logistics Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Ontario Trucking News

SShell Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Sirius XM Canada Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

TTA Travel Centres Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Ontario Trucking News Texis Truck Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 12 Ontario Trucking NewsThe Fuel Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14The Rosedale Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Traction Truck Parts & TruckPro . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Transcourt Tank Leasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40TransX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Ontario & Western Trucking News

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WWilson Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Ontario Trucking NewsWilson Truck Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Ontario Trucking News

XXan Systems Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Ontario Trucking News

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KENWORTH TRUCK COMPANY

2016 Kenworth Calendar Features Stunning Images of The World’s Best Trucks

Kirkland, Wash-ington - The 2016 Kenworth Calen-

dar featuring The World’s Best(R) t rucks of fers stunning images of Ken-worth’s aerodynamic, vo-cational, traditional and medium duty trucks in scenic and work settings. The new calendar is now available for purchase (www.shopkenworth.com).

The 6-page, 2016 Ken-worth Wall Calendar showcases the aerody-namic on-highway T680 76-inch sleeper, vocation-al T880 40-inch sleeper with the PACCAR MX-11 engine, luxuriously op-

tioned ICON 900, T880 family (day cab dump truck, 52-inch regional sleeper and 76-inch mid-roof sleeper), T680 76-inch full height and mid-roof sleepers, and medium duty conventional T370 fuel tanker. The large, poster-size wall calendar is 26-1/4 inches tall by 28 inches wide.

The 2016 Kenworth Ap-pointment Calendar high-lights a Kenworth Truck of the Month. These trucks include the six wall calen-dar photographs. Also fea-tured are the T880 dump truck with PACCAR MX-11 engine, T880 52-inch regional sleeper, T680

76-inch mid-roof sleeper, T680 CNG (compressed natural gas) day cab, K270 cabover stakebed and T370 conventional van with PACCAR PX-7 en-gines, and the K500 with 105,000-lb carrying cap-acity. The appointment calendar is 9-3/4 inches tall by 13 inches wide.

“Kenworth’s excellent lineup of high-quality heavy and medium duty trucks provide outstanding performance, low operat-ing costs, and exceptional driver comfort for a wide range of customer applica-tions,” said Kurt Swihart, Kenworth Marketing Dir-ector. “Fleet owners and

managers, drivers, and truck enthusiasts will be proud to display the 2016 Kenworth Calendar fea-turing The World’s Best trucks all year long.”

To order, visit your Kenworth dealer or go to www.shopkenworth.com and click on “Calen-

dars” on the left. Cost is $16.95 (US$) for the 2016 Kenworth Wall Calendar and $11.95 (US$) for the 2015 Kenworth Appoint-ment Calendar. Prices do not include shipping and handling. The calendar also may be ordered by calling 1-877-705-3314

(U.S.) and 1-425-806-2306 (International).

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

J.W. SPEAKER

Speaker Awarded Best New Product Under $500

Ge r m a n t o w n , Wisconsin – J.W. S p e a k e r C o r -

poration, a leading U.S. lighting firm specializing in innovative LED solu-tions for OEMs and the aftermarket, was hon-ored by the LTAA (Light-Truck Accessories Alli-ance) for this year’s Best New Product under $500

at the 2015 SEMA Show.J.W. Speaker earned the

award for their new-and-improved LED headlight called the Model 8900 Evolution. Popular in the heavy-duty trucking mar-ket, the Model 8900 Evo-lution is a simple drop-in replacement for 5” x 7” sealed beam headlights. The new design boasts

a 30% increase in high beam intensity as well as lower power con-sumption. Best of all, J.W. Speaker has decreased the price on this popular product by more than 30%!

The Model 8900 Evo-lution features a tough die-cast aluminum hous-ing and hard-coated

polycarbonate lens for maximum durability. The high quality LEDs and engineered optics pro-duce a superior beam pattern for maximum visibility. To learn more about the Model 8900 Evolution, please visit J.W. Speaker’s website: www.jwspeaker.com/products/led-headlights-

model-8900-evolution/.The Light-Truck Acces-

sory Alliance (LTAA) is a council of the Specialty Equipment Market As-sociation (SEMA), and was created for manu-facturers, distributors, retailers and/or install-ers of accessories for light-duty pickup trucks, vans and SUVs. For more

information, visit www.sema.org/council/LTAA.

J.W. Speaker special-izes in the design and manufacture of vehicle l i gh t ing sys tems for OEMs and aftermarket applications. For more information, contact J.W. Speaker at 800.558.7288 or speaker@jwspeaker.com.V

EMPLOYMENT

34 JANUARY 2016

HEALTHY TRuCKER

Don’t Be Afraid Of Change

BY MELODIE CHAMPIOn

Th r o u g h r e g u -lar exercise your strength and en-

durance gradually increas-es. However, if you keep your workouts too routine those benefits begin to hit a plateau. Therefore, it is essential to periodically change up your workouts so that your body will continue to reap the most benefits from your efforts.

WHY IS CHAnGE

IMPORTAnT?

If you follow the same

exercise routine day in and day out, your body be-comes accustomed to that routine. As the body ad-justs to a familiar workout, it is normal for the body to adapt on a cardiovascular, respiratory, and cellular level. Over a period of time, following this same old routine causes the rest of the body to adapt as well. As a result, any further physical improve-ments become limited, and your training becomes boring.

But wait…there’s still hope! By incorporating even slight changes into your exercise regimen you are able to kick-start the body once again to move towards those gains you’ve been striving for.WHAT KInD OF CHAnGES

SHOuLD YOu MAKE?

Even the smallest change in your routine can make a

difference. Below are a few suggestions:

Change the time of day at which you exercise. If you prefer one type of exercise such as running, change the exercise in some way. For instance, increase the intensity level or the length of the workout.

Try a new type of exer-cise. Introducing a new exercise into your training

will ultimately work the body in a new way. Dif-ferent muscle groups may be called upon to perform, thus challenging your body to some degree.

Alternate among a var-iety of exercise routines. You may mix up your rou-tine each day, or you may alternate between one routine one day and an-other routine the next day.

This keeps your body on its toes, so to speak…and helps prevent exercise boredom.

Periodically change the location of your workouts. Even a simple change of scenery can keep exer-cise more exciting. Such a change also has the po-tential to boost your energy level and improve your training.

We often find ourselves in a fitness rut, doing the same things day after day. For a more exciting fit-ness program, change your workout routines from time-to-time. Your body and mind will thank you!

Melodie Champion PTS, CHC, AADP, is a Nutrition-ist and Health Coach and can be reached at www.healthytrucker.com.V

HEALTHY LIVInG

All I Want for Christmas Is a Rice CookerBY BREnDA RICKER

A rice cooker you say? All the New Year’s resolutions

will be coming up soon and some of them are to eat better, lose weight or save money. A rice cooker can do all of these.

Most of the readers here are probably truck drivers and eating at truck stops, which is costly to say the least, and taking in lots of fake food. By having your own groceries in the truck, and your rice cooker, you can make your own meals. With the exchange rate so high now it makes good sense too. You can also make good meals that keep your weight at bay.

You might be asking, “what can I cook in a rice cooker other than rice?” Glad you asked. Of course

there is rice, but you can add some raisins to it, side foods like avocado, tomato, cucumber, chick peas, black beans, and naan bread.

I am sure you like pasta, so make it in your rice cooker. To the cooked pasta add tomatoes for macaroni or a little cheese and cream for mac and cheese.

Cook vegetables like small potatoes, carrots, a bit of cabbage, and pars-nips etc. On your plate add some pickled beets and bread, this makes for a good meal anytime. Heat up canned soup or other canned or frozen foods.

These are just a few ideas which save you time as well, especially if you are sitting waiting to be loaded or unloaded. So have your own restaurant on hand.

Do have a Merry Christ-mas; enjoy the holiday, and your new rice cooker.

I can be reached at health_you_deserve@ya-hoo.ca.V

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EMPLOYMEnT

LEGAL MATTERS

Train Yourself, Train Your Drivers & Protect Your CVOR

BY JAYCEn OLAVARIO

When I was first being trained by Mr. Mark

Reynolds on the Com-mercial side of the Traffic Ticket World, I had the as-sumption that all owners, operators, safety fleet managers and generally

anybody that has control and possession of a CVOR certificate are knowledge-able of how the CVOR points and Safety Rating works. Little did I know that some companies take this for granted and sim-ply don’t know and do not do enough to protect their CVOR.

In a previous article I talked about training the drivers and making sure that you provide them the tools to do their jobs efficiently and avoid mis-takes that will get them tickets and the company points from those tickets. I realized now that it’s not enough to just hire a third party to conduct training and workshops

for your drivers to protect yourself, it is also vital that you, as company rep-resentative, owner, safety manager, and operator take time to read and arm yourself with the basic knowledge of what can affect your safety rating. It’s one thing to train your drivers and it’s another to make sure that you know why everything must be the way it is. The Ministry of Transportation has set a very high standard for Commercial Vehicles for a lot of different reasons, not the least of which is safety.

Proper trip inspection must be done for safety reasons; that is very ob-vious. Hours of Service

logbooks must be ac-curately completed. And although the purpose of it may not be as obvious as that of a Trip Inspection, the rules of the Hours of Service were also for-mulated and designed to make sure that the drivers follow a guideline that will protect their well-be-ing and the safety of other drivers and pedestrians. But if you don’t read into what Trip Inspection and Hours of Service truly are for, you’ll treat them as nothing more than routine paper work that needs to be filed and secured at the end of the day. If you treat those files as such then don’t expect much from your drivers either. The

drivers fill those out every day, and to some of them it’s nothing more than just routine – until such time that they are caught with violations. If you cannot reinforce the true mean-ing and value of these two items, then you are not helping yourselves to help your drivers help the company to ensure safety and compliance with the Ministry.

Here’s another example. Do you know why you have to fight the tickets that your drivers and/or the company get for offences contrary to the Highway Traffic Act and its Regulations? It’s be-cause the CVOR points from these tickets are the

only points that you can do something about. We cannot fight points that resulted from collision and we cannot fight points that resulted from Out of Service after Inspections. If you don’t know this and you just pay every ticket that your drivers and/or company gets, it won’t be long before your safety rating skyrockets and trig-gers a warning letter from the Ministry.

I have a PDF copy of the CVOR guideline, if you are interested in getting a copy send me an email at jaycen@ottlegal.com or call me at 416.221.6888. I’ll be happy to answer your questions. Happy Holidays everyone.V

TRAnSPORT FOR CHRIST

A Year With Faith In Him

BY CHAPLAIn LEn REIMER

Another year full of surprises has come to an end.

Some of our decisions turned out less profitable than planned, and not always because they were wrong. But something changed. However, as we begin we do well to learn what we can about what lies ahead.

In a job years ago, I was asked to forecast product sales six years ahead so they could plan material requirements and produc-tion levels. As we begin a new year we need to put

much thought in prepar-ing for days, weeks, and months ahead.

We learn from our ex-periences to do things better, more efficiently and be more cost conscious. To move forward is to get ready for the future by making wise choices in the way we do business, in the way we purchase equipment etc. We always hope for the best.

As humans we spend time watching others who we think are doing well, not realizing we are mak-ing our own assumptions with little information. I would like to present some recommendations, to trust in the Lord and do good. Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart. Here is a tough one, commit your way to the Lord, also trust in Him and He will do it. Rest in the Lord and wait patiently for Him. I love the song that says, “He is always on time.”

Does practicing this as-sure me a trouble free life?

No! The writer of Psalm 40 shares this, vs1; “I waited patiently for the Lord, and He inclined to me and heard my cry. He brought me up out of the pit of de-struction, out of the miry

clay. And He set my feet upon a rock, making my footsteps firm. He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God.”

Friends, fun, happiness and pleasure outside of

God is unfortunately short lived. Though a believer`s life may have difficult times, the plus is we can depend on Him, the maker and ruler of this world. We are starting year 2016,

which means God has been around for many years and we can count on Him for another one. We wish you a great and Happy New Year. Please trust in God.V

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BESTWAY CARTAGE LIMITED

40 Years for Bestway Cartage in 2016

This is a very excit-ing year for Bestway Cartage as we move

into our 40th year serving this great industry. We are

proud to have been a part of the last 40 years and look forward to many more years of service.

We hold our commitment

to our customers and our employees as the founda-tion for all decision making.

Honesty is the building block of corporate sustain-

ability at Bestway Cartage. Our customers appreciate it and our employees re-spect it.

Our customers have

grown to depend on us to provide reliable, efficient services at a competitive price.

With the ever changing

landscape of the LTL en-vironment, it is imperative for us to be adaptable to customers’ demands and to relay those demands to our workforce.

We are lucky to have some of the best drivers in the business working for us.

Today’s labour force is made up of diverse cul-tures, we can no longer lump everyone into the same mold. We recognize that in order to develop and retain new drivers, we need to accommodate special circumstances. We have drivers who have pets, we have drivers who work modified work weeks, and we even have drivers who work six months at a time and then go back to their homeland for six months to be with family before returning to us.

One thing we hear from potential new hires is that they have lost trust in truck-ing companies. One of the many points we discuss during an interview with a potential new hire is what they can expect in terms of work load, what lanes we service, pay per mile or hourly pay, and any ex-pectations we may have. We don’t ‘sugar coat’ the job, in fact we try to give the ‘worst case scenarios’ so anyone starting out with us is not going to be dis-appointed or feel they have been misinformed.

We are continually mov-ing forward with new tech-nologies. Our latest endeav-our is testing EOBR and in-cab training.V

DAnATEC

Danatec & Yardstick Merge

Calgary, Alberta - An innovative busi-ness partnership

between Danatec and Yard-stick was announced on December 7th. The merger consolidates two successful companies as a leader in online testing and training technology and services. Alina Martin, President & CEO of Danatec Education-

al Services Ltd., recognizes the integral role technology plays in reaching learners with life-saving educational safety training and resour-ces. Martin, an award-win-ning Canadian entrepre-neur, began searching for a new training technology partner six years ago. Since then, Yardstick and Danatec have enjoyed a successful

collaboration, with Danatec being one of Yardstick’s largest training customers deploying online learning to hundreds of thousands of learners each year.

Yardstick is an innovative Canadian technology and consulting company for both the testing and train-ing markets.

Yardstick Training, which

will include Danatec’s safe-ty training business, will be led by Alina Martin as President & COO. Yard-stick Training combines Danatec’s training assets, safety training and com-pliance tools as well as Yardstick eLearning, the Yardstick T2 Learning Man-agement System (LMS), and the Training Customer Ex-

perience centre. Yardstick Training is poised to add a significant number of new content titles and verticals with their shared resources in the areas of instructional design, technical develop-ment, subject matter ex-pertise, and distribution channels.

The Yardstick Profes-sional Testing business,

Canada’s largest, is clearly focused on high-stakes exam defensibility services and technology.

For more information about Danatec visit their website www.danatec.com.

For more information about Yardstick visit their website www.getyardstick.com.V

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Climate change is having an impact on Canadian wild-

life, and predictions are that species will decline in number and variety as the climate’s impact becomes more apparent. Adding to this unfortunate prediction are the number of animals killed on Canadian road-ways. According to the Wildlife Collision Preven-tion Program, 4 to 8 large vehicle collisions occur every hour in Canada. That averages out to an aston-ishing 51,840 collisions every year; this for large animals only.

Truckers, more than any-one, cruise these same roadways at all hours and bring to the subject their own experiences and in-sights into wildlife acci-dents and prevention. This is what some of them had to say:

JAMES HASTIEN drives for Bob Hoekstra Truck-ing in Durham, ON. “I hit a moose just last Spring. In my case the moose jumped out from behind a rock cut so it was too late to slow down and swerv-ing is too dangerous. At night it is worse, so it’s im-portant to have good lights and slow down. If possible, pull off the highway for the night, especially in the Spring and Fall. Be careful and slow down to between 10 and 15 kilometers/hr below the limit.” Hastien also suggested that driv-ing in convoys, with more noise and activity, is more likely to scare away moose more than a lone truck.

DAVID HAY is a retired driver living in Sudbury, ON. “I hit a deer, or more accurately the deer hit me, and bounced off the side of my vehicle. It was able to run away after the impact. It’s important to keep alert and scan the sides of the road, especially at dusk when it’s very hard to see. Drivers should also avoid swerving as this can lead to even worse accidents. Clicking high beams off and on to ward off any wildlife lumbering along roadsides can help too.”

LEN LINDSTROM drives for TerraTec Environment-al in Hamilton, ON. “We see massive alligator tur-tles in our area killed on the road. They are huge and actually capable of killing people. Personally, I wouldn’t want to see a moose killed. The trucking industry has lots of tech-nology, and I think some of those resources should be used in programs equipped with infra red cameras that would detect moose near roadways and set off alarms. There are also bird bangers that could be used to scare moose away. These are majestic animals and should be protected.”

PHIL AMYOT is a former commercial driver and Operations Manager for the Northern Academy of Transport Training (NATT) in Sudbury, ON. “I’ve had one collision with a deer that hit the side of my truck on Highway 69. There are warning signs on road-sides which are there for a reason. It’s at these times that drivers should be es-pecially cautious. Take off the cruise control, use high beams, and pay attention to the vehicles ahead of you. Sudden braking can indicate the presence of wildlife nearby. Drive ac-cording to speed limits and make sure proper pre-trips include lots of washer fluid to keep windshields clean. The important thing is to drive defensively.”V

From the

Driver’s SeatBY: MAREK KRASuSKImarek@woodwardpublishing .com

Wildlife Collisions

PHILLIPS InDuSTRIES

Phillips Offers Updated Corrosion Prevention Tips

Santa Fe Springs, California - Phillips Industries has up-

dated their popular Corro-sion Prevention Tips post-er which outlines eleven tips that, if followed, can prevent corrosion buildup in truck and trailer air and electrical systems.

Moisture and harsh road de-icing chemicals can cause costly damage to electrical and air con-nections as well as to the electrical system. Through extensive testing, Phillips Industries has developed products and the expertise to help fleets substantially reduce the harmful effects of corrosion.

The wall s ize post-er suitable to hang in maintenance areas for

quick reference is avail-able by request at (www.

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detail?lrId=262).Please visit us at www.

phillipsind.com to learn how Phillips products can

make a difference in your operation.V

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