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VolVo Trucks NorTh AmericA
Volvo to Develop SuperTruck
Under a SuperTruck contract estab-lished with the
U.S. Department of Energy, Volvo Technology of Amer-ica, Inc. is scheduled to re-ceive $19M in federal fund-ing to be used by the Volvo Group’s North American truck-related operations to improve the freight-moving efficiency of heavy-duty trucks and reduce green-house gases.
A team of highly skilled researchers and engin-eers in Greensboro, N.C. and Hagerstown, Md. will spend the next five years developing high-efficiency heavy-duty truck technol-ogies aimed at moving more freight with less fuel, thereby reducing green-house gas emissions. Im-proved truck aerodynamics and energy conversion efficiency – maximizing the output potential of the energy source – are two areas that hold great promise for Class 8 effi-ciency gains. In achieving the SuperTruck program goals, Volvo will draw on established leadership and extensive experi-ence in energy efficiency and reducing heavy-duty truck and engine diesel
use. Volvo’s North Amer-ican truck and powertrain operations have been par-ticipating in other DOE- funded heavy vehicle fuel efficiency efforts as well. Being an integrated manu-facturer also improves the efficacy of product develop-ment and allows Volvo to optimize solutions across product platforms.
“We are delighted to receive this SuperTruck award that builds upon an already strong relationship with the U.S. Department of Energy,” said Ron Huibers, Volvo Trucks senior vice president, sales and mar-keting. “Freight transporta-tion plays a vital role in our daily lives and the strength of our nation, so it’s es-sential that we step up our efforts to create the best, most efficient heavy-duty truck solutions possible. This public-private partner-ship is an important step forward as we continue to expand our technology leadership.”
“We appreciate the Department of Energy’s recognition of Volvo as a global technology leader,” said Peter Karlsten, Volvo Powertrain president, and senior vice president of
technology for the Volvo Group. “Our partnership will help drive the develop-ment of technologies need-ed to maximize energy efficiency as we address the reality of a finite sup-ply of petroleum-based resources. Volvo Trucks and Powertrain have com-mitted the internal resour-ces necessary to become fuel efficiency leaders in the Class 8 market and now we’re able to explore some planned fuel effi-ciency improving technolo-gies earlier in our product development cycle than normally scheduled – and also investigate advanced technologies that normally would not be economically feasible.”
Environmental care, along with quality and safety, are longstanding Volvo core values. All Volvo trucks sold in North Amer-ica are assembled at the company’s New River Val-ley plant in Dublin, Virginia. Since 2008, an aggressive energy conservation effort at the plant has reduced electricity consumption by 28 percent, natural gas consumption by 35 per-cent and water use by al-most 70 percent. The EPA
2010 solution developed by Volvo Trucks and Volvo’s powertrain operations uses Selective Catalytic Reduction technology and a Diesel Particulate Filter to reduce the emissions of nitrogen oxides and particulate matter, or soot,
to near-zero levels. The approach also significantly improves fuel efficiency, with a corresponding re-duction in greenhouse gas emissions. The transport and fuel efficiency improve-ments under SuperTruck wil l be developed in
cooperation with university and supplier partners.
For further information, please contact Brandon Borgna, Volvo Trucks North America, phone 336 .393 .2143 , emai l [email protected]
mAck Trucks, iNc.
Mack to Participate in SuperTruck Development
Mack Trucks, Inc. will participate in the develop-
ment of technologies to improve the freight-mov-ing efficiency of heavy-duty trucks and reduce greenhouse gas emissions as part of a SuperTruck contract with the U.S. De-partment of Energy under which the Volvo Group, of which Mack is a part, is scheduled to receive $19M in federal funding.
Mack builds its trucks in the Lehigh Valley region of Pennsylvania at the com-pany’s Macungie Assem-bly Operations. R&D work under the SuperTruck pro-gram will be conducted over the next five years in
Greensboro, N.C., where Mack is headquartered, and in Hagerstown, Md., where all of the company’s engines and transmissions are assembled. Areas of focus will include heavy-duty truck prototypes aimed at moving more freight with less fuel, with a particular emphasis on improved aerodynamics and energy conversion efficiency. Mack has been participating in other DOE- funded heavy vehicle fuel efficiency efforts, and now, under SuperTruck, plans to capitalize on its long standing position as a ver-tically integrated manu-facturer.
“Integrated proprietary
components provide su-perior performance be-cause they’re specific-ally designed to work together,” said Kevin Flaherty, Mack senior vice president, U.S. and Canada. “Our EPA 2010 solution is a good ex-ample. The intelligent in-tegration of the Mack MP series engines and Mack ClearTech SCR system delivers maximum fuel efficiency and near-zero regulated emissions. We look forward to bringing this kind of expertise to the SuperTruck table.”
W o r k u n d e r t h e SuperTruck award will be done in conjunction with supplier and university
partners.Dedicated to quality, reli-
ability, and total customer satisfaction, Mack Trucks, Inc. has provided its cus-tomers with innovative transportation solutions for more than a century. Today, Mack is one of North America’s largest producers of heavy-duty trucks and MACK® trucks are sold and serviced through an extensive dis-tribution network in more than 45 countries. Mack trucks and diesel engines sold in North America are assembled in the United States. Mack manufactur-ing locations are certi-fied to the internation-ally recognized ISO 9001
standard for quality and ISO 14001 standard for en-vironmental management systems. Mack is also a proud sponsor of Share the Road, an American Trucking Associations’ public information cam-paign aimed at enhancing the safety of our nation’s roadways.
Mack Trucks, Inc. is part of the Volvo Group, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses and construction equipment, drive systems for marine and indus-trial applications, aero-space components and services, and is one of the world’s leading producers of heavy-diesel engines
(9-16 liter). The Group also provides complete solutions for financing and service. The Volvo Group, which employs more than 90,000 people, has production facilities in 19 countries and sells their products in more than 180 markets. Volvo Group sales for 2010 amounted to $36.7 billion. The Volvo Group is a publicly-held company headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden. Volvo Shares are listed on Nasdaq OMX Nordic Exchange and are traded OTC in the U.S.
For more information about Mack, visit our Web site at www.macktrucks.comV
4 ocTober 2011
tItAN trAIlerS - VerSPeeteN cArtAGe
“10 Year Trailer” Key to Verspeeten’s Success
Ingersoll, ON – For those who regularly travel the Highway 401
corridor west of Toronto, Ontario, the sudden influx of sleek aluminum transfer trailers painted with the words “Driven to Suc-ceed” was an unmistak-able change in the local landscape.
The larger f lee t o f smoothside trailers built by Titan Trailers is a new addition for Verspeeten Cartage, based in Ingersoll, Ontario. Verspeeten is well known in the area, princi-pally as a full-load carrier with an excellent record of providing just-in-time ser-vice to the automotive as-sembly plants throughout North America. In January of 2011, however, Ver-speeten’s distinctive new equipment began to roll out on the highway with 60 loads of municipal trash per day to deliver from Toronto to the City’s new Green Lane landfill site 120 miles west, near the City of London.
Verspeeten had taken on trash contracts in the past, but nothing on this scale. The Toronto contract re-quired the purchase of 37 new moving floor trailers. For Scott Verspeeten, Gen-eral Manager, making the right business decision for the new fleet was an easy one. “We wanted a 10 year trailer,” Verspeeten declares. “We didn’t go anywhere else.”
Scott Verspeeten was already familiar with Ti-tan Trailers when Toronto released its tender for the Green Lane project. Es-tablished in 1953 and now operating a fleet of more than 1,400 units, his firm first began hauling waste from Toronto to Mich-igan in 1998. Titan, also headquartered in southern Ontario, had been making a name for itself in the waste industry with its patented THINWALL body construction, based on a lightweight interlocking extruded aluminum panel designed by the company’s President, Mike Kloep-fer. In 2003, Verspeeten
bought its first Titan trailer, but opted at the time for their traditional steel post & panel trailers.
chANGeS IN the
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By the time of the Green Lane tender, though, the business profile had changed. At the old Mich-igan landfill, trailers un-loaded on a tipper stand and the site maintained a clear lane to the tipper. At the new landfill, the trailers simply drive over the trash to their designated un-loading area to self-unload with a moving floor.
More importantly, Ver-speeten’s customers are now paying its contract-ors by the truckload, not by weight. They demand maximum weights on every load, so the payload capacity of the trailer be-came a significant factor in Verspeeten’s bid.
For Verspeeten, the high-way distances, the site conditions and the payload requirements all weighed in favour of Titan’s THIN-WALL trailers. The ex-truded panels of the THIN-WALL body are assembled horizontally, allowing the trailer to resist twisting stresses as it flexes over uneven ground. The all-aluminum body achieves significant weight reduc-tions while the extruded hollow-core panel allows higher cubic capacity than traditional post & panel trailers. With the new trail-ers, Verspeeten can deliver on the customers’ goal of maximizing the amount of waste moved in every load.
At the Toronto trans-fer station, Verspeeten’s closed-top trailers are loaded using compact-ors that can add severe stresses to the sidewalls and bulkheads. But Scott Verspeeten is confident that the THINWALL body can take the compaction stresses and still live out the 10 year span he re-quired for his business plan. “The bulkheads were bowing under the pressure,” he notes, “but they returned to form as soon as the load came
off. There was no stress cracking we could see at all.” Since then, Verspe-eten has worked with the transfer station operators to moderate compaction pressures and to distrib-ute loads more evenly. “Compaction amplifies any irregularities in loading,” he continues. “Too much wet material concentrated at the front can get us into trouble at the scales. We’ve had great cooperation to make the project work for everyone.”
GettING It rIGht the
FIrSt tIMe
While the Titan THIN-WALL body offers inherent advantages for this ap-plication, Verspeeten also found that Titan and their local dealer, Titan Trailer Sales of Brantford, On-tario, were also willing and knowledgeable partners in developing the best trailer for the job.
“We wanted a flawless start,” says Verspeeten. “Our plan was to buy one early, to run it through the Spring and Summer, monitor results in our shop and give the feed-back to Titan before the new trailers went into production.” Titan sup-plied a prototype to test out the design on the loading areas of the transfer sta-tions and landfills served by Verspeeten. To ensure consistent reporting to the maintenance and engin-eering group, Verspeeten assigned one driver to pull the test trailer.
As Scott recalls, “Mike Kloepfer Titan’s President and members of the Titan design team came right down to the loading facili-ties with us to see how our trailers were getting loaded; they looked at the ramps and the scales. The people from Titan Trailer Sales, Rob Janiec and Gary Luska, were there, too. We appreciated that they all made so much effort to make sure we had what we needed. Mike Kloepfer, is not your typical owner. He gets right in there. He’s very hands-on and you can tell. It flows down through
his management and all his people. They’re all the same. Getting it right was as important to them as it was to us.”
MAKING GOOD IDeAS
better
One result of the trial run was a design up-date to Titan’s recently launched Paramax steer-ing axle suspension. Titan developed the Paramax system specifically for off-road requirements, but the Verspeeten driver re-ported that at some of the transfer stations the steering axles were still rubbing over the ground while in the lift position as the trailer rolled through a hole. Titan modified the axles with longer shocks and switched to low profile super single tires providing the Paramax suspension with 10” of up-travel. With the new design, Verspe-eten has seen no issues with air bag damage or
tire wear.Titan experimented with
more design ideas in an effort to improve fuel ef-ficiency, durability and overall profitability before Verspeeten gave the go-ahead to build the next 36 trailers. “Sometimes, they would see issues be-fore we did, and came right in to make a change. They suggested the KEITH® V-Floor® unloader to us; the lighting, plumbing, aluminum rims, landing gear and running gear... and they coordinated our meetings with the different suppliers to help us finalize our selection and specs. It’s all the higher end stuff that will last the life of the trailer. When you look in the back at that V-Floor, you can see it – that’s going to be one tough floor! They changed the back door to suit different compactors. Their idea for an aerody-namic roofline didn’t work
out for us because all our company tractors have deflectors; but then one of our owner-operators asked us specially for that trailer because, without a deflector, it was saving him a lot of diesel.”
rUNNING WIth the 10
yeAr trAIler
The final configuration chosen for the contract is a 51 foot, 5-axle trailer with IMT SmartSteer axles on the Paramax suspension and with the extreme-duty V9 model V-Floor self-un-loader system from KEI-TH® WALKING FLOOR®. Scott Verspeeten claims that his drivers also agree with the company’s choice.
For more in forma-tion about Titan Trail-ers, visit the Titan web site at www.titantrailers.com or contact Sandy Kloepfer, 519.688.4826, Fax: 519.688.6453 or email: [email protected]
Scott Verspeeten and one of his titan 10 year trailers are becoming part of the landscape
of Southwestern Ontario.
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theMe: cArGO cONtrOl SySteMS
Cargo Control: Products, Regulations & Contracts
by MAreK KrASUSKI
Cargo control prod-ucts, devices to se-cure loads on and
in trailers, have yet to fully stem the tide of roll-overs and other causes of freight loss. In an attempt to fur-ther reduce the incidents of cargo loss, the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA) implemented in 2010 a series of regulations em-bodied in the document, National Safety Code Stan-dard 10 (NSC Standard 10). The program was de-veloped with the support of industry stakeholders during the preparation of the North American Cargo Securement Standard from 1994 to 1999. As of Janu-ary 1, 2010, the provi-sions of NSC Standard 10 called for all tie-downs to be marked and rated for their working load limit (WLL.) A one-year edu-cational period followed
during which only warn-ings would be issued for non compliance in order raise awareness of the new standards. That period has since lapsed and from the start of 2011 all unmarked and unrated tie-downs have, and will continue to be, disregarded by en-forcement officers.
Since the requirement to use rated and marked tie-downs affects carri-ers and shippers in all 10 provinces and territories and the United States, concerns about consist-ent enforcement among jurisdictions persist. Notes the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA), “Govern-ments are committed to moving forward with this change despite the fact it will put Canadian and US regulations out of sync.”
Flatbed trucks and trail-ers will be most affected by the regulations, a policy that does not sit well with flatdeck specialists who haul freight that is more visible, and therefore, more prone to scrutiny by enforcement officers. Industry watchers expect a driver shortage in the flat-deck sector since drivers, in an attempt to avoid con-stant oversight by author-ities, will be more inclined to work for companies that pull vans instead.
Still others see CSA 2010 as a way to balance the responsibilities of driv-ers against the inordin-ate demands imposed on them by motor carriers. Some say that carriers,
in an attempt to maintain a healthy profile, place draconian measures like threats of dismissal and financial penalties on their drivers while failing to assume a fair portion of responsibility. CSA 2010 is seen as a way of re-dressing the inequity since carriers will also accrue
penalties for damaged and defective equipment.
CSA Standard 10 is eas-ily accessible through the internet where informa-tion can be sourced for all the regulations as well as a useful summary of ratings and markings of tie-down assemblies. The summary states that, for example, if a tie-down is made of strap, winch and chain, the strength ratings of each component are not necessary, as long as the manufacturer has provided a WLL for the complete as-sembly. The summary also states that ratings can only be provided by tie-down manufacturers, that bun-gee cords and tarp straps are not suitable tie-downs, and that the absence of legible markings indicating the strength of a tie-down will render it a Working Load Limit value of zero. Part 4 of NSC Standard 10 provides a definitive ac-count of the provisions and information on loading procedures and recom-mendations.
As the NSC Standard 10 is the legislative tool by which the rules of cargo securement are defined and enforced, it is the right selection of cargo control devices that will ensure compliance with those rules. Chains, slings, cables, cargo bars, ratch-ets, binders, winches, straps and webbing are included in the list of cargo control choices. The Web Sling & Tie Down Asso-ciation is one information source to assist users in the right selection, safe use, care and inspection of tie downs and related securement products.
It is hoped that NSC Stan-dard 10 will arrest the industry trend toward the use of substandard prod-ucts, particularly during economic slumps when carriers are tempted to affix new webbing at the local sewing shop for de-fective hardware or seek out bargain-basement prices for products of bargain-basement qual-
ity, often sourced from overseas suppliers. These so-called cost saving strat-egies can, ironically, be hugely expensive for those unlucky enough to become enmeshed in litigation. If faulty tie-downs are traced to a manufacturer in a distant country, the local carrier will be held solely liable for damages caused by an accident. Liability stops at water, so if a transport company drops a load of lumber on the road and the reason for the accident is faulty tie-downs, the authorities will track down and pros-ecute the carrier, and not the overseas supplier.
While the use of certi-fied cargo control prod-ucts are paramount to securing loads, drivers and carriers these days need to be as vigilant in pro-tecting themselves against greater liability. According to an article on the OTA website penned by Tim Courtney, Vice President of Underwriting at Markel Insurance Company of Canada, the growing use of “expansive” language in shipping contracts is putting carriers at greater risk and liability for cargo, even when the carrier is not at fault. He says that “Over the last decade, con-tracts designed to govern the relationships between shippers, carriers and third party logistics suppliers have evolved to include language which down-loads more risk to carriers than they have ever seen before. The financial im-
plications are most easily seen in cargo losses which are fairly frequent and growing rapidly in sever-ity. But a larger threat is looming.”
Courtney adds that the use of terms like “any” and “all” when identifying car-rier responsibility greatly increases the scope of liability for transport com-panies while protecting the shipper – even if the shipper is the negligent party. Historically, respon-sibility for cargo claims would be shared among all participants who con-tributed to the loss. Brand name manufacturers today are shielding themselves against risk by placing stricter controls on who can be held liable for cargo loss.
Compet i t ion in the cargo control market is robust, so purchasers can choose from a number of manufacturing and supply sources. Kinedyne Cor-poration, which has been a major supplier to the truck-ing, marine, rail and air in-dustries for over 40 years, features a wide product selection supported by new additions to their line. Among them are the Ad-justable Lever Binder, the Cinchite 1 Tie-Down, and the Strap and Wire Rope with Chain Assembly.
The US-based D.O.T. Tie-down is an international provider of branded and private label restraints. Its products are weaved, dyed and cut in the US and sewn according to customer specification or
mil standard. Its website states that DOT is the only company in the world to manufacture air cargo nets with a computer controlled automated net machine.
Load Covering Solutions, based in Burlington, ON, is a specialist in the manu-facture of tarps and mech-anized systems for many transportation applica-tions; among them cover-ings for flatbed, open top dump, hopper and waste management trailers.
Trison Tarps also special-izes in the manufacture of steel and lumber tarps, as well as cable systems, chains, binders and as-sorted cargo equipment products. This year, Trison became the newest dis-tributor of Aero Industries products, also a specialist in high-quality tarping and trailer accessories.
Walco Equipment, with head offices in Ontario, sources hardware from around the world and dis-tributes cargo control and tire chain products, as well as short line agricultural and industrial equipment. A web search provides access to pages of manu-facturers and distributors.
A wide selection of prod-uct choice, compliance with regulations now en-forced under NSC Stan-dard 10, and the grow-ing risk of liability shifted onto trucking companies by contracts that shield manufacturers from a fair distribution of responsibil-ity, all require attention in the safe transport of cargo.V
6 OctOber 2011
cK cOMMercIAl VehIcle reSeArch
2011 Fleet Trailer Report Now Available
Columbus, OH, Sep-tember 12, 2011 – CK Commercial
Vehicle Research has com-pleted their annual Fleet Trailer Study reporting on new demand and how decisions are made for new trailers, components and added technology. The survey queried decision makers from fifty small, medium and large for-hire, private and govern-ment fleets operating in excess of 129,000 trailers. Overall, 2012 demand for
new trailers for the group participating in this year’s study indicates a solid in-crease over 2011 – with 37% of respondents ex-pecting to purchase more in 2012 than 2011 with only 7% expecting to purchase fewer trailers next year. Much of the demand for this group is being driven by aging trailer fleets with substantial numbers being purchased to add capacity as well.
Questions in this year’s survey covered expected
trailer purchases for the remainder of 2011 and full year 2012, preferred trailer brands and component spec’ing profiles, decision making factors, plans for new technology, views on current deficiencies in trail-er design, most influential sources of information and effectiveness of advertis-ing. The 2011 Trailer Study 25-page report includes charts, analysis and ver-batim quotes from partici-pants. An overview of the study and how to order a copy can be found at www.ckcvr.com
CK Commercial Vehicle Research (www.ckcvr.com) is a business of CK Marketing & Communica-tions located in Colum-bus, Ohio. CKCVR surveys fleet advisors representing a mix of large, medium and small for-hire, pri-vate and government fleet operations.V
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leGAl MAtterS
Section 11(b), Different Justice Different Rulingby MArK reyNOlDS
When a matter has been wait-ing for a trial
date for what I consider to be an unreasonable period of time, I always have a motion filed with the court under section 11(b) of the Charter of Rights, to say that the defendant’s right to be tried within a reasonable period has been violated. The interpretation of “un-reasonable” can differ from
court to court and from Justice to Justice. It is also interpreted differently from province to province.
In most cases a simple charge such as a speed-ing ticket should be heard within 8 – 10 months. In my opinion this time period is actually rather generous to the courts. Lets face it, there is no ongoing investigation to be done, no summoning of independent witnesses, little preparation time re-
quired for the prosecu-tor. The only real delay in bringing these matters to trial within a reasonable time limit is administrative. That being said, this delay is usually brought about as a result of a lack of resources.
I know that government workers have a reputation for being lazy, but I’ve seen how overworked some of these people really are, so really the problem comes from the management/
government not spend-ing the money to properly staff these courts. Before you start thinking that we should not be spending more money on the court system, think about this. In the city of Toronto there are hundreds of police officers writing numerous tickets every day. The money from these fines goes to the mu-nicipality. Imagine the rev-enue that comes from this process alone, so a lack of resources, in my view, is no excuse to delay a simply Highway Traffic Act mat-ter beyond 8 – 10 months. I’m talking about Toronto courts here. In some small-er courts such as Missis-
sauga, it is now very rare to have a case that takes more than 6 months to go to trial. That’s because Mississauga fixed the problem.
The Charter of Rights tells you that when you are charged with an offence, you have the right to be tried within a reasonable time. It does not, however, tell you what a reasonable time is, so the interpretation is left up to the individual Justice to decide based on the volumes of case law on the subject and which case law the justice favours. In the Toronto courts many Justices feel that 12 months is an unreasonable delay, however some justices be-
lieve that 14, 15, 16 months is not unreasonable.
I realise that not all jus-tices will rule in an identical manner, but let’s face it, anything over 10 months for a simple Highway Traffic Act matter is an unreason-able delay. It’s not reason-able simply because the city has not funded the appropriate resources to streamline this process.
Mark Reynolds is a li-cenced paralegal, a former truck driver, MTO enforce-ment officer, provincial trainer and Enforcement coordinator and can be reached at (416) 221 6888 or [email protected]
heAlth INSUrANce MAtterS
Bill 119 – Are you Ready?by lINA DeMeDeIrOS
Effective January 1st, 2012, Bill 119 will take effect,
requiring officers of cor-porations, independent operators, sole proprietors and partners to have com-pensation coverage. Al-though Bill 119 addresses the construction industry, the same holds true for the transportation sector.
Many progressive trans-port companies have gone the extra mile to address this within their organ-izations, while others have assumed that responsibil-ity for coverage lies with the Owner Operator. This misconception has cost money for many transport companies over the years who have used leased operators and/or owner operators, and later have been forced to redress claims not covered by private insurance plans of the independents. The Workplace Safety and In-surance Act does not call for private insurance. It is a choice.
Additional insurance coverage beyond that provided by the Work-place Safety and Insur-ance Board protects both the transport company and the owner operator. Conversely, meeting only minimal contractual limits, such as accident cover-age, but failing, for ex-ample, to address other critical benefits such as emergency, medical, and
rehabilitation, can result in the loss of substantial benefits. These losses can have a profoundly adverse effect on operational ex-penses such as corporate fleet insurance policy and on cash flows. The most common claims in truck-ing continue to be from independents who lack health care, drugs and sickness benefits.
In the upcoming year, independent owner oper-ators will find more trans-port companies proactively re-assessing contracts and current levels of coverage. This does not necessarily mean independents need to spend more money on insurance; however some familiarity with the risks rising from choices made with private insurance plans that provide alterna-tive coverage is advisable.
The ability to be an in-dependent offers excel-lent opportunities to be a proactive business owner. The freedom of manag-ing a business enables one to make rational choices, including insur-ance coverage. Operators, for example, may already have adequate insurance under spousal benefits and, therefore, require no extended plans. In the absence of such benefits, however, coverage for both partners can be ex-pensive. It’s always an in-dividual choice in assess-ing risk and determining the breadth of coverage.
One popular option is to insure your income through protection pro-vided by accident cover-age only. A more viable choice, however, is to ex-tend the benefits reach by protecting yourself, additionally, against loss rising from sickness and disability, considered the leading causes of financial disasters in North America today.
For more information on Bill 119 and the progres-sive measures to deal with this upcoming compli-ance issue, please contact us directly at 1-800-236-5810.V
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bc PlAce sTAdium
Kenworth Helps Triton Transport Retain Good Drivers
Vancouver, B.C., – When you’re in charge of trans-
porting cranes to install the world’s largest cable-supported, retractable roof on Vancouver’s landmark stadium, all eyes are on you.
That was certainly the case when the Langley, British Columbia-based heavy-haul carrier, Tri-ton Transport Ltd., moved cranes, supplies and equip-ment to BC Place stadium.
“We were contracted to move a large number of specialized cranes, in-cluding one of the world’s largest and most power-ful ones, and drive them through a single entrance at BC Place,” said Mur-ray Scadeng, president of Triton Transport. “And we moved the primary crane, which was one of the big-gest lifts in B.C. history.”
The primary crawler crane, which can lift 1,100 tons, took Triton Transport 75 trailer loads to move into the stadium and was used for the first three months of construction to assemble the 36 steel masts that support the new retract-able roof. The company used several Kenworth T800s equipped with 550 hp Cummins ISX engines and 18-speed manual Eaton transmissions to move the cranes and equipment. It also used a tridem-drive, wide-hood Kenworth T800
equipped with 600-hp Cum-mins ISX engine, 18-speed manual Eaton transmission and 4-speed auxiliary trans-mission.
“When it came time to move the cranes, we need-ed trucks we could rely on and our Kenworth trucks met those needs,” Scadeng said. “We really couldn’t afford to have anything go wrong with any of the moves because dozens of contractors with hundreds of employees were waiting for us to complete them so that they could bring in their equipment and supplies and get to work. Inland Kenworth, our local dealer, also made sure the trucks were in tip-top shape.”
“The tight turning radius and excellent visibility on the Kenworth T800s were particularly welcome when drivers navigated around the support columns of the Georgia Viaduct to get into the east entrance of the stadium,” added Scadeng. The Kenworth T800, which celebrated its 25th anniver-sary earlier this year, has been the standard choice among vocational users like Triton Transport be-cause of its visibility and maneuverability. Constant improvements over the last 25 years by Kenworth, such as the Kenworth Extended Day Cab and the large cool-ing package for heavy haul-ers, which Triton has on some of its T800s, have
improved the model’s cost of ownership and resale values, further contributing to the model’s popularity.
The addition of the new $563 million retractable roof for the 54,500-seat stadium, which was fea-tured prominently during the opening and closing ceremonies of the Vancou-ver 2010 Olympic Winter Games last year, started in April 2010 with the defla-tion of the stadium’s old giant inflatable roof. Con-struction is expected to be completed in September 2011, with the scheduled opening on Sept. 30 when the B.C. Lions take on the Edmonton Eskimos in Can-adian Football League ac-tion.
BC Place’s new cable-supported retractable roof incorporates more than 35 kilometers of steel cable, 16,000 metric tons of steel, and 76,000 square meters of fabric, and involves the installation of 36 masts, each measuring 50 me-ters in length and weigh-ing 110 metric tons. Each pair of masts at opposite sides is connected by two 90-millimeter diameter cables and two 70-millim-eter diameter cables. Strung together, the masts look like 18 independent sus-pension bridges resembling the form of a ring. From one end to the other, the roof masts span more than 200 meters.
Triton’s carefully planned moves for the BC Place sta-dium project required co-ordinating with the British Columbia Ministry of Trans-portation and Infrastruc-ture, the City of Vancouver engineering department, and Vancouver city police to shut down traffic. The moves were completed late at night, before the morning rush hour began, so that traffic disruptions could be kept to a minimum. Delays would have caused tremen-dous traffic delays in an al-ready crowded downtown.
That’s why Triton Trans-port chooses Kenworth trucks to get the job done. Of the 45 trucks the heavy haul carrier operates in
its British Columbia div-ision based in Langley and in its Alberta division based in Edmonton, most of them are Kenworths. Triton Transport, which was founded in 1986 by Scadeng and his business partner, Joe Bragg, hauls
oversize mining, construc-tion and factory equipment in the construction, min-ing, oil and gas, and timber harvesting industries. The company generally uses the tridem-drive, wide-hood Kenworth T800s for heavier loads traveling
longer distances. Those Kenworth T800s also fea-ture the larger and wider 1,780 square-foot radiator for added cooling.
Kenworth’s Internet home page is at www.kenworth.com. Kenworth. A PACCAR Company.V
mAck Trucks, iNc.
Natural Gas-Powered TerraPro Refuse Trucks
Greensboro, NC – The City of Grand Junction, Colo-
rado recently accepted delivery of four natural gas-powered MACK® TerraPro™ Low Entry refuse trucks – the first natural gas refuse trucks to operate in Western Colorado.“Grand Junction is committed to clean air technology and we’ve long relied on Mack trucks to handle our refuse col-lection,” Grand Junction assistant financial oper-ations manager Jay Val-entine said. “The natural gas-powered TerraPro delivers the performance we’ve come to expect from Mack and allows us to utilize Western Colo-rado’s abundant supply of natural gas.”
Grand Junction oper-ates an all-Mack fleet of 12 refuse trucks, includ-ing the new gas-powered
TerraPro models – three automated side-loading units for residential re-fuse collection and a front loading unit for commer-cial collection.
“Mack’s natural gas-powered TerraPro com-bines an industry-leading truck with alternative fuel technology to give fleets the durability they need while at the same time reducing CO2 emissions,” said John Thomas, Mack regional vice president. “It’s an ideal solution for refuse applications, where the vehicles return to a central location every day for refueling. We’re begin-ning to see a migration toward natural gas and some of our refuse cus-tomers envision all-gas fleets in the not too distant future.”
While Grand Junction initially plans to tap West-ern Colorado’s natural gas
resources, they’re also investigating the possibil-ity of a sustainable energy source – converting meth-ane gas from the city’s Persigo Wastewater Treat-ment to compressed nat-ural gas. A biogas oper-ation of this type would be the first of its kind in the U.S.
In addition to the Low Entry, Mack offers the Ter-raPro™ Cabover model, also used in refuse and recycling applications. The gas versions of these trucks have been spe-cifically engineered and built to operate on this alternative fuel, and are built on the production line at the Mack Macungie Assembly Operations – an important advantage over aftermarket conversions.
For more information about Mack, visit our Web site at www.macktrucks.com.V
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bUSINeSS INSUrANce MAtterS
More Cargo Claims Using Identity Theftby lINDA cOlGAN
We are seeing and hearing m o r e a n d
more cargo claims using ident i ty theft . In the transportation industry, with Christmas looming, so unfortunately does the rising tide of crime. Not only is it cognizant to secure certificates of insurance from the car-riers one maybe subcon-tracting to, it is also wise to ensure the documen-tation is valid.
Carefully review the document. Does it look legitimate? Do not ac-cept certificates of insur-ance unless they are from the carrier’s insurance Broker or the Insurer dir-ectly. If dispatch secures a certificate of insurance and your firm is not listed as a certificate holder, or if it comes from the carrier directly, simply call the Insurance Broker and request a current
certificate.Most likely a transpor-
tation company has other certificates on file from common insurers. Take a fleeting glance at the policy numbers. If cer-tificates with an Insurer show a policy number with 5 digits and you have one with 10 – chan-ces are you need to re-search the validity.
Check the font . An a l te red document i s scanned and the fonts could be different. If the carrier has provided you with a phone number that you cannot trace, chances are there is a reason.
It is always prudent to be wary, but with the in-creased activity expected for the upcoming season, a brief reminder not to accept certificates of in-surance except from an Insurance Broker or In-surer is wise and should be heeded. Registered
Insurance Brokers of On-tario website permits the general public to check the current registration
status of the Insurance Broker as well.
Linda Colgan has been an Insurance Broker in
the transportation in-dustry since 1986 and currently is a Transpor-tation Insurance Advisor
with JDIMI. To contact Linda call 416-809-3103 or email [email protected]
12 OctOber 2011
MAKING yOUr MIleS cOUNt
Choosing a Trucking Company: Fuel Subsidy Net Cost
by rObert SchePer
Well self-man-aged operators know their fuel
costs. Not just approxi-mately what percentage of their revenue was con-sumed by fuel, but detailed cents-per-mile costs.
Most operator contracts work with a fuel sur-charge. The good ones are indexed to national or regional fuel prices, and the “bad ones” are deter-mined by management (usually in a closed door meeting). If its manage-ment decided the track-ing of net fuel, costs will never be predictable. If the company isn’t making enough money this month they just give less of a surcharge to their oper-ators. Who can predict their earnings? Who can predict their ethics?
An indexed contract, however, is tied to mar-ket rates. Management can’t cut it down without violating their agreement. It’s only these indexed contracts that are of any value. Non-indexed fuel subsidies are unreliable long term (more than one month). In comparing contacts, or just having an efficient operation, finding net fuel cost is essential.
There are three steps to finding net fuel costs: total fuel expenses (amount deducted from the settle-ment), subtract fuel sub-sidy over the same time period, then divide by the paid miles traveled over the period. It produces the net fuel cost (per paid mile).
Many operators com-plain about the company not giving enough fuel subsidy. Company A gets 15 cents per mile while
company B gives 30. Oper-ators in this example who don’t know how to cal-culate a bottom line (and are on at company A) yell and scream about getting cheated out of what they deserve. Unfortunately this example is only giv-ing half the necessary in-formation. The unknown factor is the “base rate” (assuming no license in-surance administration etc.).
Company A’s base rate may be $1.25 while com-pany B’s may be $1.05. In this example company A would be netting $.05 per mile more than company B. Most good operators understand this, even without a napkin and pencil
However, if there are license, insurance, ad-ministration etc. on either Company A or Company B, a separate step that removes those costs must be taken. It is import-ant to remember though that in these circum-stances, if the costs are fixed rather than tied to miles, the base rate will vary depending on estimated or traveled miles. Operators must estimate the monthly miles to average the future cost per mile.
The level of math required is not rocket science or brain sur-gery, but it’s critical to successful contract comparisons and income tracking. Every operator
must know their net rev-enue less: fuel, mainten-ance, and (if applicable) Lic&Insur&Admin. With-out a method of tracking net costs, operators are left guessing what their next check will be (or
should be), never mind what their actual income is, or even their projec-
tions on annual taxes. Tracking is essential.
There are several great tracking products on the market. Mygauges.com is one (popularized by Kevin Rutherford). Another is VitalTravelApp.com which
has an independent, simple yet versatile system (it even has built in e-mail ca-pabilities for truck and trailer maintenance re-ports). Over the years I have also viewed many custom built (usually excel) spreadsheets, designed by operators themselves. Most of them are very detailed to the owner’s needs
and extremely effective tools. Operators who take the time to write one of
these rarely get caught in a place they shouldn’t be.
No matter which system you use, the bottom line is… every operator must use some type of system of measurement. Failure to track expenses can cause needless loss.
Robert D Scheper oper-ates an accounting and consulting firm in Stein-bach, Manitoba. He has a Masters Degree in Busi-ness Administration and is the author of the Book “Making Your Miles Count: taxes, taxes, taxes” (now available on CD). You can find him at www.thrcon-sulting.ca and thrconsult-ing.blogspot.com or at 877.987.9787. You can e-mail him at [email protected]
14 OctOber 2011
NeW PrODUctS & SerVIceS
Lite-Check, 3-Step ABS Test
September 19, 2011 – Roadside Inspect-ors are looking
more closely at the trailer ABS operation. Does the ABS warning turn on and off with the ignition. If not, a violation is possible and the problem may be very simple to repair.
The ABS malfunctions are likely power or sensor related. The majority of ECU’s returned to the manufacturers are func-tional suggesting that the ABS repair procedures are not adequate.
A significant number of ABS malfunctions are power related. The Elec-tronic Control Unit (ECU) requires 9.5v as specified by Technical Maintenance Council’s Recommended Practices 137. This means a minimum of 10 volts is needed at the nose socket with the trailer running lights on.
There is a simple three
step process which elim-inates wasted time and part replacement. As a necessary element, con-firm the battery is delivering suffi-cient power exceed ing 1 1 v o l t s without an a m p e r -a g e load.
The first step is to turn on the brake circuit to ver-ify operation. The brake circuit is the secondary power source for the ECU. With the brake circuit, does
the
A B S
lamp turn on and off? Does the ECU module chatter signifying the brake circuit is powering up the ECU?
The second step is to turn on the auxiliary circuit
to verify operation. Again, does the ABS lamp turn on and off? Does the ECU module
c h a t -
ter
signifying the auxiliary circuit is powering up the ECU?
In both the first and second steps, if the ECU module chatters power is sufficient for operation. If the ABS warning lamp
is not functioning, check connections and the lamp.
The third step is reading the current faults when-ever the ECU is powered and the ABS lamp remains on. The most common ABS faults are sensor re-lated such as gap spacing and connections which requires reading the ECU. After repair, the stored fault should be cleared.
LITE-CHECK has the ideal solution with the INSPECT-OR 910B light, brake, and ABS tester for trailers. The circuit operation im-mediately identifies circuit faults with a description on the display with a fault alarm. The operation can be performed with the full function remote control as a one person operation. Thus, the first step and second step operations are simple and performed within seconds.
The real secret is the INSPECTOR 910B software
containing the ABS codes for Meritor-Wabco, Hal-dex, and Bendix systems. The one ABS button will automatically identify the ABS manufacturer and read the current fault. the help button will display the recommended practice for repair. the stored button shows stored faults and the clear screen erases the stored fault from the ECU. ECU mileage can be read with the INSPECTOR 910B.
See our ABS v ideo a t w w w. l i t e - c h e c k .com.V
the INSPectOr 910b is the comprehensive tool as a
“One Person, One tool, One Process” operation for lights,
brakes, and AbS.
the AbS logo represents
how the AbS is interrelated
with both the a i r and
electrical systems.
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SPrAyDOWN USA
Unique Mud Flap Design Supresses Spray & Increases Fuel Economy
Fresno, CA, Sep-tember 12, 2011 – Spraydown Aero
Guard System, a uniquely designed 3-dimensional mud flap brought to the U.S. commercial vehicle market in 2010 through a strategic alliance between Spraydown USA and Betts Spring is showing positive results in fuel savings, spray suppression and reduced emissions dur-ing fleet road trials, track and laboratory testing in Europe. Spraydown USA (www.spraydownusa.com) products are manu-factured domestically by Engineered Profiles, LLC, at their facility in Colum-bus, OH.
As the name implies, the vertical aero vanes manufactured into Spray-down mud flaps re-direct spray down through the pockets smoothing air-flow and reducing drag, resulting in substantial fuel savings. Standard two
dimensional mud flaps disrupt air flow, contrib-uting to turbulent air flow patterns surrounding to-day’s heavy duty vehicle. Additionally, safety is enhanced because with Spraydown flaps, 98% of spray is directed back to the road and out of the driver’s view.
Since Spraydown was introduced in Europe more than four years ago over a million miles of vehicle on-road and track test-ing has been performed. The results, supported by research and labora-tory testing, indicate an improvement in fuel econ-omy in the range of 1.5 to 3 percent by replacing standard mud flaps with Spraydown Aero Guards. Testing also showed 95% suppression of spray from vehicles outfitted with Spraydown, resulting in a 43% improvement in visibility enhancing both driver and motorists’ safe-
ty. After testing Spray-down on their vehicles, Cooperative Group (www.co-operative.coop), a U.K. company operating 700 trailers and 1000 power
units with a similar duty cycle to many U.S. fleets, is now specifying the Spraydown Aero Guard System on all new trailers. Nigel Sim, Fleet Service Manager, explained why “We have seen how a small change to Spray-down mud flaps can make
a significant impact to-wards improving safety and reducing operational costs.” Today, Spraydown Aero Guards are installed on an estimated 4.5% of
new trucks and 9% of new trailers built in the U.K.
Spraydown Aero Guards are available in 24”, 27” and 30” lengths in both straight and angled down configurations and are easily installed. Visit www.spraydownusa.com for more information
About Betts SpringFor over one hundred
forty (140) years and dur-ing six generations of con-tinuous family ownership, Betts Spring Company has practiced daily the mission of its founder and decorated spring maker William Michael Betts I – “Building Well, Serving Better”. From its proud beginning as the first spring manufacturer in the Western United States, Betts has evolved into a diversified manu-facturing and distribution company servicing the requirements of heavy duty trucking, automotive and industrial clients with innovative, patented solu-tions, products and servi-ces made in the USA.
For more in fo rma-tion, please visit www.bettspring.com
Spraydown USA is a unit of Engineered Profiles, LLC, a state-of-the-art, custom-profile extrusion
and manufacturing ser-vices company, who has a sixty-year (60) track record with the design and manufacture of prod-ucts that simply perform better, functionally and aesthetically.
The Spraydown Aero Guard System was first l aunched in Europe in 2007 and is proud-ly manufactured in the United States. An innova-tive replacement to trad-itional mud flaps used by commercial vehicles, the Spraydown Aero Guard System is making a big impact towards reducing carbon footprint through reduced fuel consumption and improving road safety by reducing the spray produced by heavy duty trucks in wet and inclem-ent driving conditions.
For more in fo rma-t i o n , p l e a s e p h o n e 614.754.3750 or visit www.spraydownusa .com.V
cA PhIllIPS INDUStrIeS
New QWIK-FIX™ KIT Reduces Equipment Violations
Santa Fe Springs, CA (September 21, 2011) Under new
CSA safety regulations, some easy-to-fix elec-trical and braking system problems that are found during roadside checks can add up to high scores for fleets and their driv-ers. For example, CSA’s BASIC measuring system awards (6) severity points for an inoperable lamp and (3) severity points for defective lighting. The more often these viola-tions are found, the faster the points multiply. Phil-lips new CSA QWIK-FIX™ KIT can help reduce these violations by organizing popular repair parts pack-aged in a handy carry bag so drivers have what they need at their finger tips.
Phi l l ips CSA QWIK-FIX™ KIT includes twelve
popular parts to fix most electrical problems as-sociated with downtime and problems that ul-timately will lead to CSA penalty points. The prob-lem can be fixed quickly right on the spot before the vehicle sees another roadside check-point. The CSA QWIK-FIX™ KIT can be easily customized because it has plenty of room to add parts that your particular vehicles routinely need.
Please visit us at www.phillipsind.com to learn how Phillips products can make a difference in your operation.
Based in San ta Fe Springs, CA Phillips In-dustr ies is a leading supplier, innovator and manufacturer o f ad-vanced electrical and air brake interface equip-
ment for the commercial vehicle industry. Phillips is a major participant in industry associations in-cluding TMC, SAE, Heavy
Duty Manufacturers As-sociation and state truck-ing associations. Phillips Indus CA Phillips Indus-tries tries Commercial
Vehicle Products Santa Fe Springs facility is ac-credited to ISO 9001, TS 16949 and ISO 14001. Phillips Industries has
manufacturing and distri-bution facilities through-out the U.S. and Canada as well as in Mexico and China.V
cA PhIllIPS INDUStrIeS
Three New Nylon Air Tubing Cutting Tools
Santa Fe Springs, CA, September 6, 2011 – Phillips Industries
has introduced three new products to their com-prehensive line of shop tools essential to truck and trailer maintenance. Three new nylon air tubing cutting tools are now avail-able for economy, standard and heavy duty use.
Phillips economy pocket
cutter (part number 12-90003) is com-pact and ideal fo r emer-gency
situ-ations w h e r e a simple cutting tool would aid in a quick repair. Part number 12-
90002, a standard shop cutter, can be used to cut up to ½” diameter tubing. For production line and
heavy use, part num-ber 12-90004
has a short-e n e d
nose for greater clearance and replaceable blades. Each of the new cutting tools have preset tubing guides. All Phillips shop tools can be found in their new on-line catalog at www.phillipsind.com.
Please visit us at www.phillipsind.com to learn how Phillips products can make a difference in your operation.V
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reD DOt cOrPOrAtION
Improved Battery-Powered A/C System
Seattle, Wash., – Red Dot Corporation, a global supplier of
HVAC systems and com-ponents for heavy-duty vehicles, now offers the Sleeping Well Arctic 2000 Plus through its network of warehouse distributors in North America.
The Sleeping Well Arctic Plus is the latest genera-
tion of the Sleeping Well battery-powered auxiliary air-conditioning system for commercial trucks. It is sold as a complete after-market installation kit that fits almost any sleeper.
The all-electric A/C sys-tem maintains a cool, com-fortable cab and sleeper environment while the truck engine is turned
off, burning no fuel and producing no emissions. Improvements include an all-12-volt system w i t h t w i n compressors; upgraded
system diagnos-
tics; and a wire-less remote control
with an “Option” button to reduce compressor speed and extend system operat-ing time and battery life.
Maximum power con-sumption is 55 amp/hr, a 26% reduction compared to the previous version.
The Sleeping Well Arc-tic Plus 2000 also has a shore power option, using 120V AC to provide indefin-
ite cooling without idling or use of onboard batteries. The shore-power-equipped unit is eligible for rebates up to $1,600 under the Shorepower Truck Electri-fication Project (STEP) ad-ministered by the U.S. Dept. of Energy and Cascade Sierra Solutions.
The Arctic 2000 Plus pro-vides up to 6,150 Btu/hr of cooling and can main-tain a comfortable temper-ature inside the vehicle for 10 to 12 hours in typical use. It’s a three-piece system: an evaporator (mounts on the inside of the sleep-er); low-profile condenser (mounts on the exterior of the sleeper); and com-pact compressor unit. Total weight is approximately 80 pounds.
The Arctic 2000 Plus is powered by four dedicated auxiliary Group 31 AGM batteries (not included) with a standard low-voltage cutout.
The Sleeping Well Arctic 2000 Plus is made by Indel B of Italy, a global leader in cooling and refrigera-tion products for commer-cial vehicles and other ap-plications.
For more information or to find a dealer nerar you visit www.reddotcorp.com.V
trAcer PrODUctS
High-Performance, Portable Refrigerant Leak Detector
Westbury, New York—Tracer Products has
introduced the TP-9360 PRO-Alert, a portable re-frigerant leak detector that features high-per-formance, heated-diode sensor technology to ac-curately detect refrigerant leaks down to 0.25 oz per year (7 g/year).
The PRO-Alert features dual-sensitivity controls—a high-sensitivity setting when initially checking the general leak area, and a low-sensitivity setting to hone in on the exact leak site. It is self-calibrating to neutralize background
contamination, sensitive to both R-12 and R-134a refrigerants, and certified to meet SAE J1627. Its variable-intensity audible alarm and flashing LED help pinpoint leaks fast.
The cordless, compact PRO-Alert is specifically designed to make leak detection efficient and easy. Simply turn it on and it’s ready for inspection—instantly! Its 17 in (43 cm) long, chrome-plated, flexible metal probe eas-ily slithers into tight spots and holds its position for more thorough in-spection. It includes a powerful, built-in positive
displacement pump that draws a test sample into the detector for fast, ac-curate sensing.
The PRO-Alert comes complete with sensor, re-placement filters and two D-cell alkaline batteries, all conveniently packed in a rugged plastic carry-ing case.
For more information about the Tracerline™ TP-9360 PRO-Alert refriger-ant leak detector, call toll-free 800.641.1133. O u t s i d e t h e U n i t e d States and Canada, call 5 1 6 . 3 3 3 . 1 2 5 4 . We b -site at www.tracerline.com.V
OctOber 2011 17
Thankful for this ‘Ole Girl’by WeNDy MOrGAN-McbrIDe
This month’s Cool Ride is one that reminds me of
harvest on the farm. And isn’t that what October is all about – the bounty of harvests and feasts for which we are all thankful. And one more thing to be thankful for is the inven-tion of trucks!
While attending one of the many cruise fund-raiser events, A&W’s across the country spon-sor, I visited the A&W in Belleville, Ontario. On this particular night they were raising funds for the Local Salvation Army Programs. Captains Orest & Tracy Goyak explained this was their first cruise night event. The occa-sion would help in the coming winter months, giving assistance to the local food bank, providing daily lunch programs, and aid in keeping the com-munity warm with rooms open every night for those in need. Although they stated they are always looking for donations, the volunteers have be-come invaluable in mak-ing events such as this successful and enabling the programs to function year round.
On Friday, September 9th, the A&W was hop-ping just like in the ‘50’s. Classic cars were parked in the lot and loads of spectators were drool-ing over burgers, root beer and, especially, a 1939 Ford ½ ton, fondly referred to by her owner as the “Ole Girl”. Francis Courtney, a construction truck driver by day, and classic car enthusiast and hobbyist whenever the time affords, owns this pretty copper and black, flathead V8, double duce, barrel nose Ford. He could not be happier or more proud.
The 1939 truck was used extensively in the war ef-
forts, and the barrel nose front grill can only be found on the 1938 & 1939 models. Mr. Courtney, who found his “Ole Girl” in Fort Erie just over 3 yrs ago, laughs, saying “she wasn’t my first choice. My wife and I looked at two trucks during that visit. The wife chose this one. I figured it wasn’t worth having an upset wife, so this one came home with us.”
Although the copper and black exterior is not the original color, the tan seats and interior have remained the same. She has been total ly overhauled, prior to her present ownership, from inside out. The flathead V8, 3 speed “barnyard” transmission was recon-ditioned with its standard, low standard steering and hydraulic brakes, (a new addition for this era), and has just over 38,500 miles proudly displayed on the original flat barn board dashboard. She still has an operational crank out windshield, the original banjo steering wheel, lock steering and wheel discs and wide white bias tires intact.
This truck was originally equipped with a 6-volt battery, but like all things in life, with age, she need-ed an upgrade and now sports an 8-volt which seems to give her big bold headlights that little extra brightness and shine.
The 1939 Ford 60, 85 and 91A Series Ford V-8’s featured identical frames. The frames served the coupe, sedan and sta-tion wagon. The frame supported Ford’s 136-221 cubic inch flathead V8 engines. The frame of the 39 featured a 112 inch whee lbase and was configured for rear-wheel drive; their curb-side weight, including frame, ranged from 2450 to 2900 lbs. depending
on the model. The frame rode on 16 inch steel rims and 6x16 tires. The clutch for the 3-speed manual transmission supported by the frame was a single plate mechanism. The rear axle was a 2⁄3 floating type with a spiral bevel differential.
The frame’s front and rear suspension system were leaf springs, while the steering gear mech-anism was a conventional worm and roller type. The brakes were 12 inch hy-draulic drums. The larger V8 engine produced 239 cid and 95 hp, making this a competitive product in the mid-priced field.
A fact that I found in-teresting was that this truck came with a fac-tory flaw. There are two emblems on either side of the truck hood; one has Ford 95 and the other has Ford 85. They were both supposed to be Ford 95, signifying the trucks 95 horse power.
The bed of these trucks came with either a steel plate bedding or wooden plank, a feature most farmer types purchasing this vehicle appreciated as the steel rusted quickly and the wooden planks were, instead, easier to repair/replace.
Francis says he has not had to do much to the truck over the past three years. He has changed the wide whites and per-formed some minor re-pairs to the exhaust, and added his own personal touches to the motor. He says she is a great truck and he only drives her on special occasions and, of course, to cruise nights. He estimates her value at around the $20,000 mark.
“I have had many in-quires to buy her, but I love the tinkering, and take pleasure in the fact that she has won many trophies while I have owned her.” Mr. Court-
ney also owns and tinkers with his ’38 Chev Coupe, a work in progress, he says, and his “Rat Rod” – ’30 Chev Roadster Pick Up.
As an avid newbie spectator, all I can say is thank you for trucks, both big and small. They help this coun-try function and even th r ive . I would like to say ‘thank you’ to all our readers and extend a Happy Thanksgiving to you all. Enjoy your harvests and feas t on your bounties.
Since I am new to this column and climbing a s teep learning curve, I trust you classis-car hobby-ists will be keep me informed and ca l l me on my mistakes if I mess up. I also invite you to contact me if you have a car/truck/motorcycle or transport you would like featured in Cool Rides. I can make ar range-ments to see your “Ride” and have a chat.
Thanks, Wendy. c w m c b r i d e @cogeco.ca
To help in its o n g o i n g e f -forts to assist those in need, the Salvat ion Army appreci-ates donations and volunteers. For more infor-mation, contact Executive Direc-tors Captain Orest & Tracy Goyak at 613.968.6834 or [email protected] a l v a t i o n a r m y.org.V
18 OctOber 2011
tIreS & WheelS
tIrecrAFt
Quality Tire Service Joins Tirecraft Family
We are pleased to announce today that we
are now one step closer to completing our national footprint for Tirecraft with the signing of Quality Tire Service as our strategic partner for both Saskatch-ewan and Manitoba. Randy Johannsen now has ex-
clusive rights for both our Tirecraft and Signature programs in these two provinces.
Randy, owner of Quality Tire Service, opened his first location in Saskatch-ewan in May, 1996. “Today, fifteen years later, we have expanded throughout the province with eight (8) re-
tail / commercial locations and one (1) large truck and trailer alignment facility. Our service offering cov-ers all retail / commercial segments including pas-senger, light truck, truck, industrial, farm and OTR tires.”
“We have been successful because of our people and their unparalleled commit-ment to customer service” states Randy Johannsen. “We have 24 service trucks / technicians providing 24/7 service to our farm and fleet accounts and we
have a strong reputation for providing quality, sound workmanship. We are also very proud of the fact that all of our technicians have been TIA certified for ser-vice in all tire categories”. Randy’s entire team (now over 100 strong) is very excited about helping us fill out our national footprint and expanding the Tirecraft / Signature brands through a new associate dealer net-work - elevating their mar-ket presence and providing broader service coverage for their customers.
Quality Tire Service will transition their stores over to the Tirecraft banner dur-ing the next few months and effective immediately, Lambert Stumborg, will begin associate store so-licitation for both our Ti-recraft and Signature pro-grams. With the addition of their nine locations, we now have 169 Tirecraft and 29 Signature members nationally.
As their name suggests, Quality Tire Service is a premier retail / commer-cial chain and we are very
excited about our new partnership. Randy and his team bring with them very strong experience and a reputation for exceptional service - in all segments. We look forward to work-ing closely with them to grow their business and our Tirecraft /Signature brand equity in Saskatch-ewan / Manitoba.
Please join us in wel-coming the Quality Tire Service team to our Tire-craft family. Visit us on the web at www.qualitytire.ca.V
DUNlOP trUcK tIreS
Tire Warranty Extended to Six Years
Akron, Ohio, – The warranty of four premium Dunlop
brand commercial truck tire casings has been ex-tended from four years
to six years, a first for the Dunlop brand.
The casings include the Dunlop SP193 FM, the Dun-lop SP384 FM, the Dunlop SP456 FM and the Dunlop
SP464 in sizes 11R22.5, 11R24.5, 285/75R24.5 and 295/75R22.5.
Three of the tires – the SP193 FM, the SP384 FM and the SP456 FM – are
on the United States En-vironmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay list of verified technologies.
The warranty exten-sion from four years to six years “is an import-ant breakthrough for the Dunlop brand and Dun-lop dealers,” according to Larry Tucker, segment marketing manager. “The enhanced warranty gives Dunlop dealers a major competitive advantage when selling these four casings and promoting the Dunlop brand overall. It’s a premium warranty that complements the pre-mium technology found in Dunlop truck tires.”
If retreaded by a Good-year Authorized Retreader, the casings will be war-ranted for covered con-ditions for an unlimited number of retreads over a period of six years from the date of the casing De-partment of Transporta-tion serial number or proof of purchase, if available.
Casing allowances are $100, for both the United States and Canada. For a copy of the warranty, please download this PDF: www.dunloptrucktires.com/resources/pdf/war-ranty-medium-truck-tire.pdf
For more information on the fleetHQ program, go to www.fleetHQ.com.V
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BRooKsNAPA Auto PArts
Box 1276, Brooks, AB T1R 1C1Tel: 403.501.5551Fax: 403.501.5665
Email: [email protected]: Brian Sieble
CalgaRytrActioN
329 – 72nd Ave. S.E., Unit 82,Calgary, AB, T2C 4X6Tel: 403.279.2870Fax: 403.279.4372
Email: [email protected]: Pat Joseph
edMontontrActioN HeAd office18532 – 116th Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5S 2W8Tel: 780.489.7555Fax: 780.481.0148
Email: [email protected]: Ken O’Brien
edMonton noRtH WesttrActioN
18051 – 111th AvenueEdmonton NW, AB T5S 2P2
Tel: 780.444.4334Fax: 780.444.7204
Email: [email protected]: Rob Dodds
edMonton soutHtrActioN
3404 – 78th AvenueEdmonton South, AB, T6B 2X9
Tel: 780.465.8010Fax: 780.466.4627
edsonNAPA Auto PArts 4657A
4833 – 2nd AvenueEdson, AB, T7E 1T8Tel: 780.712.4152Fax: 780.712.4212
Email: [email protected]: Kris Pero
foRt MCMuRRayPArAmouNt PArts iNc.
36 Riedel Street,Fort McMurray, AB T9H 3E1
Tel: 780.791.3000Fax: 780.790.0365
Email: [email protected]: Brent UsickgRande pRaiRie
trActioN#4 16101 – 101 Street,
Grande Prairie, AB T8V 0P2Tel: 780.538.3038Fax: 780.538.3398
Email: [email protected]: Harold Harmsen
HigH pRaiRieHigH PrAirie truck & trAiler ltd
5309 – 53rd Avenue,High Prairie, AB T0G 1E0
Tel: 780.523.4777Fax: 780.523.4773
Contact: Crosby RichHinton
NAPA Auto PArts 4236A120 North Street
Hinton, AB, T7V 1S8Tel: 780.865.8800Fax: 780.865.7628
Email: [email protected]
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lloydMinsteRtruck ZoNe
5205 – 65th StreetLloydminster, AB, T9V 2E8
Tel: 780.875.7712Fax: 780.875.4039
Email: [email protected]: Peter Parkinson
MediCine HatHydrAco iNdustries ltd.
2110 – 9th Avenue S.W.Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7G8
Tel: 403.526.2244Fax: 403.526.1074
Email: [email protected]: John Karamanos
peaCe RiveRPeAce truck & trAiler ltd.
9103 – 75th StreetPeace River, AB, T8S 1T2
Tel: 780.624.8655Fax: 780.624.8592
Email: [email protected]: Rene Houle
Red deeRtrActioN red deer
8045 Edgar Industrial Cr.Red Deer, AB, T4P 3R2
Tel: 403.342.7884Fax: 403.342.7377
Email: [email protected]: Ron Cain
RoCKy Mountain HouseNAPA #6260
4528F – 47th AvenueRocky Mtn House, AB, T4T 0A9
Tel: 403.845.2709Fax: 403.845.2786
Email: [email protected]: Dave Auld
WaBasCaPelicAN Automotive
2330 Pelican Business Park,Wabasca, AB T0G 2A0
Tel: 780.891.3600Fax: 780.891.3615
Contact: Shawn Molloy
brItISh colUmbIa
BuRns laKePolAr PArk Automotive
831 Hwy 16 WestBurns Lake, BC, V0J 1E0
Tel: 250.692.7501Fax: 250.692.7985
Email: [email protected]: Keith Brown
Fort Nelson
tRaCtioncHr-Ack PArts & rePAirs
4704 – 48th Avenue,Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0
Tel: 250.774.3273Fax: 250.774.3274
Email: [email protected]: John & Colleen Reynolds
KaMloopsPiNeridge trAiler& Equipment Ltd.
1875 Kryczka Place,Kamloops, BC, V1S 1S4
Tel: 250.374.3100Fax: 250.374.0631Contact: Fred Daku
brItISh colUmbIa
KeloWnaceNtrAl vAlley truck
service ltd.105 Adams Road
Kelowna, BC, V1X 7R1Tel: 250.765.7738Fax: 250.765.7705
Email: [email protected]: Rick Viens
pRinCe geoRgeNAPA – Pg
564 – 2nd AvenuePrince George, BC, V2L 2Z9
Tel: 250.563.7778Fax: 250.563.4994
Email: [email protected]: Kevin Carter
quesnelNAPA trActioN
1185 Hwy 97 NorthQuesnel, BC, V2J 2Y3
Tel: 250.991.0650Fax: 250.991.0620
Email: [email protected]: Nick Biller
sMitHeRssmitHers PArts & service
3465 Victoria DriveSmithers, BC V0J 2N0
Tel: 250.847.4287Fax: 250.847.5038
Email: [email protected]: Dan Groot
squaMisHtritoN Auto & iNd. ltd.
1003 Industrial WaySquamish, BC, V0N 3G0
Tel: 604.892.5951Fax: 604.892.3986
Email: [email protected]: Mike Bothroyd
suRReytrAiliNe trAiler PArts ltd.
10304A – 120th Street,Surrey, BC V3V 4G1Tel: 604.582.4888Fax: 604.582.4880
Email: [email protected]: Steve Knowlan
teRRaCeBow vAlley mAcHiNe
5107 Keith AvenueTerrace, BC, V8G 1K8
Tel: 250.638.0099Email: [email protected]
Contact: Steve Leal
WilliaMs laKewl forestry suPPlies ltd.
675 McKenzie AvenueWilliams Lake, BC, V2G 1N9
Tel: 250.392.6699Fax: 250.392.6644
Email: [email protected]: Tom Good
manItoba
brandonTraction Brandon
1940 Queen Avenue,Brandon, MB, R7B 0T1
Tel: 204.728.9573Email: [email protected]: Rick Blaine
manItoba
WinnipegtrActioN
200 Oak Point HighwayWinnipeg, MB, R2R 1V1
Tel: 204.956.9490Fax: 204.949.9493
Email: [email protected]: Louise Ross
n. W. tErrItorIES
yelloWKnifedeltA mike HoldiNgs ltd.114 – 314 Old Airport Road
Yellowknife, NT, X1A 3T2Tel: 867.669.6272Fax: 867.669.6282
Email: [email protected]: Doug Moodie
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trActioN oNtArio HeAd office
6895 Menway Court,Mississauga, ON L5S 1W2
Tel: 905.612.0032or 905.672.3288
Fax: 905.612.8572 Email: [email protected]
Web: www.uapinc.comContact: Ken O’Brien
BanCRoftm&m gAs diesel & truck PArts
27523 Highway 62 South,Bancroft, ON K0L 1C0
Tel: 613.332.5474Fax: 613.332.5998
BaRRie255 Saunders Road,Barrie, ON L4N 9A3Tel: 705.792.1371Fax: 705.792.1591
Contact: Jason NelsonEmail: [email protected]
Boltonvisco iNdustriAl
1 Simpson Road,Bolton, ON L7E 1E4Tel: 905.857.2071Fax: 905.857.2070
Contact: Mike Roome
CaMBRidge1090 Fountain St. N., Units 12 & 13,
Cambridge, ON N3E 1A3Tel: 519.653.3427Fax: 519.653.0608Contact: Jim Curley
Email: [email protected]
dRydend & s Auto
495 Government StreetP.O. Box 697
Dryden, ON P8N 2Z3Tel: 807.223.3227Fax: 807.223.4245Contact: Dale Green
HaMilton30 Bancroft Street
Hamilton, ON L8E 2W5Tel: 905.561.0932Fax: 905.561.3280
Contact: Brian KinzelEmail: [email protected]
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HanoveRJd truck PArts
790 – 10th Street,Hanover, ON N4N 1S2
Tel: 519.364.1848Fax: 519.364.7738
Contact: Brad WedowEmail: [email protected]
KenoRad & s Auto
1051 Railway Street,Kenora, ON P9N 3W8
Tel: 807.468.9894Fax: 807.468.8436Contact: Dale Green
Email: [email protected]
london2405 Scanlan Street,London, ON N5W 6G9
Tel: 519.455.3440Fax: 519.455.2812Contact: Derek Dutt
Email: [email protected]
Maidstone3725 Webster Dr. RR #3Maidstone, ON N0R 1K0
Tel: 519.737.7995Fax: 519.737.7741
MaRKHaM498 Markland Street, Unit 4,
Markham, ON L6C 1Z6Tel: 905.888.0800Fax: 905.888.6800
Mississauga5915 Atlantic Drive, Units 6 & 7
Mississauga, ON L4W 1S4Tel: 905.670.2868Fax: 905.670.9757
Contact: Doug PaddockEmail: [email protected]
neW lisKeaRd437136 Hawn Drive,
New Liskeard, ON P0J 1P0Tel: 705.647.8707Fax: 705.647.9362
noRtH Bayservice 1 mufflers & more
2621 Trout Lake Road,North Bay, ON P1B 7S8
Tel : 705.497.0404Fax: 705.497.9543
sault ste. MaRie380 Industrial Park Crescent,Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6B 5Y8
Tel: 705.759.8042Fax: 705.759.2962
Contact: Maurice SaindonEmail: [email protected]
st. CatHaRinesNick’s truck PArts
244 Dunkirk Road,St. Catharines, ON L2R 7K6
Tel: 905.687.7031Fax: 905.687.7129
sudBuRysudBury truck & trAiler iNc
510 Whissell Avenue,Sudbury, ON P3B 2Z3
Tel: 705.673.3613Fax: 705.673.4411
Contact: Cheryl Schroeder
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tHundeR BaytrActor trAiler service
64 Water Street South,Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6T3
Tel: 807.345.5882Fax: 807.345.1559Contact: Felice Meo
WHitBy1751 Wentworth St. W., Units 3-6,
Whitby, ON L1N 8R9Tel: 905.432.2785Fax: 905.571.5436
Contact: Paul MacLeanEmail: [email protected]
SaSkatchEWan
MeadoW laKeuNified Auto PArts iNc.
807-1st Avenue WestMeadow Lake, SK, S9X 1N2
Tel: 306.764.4220Fax: 306.236.3200
Email: [email protected]: Mark Krasicki
Moose jaWgoldeN west trAiler &
equiPmeNt ltd.1802 Stadacona West
Moose Jaw, SK, S6H 4N8Tel: 306.692.7402Fax: 306.694.0607
Email: [email protected]: Brent Campbell
pRinCe alBeRtuNified Auto PArts iNc.
365-36th Street West, Unit 7,Prince Albert, SK S6V 7L4
Tel: 306.764.4220Fax: 306.763.7988
Email: [email protected]: Mark Krasicki
Regina405 Park St., Regina, SK, S4N 5B2
Tel: 306.721.8333Fax: 306.721.4446
Email: [email protected]: Max Devers
sasKatoon#2, 2915 Faithfull AvenueSaskatoon, SK, S7K 8E8
Tel: 306.244.9877Fax: 306.244.9878
Email: [email protected]: Nathan PoundsWift CuRRentBrAke & drive ltd.
1511 Cheadle Street WestSwift Current, SK S9H 5G4
Tel: 306.773.7293Fax: 306.773.5511
Email: [email protected]: Bruce Borden
WeyBuRnsoutHerN iNdustriAl & truck ltd300 Hwy 13 South Service Road,
Crossroads Industrial Park,Weyburn, SK S4H 2K7
Tel: 306.842.2422Fax: 306.842.6264
yUkon
WHiteHoRsePAcesetter trAdiNg co. ltd.
171 Industrial Road,Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 5M7
Tel: 867.633.5908Fax: 867.456.2824
20 OctOber 2011
KeePING yOUr VehIcleS cleAN
Are Clean Trucks A Recruitment Strategy?by JAcK JAcKSON
What impact does a clean vehicle have on your
customers and employees? Do you have a clean and green strategy toward your image? If your answer is no, keep reading to understand the impact that neglecting this area may have on your future for retaining and re-cruiting employees.
The U.S. Bureau of Labour Statistics, in the Occupa-tional Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 edition, forecast that employment in trans-portation and warehousing will increase by 10 percent annually through 2018. “De-
mand for truck transpor-tation and warehousing services will expand as many manufacturers concentrate on their core competen-cies and contract out their product transportation and storage functions,” the report states.
Just when demand begins to grow, trucking will be hard hit by Baby Boomer retire-ments, and the replacement pipeline is thin. BLS data forecast that between 2001 and 2018, the number of Americans age 55 and older in the general population will increase by 29.7 percent, more than any other age group. At the same time,
the 35-to-44-year-old age group growth rate will be a mere 0.2 percent and the population aged 16 to 24 will grow by 3.4 percent, hardly enough to replace retiring drivers.
Making recruitment of new drivers even more com-plex is the fact that work-ers without post-secondary education have more career options today in technology and service fields. Drivers laid off during the recession may have found new careers and are uninterested in re-turning to the hard life on the road, thus reducing the labor pool even further. How will the impact of a reduced
labor pool affect your busi-ness? Some small initiatives can go a long way. A clean vehicle may be one of your strategies in the future to recruit and retain the best drivers.
When your drivers come to work, are their trucks clean? The positive impact on em-ployees when the company shows they take care of the vehicles by having a safe, clean vehicle to drive every day will go a long way. Which company in the future do you believe will attract and retain the best drivers?
Companies that allow their employees to wash their vehicles and show their pride
will thrive in the future with better employees. “Some of our driver’s are very pas-sionate about our company vehicles and by having the ability to wash every day, we believe this helps in having a lower driver turnover than the average company,” says a beer company executive.
The biggest issue for those that do wash regularly is the frustration of oxidation on the paint and decals. By never brushing while you wash, your paint and dec-als will build up with the soap film that eventually obscures your graphics and actually hinders your image. A dirty image is one thing,
but a worn out graphic can be even worse. This hap-pens by continually spraying soaps and chemicals while never removing that film. Touchless spray can remove dirt and grit, but not that fine dirt film, and just like in your shower at home, soap scum eventually builds upover the paint and oxidizes any metal. High pressure spray over time will hinder your image by possibly lifting graphics and even paint. Brush that paint and watch it shine!
Jack Jackson is President of Awash Systems, website www.awashsystems.com, or call 800.265.7405.V
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gRande pRaiRieBrAdviN trAiler sAles ltd.
10920 – 87th Avenue,Grande Prairie, AB T8V 8K4
Tel: 780.539.6260Fax: 780.539.4247
Email: [email protected]: Brad Willsey
HigH pRaiRieHigH PrAirie truck & trAiler
Box 1388,High Prairie, AB, T0G 1E0
Tel: 780.523.4777Fax: 780.523.4773
Contact: Crosby Rich
lloydMinsteRtruck ZoNe
5205 – 65th Street,Lloydminster, AB, T9V 2E8
Tel: 780.875.7712Fax: 780.875.4039
Email: [email protected]: Peter Parkinson
MediCine HatHydrAco iNdustries ltd.2110 – 9th Avenue S.W.,
Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7G8Tel: 403.526.2244Fax: 403.526.1074
Email: [email protected]: John Karamanos
peaCe RiveRPeAce truck & trAiler
9103 – 75th Street,Peace River, AB T8S 1T2
Tel: 780.624.8655Fax: 780.624.8592
Email: [email protected]: Rene Houle
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sundRePArtco truck PArts & service
Box 1187,
West Road Industrial Park,
Sundre, AB T0M 1X0
Tel: 403.638.3414
Fax: 403.638.4232
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Daryl Peters or Scott
Lausen
brItISh colUmbIa
CHilliWaCKlickmAN truck & trAiler
25, 43915 Industrial Way,
Chilliwack, BC V2R 3A9
Tel: 604.793.9660
Fax: 604.793.9620
Email: lickmantruckandtrailer@
shaw.ca
Contact: Dave Easson or
Wayne Cromarty
foRt nelsoncHr-Ack PArts & rePAirs
4704 – 48th Avenue,
Fort Nelson, BC, V0C 1R0
Tel: 250.774.3273
Fax: 250.774.3274
Email: [email protected]
Contact:John & Colleen Reynolds
pRinCe geoRgetotAl truck & equiPmeNt ltd.
9122 Rock Island Road,
Prince George, BC V2N 5T4
Tel: 250.564.6763
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Mark Forbes
brItISh colUmbIa
sMitHeRssmitHers PArts & service
3465 Victoria Drive,Smithers, BC V0J 2N0
Tel: 250.847.4287Fax: 250.847.5048
Email: [email protected]: Dan Groot
manItoba
BRandonrcB truck & trAiler ltd.
5600 Richmond Ave. E.,Brandon, MB, R7A 7L5
Tel: 204.727.9172Fax: 204.725.4702
Email: [email protected]: Rick Blaine
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BaRRiesimcoe truck & trAiler ltd
630 Welham Road,Barrie, ON L4N 8Z8Tel: 705.728.8222Fax: 705.728.9855
BoltonBoltoN truck & trAiler
1 Simpson Road,Bolton, ON L7E 1E4Tel: 905.951.9111Fax: 905.951.9113
BRoCKvilleBrockville trActor-trAiler
mAiNteNANce
3524 County Road 26, R.R. 2Prescott, ON K0E 1T0
Tel: 613.925.2889Fax: 613.925.4933
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CaledoniaoNeidA truck & trAiler
634 Fourth Line,Caledonia, ON N3W 2B3
Tel: 905.765.5011doWnsvieW
NortH keele Auto,Truck & Trailer Repair
3915 Keele Street,Downsview, ON M3J 1N6
Tel: 416.638.5963Fax: 416.638.5964
edenvotH sAles & service10816 Plank Road 19,
Eden, ON N0J 1H0Tel: 519.866.3459Fax: 519.866.3572Contact: Frank Voth
essexkeN lAPAiN & soNs ltd.
2119 County Road 15, R.R. #2Essex, ON N8M 2X6Tel: 519.776.6473Fax: 519.776.6475
etoBiCoKeok tire truck rePAir
39 Shorncliffe Road,Etobicoke, ON M8Z 5K2
Tel: 416.236.1277Contact: Darryl Croftgoulais RiveR
goulAis river truck & trActor90 Highway 552 East,
Goulais River ON P0S 1E0Tel: 705.649.4788Fax: 705.649.4754
HaMiltonBArtoN truck ceNtre ltd.
483-487 Rennie Street,Hamilton, ON L8H 3P6
Tel: 905.544.2626Fax: 905.544.0747
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HanoveRHwy #4 Truck Service
R R #1, Hanover, ON N4N 3B8Tel: 519.369.5052Fax: 519.369.5961
HeaRstserge g & d rePAir iNc.
P O Box 1706, Hearst, ON P0L 1N0Tel: 705.362.5633Fax: 705.362.7960KapusKasing
PAreNt mecHANicAl services53 Brunelle Road North,
Kapuskasing, ON P5N 2M1Tel: 705.335.3617Fax: 705.337.6880
longlaCrAy & doris truck PArts
106 Hamel Avenue,Longlac, ON P0T 2A0
Tel: 807.876.2687Fax: 807.876.2570Mississauga
B. ANdrews truck service ceNtre ltd.
6755 Columbus Road, Unit #2,Mississauga, ON L5T 2G9
Tel: 905.670.3384Fax: 905.670.5794
Contact: Boyd AndrewsEmail: [email protected]
pResCottBrockville trActor trAiler
mAiNteNANce3524 County Road #26, R.R. #2
Prescott, ON K0E 1T0Tel: 613.925.2889neW lisKeaRd
PioNeer sPriNg & AligNmeNt260 Hawn Road., Box 1088,New Liskeard, ON P0J 1P0
Tel: 705.647.8707Fax: 705.647.9362
ontarIo
oaKvillek.i.d. truck & trAiler service
1090 South Service Rd., Unit A,
Oakville, ON L6J 2X8
Tel: 905.842.2942
Fax: 905.338.5600
siMCoewilsoN truck & trAiler
401 Queensway West,
Simcoe, Ontario N3Y 5B3
Tel: 519.428.0501
Fax: 519.428.4631
Contact: Duane or Lisa Wilson
sudBuRysudBury truck & trAiler
510 Whissell Avenue,
Sudbury, ON P3B 2Z3
Tel: 705.673.3613
Fax: 705.673.4411
Contact: Dennis Monticelli
veRneRmoBile mecHANicAl services
11769 Hwy 364, Box 309,
Verner, ON P0H 2M0
Tel: 705.594.1319
Fax: 705.594.1548
SaSkatchEWan
sasKatoonA-liNe frAme & AligNmeNt
3246 Millar Avenue,
Saskatoon, SK, S7K 5Y2
Tel: 306.931.6612
Fax: 306.931.6615
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Stan & Fred Neudorf
OctOber 2011 21
SectION FrANçAISe
thèMe: leS SyStèMeS AUtOMAtISéS POUr lUbrIFIANtS
L’Entretien Opérationnel ÉfficacePAr MAreK KrASUSKI
Des études ont montré que les pannes de roule-
ments prématurés sont des embûches très com-munes dans l’industrie de transport. Mais on peut facilement éviter ces em-bûches avec une appli-cation opportune d’un lubrifiant approprié. Si on applique trop de lubri-fiant ou pas assez, ou si choisit un type inadapte, le potentiel d’une panne de mécanisme ou de véhicule s’élève de façon dramatique. On estime que l’usure prématurée des surfaces qui s’abiment prématurément suivant une application impropre de lubrifant coûte d’1 à 2 pourcent du produit intér-ieur brut aux États Unis.
Les systèmes automa-tisés pour l’application de lubrifiants existent depuis des décennies – l’industrie a tardé à en accepter leurs avantages multiples. Cette répugnance appartient à une époque il y a des décennies où les manu-facturiers en ont présenté la technologie pour la première fois. Comme aux premières étapes de n’importe quelles innova-tions, il y a eu des échecs de systèmes qui ont eu l‘effet de prolonger les soupçons longtemps aprés l’elimination des défauts. Ceux qui critiquent les SAL ajoutent que les opé-rateurs qui graissent les points d’application à la main, peuvent aussi véri-fier d’autres problèmes mécaniques.
Pourtant la base pour la résistance continue faiblit quand on évalue tous les avantages des systèmes automatisés sur les systèmes man-uels qui présentent tant de possibiltés d’erreur. Par exemple, le graissage manuel requiert beaucoup de temps mort pour les véhicules et présente des risques augmentés aux techniciens qui sont ob-ligés de grimper sur, dans et autour des camions et les machines pour réviser tous les points de grais-
sage, méthode inéfficace, dangéreuse et coûteuse. En plus, ces systèmes ne vise qu’un seul endroit sur le roulement. On s’attend qu’une fois cet endroit commence à rouler, la graisse se répandra sur la surface entière.
Ceci n’est pas le cas, disent Mike Deckert et Gabriel Lopez de Flo Com-ponents, basé à Missis-sauga, celui-ci, spécialiste en systèmes de graissage et celui-là, fournisseur de lubrifiant. « Quand on ne vise qu’un seul endroit sur un roulement, 75 pourcent de la graisse disparaitra dans la pre-mière heure d’opération, ce qui augmente le risque de panne de roulement, de temps mort et de coûts associés de cette panne. »
Les lubrifiants sont le plus efficace quand les applications sont faites en petite quantité mesurée à des intervals courts mais fréquents, ce que permettent les systèmes automatisés. Des mul-tiples avantages qui ac-compagnent cette mé-thode d’application de graisse est la garantie que tous les composants critiques sont graissés quelque soit la position ou la voie d’accès. La lu-brification se fait pendant que les mécanismes sont en marche ce qui permet une distribution partout. Le déboursement fré-quent prolonge le terme de vie des composants. Les quantités mesurées qui visent les roulements assurent qu’il n’y a pas de gaspillage, que moins d’énergie est dépensée parce qu’il y a moins de friction des jointures, et ainsi, il y a une productiv-ité augmentée.
La plupart des sys-tèmes automa-t i s é s p o u r l’application de lub r i -fiants ont cinq com-posants ma-jeurs : un ap-pareil de con-trôle ou un minuteur de 12 ou de 24 volts qui
active le système, une pompe et un réservoir qui distribuent le lubrifiant au système, des voies de ravitaillement qui con-nectent la pompe aux soupapes de mesure, des soupapes de mesure qui contrôlent la quantité et la distribution du lubrifiant aux points d’application et d’autres voies de ravi-taillement qui rapportent le lubrifiant des soupapes de mesure aux points d’application.
Il existe au moins huit types de systèmes automa-tisés pour l’application de lubrifiants. Mais il y a deux catégories générales pour la lubrification en route, ligne unique pro-gressive et ligne unique parallèle. La ligne unique progressive distribue le lubrifiant par moyen de soupapes individuels qui livrent la graisse/l’huile à des points de lubrification multiples par des voies de ravitaillement. Si une voie ou un roulement ne reçoit pas de graisse, le sys-tème s’arrête et signale à l’opérateur qu’une correc-tion est nécessaire pour éviter des dommages.
Les systèmes parallèles livrent le lubrifiant par une pompe à des branches multiples d’injecteurs qui fonctionnent indépen-damment et peuvent s’ajuster individuellement pour livrer des quantités différentes aux différents points d’application. On ne surveille que la ligne principale pour que le système continue à opérer même
quand il y a une voie blo-quée. On risque la perte d’un roulement mais la plupart des systèmes ont un indicateur de mauvais fonctionnement visible à l’opérateur.
Pour bien choisir un système automatisé pour l’application de lubrifiant, Mike Deckert et Gabriel Lopez de Flo Components encouragent les acheteurs à poser des questions. Une liste de contrôle dé-taillée qui couvre les in-formations essentielles se trouve sur le web-site de la compagnie sous la rubrique Bibliothèque de Référence. Les acheteurs sont encouragés à faire attention aux systèmes qui incluent des pompes à filtres de haute pression, d’intérieur, de lubrifiant, des tuyaux à pas de vis normal, des réservoirs à pallettes pour éliminer les bulles éventuelles dans la graisse qui peuvent causer l’echec du système, et des jauges de haute pression. Gabriel Lopez souligne l’importance des jauges qui devraient être un com-posant essentiel de tout système automatisé.
« Les jauges indiquent qu’il y a un problème avec le système. Si dans le cas d’un système parallèle, il y a de l’air dans les voies de ravitaillement, il n’y aura pas assez de pression pour cycler les soupapes à mesure. Le jauge de pression indiquera un
problème en faisant
fluctuer irrégulièrement l’aiguille. »
Bien que les détracteurs donnent plusieurs raisons pour leur refus d’accepter cette méthode automa-tisée qui existe depuis des décennies, David Pianger-elli, président de Lubrica-tion Technologies, dit que ces plaintes résultent d’un manque de compréhen-sion du système plutôt que des défauts de con-ception ou de fonction. Il dresse toute une liste de secteurs qui peuvent causer un manque de fiabilité.
Piangerelli répète le con-seil de Gabriel Lopez que les jauges de pression devraient faire partie inté-grale de tout système qui fait passer la graisse ou l’huile par des injecteurs et des soupapes. En plus, il déconseille le remplis-sage de réservoir en en-levant le couvercle, pour éviter la contamination du système. Il déconseille également l’opération d’un système sans filtre, ce qui risque l’introduction de lubrifiants contaminés dans le réservoir.
D’autres critiques sans mérite, disent les propos-ants des SAL, incluent l’emploi de lubrifiants in-adaptes. Une graisse trop lourde peut entrainer la mauvaise fonction des injecteurs et une panne de pistons dans les soupapes de séparation.
Une autre erreur très fréquente, dit Piangerelli, est l’idée qu’à cause du fait que les lubrifiants sont mesurés et déboursés si fréquemment, un lu-brifiant de haute qualité peut être remplacé par un moins cher. Une telle erreur peut causer le sys-
tème de se grip-per et la
p e r t e d u roule-m e n t parce que le
l u b r i -fiant inférieur
ou moins cher n’a pas de caractéristiques por-
teurs. Ce manque de capa-
cité porteure augmente l’usure du métal contre métal. Mike Deckert de Flo Components va en-core plus loin en con-seillant les opérateurs à ne jamais mélanger des lubrifiants incompatibles. « Les opérateurs doivent s’assurer la viscosité de l’huile de base de graisses différentes est identique avant que l’une soit ajou-tée à l’autre. Le manque de tenir compte de ce fait peut entrainer des problèmes. »
Vo i l à s e s c o n s e i l s d’entretien : s’assurer que les pompes sont vérifiées à des intervals réguliers pour maintenir le niveau de pression, que les ré-servoirs ont des niveaux de lubrifiants correctes et qu’ils sont remplis quand il le faut, que les tubes et les tuyaux sont contrôlés pour des fuites et que tous les composants sont bien attachés.
Les principes d’opération de lubrification automa-tisée n’ont jamais changé mais des technologies nouvelles rendent les systèmes plus efficaces et plus faciles à opérer. De nouvelles voies de ravitaillement continu-ent s’améliorer, mais les plus grands progrès sont en électroniques et com-munications.
La vue d’ensemble de Mike Deckert donne un bon exemple: « Quand on a commencé aux an-nées quatre-vingt, nous avions des minuteurs mé-caniques qui activaient les pompes et ne livrai-ent un dose de graisse que quand on mettait le véhicule en marche arrière. Aujourd’hui, on a des fonctions capables de surveiller le nombre et la fréquence des cycles de lubrification, le niveau des réservoirs et d’indiquer quand il faut l’intervention d’un mécanique pour rec-tifier un problème dans le système. Des informa-tions critiques peuvent être transmises à un télé-phone cellulaire, à un navigateur de courriel, ou à un tableau. » dit-il.V
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trANSPOrtS QUébec
Obligations Des Personnes Utilisant Un Véhicule Lourd Exclusivement À Des Fins Personnelles
Af i n d ’ a s s u r e r la sécurité des usagers de la
route, les personnes qui mettent en circulation ou qui exploitent des véhicules lourds sont assujetties à des règles de sécurité addit ion-nelles. Naturellement, elles demeurent assujet-ties aux règles qui visent l’ensemble des usagers de la route, telles les règles de circulation et les normes de charges et dimensions.
Toutefois, les personnes qui utilisent un véhicule lourd exclusivement à des fins personnelles sont exemptées de plusieurs obligations liées à la pos-session ou à l’exploitation de tels véhicules. Ce document présente les obligations auxquelles ces personnes peuvent être assujetties même si elles utilisent un véhicule lourd exclusivement à des fins personnelles.
1. ObligationsLes personnes qui utili-
sent leur véhicule lourd exclusivement à des fins personnelles peuvent être assujetties à quatre obli-gations.
1.1 Arrêt Aux Postes De Contrôle Routier
Les postes de contrôle du transport rout ier, communément appelés « les balances », sont des endroi ts où l ’on doit s’arrêter avec les véhicules visés lorsqu’ils sont ouverts. L’arrêt vise principalement à vérifier si les normes de charges sont respectées. On peut également y vérifier la conformité aux règles concernant les véhicules lourds et au Code de la sécurité routière, ou procéder à l’inspection mécanique du véhicule.
Véhicules visés :• véhicules motorisés
conçus et aménagés prin-cipalement pour le trans-port de marchandises (camionnette («pick-up»), fourgonnette, camion porteur, etc.) et ayant un PNBV de 4 500 kg ou plus;
• ensembles de véhicules (véhicule motorisé et re-morque) dont au moins un véhicule a un PNBV de 4 500 kg ou plus, et est conçu et aménagé principalement pour le transport de marchan-dises;
• v é h i c u l e s - o u t i l s (niveleuses, chargeuses, etc.).
À l’exception des :• habitations motorisées
(véhicules automobiles a m é n a g é s d e f a ç o n permanente en logement, souvent appelés VR);
• véhicules motorisés (même si leur PNBV est de 4 500 kg ou plus) qui tirent une caravane (roulotte ou tente-roulotte);
• véhicules d’urgence;• camionnettes («pick-
up») ayant une masse nette de 4 000 kg ou moins, immatriculées comme véhicules de promenade (plaque sans préfixe).
1.2 Vérification Méca-nique Périodique
Cette obligation con-s is te à soumett re le véhicule lourd à une vérification mécanique effectuée par un expert indépendant reconnu par la Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec. Cette vérification, qui doit être effectuée tous les ans ou tous les six mois, selon l’usage et le type de véhicule, vise à s’assurer que les véhicules lourds qui circulent sur le réseau routier sont dans un bon état mécanique.
Véhicules visés :• véhicules motorisés
ayant un PNBV de 4 500 kg ou plus;
• remorques ayant un
PNBV de 4 500 kg ou plus.À l’exception des :• véhicules utilitaires
sport (VUS) ayant une masse nette de 4 000 kg ou moins;
• camionnettes («pick-up») ayant une masse nette de 4 000 kg ou moins, immatriculées comme véhicules de promenade (plaque sans préfixe);
• caravanes (roulottes et tentes-roulottes);
• habitations motorisées (véhicules automobiles a m é n a g é s d e f a ç o n permanente en logement, souvent appelés VR).
1.3 Règlement Sur Les Normes D’arrimage
Ce règlement dicte des règles précises (types d ’appare i l s , nombre d’appareils, espacement, etc.) sur l’arrimage des cargaisons et impose l’utilisation d’appareils certifiés et spécialement conçus à cette fin.
Véhicules visés :• véhicules motorisés
ayant un PNBV de 4 500 kg ou plus;
• e n s e m b l e s d e v é h i c u l e s ( v é h i c u l e motorisé et remorque) dont le PNBV total est de 4 500 kg ou plus.
Important
N o t e z p a r a i l l e u r s que, pour tout type de véhicule, peu importe son PNBV ou son utilisation, l’article 471 du Code de la sécurité routière prévoit que nul ne peut laisser conduire un véhicule dont le chargement n’est pas solidement retenu ou recouvert.
1.4 Signalisation Desti-née Aux Camions
Le panneau de s ig-nalisation illustrant une silhouette de camion (ci-contre) sur fond blanc in-dique certaines contraint-es à la circulation des camions. Ce panneau est notamment utilisé pour indiquer les zones inter-dites aux camions. Voir ci-dessous les véhicules visés par cette signalisa-tion.
Véhicules visés :• véhicules motorisés
conçus et aménagés prin-cipalement pour le trans-port de marchandises (camionnettes, fourgon-nette, camion porteur, etc.) et ayant un PNBV de 4 500 kg ou plus;
• ensembles de véhicules (véhicule motorisé et re-morque) dont au moins un véhicule a un PNBV de 4 500 kg ou plus, et est conçu et aménagé
principalement pour le transport de marchan-dises.
2. ExemptionsLes personnes utilisant
leurs véhicules lourds exclus ivement à des fins personnelles sont exemptées des obliga-tions suivantes :
• assurer le contrôle des heures de conduite et de repos des conducteurs de véhicule lourd par la tenue de fiches journa-lières ou d’un registre, et respecter le Règlement sur les heures de conduite et de repos des conduc-teurs de véhicule lourd;
• effectuer la vérification avant départ du véhicule conformément aux dis-positions du Règlement sur les normes de sécurité des véhicules routiers;
• faire un entretien préventif du véhicule et tenir un dossier sur la gestion et l’entretien du véhicule conformé-ment aux dispositions du Règlement sur les normes de sécurité des véhicules routiers;
• s’inscrire au Registre des propriétaires et des exploitants de véhicules lourds à la Commis-sion des transports du Québec.V
trANSPOrtS QUébec - PONt hONOré-MercIer
Le Ministre Moreau Dévoile les Rapports d’Inspection Générale
Montréal, Qué-b e c - l e 1 9 s e p t e m b r e
2011 - Le ministre des Transports du Québec et député de Château-guay, M. Pierre Moreau, a procédé au dévoilement des rapports d’inspection générale du pont Hon-oré-Merc ier . Les in-spections ciblées ont été conduites en 2007, 2008, 2009 et 2011. « Cet exercice découle de l’engagement de mon
prédécesseur ainsi que de la volonté que j’ai déjà exprimée voulant que le ministère des Transports fasse preuve d’un max-imum de transparence quant à l ’état de nos infrastructures routières », a mentionné le nou-veau titulaire du porte-feuille des Transports, M. Moreau.
« Ce qu’il faut retenir de cet exercice, c’est que les priorités d’intervention identifiées dans les rap-
ports d’inspection ont été intégrées aux contrats de réfection du pont amont qui étaient déjà en cours », a poursuivi M. Moreau. Le prochain objectif du ministère des Transports est de rouvrir complète-ment, d’ici à décembre prochain, le pont Hon-oré-Mercier en direction de Châteauguay. Tous les travaux pour atteindre cet objectif sont déjà en cours.
Un site Web à consulter
Dans la foulée de la publication des premiers rapports d’inspection générale, le ministère des Transports a créé une sect ion spécia le sur son site Internet où seront déposés tous les documents. La section « Rapports d’inspection générale des structures » est accessible de la page d’accueil du site du ministère des Transports au www.mtq.gouv.qc.ca.
À compter de la f in
octobre, une nouvelle section, intitulée « Ponts et routes - information aux citoyens », sera mise en ligne. Apparaîtront dans cette section un profil pour l’ensemble du Québec ainsi que la fiche descriptive de chacune des structures, un indice des conditions générales, un indice d’accessibilité, la date de la dernière inspection et un résumé des principales recom-mandations des rapports
d’inspection. « Je me suis engagé à
faire du ministère des Transports un ministère axé sur la communica-tion, a indiqué M. Mo-reau. La publication des rapports d’inspection générale sur notre site Internet constitue un pas dans cette direction. La population pourra dorénavant consulter les rapports d’inspection générale qui seront pro-duits. »V
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81 Northline Road,Toronto, ON M4B 3E9
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Email: [email protected]: www.alleninsurance.ca
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BAiRd MAcgRegoR insuRAnce BRokeRs lp
825 Queen Street East,Toronto, ON M4M 1H8
Tel: 416.778.8000Toll Free Tel: 800.263.3030
Fax: [email protected]
www.bairdmacgregor.com
insurance brokers
BAiZAnA insuRAnce BRokeRs
806 Greenbank RoadOttawa, ON K2J 1A2Tel: 613.825.5575Fax: 613.825.5624
Toll Free: 877.791.1682Email: [email protected]: www.baizanainsurance.com
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BRyson & AssociAtes insuRAnce BRokeRs ltd.
Bryson Insurance & Financial Services Ltd.
Toll Free: 800.661.5196Fax: 905.426.4959
Email:[email protected]
www.bryson-insurance.com“For All Your Trucking Insurance
Needs”Transportation Insurance, Fleet Safety Management Services,
Bonds, Health, Drug, Dental, Life & Disability Insurance.
“Same Day Quotes up to 10 units”
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cAnAdiAn insuRAnce BRokeRs inc.1 Eglinton Ave. East, Suite 415,
Toronto, ON M4P 3Z1Tel: 416.486.0951Fax: 416.489.5311
Email: [email protected]: www.cibi.ca
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dAlton tiMMis insuRAnce gRoup
35 Stone Church Road,Ancaster, ON L9K 1S5
Tel: 905.648.3922Toll Free Tel: 888.385.8466
Fax: 905.648.2640Email: [email protected]: www.daltontimmis.com
The Perfect Fit for your trucking insurance needs.
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dAlton tiMMis insuRAnce gRoup
14-600 Crowfoot Cres., NWCalgary, AB T3G 0B4Tel: 403.241.2288
Toll Free Tel: 866.472.0721Fax: 866.399.3177
Email: [email protected]: www.daltontimmis.com
The Perfect Fit for your trucking insurance needs.
insurance brokers
eRB And eRB
insuRAnce BRokeRs ltd.30 Queen Street North,Kitchener, ON N2H 6N2
Tel: 519.579.4270Fax: 519.741.1977
Toll Free: 800.265.2634Email: [email protected] or
[email protected]: www.erb-erb.com
What you want to protect the most..We protect the best!
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huB inteRnAtionAl ontARio ltd
33 Princess Street, Suite 501Leamington, ON N8H 5C5
Tel: 519.326.9339Fax: 519.326.0128
Toll Free Tel: 800.463.4700Email: [email protected]
Web: www.hubinternational.comTransportation Insurance
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RAinBow insuRAnce BRokeRs inc
958 Road 2 EastKingsville, ON N9Y 2E4
Tel: 519.733.3268Fax: 519.733.3282
Email: [email protected]
In Business since 1995
lifting equipMent & jacks
cAnAdA poweRtRAin
3833 Nashua Drive,Mississauga, ON L4V 1R3
Tel: 905.677.3522Toll Free Tel: 800.268.4809
Fax: 905.677.4618Email: [email protected]: www.cptparts.com
lubricants
wAkeField cAnAdA inc.3620 Lakeshore Blvd. West,
Toronto, ON M8W 1P2Tel: 416.252.5511 ext 4449Toll Free Tel: 800.268.5339
Fax: [email protected]
Web: www.castrol.caCastrol HD creates products that deliver superior performance and greater reliability with the goal of
reducing customer operating costs.
lubricants
hutchinson Fuels
8 Loyalist Drive, Unit #2,Brighton, ON K0K 1H0
Tel: 613.475.3334Toll Free Tel: 800.465.0449
Fax: 613.475.4480
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lucAs oil pRoducts
4060B Sladeview CrescentMississauga, ON L5L 5Y5
Toll Free Tel: 888.878.6973Fax: 905.814.9836
Email: [email protected]: www.lucasoil.ca
“Keep that Engine Alive!”
• • •
noco luBRicAnts coMpAny
2 Bradpenn Road,Toronto, ON M8Z 5S9
Tel: 416.232.6626Toll Free Tel: 800.414.6626
Fax: 416.201.9880Email: [email protected]
Web: www.noco.ca
Best Service, Best Value, Best Quality
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Rp oil liMited
1111 Burns Street East, Unit 3,Whitby, ON L1N 6A6Tel: 905.666.2313
Toll Free Tel: 800.335.6623Fax: 905.666.2761
Email: [email protected]
lubricants (synthetic)
sinwAl enteRpRises inc
5656 Bell Harbour Drive,Mississauga, ON L5M 5J3
Tel: 416.520.5527Toll Free Tel: 866.326.7645
Fax: 905.814.1802Email: [email protected]
Web: www.sinwal.com.
oil furnace sales& service
de-on supply inc.R.R. #1, 1595 Lobsinger Road
St. Jacobs, ON N2J 4G8Toll Free Tel: 800.824.4115Toll Free Fax: 888.626.7843Email:[email protected]:www.deonsupply.com
on-board truck scales
vulcAn on-BoARd scAles
#11-1642 Langan Ave.Port Coquitlam BC V3C 1K5
Ph: 604.944.1481Fax: 604.944.1482
Toll Free Tel: 800.663.0854Web: www.vulcanscales.com
perMits & services
730 peRMit seRvices
Box 755, 2085 Shanly Road,Cardinal, ON K0E 1E0
Tel: 613.657.1244Toll Free Tel: 800.410.4754
Fax: 613.657.1453Email:
[email protected]: www.730permitservices.com
• • •c.u.t.c. inc.
1295 Carol Crescent,Laval, QC H7W 1G3Tel: 450.687.8294
Toll Free Tel: 866.927.8294Fax: 450.687.6963
Email: [email protected]
pressure Washers
cAn-cleAn pRessuRe wAsheRs
6790 Davand Drive, Units 13 & 14Mississauga, ON L5T 2G5
Tel: 905.568.4868Fax: 905.565.8821
Toll free: 888.568.8001Email: [email protected]
Website: www.can-clean.com
rust control products
coRRosion contRol coAtings ltd
106 Colborne Street,P. O. Box 1088,
Walkerton, ON N0G 2V0Toll Free Tel: 800.934.7771Toll Free Fax: 800.563.8078
Email: [email protected]: www.cc-coatings.com
Exclusive Canadian distributor of Tectyl ® industrial corrosion control
products.
rust control products
kRown coRpoRAte
35 Magnum Drive,Schomberg, ON L0G 1T0
Tel: 905.939.8750Fax: 905.939.8710
Toll Free Tel: 1.800.267.5744Email: [email protected]: www.krown.com
satellite tracking
petRo-viRon inc.2 Taggart St., Unit 10Guelph, ON N1H 6H8Tel: 519.837.2281Fax: 519.763.9371
Email: [email protected]/pivot/
tarps & tarping systeMs
AeRo-kit industRies
5499 Harvester Road,Burlington, ON L7L 5V4
Tel: 905.335.2012Toll Free Tel: 800.465.8277
Fax: 905.335.8499Web: www.aero-kit.com“Keeping You Covered”
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cRAMARo tARpAulin systeMs
206 Arvin Avenue,Stoney Creek, ON L8E 2L8
Tel: 905.662.2757Toll Free Tel: 800.565.8277
Fax: 905.662.4811Email: [email protected]: www.cramarotarps.com
Cramaro, for all your tarping needs.
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tRison tARps
130 Copernicus Blvd.,Brantford, ON N3P 1L9
Tel: 519.720.9464Toll Free Tel: 866.948.2777
Fax: 519.720.9468Email: [email protected]: www.trisontarps.ca
test equipMent-brakes, abs, lights
lite-check, llc3102 East Trent Avenue
Spokane, WA, 92202Tel: 509.535.7512
Toll Free Tel: 800.343.8579Fax: 509.535.7680
Email: [email protected]
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tire balancing
counteRAct BAlAncing BeAds13029 8th Line,
Georgetown, ON L7G 4S4Tel: 905.873.3339Fax: 905.873.3088
Toll Free Tel: 800.572.8952Email:
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tAABs inc.2801 2nd Avenue North, Unit #2
Lethbridge, AB T1H 6S2Toll Free: 888.553.3005
Fax: 403.394.9911Email: [email protected]
Website: www.taabs-int.com
tire & Wheelservice & equipMent
duRet et lAndRy inc.2250 Industrial Blvd.,Laval, QC H7S 1P9Tel: 514.337.7777
Toll Free Tel: 800.663.0814Fax: 450.663.2688
Email: [email protected]
ontARio oFFiceCorghi, Ontario
Tel: 416.902.5663Contact: Terry Lefebvre
Web: www.CorghiCanada.com
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hoFMAnn BAlAncingtechniques ltd
6500 Millcreek Drive,Mississauga, ON L5N 2W6
Tel: 905.821.0799Fax: 905.821.2073
Toll Free Tel: 800.267.2185Email: [email protected] or
[email protected]: www.hofmann.ca
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hunteR engineeRing coMpAny112 York Street,
Eden Mills, ON N0B 1P0Tel: 905.699.7991
Email: [email protected]: www.hunter.com
toWing services
A towing seRvice ltd.185 Bartley Drive
Toronto, ON M4A 1E6Servicing GTA, Ontario and USA
Tel: 416.656.4000Fax: 416.656.3065
Toll Free Tel: 800.773.7952Email: [email protected]
Web: www.atowing.caA company you can count on!
toWing services
ABRAMs towing
“Service Across Ontario”Tel: 416.398.2500
Toll Free Tel: 888.667.543824 Hour Heavy TowingWeb: www.abrams.ca
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Action AutoMotive,towing & RecoveRy
P. O. Box 126,Trenton ON K8V 5R2Tel: 613.394.4924
Toll Free Tel: 800.551.6151Fax: 613.394.2428
Email: [email protected]: www.actiontowing.com
“Meeting Your Service Needs in Eastern Ontario”
• • •c.A. towing
R.R. #2, 2485 Campbellville Road,Campbellville, ON L0P 1B0
Tel: 905.854.0169Toll Free Tel: 800.363.2209
Fax: 905.854.1282Email: [email protected]
• • •
geRvAis towing & RecoveRy
1485 Startop Road,Ottawa, ON K1B 3W5
Tel: 613.747.4666Toll Free Tel: 888.689.2170
Fax: 613.747.8323Email: [email protected]: www.gervaistowing.com
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goBBo towing & RecoveRy ltd.85 Pondhollow Drive,Sudbury, ON P3E 6C1
shop
5238 Hwy. 69 South,Sudbury, ON P3E 4N1
Tel: 705.523.2341Fax: 705.523.2817
Toll Free: 800.261.4252Email: [email protected]
• • •
hAnsen towing & RecoveRy
236 Rutherford Road South,Brampton, ON L6W 3J6
Tel: 905.453.7319Fax: 905.451.1534
Toll Free Tel: 800.876.7097Email: [email protected]
Web: www.hansentowing.com
toWing services
k.B.w. towing
KBW Truck Transfer Service1 Towns Road,
Etobicoke, ON M8Z 1A1
Tel: 416.255.4443
Toll Free Tel: 866.616.6379
Fax: 416.252.2558
Email: [email protected]
Heavy & Medium Towing, Flatbed Specialists.
• • •
J p towing seRvice & stoRAge ltd
11 Glen Scarlett Road,
Toronto, ON M6N 1P5
Tel: 416.203.9300
Toll Free Tel: 866.527.8225
Fax: 416.203.9303
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.jptowing.com
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pAt RogeRs towing
Kingston, Ontario
24 Hour Emergency ServiceToll Free Tel: 888.221.3672
Tel: 613.384.2572
Web: PatRogersTowing.com
trailer & container sales & service
stoRstAc
90 North Queen Street,
Etobicoke, ON M8Z 2C9
Tel: 416.231.9100
Toll Free Tel: 866.474.8044
Fax: 416.231.7517
Email:[email protected]
Web: www.storstac.com
Contact: David Culotta
Specializing in Fleet Maintenance, Lift-gate Installation & Service,
Custom Modifications & ISO Shipping Containers
trailer Manufacturers
titAn tRAileRs
1129 Hwy #3, R R #3,
Delhi, ON N4B 2W6
Tel: 519.688.4826
Fax: 519.688.6453
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.titantrailers.com
trailer Manufacturers[ tankers ]
BedARd tAnkeRs inc.5785 Place Turcot
Montreal, QC H4C 1V9Tel: 514.937.1670Fax: 514.937.2190Email: [email protected]
Web: www.bedardtankers.comLeader in Dry Bulk, Liquid, Liquified Compressed Gas & Cryogenic Road
Tanker Trailers
• • •
tReMcAR inc.790 Montrichard Ave.
St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC J2X 5G4Tel: 450.347.7822Fax: 450.347.8372
Toll Free Tel: 800.363.2158Email: [email protected]
trailer sales, leasing, rentals & service
FoRt gARRy industRies
Email: [email protected]: www.fgiltd.com/trailers
Proud distributors for Lode-King, Midland Manufacturing, Arctic Manufacturing, Landoll, CMIC Container Chassis and more.
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gtA tRAileR RentAls inc.Head Office – 36 Cardico Drive,
Gormley, ON L0H 1G0Toll Free Tel; 866.482.5311
Fax: 905.888.6061Email: [email protected]
Web: www.gtatrailer.com
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sMARtwAy tRAileR RentAls
2891 Sideroad 10,Bradford, ON L3Z 2A4
Tel: 905.775.6700Toll Free Tel: 888.747.7667
Fax: 905.775.7250Email: [email protected]: www.smartwaytrailers.ca
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tRAnsit tRAileR ltd.22217 Bloomfield Rd.,
R R #6, Chatham, ON N7M 5J6Tel: 519.354.9944
Toll Free Tel: 877.995.5999Fax: 519.354.9782
Email: [email protected]: www.transittrailer.com
transportcoMpanies
BRiAn kuRtZ tRucking ltd.R R #2 , Breslau, ON N0B 1M0
Tel: 519.836.5821Fax: 519.836.9396
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cARMen tRAnspoRtAtion gRoup
3700 Weston Road,Toronto, ON M9L 2Z4
Tel: 416.667.9700Fax: 416.667.8272
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.carmentransportationgroup.com
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eRB gRoup oF coMpAnies
290 Hamilton Road,New Hamburg, ON N3A 1A2
Tel: 519.662.2710Fax: 519.662.3316
Toll Free Tel: 800.665.2653Email: [email protected]: www.erbgroup.com
Refrigerated Transportation Specialists• • •
inteRnAtionAl tRuckloAd seRvices inc.
107 Bellevue Drive, Box 1450Belleville, ON K8N 5J1
Tel: 613.961.5144Toll Free Tel: 800.267.1888
Fax: 613.961.1255Toll Free Fax: 888.485.6487
Email: [email protected]: www.itstruck.ca
• • •
stAR vAn systeMs
10 Kerivan Court,Stoney Creek, ON L8E 5P6
Toll Free: 800.263.4884Fax: 905.643.8700
• • •
yAnke gRoup oF coMpAnies
27 Automatic Road,Brampton, ON L6S 5N8
Tel: 905.791.1369 ext 3747Toll Free Tel: 800.373.6678
Fax: 905.791.1278Email: [email protected]
Web: www.yanke.ca
transportation training
centenniAl collegeP. O. Box 631, Station A,Toronto, ON M1K 5E9
Tel: 416.289.5000 Ext 7606Email: dormiston@
centennialcollege.caWeb: www.centennialcollege.ca
Looking for a career?Apprenticeship Training:
Truck,Coach & Heavy Equipment Technicians.
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coMMeRciAl heAvy equipMenttRAining
2421 Cawthra Road,Mississauga, ON L5A 2W7
Tel: 416.456.2438Toll Free Tel: 800.297.4322
Fax: 905.281.9637Contact: Gordon BrownEmail: [email protected]
Web: www.chet.ca
cRossRoAds tRAining AcAdeMy49 Truman Rd., Barrie, ON L4N 8Y7
Tel: 705.719.2419Toll Free Tel: 866.446.0057
Fax: 705.719.2438Contact: Read Conley
[email protected] Diane Austin
cRossRoAds tRAining AcAdeMy888 Wallbridge Loyalist Road,
C.R.S. Bldg, Belleville, ON K8N 4Z5Tel: 613.771.1495
Toll Free Tel: 888.282.6605Fax: 613.771.1495
Contact: Robert Barclay
cRossRoAds tRAining AcAdeMy1525 Centennial Drive,Kingston, ON K7P 2Y7
Tel: 613.389.6000Toll Free Tel: 888.282.6605
Fax: 613.389.1998Contact: Robert Barclay
cRossRoAds tRAining AcAdeMy2020 Bantree Street,Ottawa, ON K1B 5A4Tel: 613.742.7499
Toll Free Tel: 866.529.1113Fax: 613.742.7899
Contact: Brian Adams or Erica KellyBrian@crossroadstrainingacademy.comwww.crossroadstrainingacademy.com
cRossRoAds tRuck tRAining AcAdeMy
10 Maple Street,Smiths Falls, ON K7A 1Z5
Tel: 613.742.7499Fax: 613.742.7899
Toll Free Tel: 866.529.1113Email: [email protected]
www.crossroadstrainingacademy.com
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transportation training
dAnBRo tRuck tRAining
505 Kenora Ave., Bldg. #1, Unit #1,Hamilton, ON L8E 3P2Contact: Brent Nantais
Tel: 905.575.7606Toll Free Tel: 800.273.5867
Fax: [email protected]
FRiendly tRuck dRiving school
850 Tapscott Road, Unit 9,Scarborough, Ontario M1Z 1N4
Tel: 416.291.9075Fax: 416.291.1144
Contact: Thiru MahalingamEmail: [email protected]: www.friendlydriving.com
gReAteR ottAwA tRuck tRAining
5 Caesar Avenue,Ottawa, ON K2G 0A8Tel: 613.727.4688Fax: 613.727.5997
Contact: Shahram Dowlatshahigott@greaterottawatrucktraining.comwww.greaterottawatrucktraining.com
JAy’s pRoFessionAl tRuck tRAining centRe
589 Middlefield Road, Unit 11,Scarborough, ON M1V 4Y6Contact: Jay or Chandrika
Tel: 416.299.9638Fax: 416.609.9814
Email: [email protected]: www.jaystrucktraining.ca
kiM RichARdson tRAnspoRtAtion speciAlists inc.
172 Argyle Street N., Upper Level,Caledonia, Ontario N3W 2J2
Tel: 905.765.3445Toll Free Tel: 800.771.8171
Fax: 905.765.1444Contact: Roxanne Wilkieson
Email: [email protected]: www.krway.com
Heavy equipment & forklift also available.
kiM RichARdson tRAnspoRtAtion speciAlists inc.634 Ireland Road,
Simcoe, Ontario N3Y 4K8Tel: 519.426.8260 ext. 232Toll Free Tel: 800.771.8171
Fax: 519.428.3112Contact: Roxanne Wilkieson
Email: [email protected]: www.krway.com
Heavy equipment & forklift also available.
kiM RichARdson tRAnspoRtAtion speciAlists inc.
120 Bill Martyn Parkway Street,St. Thomas, Ontario N5R 6A7
Tel: 905.765.3445Toll Free Tel: 800.771.8171
Fax: 905.765.1444Contact: Roxanne Wilkieson
Email: [email protected]: www.krway.com
Heavy equipment & forklift also available.
transportation training
ModeRn tRAining ontARio
308 Kenora Avenue,Hamilton, ON L8E 2W2Contact: Nick Korakas
Tel: 905.573.9675Toll Free Tel: 866.443.7483
Fax: 905.573.6425Email: [email protected]: www.moderntraining.com
noRtheRn AcAdeMy oF
tRAnspoRtAtion tRAining
25 Vagnini Court,Lively, ON P3Y 1K8
Contact: Kevin PattisonTel: 705.692.9222
Toll Free Tel: 800.719.9334Fax: 705.692.9256
Email: [email protected]: www.northernacademy.ca
noRthstAR tRuck dRiving school
5044 Walker Road,Windsor, Ontario, N9A 6J3
Tel: 519.737.0444Fax: 519.737.0445
Contact: Robert LabuteEmail: [email protected]
www.northstartruckdrivingschool.com
ontARio tRuck dRiving school (chAthAM)
1005 Richmond Street,Chatham, ON N7M 5J5
Contact: Bill KentTel: 519.355.0077
Toll Free Tel: 800.263.4777Toll Free Fax: 866.800.6837Email: [email protected]
Web: www.otds.com
ontARio tRuck dRiving school (london)
427 Exeter Road,London, ON N6E 2Z3
Contact: Bill KentTel: 519.858.9338
Toll Free Tel: 800.263.4777Fax: 519.858.0920
Email: [email protected]: www.otds.com
Forklift & Heavy EquipmentTraining Available
ontARio tRuck dRiving school (niAgARA-on-the-lAke)
281 Queenston RoadNiagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0
Contact: Bill Kent(Truck and Bus Course Info)Contact: Wayne Saunders(Heavy Equipment Info)
Tel: 905.685.1117Toll Free Tel: 800.263.4777
Fax: 905.641.0533Email: [email protected]
Web: www.otds.com
ontARio tRuck dRiving school (oldcAstle)
2155 Fasan Drive,Oldcastle, Ontario, N0R 1L0
Tel: 519.258.0333Toll Free: 1.866.410.0333
Fax: 519.258.9065Contact: Bill Kent
EEmail: [email protected]: www.otds.com
transportation training
ontARio tRuck tRAining AcAdeMy (oshAwA)
199 Wentworth Street East,Oshawa ON L1H 3V6
Contact: Dennis LagroisTel: 905.723.1237
Toll Free Tel: 800.753.2284Fax: 905.723.1245
Email: [email protected]: www.otta.ca
ontARio tRuck dRiving school (owen sound)
1051 2nd Avenue East,Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 2H8
Tel: 519.376.0444Toll Free: 1.800.263.4777
Fax: 1.866.800.6837Contact: Admissions OfficerEmail: [email protected]: www.otds.com
ontARio tRuck dRiving school (sARniA)
141 Mitton Street South,Sarnia, ON N7T 3C5
Contact: Bill KentTel: 519.332.8778
Toll Free Tel: 800.263.4777Toll Free Fax: 866.800.6837Email: [email protected]
Web: www.otds.com
ontARio tRuck tRAining AcAdeMy (peteRBoRough)
365 Lansdowne Street East, Unit 3,Peterborough, ON K9L 2A3
Tel: 705.743.1888Toll Free Tel: 800.939.1463
Fax: 705.743.1875Email: [email protected]: www.otta.ca
Contact: Dennis Langrois
sAFety tRuck tRAining school ltd4 Wilkinson Road, 2nd Floor
Brampton, ON L6T 4M3Contact: Yogan Sockalingam
Tel: 905.793.9546Fax: 905.793.6426
Email: [email protected]: www.safetytruck.com
shAun-dAvid tRuck tRAining school
10 Spalding Drive,Brantford, Ontario N3T 6B8
Contact: David NicholasTel: 519.720.9349
Toll Free Tel: 866.550.5589Fax: 519.720.9351
Email: [email protected]: www.shaundavidtts.com
tRi-county tRuck dRiveR tRAining
480 Waydom Drive,Ayr, ON N0B 1E0
Contact: Richard WyniaTel: 519.653.1700
Toll Free Tel: 800.265.0400Fax: 519.622.4002
Email: [email protected]: www.tricountytruck.com
vAlley dRiveR tRAining99 Cote Blvd.
Hanmer, ON P3P 1L9Contact: Jamie Fitchett
Tel: 705.969.8848Fax: 705.969.3584
truck & trailer repairs
FoRt gARRy industRies
Email: [email protected]: www.fgiltd.com/parts/
Brake specialists, installations, safeties and a whole lot more.
• • •Mtt RepAiR seRvices inc.
1868 Drew Road,Mississauga, ON L5S 1J6
Tel: 905.677.2771Fax: 905.677.2774
Email: [email protected]
truck custoMiZing
quAlity custoM
12 Clarke Blvd.Brampton, ON L6W 1X3
Tel: 905.451.8550Fax: 905.451.7627
Email: [email protected]: www.qualitycustom.ca
truck delivery
AcAdiAn dRiveAwAy
11 Dansk Court,Toronto, ON M9W 5N6
Tel: 905.709.8131Toll Free Tel: 800.668.1879
Fax: 905.709.2527Email: [email protected]: www.adctoronto.com
truck equipMent
FoRt gARRy industRies
Email: [email protected]: www.fgiltd.com/equipment
Sales and NSM certified installations of snow plows,
sanders, mixers, dump bodies and more.
• • •truck exhaust systeMs
texis tRuck exhAust
1850 Gage Court,Mississauga, ON L5S 1S2
Tel: 905.795.2838Toll Free Tel: 800.267.4740
Fax: 905.678.3030Email: [email protected]
Web: www.texisexhaust.com“Diesel Performance Specialisits”
truck lighting & accessories
Aldo’s dRiveline
475 Admiral Blvd., Unit #1,Mississauga, ON L5T 2N1
Tel: 905.670.9105Fax: 905.670.0618
Toll Free Tel: 800.899.0427Email: [email protected]
truck lighting & accessories
gRote industRies co.230 Travail Road,
Markham, ON L3S 3J1Tel: 905.209.9744
Toll Free Tel: 800.268.5612Fax: 905.209.9757
Toll Free Fax: 800.267.9024Email: [email protected]
Web: www.grote.com
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techspAn
3131Pepper Mill Court,Mississauga, ON L5L 4X6
Tel: 905.820.6150Toll Free Tel: 800.363.1588
Fax: 905.820.6142Email: [email protected]
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truck parts & supplies
discount tRuck pARts ltd.11633-156 Street,
Edmonton, AB T5M 3T8Tel: 780.454.5050
Toll Free: 800.661.5051Email: [email protected]: www.discountruckparts.com
Quality truck parts at discount prices.
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Manitoba
BRandonFoRt gARRy industRies
1440 Highland Avenue,Brandon, MB R7C 1A7
Tel: 204.571.5980Toll Free: 866.883.6120
Fax: 204.571.5982Email: [email protected]
Web: www.fgiltd.com
WinnipegFoRt gARRy industRies
2525 Inskster Blvd.,R.R. #2 Stn Main,
Winnipeg, MB R3C 2E6Tel: 204.632.8261
Toll Free: 800.282.8044Fax: 204.956.1786
Email: [email protected]: www.fgiltd.com
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saskatcheWan
ReginaFoRt gARRy industRies1523 Ross Avenue East,
Regina, SK S4N 7E5Tel: 306.757.5606
Toll Free: 800.552.8044Fax: 306.781.7926
Email: [email protected]: www.fgiltd.com
sasKatoonFoRt gARRy industRies
3455 Miners AvenueP. O. Box 1848,
Saskatoon, SK S7K 7K9Tel: 306.242.3465
Toll Free: 800.772.4599Fax: 306.933.4850
Email:[email protected]: www.fgiltd.com
alberta
CalgaRyFoRt gARRy industRies5350-72nd Avenue S.E.Calgary, AB T2C 4X5Tel: 403.236.9712
Toll Free: 800.661.3126Fax: 403.236.7249
Email: [email protected]: www.fgiltd.com
edMontonFoRt gARRy industRies
16230-118th Avenue N.W.Edmonton, AB T5V 1C6
Tel: 780.447.4422Toll Free: 800.663.9366
Fax: 780.447.3289Email: [email protected]
Web: www.fgiltd.comgRande pRaiRie
FoRt gARRy industRies10610-82nd Avenue
Clairmont, AB T0H 0W0Tel: 780.402.9864
Toll Free: 866.424.5479Fax: 780.402.8659
Email: [email protected]: www.fgiltd.comlloydMinsteR
FoRt gARRy industRies5701-63rd Avenue,
Lloydminster, AB T9V 3B8Tel: 780.875.9115
Toll Free: 800.661.9709Fax: 780.875.1403
Email: [email protected]: www.fgiltd.com
Red deeRFoRt gARRy industRies
7947 Edgar Industrial Drive,Red Deer, AB T4P 3R2
Tel: 403.343.1383Toll Free: 866.297.0022
Fax: 403.347.8275Email: [email protected]
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ontario
MississaugaFoRt gARRy industRies
731 Gana Court,Mississauga, ON L5S 1P2
Tel: 905.564.5404Toll Free: 888.456.6567
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tHundeR BayFoRt gARRy industRies
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Tel: 905.564.1899Fax: 905.564.1911
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geRRy’s tRuck centRe4049 Eastgate Cres.,London, ON N6L 1B7Tel: 519.652.2100
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iRvine tRuck centRe7537 Woodbine AvenueMarkham, ON L3R 2W1
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ontARio RegionAl oFFice
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We service clutches also.
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1261A Shawson Drive, Mississauga, ON L4W 1C4
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the SAFety tIP ADVISer
It’s Getting Dark Out There!
by AlVIS VIOlO
As the summer comes to an end and the days start
to get shorter, I think this is the perfect time to refresh our memories on how best to drive in the dark.
Did you know that traf-fic deaths are three times greater at night than dur-ing the day? While driv-ing at night increases our chances of having a deadly accident by three times, many of us are unaware of the special hazards of night driving or how to deal with these hazards.
Darkness is the most
obvious answer as to why night driving is so danger-ous. A driver’s reaction is ninety percent depend-ant on vision which is severely limited at night. Colour recognition, depth perception and peripheral vision are all altered after sundown. Another factor adding danger to night driving is fatigue which lowers alertness and reac-tion time.
We can however, take several effective measures to minimize after-dark dangers by following the recommendations below.
Prepare your car for night driving. Keep headlights, tail lights, signal lights and windows clean (inside and out).
Have your headlights properly aimed. Improper-ly aimed headlights blind other drivers and reduce your ability to see the road.
Don’t drink and drive.
Not only does alcohol se-verely alter your driving ability, it also acts as a depressant. Just one drink can induce fatigue.
Avoid smoking when you drive. Smoke’s nicotine and carbon monoxide ac-tually decrease your night vision.
If there is any doubt, turn your headlights on. Lights will not help you see better in early twilight, but they’ll make it easier for other drivers to see you. Being seen is as important as seeing others.
Reduce your speed and increase your following distances as it is more difficult to judge other vehicle’s speeds and dis-tances at night.
Don’t overdrive your headlights. You should be able to stop inside the illuminated area. If you are not, you are creating a blind crash area in front of
your vehicle.When following another
vehicle, keep your head-lights on low beams in or-der to prevent the blinding of the driver ahead of you.
If an oncoming vehicle doesn’t lower their beams from high to low, avoid glare by watching the right edge of the road and using it as a steering guide.
If you’re too tired to drive, it is very important to stop and get rest. Make frequent stops for light snacks and exercise.
If you have car trouble, pull off the road as far as possible. Warn approach-ing traffic at once by set-ting up reflecting triangles near your vehicle and 300 feet behind it. Turn on flashers and the dome light. You should also stay off the roadway and get passengers away from the area.
One last point is that
we should implement the above night driving safety tips as soon as the sun goes down. Twilight is one of the most difficult times to drive, because your eyes are constantly changing to adapt to the growing darkness.
Although we cannot avoid night driving and its hazards, by following the above recommendations, we should all be a little safer on the road.
Drive safe, think positive
and be prosperous.Alvis Violo is the C.E.O.
of Emergency Road Ser-vices Corporation, a coast to coast bilingual road-side assistance company dedicated to the trucking industry in Canada and the U.S.. For more informa-tion visit www.emergen-cyroadservices.com or call 877.377.2262. Please send your questions, feedback or comments about this column to [email protected]
28 OctOber 2011
heAlthy lIVING
Industry-Wide Use of Meat Glue
by breNDA rIcKer
Did you know your meats contain meat glue? Just
one more way food pro-ducers can sell more, while lowering the quality of what you consume. If it’s so harmless and miracu-lous, why didn’t we know about it before? It’s not on labels because technically it is not part of formulation of the product. That’s a giant stretch. It is not harmless and yes, you are actually ingesting it all the time!
It creates a type of frank-
en-meat in that it allows butchers to use the un-detectable glue to piece together scraps of meat into a seamless full meat cut. England banned use of Thrombin coagulant last year. They found it misled consumers to think they are getting a prime cut for their money, and also the original glue was made from cow and pig blood, something they didn’t think was wise
in restaurant meats.When multiple pieces are
globbed together, bacteria have a better chance of growth. “If there is a bac-teria outbreak, it’s much harder to figure out the source when chunks of meat from multiple cows were combined,” said Keith Warriner, who teaches food science at University of Guelph.
The FDA, of course,
deems it GRAS (generally recognized as safe) and this is used in the EU, Australia, Canada and the US. I have included a link for a video you should watch and you will notice the meat pre-parers in the video need to wear masks when using it because, “It’s dangerous…”
It’s hush-hush because meat preparers are afraid to lose their suppliers and customers.
It’s possible, for example, to make tenderloin rolls wrapped in bacon that hold together perfectly without the need for twine or tooth-picks. So what kind of glue is it exactly?
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Brenda Ricker can be reached at: [email protected]
ADVERTISERS BY PRODUCT OR SERVICE:
PRODUCT/SERVICE PAgE PUBlICATIOn
Automated Greasing SystemsLubecore International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,7,10SKF Canada Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ontario Trucking News
Diesel Performance ProductsPerformance Diesel (Bully Dog) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Emergency Road ServicesEmergency Road Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 & 20 Eastern & Western Trucking News
Employment OpportunitiesEdge Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Western Trucking NewsInternational Truckload Services Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Ontario Trucking NewsMackie Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Ontario Trucking NewsStar Van Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Ontario Trucking NewsSTI Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Ontario Trucking NewsTransX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35, 40Your Advantage Staffing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Ontario Trucking News
Factoring & FinanceJ.D. Factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Liquid Capital Midwest Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ontario Trucking News
Fuel AdditivesBennett’s Power Service Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Heating Sales & ServiceWilson Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Ontario Trucking News
LubricantsCastrol/Wakefield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30,34 Ontario Trucking NewsImperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 39Lucas Oil Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Shell Canada Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Permits & WaiversC.U.T.C. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Satellite TrackingPetro-Viron Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Ontario Trucking News
Steering & Clutch ProductsLevy Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Tanker Manufacturers, Sales & ServiceHutchinson Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Eastern Trucking News
Tarps Sales & ServiceTrison Tarps Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,14
Test Equipment - Brakes, ABS, LightsLite-Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Theft Prevention ProductsThe Fuel Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
TiresBenson Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Ontario Trucking News
ToolsTiger Tool International Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Truck Parts & AccessoriesCanada Wide Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Ontario Trucking NewsDiscount Truck Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Ontario Trucking NewsTraction Truck Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ontario & Western Trucking News
Truck RepairsTruckPro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ontario & Western Trucking News
Weigh Scales (On Board)Vulcan On-Board Scales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Western & Eastern Trucking News
Wheel Balancing ProductsHunter Engineering Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Ontario Trucking NewsTAABS International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
AlPhABETICAl lIST Of ADVERTISERS:
ADVERTISER PAgE PUBlICATIOn
BBennett’s Power Service Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Benson Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Ontario Trucking News
CC.U.T.C. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Canada Wide Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Ontario Trucking NewsCastrol/Wakefield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30,34 Ontario Trucking News
DDiscount Truck Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Western Trucking News
EEdge Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Western Trucking NewsEmergency Road Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 & 20 Eastern & Western Trucking News
HHunter Engineering Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Ontario Trucking NewsHutchinson Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Eastern Trucking News
IImperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 39International Truckload Services Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Ontario Trucking News
JJ.D. Factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
LLevy Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Liquid Capital Midwest Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ontario Trucking NewsLite-Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Lubecore International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,7, 10Lucas Oil Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
MMackie Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Ontario Trucking News
PPerformance Diesel (Bully Dog) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Petro-Viron Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Ontario Trucking News
SShell Canada Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7SKF Canada Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ontario Trucking NewsStar Van Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Ontario Trucking NewsSTI Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Ontario Trucking News
TTAABS International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19The Fuel Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Tiger Tool International Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Traction Truck Parts & TruckPro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ontario & Western Trucking NewsTransX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35, 40Trison Tarps Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,14
VVulcan On-Board Scales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Western & Eastern Trucking News
WWilson Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Ontario Trucking News
YYour Advantage Staffing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Ontario Trucking News
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AtSSA tOrONtO
Trade Show Starts off 2011-2012 Seasonby bArb WOODWArD
In place of their stan-dard monthly meeting, the Toronto A.T.S.S.A
held a trade show with over 60 indoor and outdoor dis-plays offering new product information, on-hand tech-nical information, supplier door prize draws, and on site sales specials. Ontario Trucking News (OTN) and Road Today were in at-tendance to offer support and answer questions from sponsors and visitors. On-
tario Trucking News held a free draw for two gift cards. Wallace Boustead from Abram’s Towing won the Kelsey’s Restaurant Gift Certificate, and Barney Barbeau from GO Transit won the Canadian Tire Gift Certificate.
During the event, visitors and trade show partici-pants enjoyed a free even-ing barbecue of hot dogs, hamburgers, Octoberfest sausages and a salad bar. There was also a 50/50
draw which netted the winner over $600. The second draw was for a 21” television.
Visitors included fleet personnel, safety and compliance staff, parts & equipment personnel, fleet maintenance technicians and service providers.
Special thanks to Brian Sibbald and the ATS com-mittee for making this show a huge success.
The 49th Annual Can-adian Fleet Maintenance
Seminar has been sched-uled for May 8th, 9th and 10th, 2012. The event, held at the relatively new site in the Hilton Suites Con-ference Centre in Mark-ham, Ontario has enjoyed great success and will con-tinue to be the location for many years to come. To book your trade booth contact Dave Ongaro at 905.957.7265 or visit www.cfmsonline.com for more information.
Sponsors for monthly
meetings are always wel-come. This is your com-pany’s opportunity for a captive audience to present your products! By recruiting a company that sponsors a meeting, you will receive a discount on your annual membership dues.
Regular meetings are held at the Paradise Ban-quet Hall on Jane Street, just below the 407. It is held at 6pm every second Thursday of the month from September through
to, and including June.Information and tickets
for the Annual Ladies Night can be obtained from Brian Sibbald, Entertainment Chairman, at 905.302.5470, or by visiting the ATS web-site at www.torontoats.com.
Arden and the Tourists are back with a 7-piece band with both slow and fast dances. Sponsor-ship is always welcome with a cash donation or prizes.V
AtSSA SUDbUry
Sudbury ATS Gears Up for Another Year of Presentations and Trade Showsby MAreK KrASUSKI
Following the sum-mer break, the Sud-bury Chapter of the
Automotive Transporta-tion Service (ATS) held its first monthly dinner and presentation meeting at the city’s Howard Johnson Plaza hotel.
The event was sponsored by Stemco and was well attended by fleet mainten-ance and industry pro-fessionals. Stemco has been supplying high quality wheel end components to the heavy vehicle markets for over a half century. Over the last 3 years Stemco has expanded its product offer-ings to include long life sus-pension components and high quality brake products.
Stemco District Sales Manager, Dave Wallace, began the evening’s pres-entations by demonstrat-ing the STEMCO KAISER No-Ream Qwik Kit, which is the only “true” no-ream King Pin kit on the heavy duty market today.
With parts in hand, Dave Wallace demonstrated the process by which the spiral steel bushings are twisted into the spindle bore al-lowing for a virtually ef-fortless bushing install. He then discussed the ad-vantages of their grease grooved pins; according to Dave they “provide ap-
proximately 300% more grease and can extend life three to four times.”
The second presenta-tion expanded on Stemco’s growing product offerings with a focus on their brake products. The company has joined forces with the Brazilian-based Duroline and has enhanced its prod-uct portfolio by adding heavy-duty brake linings. In January of this year, the wheel end compon-ents manufacturer and distributor also purchased Rome Tool and Die, the Georgia-based heavy duty brake shoe manufacturer. The acquisition positions Stemco to combine brake shoes with brake lining and offer a completely lined brake shoe.
Dave Wallace also intro-duced the company’s third generation of training vehicles that allow them to support all of their on-site no-charge training programs. The “Total Qual-ity Maintenance” vehicles provide training for wheel end maintenance, founda-tion brake and King Pin installation training.
In his address, ATS President, Stewart Mc-Bain, welcomed partici-pants, highlighted upcom-ing events, and thanked Stemco representatives for a compelling presentation.
He also encouraged wide-spread participation at ATS meetings.
“Our mandate is to pro-mote safer vehicles, the optimal functioning of equipment, and to provide a platform for the discus-sion of new ideas, such as the presentation we had tonight from the Stemco team.”
McBain drew attention to the upcoming trade show
in Sudbury on December 8 at the Howard Johnson. In recent years the annual event has been growing in popularity as sponsors and participants feature the latest product and service developments.
The ATS also extended a hearty thank you to its list of sponsors whose gen-erous contributions sup-port the monthly dinner meetings.V
AtSSA – belleVIlle
Benson Tire Hosts First Meeting of New Seasonby bArb WOODWArD
The first day of Sep-tember marked the beginning of the
Bellville ATS 2011-2012 season which was hosted by Benson Tire, a full ser-vice 24/7 tire depot that addresses all tire needs for all vehicles. The com-pany’s excellent reputa-tion in the commercial trucking industry is due, in part, to fleet assessment – a business practice in which the monitoring of air pressure, tread designs and best- use applications is completed on all fleet units.
The trend toward pur-chasing the most eco-nomical tires on the mar-ket can cost more in the long run. The best solu-tion would be to contact Benson Tire for a free evaluation. Benson Tire has saved drivers and companies a lot of money by engaging with clients about their specific needs. The Benson product line includes Good Year, Dun-lop and Kelly Tires, avail-able at any of their 13 locations; Barrie, Brock-ville, Cornwall, Hamil-ton, Mississauga, Ottawa (2), Vaughan, Cambridge,
Guelph, Kingston, Peter-borough and Windsor.
Sponsors for month-ly meetings are always welcome. This is your company’s opportunity for a captive audience to present your products! If you wish to sponsor a meeting, please con-tact Fred Laughlin, ATS President, at [email protected]. Meetings are held at 7pm on the 1st Thursday of the month at the Ramada Inn, Belle-ville, Ontario from Sep-tember through to and including June.
Being a member of the
A.T.S.S.A. is a great way to learn more about the trucking industry. This very valuable organiza-tion is made up of diesel mechanics, fleet man-agers as well as mem-bers of the manufacturing sector, repair shops and media. Members come together to enjoy a nice meal and discuss com-mon issues in the indus-try. I strongly urge every-one to become a member and attend as many meet-ings as possible.
The time you spend and the people you meet yields multiple benefits.V
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2525-32nd Avenue N.E.Calgary, AB T1Y 6B7Tel: 403.291.1233www.myhusky.ca
roAdkiNg trAvel ceNtre4949 Barlow Trail SE,Calgary, AB T2B 3B5Tel: 403.569.6251Fax: 403.235.5095www.roadking.ca
edMontonroAdkiNg trAvel ceNtre
strAtHcoNA iNc.26 Strathmoor Drive
Sherwood Park, AB T8H 2B6Tel 780.417.9400Fax 780.417.9449
leduCnisku tRuck stop
Suite 201 - 8020 Sparrow Drive,Leduc, AB T9E 7G3Tel: 780.986.7867Fax: 780.986.7898
Web: www.myhusky.caOpen 24 hours, 7 days, Restaurant, Cardlock, ATM, Convenience Store,
Showers, Scale.
lloydMinisteRHANcock Petroleum
5904-44th Street,Lloydminster, AB T9V 1V6
Tel: 888.875.2495Fax: 780.875.2095
Convenience Store, Showers & Laundry Facilities
Husky trAvel ceNtre5721-44th Street,
Lloydminster, AB T9V 0B3Tel: 780.872.7089www.myhusky.caMediCine Hat
Husky trAvel ceNtre561-15th Street SW,
Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4W2Tel: 403.527.5561
Petro cANAdA cArd lockAgcom Petroleum fuel sAles
1802-10 Avenue, S.W.Medicine Hat, AB
Tel: 403.527.6411Fax: 403.529.1660
Showers.
albErta
stRatHMoRestRAthMoRe husky tRAvel
centRe
436 Ridge Road,Strathmore, AB T1P 1B5
Tel: 403.934.3522Fax: 403.934.3555
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.myhusky.caOpen 24 hours, 7 days, Restaurant, Cardlock, ATM, Convenience Store,
Showers.
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CHilliWaCK
cHilliwAck Husky trAvel ceNtre7620A Vedder Road,
Chilliwack, BC V2R 4E8Tel: 604.858.5113www.myhusky.ca
chilliwAck petRo-pAss
45461 Yale Road WestChilliwack, BC
Tel: 604.795.9421Fax: 604.792.8931
[email protected] Cardlock Open 24hrs, 7 days, Convenience Store open
Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm (washrooms).
cool creek AgeNcies7985 Lickman Road,
Chilliwack, BC V2R 3Z9Tel: 604.795.5335Fax: 604.794.5080
[email protected] service islands, driver’s lounge & game room, convenience store, showers, laundry facilities, parking
& CAT scaledelta
husky tRAvel centRe
10128 Nordel Court,Delta, BC V4G 1J7Tel: 604.582.1433www.myhusky.ca
delta
petRo cAnAdA
southcoAst petRoleuM ltd. 10178 Nordel Court,
Delta, BCTel: 604.581.3835Fax: 604.581.3850
[email protected], fax, photocopier, nearby Gov’t Scale, Restaurants & ATM
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goldengolden husky tRAvel centRe
1050 Trans Canada Hwy.,Golden, BC V0A 1H1Tel: 250.344.6878Fax: 250.344.6855
Web: www.myhusky.caOpen 24 hours, 7 days, Restaurant, Cardlock, ATM, Convenience Store,
Showers.
JePsoN Petroleum ltd.Box 1408, Golden, BC V0A 1H0
Tel: 250.344.6161Fax: 250.344.2232
Email: [email protected] 8am-5pm mon-fri, lubes & propane, 24hr Cardlock, regular,
diesel & diesel mark.
Hope
dogwood vAlleyHusky trAvel ceNtre
27052 Baker Road,Hope, 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
MeRRittwAgons west tRAvel plAZA
3999 Airport RoadMerritt, BC V1K 1R2Tel: 250.378.2100Fax: 250.378.6060
Open 24 hours, 7 days, Restaurant, Convenience Store, Showers, TV
with Cable, Greyhound.
osoyoos
husky tRAvel centRe
9206-97th Street,R.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 (6am-10pm), convenience store,
showers, laundry facilities, parking, photocopier, oil products, ATM and
fax machine.
manItoba
BRandon
BrANdoN Husky trAvel ceNtre1990-18th Street North,Brandon, MB R7C 1B3
Tel: 204.728.7387www.myhusky.ca
MoRRis
MoRRis husky
Hwy 75 South, Box 989,Morris, MB R0G 1K0Tel: 204.746.8999Fax: 204.746.2611
Email: [email protected]: www.myhusky.ca
Open 24 hours, 7 days, Restaurant Mon. – Fri. 6AM-11PM, Sat. &
Sun. – 7AM-11PM, Cardlock, ATM, Convenience Store with Lottery,
Showers.
Petro cANAdA-Petro PAss217 Main Street,
Morris, MBTel: 204.746.8967Fax: 204.746.6008
Open 24-7, full service islands, drivers’ lounge & game room,
convenience store, ATM & parking
WinnipegpetRo cAnAdA-petRo pAss
500 Oak Point Highway,Winnipeg, 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 & parkingestevan
estevAN Husky trAvel ceNtre201- 4th Street,
Estevan, SK S4A 0T5Tel: 306.634.3109www.myhusky.ca
nEW brUnSWIck
aulaCAulAc Big stoP circle k
170 Aulac Road,Aulac, NB E4L 2X2Tel: 506.536.1339Fax: 506.536.0579
Email: [email protected] 24-7, full service islands,
drivers’ lounge, restaurant, convenience store, showers,
laundry facilities, parking & CAT scale.
nEW brUnSWIck
gRand fallsPetro PAss
315 Ouellette Street,Grand Falls, NB
Tel: 506.473.5575Fax: 506.475.9816
Toll Free: [email protected]
Drivers’ lounge & game room, convenience store, showers,
laundry facilities, internet services, showers, parking & CAT scale.
MonCton
petRo-CanadaExit 450, 2600 Mountain Road,
Moncton, NB E1G 3T6Tel: 506.859.6000Fax: 506.859.6005
Open 24-7, convenience store, fast food, ATM’s & restrooms
peRtH-andoveR
toBique oNe stoPExit 115, Perth-Anover, NB
Tel: 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 stoP2986 Fredericton Road,Salisbury, 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: [email protected] 24-7, Irving FP Solution
I-24, drivers lounge, restaurant, convenience store,showers,laundry
facilities, free over night parking.WoodstoCK
murrAy’s truck stoPExit 191, 198 Beardsley Road,
Woodstock, NBTel: 506.328.2994
Driver’s Fax: 506.325.2148email: calving.murraystruckstop
@gmail.comwww.murraystruckstop.ca
Open 24-7, full service islands, drivers’ lounge & game room, restaurant, convenience store,
showers, laundry facilities, parking & CAT scale & tire sales & service.
nova ScotIa
enfieldeNfield Big stoP (circle k)
6757 Hwy #2, Enfield, NS S2T 1C8Tel: 902.882.2522Fax: 902.883.1769
Open 24-7, full-service islands, drivers’ lounge, restaurant (6 am-
11pm), convenience store, showers & parking.
tRuRo HeigHtstruro HeigHts circle k
86 Connector Rd., Hwy 102 Exit 13,Truro Heights, NS B2N 5B6
Tel: 902.897.0333Fax: 902.897.0499
Open 24-7, self service islands, drivers’ lounge, restaurant,
convenience store, showers & parking.
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aRnpRioR
ANtrim truck stoP580 White Lake Road,Arnprior, ON K7S 3G9
Tel: 613.623.3003Fax: 613.623.1003
Toll Free: [email protected]
Open 24-7, full service islands, restaurant, convenience store, showers, overnight parking,
truckers’ lounge, CAT scale, garage service facilities, tire service,
western star truck dealer.
BellevilleultrAmAr
25 Bellevue Drive,(Hwy 401 Exit 538, rear of Ultramar
Service Station)Belleville, ON K8N 4Z5
Tel: 613.771.1755Open 24 hrs, lunch counter,
convenience store, toilets, showers, short-time parking & truckers’
lounge
CaRdinal
2085 Shanly Rd., Exit 730 Hwy 401Cardinal, ON K0C 1E0
Tel: 613.657.3019Open 24 hrs, restaurant,
convenience store, toilet, showers, overnight parking & truckers’
lounge
CoRnWall
fiftH wHeel truck stoP1901 McConnell Avenue,(Exit 792 off Hwy 401)Cornwall, ON K6H 5R6
Tel: 613.933.8363Fax: 613.932.3952
Open 24 hrs, diesel fuel, full-service fuel islands, convenience store at fuel bar, take-out food, CAT scale, Blue Beacon Truck Wash, propane, Sunoco Cardlock, restaurant, 200+
truck parking capacity, private showers, laundry facilities, drivers’ lounge & arcade room, Bell Canada Internet Kiosk, barber shop, ATM, drug testing centre, chapel, motel
(smoking & non-smoking), tire shop, lube shop, mechanic shop, Irving
Cardlock.
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Welcome to our complimentary Truck STop DirecTory. We want to help truckers and travellers find the nearest truck stop on route to their destination. For details on how you can list your truck stop, call Barb Woodward at 877.225.2232 or email Barb at [email protected].
ontarIo, EaStErn
deseRontoquick stop
215 Hwy #49,Deseronto, ON K0K 1X0
Tel: 613.396.3043Fax: 613.396.1449
Open 6am-10pm, 7 days, full service islands, subway,
convenience store, parking & coffee drive-thru.
dunvegan
esso-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, showers,
parking & ATM.
joyCevillekiNgstoN Husky truck stoP
Joyceville Road,(Hwy 401 Exit 632)
Joyceville, ONTel: 613.542.3468www.myhusky.ca
Kingstonesso-kiNgstoN
Hwy 401 Exit 611, Kingston, ONTel: 613.384.8888Fax: 613.634.3162
Open 24-7ultRAMAR
1993 Hwy 15, Exit 623Kingston, ON K7L 4V3
Tel & Fax: 613.542.7971 Email: [email protected]
Open 24/7, Fast-Food, Convenience Store, ATM, Overnight Parking.
ottaWa
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, toilet,
Truckers’ lounge, showers& short- ime parkingspenCeRville
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.
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vanKleeK Hill
HerB’s trAvel PlAZA
21160 Service Road,Exit 27 off Hwy 417
Vankleek Hill, OntarioToll Free: 800.593.4372
Tel: 613.525.2120Fax: 613.525.1595
Email: [email protected] 24-7 drivers’ lounge,
restaurant, convenience store, laundry facilities, ATM, internet services, showers & parking.
ontarIo, northErn
BRadfoRd
BrAdford Husky trAvel ceNtre
Hwy 400 & 88, Bradford, ONTel: 905.775.5794www.myhusky.ca
HWy 144 @ 560awAtersHed cAr & truck stoP
Hwy 144 & 560a,Tel: 705.655.4911 or
705.523.4917Fax: 705.523.4160
neW lisKeaRdgilli’s truck stoP
Hwy #11 North, New Liskeard, ONTel: 705.647.1919Fax: 705.647.5610
Full service islands, restaurant, convenience store, showers &
parking.
noRtH BayBAytruck stoP
3060 Hwy 11 North, North Bay, ONTel: 705.474.8410Fax: 705.495.4076
Toll Free: 888.474.8410Email: [email protected]: www.transportmall.com
Open 24-7, full service islands, restaurant, convenience store,
showers, parking & truck repairs within 2 km.
sudBuRy
sudBury Petro PAss
3070 Regent Street, Sudbury, ONTel: 705.522.8701Fax: 705.522.4280
Open Mon-Fri. 6am-11pm,Sat. 8am-8pm & sun. 10am-9pm,
drivers’ lounge & game room, convenience store (hot food, pizza,
chilli & soup), laundry facilities, showers & parking.
ontarIo, northErn
tiMMins
esso truck stoP2154 Riverside Drive,
Timmins, ONTel: 705.268.3400Fax: 705.267.7231
[email protected] 24-7, restaurant, convenience
store, ATM & showers.WauBausHene
wAuBAusHeNe truck stoP21 Quarry Road, Box 419,
Waubaushene, ON L0K 2L0Tel: 705.538.2900Fax: 705.538.0452
Email: [email protected]
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BeaMsville
BeAmsville relAy stAtioN4673 Ontario Street,
(Exit 64 off QEW)Beamsville, ON L0R 1B4
Tel: 905.563.8816Fax: 905.563.4770
Email: [email protected] 24-7, restaurant, convenience
store, laundry facilities, ATM, showers & parking
BoWManville
fiftH wHeel truck stoP2475 South Service Road,
(Exit 431, Hwy 401, Waverly Road) Bowmanville, ON L1C 3L1
Tel: 905.623.3604Fax: 905.623.7109
Open 24 hrs., Diesel fuel, convenience store, CAT scale, gasoline (self service), ATM,
propane, convenience store at fuel bar, Sunoco fleetfuel Cardlock ,full
service fuel islands, restaurant, private showers, laundry facilities,
drivers’ lounge & arcade room, 100+ truck parking capacity, motel
(smoking & non-smoking),Bell Canada Internet Kiosk, Irving
Cardlock.
doRCHesteR
fiftH wHeel truck stoP3305 Dorchester Road,
(Exit 199, Hwy 401, East of London)Dorchester, ON N0L 1G0
Tel: 519.268.7319Fax: 519.268.2967
Open 24 hrs, diesel fuel, convenience store, CAT scale, blue beacon truck wash, drug testing centre, gasoline (self serve), ATM, take-out food, open roads chapel,
Sunoco & Irving Cardlock, full service fuel islands, restaurant,
private showers, laundry facilities, drivers’ lounge, 150+ parking
capacity, motel (smoking & non-smoking), arcade room,
convenience store.
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dRuMBotrucker’s HAveN
Hwy 401, Exit 250,
806607 Oxford Road,
Drumbo, ON N0J 1G0
Tel: 519.463.5088
Fax: 519.463.5628
Email: [email protected]
foRt eRie
ultrAmAr
1637 Pettit Road (Exit 5 off QEW)
Fort Erie, ON L2A 5M4
Tel: 905.994.8293Open 24 hrs, Restaurant, Toilet, Showers, Overnight Parking &
Truckers’ Lounge
gRiMsBy
fiftH wHeel truck stoP
398 North Service Road,
(Exit 74, off QEW, E. of Hamilton)
(Casablanca Blvd. Exit)
Grimsby, ON L3M 4E8
Tel: 905.945.0300
Fax: 905.945.1115Open 24 hrs, diesel fuel,
convenience store, CAT scale, blue beacon truck wash, ATM, drug
testing centre, gasoline, Sunoco Cardlock, full service fuel islands,
restaurant, private showers, laundry facilities, drivers’ lounge
& arcade room,100+ parking capacity, chapel, motel (smoking & non- smoking) & Irving Cardlock.
HaMilton
mArsHAll truck & trAiler rePAir & truck stoP
336 Kenora Avenue,
Hamilton, ON L8E 2W2
Tel: 905.561.4712
Fax: 905.561.7757
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.marshalltruck.comOpen 24-7 for Cardlock fuelling,
open 7am-12am mon-fri, 7am-5pm Sat, closed Sunday, full service
islands, drivers’ lounge, restaurant, showers & parking
KitCHeneR
Petro-PAss kitcHeNer
120 Conestoga College Blvd.,
Kitchener, ON N2P 2N6
Tel: 519.748.5550
Fax: 519.748.9656Drivers’ lounge & game room,
convenience store, laundry facilities, showers & CAT scale.
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london
flyiNg m truck stoP
7340 Colonel Talbot Road,London, ON
Tel: 519.652.2728Fax: 519.652.6554
Email: flyingmtruckstop.comOpen 24 hrs, 6 days, full service
islands, drivers’ lounge, restaurant, convenience store, ATM, internet
services, showers, garage on premises & parking
london
loNdoN Husky trAvel ceNtre
Hwy 401 & 74 (Exit 195 off 401)Belmont, ON
Tel: 519.644.0200www.myhusky.ca
Milton
fiftH wHeel truck stoP
40 Chisolm Dr. (Hwy 401 Exit 320)Milton, ON L9T 3G9Tel: 905.878.8441Fax: 905.878.9376
Open 24 hrs, diesel fuel, convenience store, CAT scale, Blue
Beacon truck wash, ATM, lube shop, Sunoco & Irving Cardlock,
full service fuel islands, restaurant, showers, laundry facilities, drivers’
lounge & arcade room, 100+ parkin, chapel, motel (smoking & non- smoking), & lottery tickets.
piCKeRing
Husky trAvel ceNtre
200 Clements Road, Pickering, ONTel: 905.428.9700www.myhusky.ca
poRt Hope
ultrAmAr
2211 County Road 28,(Hwy 401 Exit 464)
Port Hope, ON L1A 3W4Tel: 905.885.4600
Open 24 hrs, lunch counter, convenience store,toilet, showers,
truckers’ lounge & short-time parking
stoney CReeKstoP 50 truck stoP
1310 South Service Road,(Exit QEW at Fifty Road)
Stoney Creek, ON L8E 5C5Tel: 905.643.1151Fax: 905.643.8068
Open 24-7, full service islands, restaurant, convenience store,
laundry facilities, ATM, showers & parking
ontarIo, WEStErn
WindsoRwiNdsor Husky trAvel ceNtre
Tecumseh, ON(off Hwy 401 at Exit 14)
Tel: 519.737.6401www.myhusky.ca
WoodstoCK
ultrAmAr535 Mill Street,
(Hwy 401 Exit 230 on TA site)Woodstock, ON N4S 7V6
Tel: 519.421.3144Open 24 hrs, restaurant,
convenience store, toilet, showers, truckers’ lounge & overnight
parking
QUébEc
MontRealirviNg 24
5918, Rue Notre Dame Est,Montreal, QC H1N 2C5
Tel: 514.257.8626Fax: 514.259.0910
Open 24-7, restaurant, convenience store & laundry facilities.
SaSkatchEWan
Regina
Husky Bulk sAles
210 North McDonald Street,Regina, SK S4Z 1A5Tel: 306.721.6880www.myhusky.ca
regiNA Husky trAvel ceNtre
1755 Prince of Wales DriveRegina, SK S4Z 1A5Tel: 306.789.3477www.myhusky.ca
sasKatoon
Petro cANAdA-Petro PAss
402-51st Street East,Saskatoon, SK
Tel: 306.934.6766Fax: 306.668.6110
Email: [email protected]’ lounge, convenience store,
laundry facilities, ATM, showers, scale & parking
sWift CuRRentHusky trAvel ceNtre
1510 South Service Road West,(Trans Canada Hwy 1 West)Swift Current, SK S9H 3T1
Tel: 306.773.6444www.myhusky.ca
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crOSS bOrDer SerVIceS
Understanding Trusted Traveler Programs
by DAWN trUell
Earlier this month U.S. Customs and Border Protection
(CBP) announced it will issue a Global Entry ver-sion of the SENTRI card that allows expedited entry into the U.S. from Canada and Mexico using the NEXUS, SENTRI and Ready Lanes at land ports of entry. Frequent cross border business travel-ers are encouraged to get pre-approved secur-ity clearance. However, there is often confusion over what security clear-
ance card to obtain, de-pending on your resi-dency status. Plus, the requirements are differ-ent for business travelers and commercial drivers.
Commercial truck driv-ers must comply with the FAST Driver Program. FAST Driver cards are WHTI-compliant docu-ments for entry into the United States by land or sea and also afford exped-ited release to approved commercial truck drivers making fully-qualified FAST trips between the U.S and Canada or to the U.S. from Mexico.
The SENTRI, NEXUS and newer Global Entry cards are designed for frequent business trav-elers.
The SENTRI card was first implemented at the Otay Mesa, California port of entry on Nov-ember 1, 1995. SENTRI cards are WHTI-compli-
ant documents for entry into the United States by land or sea, and also provide expedited travel to approved members between the U.S. and
Mexico border.The SENTRI card pro-
vides expedited CBP pro-cessing for pre-approved, low-risk travelers. Ap-plicants must voluntar-ily undergo a thorough biographical background check aga ins t c r im-inal, law enforcement, customs, immigration, and terrorist indices; a
10-fingerprint law en-forcement check; and a personal interview with a CBP Officer.
The SENTRI card is used primarily for travel be-
tween Mexico and U.S., whereas the NEXUS card is used for cross border entry via land, air or sea between Canada and U.S. If you are a Canadian cit-izen you should apply for a NEXUS card.
CBP has been operat-ing Global Entry as a pilot program since June 6, 2008 at 20 airports. Based on its success, CBP
is preparing to make it a permanent program. The program was expanded on July 12, 2011 when U.S. Customs and Bor-der Protection will begin issuing Global Entry radio frequency identification (RFID) cards to quali-fied U.S. citizens, U.S. Lawful Permanent Resi-dents (LPRs) and Mexican citizens (not already in possession of a SEN-TRI card) who are ap-proved for membership in Global Entry. DHS en-visions the development of reciprocal Global Entry programs with countries in a move to standardize Customs security cards around the World.
Global Entry program allows expedited clear-ance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arr ival in the United States. Though intended for frequent international travelers, there is no min-imum number of trips
necessary to qualify for the program.
Global Entry card hold-ers must follow all pro-gram rules for SENTRI when using this card at land and sea ports of entry. For more informa-tion on SENTRI, please go to www.sentri.gov. If you already have a NEXUS or SENTRI card, you do not need to obtain the Global Entry. Global Entry card-holders must follow all program rules for SENTRI including having their vehicle registered and inspected prior to driving it in the SENTRI lane.
For more information on Global Entry, please visit www.globalentry.gov. For FAST Driver Program requirements or on any Canadian or Mexico Cross Border issues please contact Dawn Truell at: www.crossborderservices.org, email: [email protected]
trANSPOrt FOr chrISt
Bright Lights
by leN reIMer
There are many beautiful trucks on our highways to-
day, equipped with fancy bright lights, etc. I find it interesting to watch trucks travel our roads and truck plazas. Each unit has its own identity and often reflects much about the owner and driver. Usually these trucks are well kept on the inside; cleanliness is excellent, drivers are in sock feet or house slip-pers and no boots allowed beyond the driver’s seat. These units reflect pride, satisfaction and success in what they do. Import-
antly, they are noticed wherever they go.
We find verses in scrip-ture that give the Christian or believer pretty clear direction as well. In Mat-thew 5: 14, we find the Lord Himself using these words “You are the light of the world. A city situ-ated on a hill cannot be hidden”. The word “light” when used as a noun, speaks of brightness. We understand the Lord to say that, if we profess to know Him as Saviour, Lord and King, we are to shine brightly for Him. In order to be bright for Jesus we need to speak frequently and bravely for Him. In so doing we bring brightness into this messed up sin-darkened world. The Bible has fur-ther information in John 8:12: Jesus spoke to them again, saying, I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the
light of life. In John 14:6, Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.
As Christians we are called to be bright lights for Jesus, so we encour-age others to trust and walk with Jesus and no longer walk in darkness. Our life can change from darkness on the way to Hades, to that of bright-ness, forgiven on our way to heaven. A place where there is no sickness, pain or sorrow.
Friends, I realize this is not a popular message, but please take a moment to consider the options. Our world is in bad shape, I was asked some time ago “how much longer can this go on”. We have no guarantee of time, day, week or even year. He`ll come as a thief in the night. Come on gang, let’s turn them lights on bright.V
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Sample Global entry card
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SAFe, PrODUctIVe, INFrAStrUctUre FrIeNDly (SPIF) PrOGrAM
How SPIF Program Affects Lift Axles Vehiclesby MAreK KrASUSKI
If there is one mes-sage Luc Stang and Dan Lebel of Gin-Cor
Industries have for new truck buyers, it’s this: Do your homework and become informed about compliance with the new SPIF requirements passed into law in Ontario on July 1, 2011.
The regulations are designed to address the estimated $300 million in damages to Ontario roads and to reduce high-er collision rates on some types of trucks. The Safe, Productive, Infrastruc-ture Friendly (SPIF) pro-gram affects all vehicles equipped with lift axles operating in Ontario. To date, operators have had the option of raising some axles. All wheels on SPIF-approved trailers will be required to remain on the road surface in order to distribute cargo weight evenly and thus reduce damage to Ontario’s road
infrastructure caused by excessive weight con-centration. In addition, all SPIF-compliant trail-ers must be equipped with self-steering trailer wheels, a feature which many claim will help pre-vent tires from ripping apart on corners.
The cautionary advice from Gin-cor’s team stems from widespread mis-perceptions about com-pliance. “Some people are under the impression that compliance is just a matter of bolting on a couple of pieces and get-ting back on the road,” says Luc Stang. “Nothing could be further from the truth. Trucks have to be weighed, loaded and un-loaded at different inter-vals, and each axle has to be calibrated to meet the new standards.” The process for compliance of each vehicle will demand a lot of man hours and ad-justments as commercial vehicles undergo continu-
ous testing to ensure that loads are properly distrib-uted between tandem and self steer axles.
Several factors are re-sponsible for the growing complexity attached to compliance with the new Ontario regulations. As Gincor’s Dan Lebel ad-vises, “operators have to understand which rules apply to their specific ap-plications. Even conven-tional gravel trucks can be subject to different regulations depending on wheel base, application, and other factors.”
The newness of the system and regulations, moreover, demands that each vehicle be individ-ually serviced. Notes Luc Stang, “there is no plug and play system in which to load data into a soft-ware program. That may happen in two or three years, but for now each vehicle needs to be in-dividually weighed, cali-brated and balanced.”
The SPIF regulations consist of multiple sched-ules, vehicle weight tables, preconditions and ap-plicable rules. The hand-book makes for tortuous reading, but is the gold standard by which oper-ators must comply. A brief perusal of the publica-tion supports Dan Lebel’s claim that even minor variances in vehicle ap-plication can change the qualifying preconditions, schedules and standards to which vehicles must comply. For example, not all 4-axle trucks are sub-ject to the same regula-tions. A 3-axle truck plus self steer axle requires a front axle weight of 19% of gross Vehicle weight at all times (“SPIF 21”)– dif-ferent from a 3-axle truck equipped with a self steer axle requiring a front axle weight of 23% of the gross vehicle weight at all times (“SPIF 23”).
Truck manufacturers have shied away from the installation of sus-pension systems needed to meet SPIF rules. It’s considered a regional issue – Ontario only for now – and the onus for compliance rests largely on dealerships, end users,
and the few suspension manufacturers who are rigorously developing equalized suspensions, such as Hendrickson and Wheel Monitor, the latter distributed by Ridewell.
The Mattawa-based Gin-cor Industries is working with both manufacturers to outfit customers with SPIF-complaint vehicles. As things stand, Gin-cor is one of just a handful of Ontario companies with full accreditation to al-ter gross vehicle weights (GVRs), and therefore is well positioned to meet the anticipated demand
at year’s end when new trucks that must meet SPIF standards are intro-duced into the Ontario market.
Both Luc Stang and Dan Lebel urge everyone in the supply and distribu-tion chain of new trucks to familiarize themselves with the requirements for various vehicle con-figurations and transmit this information to their customers. Failure to do so may result in new truck buyers having to take cor-rective action later with potentially significant cost overruns.V
Webb Wheel PrODUctS
New Engineering Manager
Tell City, IN – Webb Wheel Products has promoted Adam
Wiechmann to Engineer-ing Manager for the OEM Business Unit. In his new role Wiechmann will be responsible for managing the design, development, and testing of Webb OE wheel end products that include disc wheel hubs, brake drums and rotors.
Wiechmann first joined Webb Wheel in 2008 as Senior Product Engineer. In this position, in addi-
tion to his product design responsibilities, he played a key role in developing new testing protocols, prototype procedures and other product development functions. Prior to Webb, Wiechmann worked at General Motors in increas-ingly responsible engineer-ing positions. He holds a Bachelor and Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering as well as a Masters of Business Ad-ministration.
Webb Wheel Products, Inc., headquartered in Cull-man, Alabama, manufac-tures hubs, brake drums and rotors for medium- and heavy- duty trucks, trailers and buses. Webb Wheel is a Marmon High-way Technologies®/Berk-shire Hathaway company. Marmon Highway Tech-nologies (MHT) supports the highway transporta-tion industry worldwide with a wide range of
high-quality products and services.V
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Cargo control prod-ucts are some-thing that seems
to get overlooked when talking about truck equip-ment. With the increase in load thefts, cargo prod-uct safety should be ad-dressed. So the question for this month is:
“What can be done to improve cargo control products in the trucking industry?”
This time we went to Ultra Commercial Pipeline in Belleville, Ontario.
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Royal M iclette drives for Simard Trans-port out of Lachine, Qué-bec.
“Load bars need to be more readily available for the drivers to use. At least 3 load bars per truck. More if the load is LTL. There are new seals on the market that are key locked and require a pass key to be opened by the receiver. These are a lot safer.”
Mike lott drives for Highland Transport out of Markham, Ontario.
“Bolt seals and cable seals are a must in the industry. I haul containers and have to have bolt cut-ters with me at all times. Long handled cutters are necessary due to seals be-ing placed high on the door of each container. Short handled bolt cutters are not very effective, and be-cause of the extra strength, you need to break the bolt. Accidents can occur.”
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Jacques BaRie is an independent broker out of Bécancour, Québec.“Hauling flat bed trail-ers, I can only say that pulleys and straps being used today don’t need any improvements. Tarps are heavy and hard to handle on a windy day. Tarping could be made easier.”
eRic ouellette drives for Transnat Express out of Boucherville, Québec.
“I have hauled flatbeds for many years and can say all our cargo control products are very good. But if the manufactur-ers of straps and pul-leys can make improve-ments, I will be more than pleased.”V
From the
Driver’s Seatby: cArl McbrIDe
Cargo Control
AtrI & FhWA
Bottleneck Analysis of 250 Highway Locations
Arlington, VA – The Amer ican Transportation
Research Institute (ATRI) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today released the find-ings of their annual report on congestion at freight significant highway lo-cations. The research, which assesses the level of truck-oriented conges-tion at 250 locations on the national highway sys-tem, uses ATRI-developed analysis methods, cus-tomized software tools and terabytes of data from trucking operations to produce a congestion severity ranking for each location. This ongoing research, which is part of the Freight Performance Measures (FPM) initiative, is sponsored by FHWA’s Office of Freight Manage-ment and Operations and operated by ATRI.
Kevin Knight, Chairman and CEO of Knight Trans-portation, said “strength-ening the efficiency of supply chains is becom-ing a critical component
of U.S. economic growth. Challenge number one is identifying the freight bottlenecks. Fortunately, ATRI’s report goes far in using real-world data to tell us where the impedi-ments lie.”
The “FPM” congestion monitoring effort com-bines anonymous truck GPS location information with sophisticated soft-ware applications and analysis techniques to assess the levels at which truck-based freight was affected by traffic conges-tion in 2010. The result is a clear documentation of system chokepoints, especially during peak travel times in urban lo-cations.
“The impact of traf-fic congestion on truck travel is well known, but rarely in a fashion where we can pinpoint projects for resource allocation and reconstruction,” said Keith Bucklew, Manager of Multimodal Planning for the Indiana DOT. “The FPM program continues to provide real value to
public sector transporta-tion managers.”
For access to the full report, including detailed information on each of the 250 monitored loca-tions, please click here to
go to the report website.ATRI and FHWA will
be building upon the list of 250 locations for fu-ture analyses; if there are freight-critical transpor-tation points that should
be added, stakeholders can offer suggestions through the website high-lighted in the report.
ATRI is the trucking in-dustry’s 501(c)(3) not-for-profit research organ-
ization. It is engaged in critical research relating to freight transportation’s essential role in main-taining a safe, secure and efficient transportation system.V
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New Estevan, Saskatchewan Truck Route Finalized
Regina, Saskatch-ewan, September 16, 2011 - The lo-
cation of the new Estevan truck route has been final-ized and was presented
at a public open house September 14th, 2011.
“The new truck route is good news for commut-ers and the local econ-omy,” said Ed Komarnicki, Member of Parliament for Souris-Moose Moun-tain. “The Government of Canada is pleased to be working with the Prov-ince of Saskatchewan on this project that will keep people and goods moving in and around the area.”
“The Estevan truck route will improve traffic flow, enhance safety and gen-erate potential develop-ment opportunities in the Estevan area,” said the Honourable Jim Reiter, Saskatchewan Highways and Infrastructure Minis-ter. “We’ve come up with a plan for a bypass that meets current demands and allows the bypass to evolve as traffic vol-umes and the Estevan area grow.”
The selected route runs north of the city from the intersection of High-
way 39 and Shand Road to Highway 39 west of the city. The 12-kilometre truck route will initially be constructed as a two-lane road. The plan for the truck route was de-veloped to allow for twin-ning and the addition of interchanges at the west and east ends, and at the junction of Highway 47 as future traffic volumes require.
Preconstruction work, including items such as detailed design, utility moves and right-of-way acquisition, will start this fall, with on-road con-struction starting during the 2012 construction season. It is expected that construction will take ap-proximately three years to complete.
The cost of the truck route is estimated at $44 million. The Govern-ment of Canada is con-tributing up to $17 mil-lion to the project under the Bui ld ing Canada Fund.V
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cOMPlAceNcy cOAch
Honesty is the Best Policy
by brUce OUtrIDGe
Things today are quite different from they were years
ago in the transportation industry. For instance, more items are going elec-tronic; you now have to be a smart cookie to handle a big rig and keep up on all the regulations for being in compliance, but some people, for whatever rea-son, just don’t seem to get it when they start on with a new company.
Nowadays they have a way to test for much of the practical knowledge required for the position of commercial driver, but
some companies are still taking your word that you know what you are doing.
You know what I am talking about, the guy who comes in to the job claim-ing he has done it all under the sun from flatbed to reefer, and steel, but is only 22 years old. Or the guy who feels he is too cool to listen to the trainer and doesn’t listen to the instructions in case some-thing new is required when loading.
There are many of these types out there and I have seen many come and go in my time at the wheel. If you watch them closely you will find that they don’t really know what they are doing and usually will screw up with a load in a very short time because they didn’t listen when be-ing told how to do the job. That is why so many com-panies have started train-ing programs so people won’t get into trouble in
their first few weeks of employment. Those are the people that give the industry a bad name. I am not saying that things can’t happen, but as a profes-sional driver it is your job to make sure that you have done everything to the best of your abilities in securing your load or operating in a safe manner.
So what is the best course of action to ensure that you are working at your best? First, you need to know what you should be doing, know the regulations, and have the proper equipment to get the job done. Then you need to be organized. This is a big one for me! You have to keep an eye on your equipment and know what is becoming too worn to do the job properly and know the optimum re-placement time for parts and equipment. Being or-ganized not only helps you track your equipment, but also makes you look
more professional in front of shippers and receivers.
Have you ever seen a driver that looked like he had to unload his truck before beginning to load because he kept it such a mess? I have. If you are required to use a certain amount of straps for your load, but feel it would be safer with an extra one, then go ahead and use it. I have never seen anyone given a ticket for going beyond the regulations to be safe. The same goes for checking your load. If getting that load down the road safely requires that you stop a little bit more to make sure it is,
in fact, safe, then do that. It doesn’t matter if you are only required to stop once. Leadership means stepping up to the plate, and being a professional can mean the difference between saving lives and
staying employed.Bruce Outridge is a busi-
ness and leadership consult-ant for the transportation industry. Information on his courses can be found on his website and blog at www.outridge.ca.V
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