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GREEN
TRUCKING
Revisited
INSIDE:
The Presidents speak
Combating cargo theft
Ice Road Trucker
(NEW!) Meet your Associates
combating cargo theft
Presidents speak out
AMtA Awards
Green trucking revisited
V o l u m e 1 6 , N u m b e r 2
reGulAr feAtures
6 Government Corner
9 Salute to Drivers
10 CTA Says
12 Not Quiet on the Western Front
13 Meet Your Associates
18 Legal Corner
26 Human Resources
52 Ask the Fuel Expert
53 News Briefs
55 In the Market
61 Reach our Advertisers
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Summer 2010 WESTERN CANADA HIGHWAY NEWS 5

A L B E R T A
Alberta introduces
distracted driving legislation
by luke ouellette,
minister of Alberta
Transportation
The Alberta government
is taking
steps to address
the serious traffic
safety issue of
distracted driving.
Government introduced Bill 16,
the Traffic Safety (Distracted Driving)
Amendment Act 2010, during this
spring’s Legislature session. The
legislation is practical, effective,
and enforceable. The bill proposes
restrictions on the use of hand-held
cell phones and activities like texting,
reading, writing, personal grooming,
and the use of other electronic devices
while driving. It’s one of the most
comprehensive pieces of legislation in
Canada related to distracted driving.
Numerous studies indicate 20-30%
of all collisions involve driver distraction
and distracted drivers are three times
more likely to be involved in a collision
than attentive drivers.
The proposed fine is $172 with
no demerit points. Drivers engaged
in any of the identified activities can
be charged under this amendment. A
distracted driver could face additional
charges if they commit other violations
such as running a red light or making
an improper lane change. Bill 16 will
also complement the current driving
without due care and attention law – a
serious offence with a fine of $402
and six demerit points – by giving law
enforcement agencies another tool
to deal with a wider range of driving
behaviours.
Bill 16 would allow the use of handsfree
phones. Also, radio communications
such as CB radios would be allowed
for commercial purposes and search
and rescue services. Drivers could use
hand-held devices to contact emergency
services and this legislation would not
affect the official duties of emergency
service personnel including enforcement,
fire and medical services.
This proposed legislation is
fundamental to good driving practice,
but it is important to note that public
education and persistent enforcement
efforts are also key factors to
reduce distracted driving. This is all
about changing driver attitudes and
behaviours.
The proposed legislation is expected
to be debated in the Legislature this
fall. This will give Albertans and traffic
safety stakeholders an opportunity to
view Bill 16 and provide comments and
feedback.
The Alberta government is also
taking further steps to develop the ring
roads around Edmonton and Calgary.
Government awarded the contract for
the Stoney Trail SE ring road in Calgary
to the Chinook Roads Partnership.
It’s the largest single highway project
in Alberta’s history in terms of scope
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and will be built via our successful
public-private partnership (P3) model.
Construction started in May and the
road will open to traffic by the fall of
2013, completing approximately 70% of
the Calgary ring road.
The project extends Stoney Trail
from 17 Avenue SE to east of Macleod
Trail and includes 25 kilometres of sixlane
roadway, nine interchanges, one
road flyover, two rail flyovers, and 27
total bridge structures. The road will
be free-flowing with no traffic lights
on the main line. The 33-year contract
with Chinook Roads Partnership is
worth $769 million in 2010 dollars and
includes the road’s design, construction,
rehabilitation, maintenance and partial
financing.
The contract represents good value
for Alberta taxpayers and demonstrates
that now is definitely the right time to
keep investing in highways. We’re taking
advantage of lower construction prices
while providing jobs for hundreds of
people. The excellent industry response
to this project shows confidence in
Alberta’s future and that the province is
a great place to invest.
Because we’re continuing to invest
in our highways, there will be many
construction zones in Alberta this year.
I encourage motorists to be patient
and careful when driving through
these zones. Once again, Alberta
Transportation is participating in the
annual Partners in Road Construction
Safety campaign to raise awareness
of travelling through construction
zones. The campaign’s goals are to help
reduce the collisions and casualties in
construction zones for both workers and
motorists. I also remind motorists that in
Alberta, fines are doubled for speeding
through construction zones when
workers are present.
Visit www.transportation.alberta.
ca for more information on distracted
driving legislation or Alberta highway
projects. I wish you safe journeys on
Alberta roads this summer.
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"VOLVO PLAYS AN IMPORTANT PART IN
HELPING US MEET OUR COMMITMENTS."
Steve Billings, Stage Door Transportation
" During the Olympic Relay, we had a 106 day run setting up
in 212 communities all across Canada in the worst winter
weather all the way. And we did not miss one event. Volvo
stepped up to the plate all the way for us.
SOLUTIONS - POWERED BY VOLVO
With trucks you're dealing with millions of parts and things
can happen. Right across the country, any curve ball thrown
at us, Volvo and their integrated Volvo team of suppliers
and dealers looked after us without any hesitation - any
time day or night.
The biggest impact Volvo has had? They have proven to us
over time that it really is the people factor that makes the
difference. Their outstanding support has really shone
through for us."

S A S k A T c h E w A n
Lewvan Interchange:
economic growth
and environmental
conservation
Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) applauds
the Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways
and Infrastructure for compensating for
wetland loss during the construction of
the Lewvan Interchange along the Trans-
Canada Highway in south Regina.
“We commend the ministry for its
leadership in recognizing the benefits and
ecological services that wetlands provide
to Saskatchewan including reducing the
effects of flooding, filtering sediment and
other contaminants from our community
water sources and providing habitat for
waterfowl and wildlife,” Ducks Unlimited
Canada Manager of Provincial Operations
Brent Kennedy said.
“The Ministry of Highways and
Infrastructure is proud to have worked
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so closely with Ducks Unlimited on
this important transportation project,”
Highways and Infrastructure Minister Jim
Reiter said. “Environmental stewardship
is important to the Government of
Saskatchewan and we, as the province’s
transportation infrastructure experts, will
work with our environmental colleagues
to ensure wetland consideration is a part
of our major capital project planning
process.”
Ducks Unlimited Canada worked with
the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure
to develop a plan that for the first
time sees wetlands restored at a ratio of
3:1, a proportion that other provinces are
adopting to recover the biological values
of wetlands.
Receiving more than $75,000 as
compensation, DUC anticipates using this
financial assistance to restore approximately
30 hectares (75 acres) of wetlands
in southern Saskatchewan.*
“This agreement is a step in the right
direction and an important opportunity
to work with the Saskatchewan government
to protect our wetlands,” Kenndey
said. “I believe this program proves that
environmental conservation and economic
growth can work hand in hand.”
Ducks Unlimited Canada welcomes the
opportunity to work further with the Saskatchewan
government on minimizing the
loss of provincial wetlands and on further
protecting valuable waterfowl habitat.
Ducks Unlimited Canada conserves,
restores and manages wetlands and
associated habitats for North America’s
waterfowl. These habitats also benefit
other wildlife and people. DUC has been
committed to wetland conservation for
more than 70 years.
The $34 million Highway 1 (Trans
Canada) - Lewvan Drive interchange project
is funded in partnership between the
provincial and federal governments. It’s
expected to open to traffic in late 2011.
*Three wetland hectares will be
restored for every wetland hectare lost at
the Lewvan’s Interchange. In total, 10.3
wetland hectares will be lost.
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MTA, Custom Truck Sales recognize
drivers for Industry Excellence Award
The Manitoba Trucking Association has
awarded three more deserving recipients
the MTA-Custom Truck Sales Inc Industry
Excellence Award. Combined, they have
almost 90 years of driving experience and
are approaching 10 million miles.
Ken Bradley – A native of Portage la
Prairie, Ken has been trucking since 1980.
He began his career with McCain Foods
before heading over to Arnold Bros for
several years. He left Arnold Brothers for a
brief time, but returned last year for a total
of 17 years of service to Arnold Bros Transport
Ltd. He has taken a number of safetyrelated
courses, and has no preventable
accidents on his driving record. Wayne
Hickman, Safety Compliance Officer with
Arnold Bros, says Ken has a “strong commitment
to on-time pick-up and delivery,
while at the same time ensuring public
safety through safe driving techniques.”
Steve Simmons - Also a driver with
Arnold Brothers, Steve is the “rookie” of
this group with 14 years driving experience
(however, Steve has been working in the
industry since 1981, beginning his career
as a mechanic with Paramount Kenworth).
He also has no preventable accidents, and
has also taken a number of courses as part
of his commitment to safe driving. He has
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a great relationship with customers, and
is described as a team player with a great
attitude. Steve is based out of Winnipeg.
Bill Gagnon - Bill, from Brandon, was
nominated by his employer, Big Freight Systems
Inc, and as a driver with 43 years driving
experience, he is definitely a deserving
winner. Bill was a driver with the Canadian
Armed Forces before becoming a commercial
driver. He has driven on all sorts of
roads, from highways to bush roads, and
has moved all types of equipment, including
Super Bs, reefers, and grain trailers. He
helps other drivers with securement and
tarping, and goes out of his way to assist
those new to the company. He has a ‘cus-
2010 Manitoba, National Professional
Truck Driving Championships on track
Organizers for the 2010 Manitoba Professional
Truck Driving Championship and
2010 National Professional Truck Driving
Championship are indicating that both
events are on track for this year. “We have
been working on organizing these events
since last year,” says committee chair Darcy
Olson. “We are moving into high gear now
as these dates approach.”
The provincial event will be held on June
26, with the driving challenge, written test,
and defects station all held at Peterbilt Manitoba
Ltd. (1895 Brookside Blvd., Winnipeg).
The Banquet will be held that evening at
Canad Inns Polo Park, where awards for winners
of the day’s events will be presented, as
well as the Rookie-of-the-Year Award, Team
(L-R) MTA President Susan Snyder, Steve Simmons, Bill Gagnon and
Jim Clark of Custom Truck Sales Inc. Missing: Ken Bradley.
Award, Bjornson Memorial Award, Grand
Champion, and MTA-Volvo Trucks Canada
Driver of the Year Award.
Plans for the 2010 National Professional
Truck Driving Championship (September
16-19) are also progressing. “All Canadian
trucking associations plan to send
participants to the Nationals. That is really
positive news as that will make this truly
a national event,” says Olson. The written
test and defects station will be held
at Canad Inns Polo Park, and the driving
challenge will be right across the street at
Canad Inns Stadium.
Susan Green of the MTA says, “We
have already had a number of past volunteers
and participants get in touch with us
tomer first’ attitude. Adrian Van Rassel,
Operations/CC Planner at Big Freight
Systems Inc, says his every action goes
“above and beyond.”
Recipients of the MTA-Custom Truck
Sales Inc Industry Excellence Award
receive a trophy, a jacket, pen set and
mug, and a cash prize to recognize their
commitment to the industry. Further, all
winners are nominated for the MTA-Volvo
Trucks Canada Driver of the Year Award.
This year’s Driver of the Year award will
be presented on June 26 at the Driver
Awards Banquet, which follows the 2010
Manitoba Professional Truck Driving
Championship.
about the events. People are eager to be
a part of things, which is really rewarding.
These events are very important to the MTA
as it’s one way we can show our thanks to
the drivers. We have some excellent sponsors
who have made it clear, year after year, that
they also support this event. We are always
grateful to work with them.”
Registration forms can be found on
the MTA’s website (www.trucking.mb.ca
on the home page and under “Events &
Seminars”). Participants must submit a
driver’s abstract dated no earlier than May
14. The registration deadline is June 14 for
the provincial event. Interested sponsors for
both events can contact the MTA office for
further information (204-632-6600).
Summer 2010 WESTERN CANADA HIGHWAY NEWS 9

Setting national fuel
economy standards requires
understanding of industry
R
ecently, Canada’s Minister of Environment, the
Honourable James Prentice, indicated through the
media that the Government of Canada, perhaps in
conjunction, or at least consistent, with the federal
government of the United States, will be unveiling draft regulations
to introduce new fuel economy standards for heavy commercial
vehicles. The announcement we are led to believe could even come
by the time you read this article or shortly thereafter.
The Canadian trucking industry has always been the leader in
North America in terms of fuel efficiency. For a number of years now,
CTA has been promoting the enviroTruck initiative for reducing air
contaminants and greenhouse gases (GHG) from trucks. We foresaw
the day when fuel economy standards would become a reality and
wished to be proactive on that front.
It is hard to respond to something you have not seen – and to
date there has been virtually no consultation on this – but CTA’s kneejerk
response is not to oppose measures that can assist the industry
in improving its fuel efficiency. Indeed, a regulation that is consistent
with the equipment and technologies promoted by CTA’s enviroTruck
initiative and which is accompanied by appropriate financial
incentives, regulatory flexibility, etc., could be a positive thing. But,
there is still a lot of water that needs to go under that bridge before
we can give the thumbs up or the thumbs down to whatever the
minister is thinking about doing.
If, for example, anyone thinks you can basically follow the same
thought processes for establishing a fuel economy standard for
trucks, as for cars, they would be sadly mistaken.
The trucking industry is not a homogeneous entity. Trucks
are used as the conveyance to ship all types of commodities and
products, from the lightest of weights (e.g., potato chips) to the
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heaviest (e.g., industrial machinery) and any number of products
requiring specialized tractor and trailer equipment. A one size fits all
fuel efficiency regulation will not work. This was highlighted in a recent
paper from the National Academies (NA) entitled: Technologies and
Approaches to Reducing the Fuel Consumption of Medium-and Heavy-
Duty Vehicles.
Secondly, heavy truck weights and dimensions standards in Canada
fall principally under provincial jurisdiction, which complicates the
setting of national standards. The current vehicle standards were
developed in the early 1980s and while they have served the country
well (indeed they have allowed for more fuel efficient goods movement
in Canada versus the US in many respects), they were not developed
with environmental concerns in mind. Consequently, in many instances
they now represent a barrier to adopting some of the technologies that
will be required to comply with new fuel efficiency standards. Transport
Canada’s manufacturing standards have also recently been identified
as being similarly problematic (e.g., impeding the use of rear trailer
aerodynamic devices commonly referred to as boat tails).
Third, CTA is extremely concerned that the above issues are
not well understood and if the thought is to simply adopt Made-in-
USA standards, the Canadian trucking industry could be placed at
a competitive disadvantage compared to US carriers and ultimately,
shippers who rely upon trucks for getting their goods to market, or for
receiving much-needed inputs into their business processes, could be
negatively impacted.
The prevailing truck weights and dimensions standards in the United
States and Canada are quite different. In general, the Canadian provinces
have adopted a more liberalized weights and dimensions regime
than what exists under federal and state law in the United States. It is
conceivable that the US trucking industry could meet new fuel economy
targets by “coming up” towards the Canadian standards already in
existence. This would place an added burden on the Canadian industry
to adopt additional measures to achieve similar order of magnitude
fuel efficiency gains. While enviroTruck has many parallels with the US
Environmental Protection Agency’s Smartway Transport initiative and with
the recently introduced California Air Resources Board regulations aimed
at improving truck fuel efficiency, it also takes account of the uniqueness
of the equipment used in the Canadian heavy truck fleet.
Again, in principle, CTA does not oppose the setting of fuel
efficiency standards for heavy trucks in principle. However, we need
to ensure that it is done properly and in a way that is fair to Canadian
motor carriers. We have already seen policies created in the absence of
a basic understanding of the complexity of the trucking industry and the
uniqueness of the Canadian industry in particular. We can’t afford to see
it happen in the setting of fuel economy standards.
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Not Quiet on the Western Front:
L
et me dispel some ‘monster
under the bed’ fears regarding
obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
treatment. There seems to
be a pile of information about the condition,
but few explanations on the (relative)
simplicity of the remedy.
There appears to be a ‘disconnect’ on
information about the ease of treatment.
Ignorance can create fear and confusion.
Throw in ample amounts of coffee shop
expertise and you’ve got a recipe that
will resemble an iron lung machine from
the 1950s. Nothing could be farther from
the truth.
Being diagnosed and treated for OSA
is not the end of a career; in fact, it could
be viewed as more of an extension of life
by improving one’s sleep capability. Using
a continuous positive airway pressure
(CPAP) machine and breathing mask can
ward off a variety of maladies including
heart disease, breathing disorders, stroke
and snoring.
Probably the biggest hassle with CPAP
treatment is choosing the proper breathing
mask. These come in all sizes and shapes –
some cover the nose and/or mouth, while
others can be far-less intrusive by only
fitting on the nostrils. Once you select the
right mask design, hit-the-hay and sleep
like a baby! No more daytime drowsiness,
no more nodding off, no more restless
nights or snoring. (And won’t those
outcomes have a positive effect on our
industry’s ever-present accident statistics.)
Following are a few signs that could
point to a need for an OAS screening:
• Do you feel un-refreshed even after a
full night’s sleep?
• Do you fall asleep in the waking hours?
• Are you overweight?
• Are you a loud, habitual snorer?
• Has your bed partner witnessed you
choking, gasping, or holding your
breath during sleep?
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Let’s all take a deep breath . . . relax
by Al rosseker, executive Director, Saskatchewan Trucking Association
• Do you often suffer from poor concentration
or judgment, memory loss,
irritability and/or depression?
OAS is not something that’s going away,
due, in major part, to the North American
psyche that seems to promote large portion
sizes, obesity and sedentary lifestyle. Following
is a CTA update on what’s happening:
“For the past several years, Canadian
and American governments, carriers,
researchers and associations under the
banner of the North American Fatigue
Management Program (NAFMP) have
worked on the development of a comprehensive
voluntary approach to managing
fatigue in a trucking environment. The CTA
and provincial trucking association partners
– the AMTA and the Quebec Trucking
Association – have been active participants
in this process as members of the Steering
Committee.
“As part of the NAFMP, a number of
phases of research were conducted that
looked at all aspects of fatigue management,
with the final phase being the devel-
opment of a Motor Carrier Guide on how
to voluntarily implement a Fatigue Management
Program into a carriers operation.
The request for proposals (RFP) identifies
a number goals for the Guide including
accounting for the best current research on
corporate culture, education and training
for all levels of the supply chain, sleep disorder
screening and treatment, scheduling,
and fatigue monitoring technologies. It is
anticipated the Guide will be fully developed
by early 2011.”
Kudos go out to our industry’s trade
associations and stakeholders for their
continuing hard work on seeking solutions
to a dangerous set of circumstances that
if not dealt with properly, can have grave
consequences.
Our industry must play a leading edge
role in combating tired drivers. We must
work with industry and government to
come up with solutions before others’
‘solutions’ are imposed upon us. We must
ask ourselves: Is it better to be at the table
or on the menu?
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Meet Your Associates
In this new regular feature, readers will be introduced to
Associate Members of the AMTA, STA and MTA. Learn more
about these leading suppliers to the Western Canada trucking
industry in “Meet Your Associates”
- Terry Ross, Editor

Danatec Educational Services Ltd.
- Family values make a Canadian company successful
This June, Calgary-based and family run Danatec Educational Services Ltd. is celebrating
25 years of providing Workplace Health and Safety Compliance Solutions to clients across
Canada.
Incorporated in 1985, Danatec is still a privately-held family run organization. Danatec’s first books,
published in June 1985, were created under contract to Transport Canada. The Transportation of
Dangerous Goods Instructors Manual and corresponding TDG Handbooks have been updated
many times since and have set the mark for Dangerous Goods publications across Canada.
Danatec was also the first company in Canada to publish a consolidated version of the Federal
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and Regulations with update service.
Twenty-five year later, Danatec publishes and sells a wide variety of publications, training materials and products, such as placards and
labels and online solutions across a variety of workplace safety topics. “This year alone we will train over 100,000 people online, in the
classroom and with our self-teach training materials”, says Jeff Power, VP of Operations, “We are also really excited to introduce two
new products this coming fall, DanatecTV and Class 7 Radioactive training materials.” Alina Martin, VP of Sales and Marketing confirms,
“We’re growing and changing, industry keeps asking for new materials and that’s exactly what we’re giving them.”
Danatec has also been recognized and won numerous prestigious awards over the last several years including the Hermes Award
(Platinum) for their TDG Online Training and the Award of Excellence
(twice) at the Apex Awards for their WHMIS Self-Teach and Handbook.
For more information on our products, visit www.danatec.com.
Danatec is a proud Associate member of the AMTA.
DriverCheck is ready – are you?
These past 18 months have been trying indeed, but an economic recovery is now underway.
Business growth demands a stronger than ever commitment to health and safety.
Failing to comply with applicable U.S. DOT drug and alcohol testing regulations is a dangerous practice that could result in serious
accidents, increased absenteeism, fines, and significant liability. If you haven’t kept up with best practices, it’s time to re-establish
control now!
DOT intends to introduce changes to its testing requirements effective October 1, 2010, including lower positive test cutoff levels
for cocaine and amphetamines, testing for three new amphetamines – MDMA (ecstacy), MDA, and MDEA – and mandatory testing
for heroin on all specimens. In addition to Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) confirmation testing methodology,
new confirmation testing technologies will be approved. New testing facilities called ‘Instrumented Initial Test Facilities’ (IITFs) will
be introduced with the goal of improving turnaround time on negative tests (non-negative specimens will be shipped to accredited
laboratories for highest level analysis).
As the exclusive provider of Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs to Canada’s Provincial Trucking Associations and the CTA, DriverCheck
offers nationwide networks of specimen collection sites, HHS accredited laboratories, Medical Review Officer services, and Substance
Abuse Professionals throughout Canada and the US. Combined with sophisticated computerized random selection services, data
management services, audit support, and DOT MIS reporting services, MTA members benefit from one-stop shopping convenience
and bulk purchase pricing. Other services include drivers’ license medicals,
background checks, fingerprinting services, Sleep Apnea Programs, and 24
hr. secure client website test information and results access.
DriverCheck will help you prepare for new economic frontiers.
Please call 1-800-463-4310, or visit our website at
www.drivercheck.ca.
DriverCheck is a proud Associate member of the MTA.
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Summer 2010 WESTERN CANADA HIGHWAY NEWS 15

Envirotec – your environmental leader
Since its formation in 1989, Envirotec Services Incorporated has been a leader in providing integrated
environmental and industrial services within Saskatchewan. Envirotec is committed to providing
premier services with a focus on safety, quality, and strict regulatory compliance. Nobody understands
more thoroughly, or is better equipped to handle the unique challenges of Saskatchewan’s industries
and environment. Envirotec’s multi-disciplinary team of specialists, using advanced equipment and
facilities, works with customers to achieve optimum – and often innovative – solutions.
The Envirotec team provides prompt and effective response to emergencies involving all classes of dangerous goods (hazardous
materials) with the exception of certain materials under Class 1 (Explosives), Class 6.2 (Infectious Substances) and Class 7
(Radioactive Materials). Envirotec is equipped and capable of response to air, road, and rail modes of transportation as well as
emergencies involving water bodies (i.e., sloughs, lakes, and rivers) and at emergency situations at fixed facilities. Envirotec
provides a complete 24-hour emergency service; from incident stabilization through to mitigation, remediation, and site
restoration. The firm also provides emergency planning services as well as comprehensive emergency response training.
Envirotec’s response centers are based in Regina and Saskatoon, enabling prompt response coverage throughout the entire Province of
Saskatchewan including areas immediately adjacent to the borders of Alberta and Manitoba. Envirotec is capable of providing emergency
assistance nationally through its alliance with the Canadian Emergency Response Contractors’ Alliance (CERCA). As an associate of all three
trucking associations, we are ready to help you when you need it most!
Visit Envirotec on the web at www.envirotec.ca and learn more about the company! For emergency
response service, or to set up an emergency response agreement which will expedite the response
process, call toll free 1-877-244-9500 (24-hours, Canada / U.S.)
Envirotec Services Inc. is a poud Associate member of the MTA.
Owners run the stores.
Fountain Tire is a tire and automotive retail chain with 140 stores in Western
Canada. We offer tires and mechanical services for everything from
passenger and commercial vehicles to mining and off-road.
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Summer 2010 WESTERN CANADA HIGHWAY NEWS 17

I
n Canada, the typical measure
of loss or damage in a
cargo claim is governed by the
appropriate regulations passed
pursuant to provincial highway traffic laws.
The language most often employed by
these regulations states that the amount
of any loss or damage for which the carrier
is liable shall be computed on the basis of
“the value of the goods at the place and
time of shipment including the freight
and other charges if paid.” This manner
of computing damages was confirmed by
the Supreme Court of Canada in the 1920
decision Montreal Cotton and Wool Waste
Co. v. Canada Steamship Lines.
The party who has the right to bring a
cargo claim is the owner of the cargo and
not necessarily the consignor (shipper) or
consignee (receiver). However, in any single
transaction, a cargo owner may also be
both the consignee and consignor, or only
one of these two, or he may be neither.
Where the owner of goods is also the
consignee and not the shipper, calculating
damages is relatively straight forward. It is
typically, the invoice or purchase price of
the goods. In other words, the cost to the
owner/consignee to acquire the goods at
the time they were shipped. As a general
proposition, this makes sense since that
would be the amount to put the owner/
consignee in the position it would have
occupied prior to the default. The invoice
price reflects the value of the goods at
the place and time of shipment. However,
where the owner of the goods is the shipper,
questions as to valuation arise.
A shipper will not, in all instances, be
able to claim the same measure of damages
as a consignee. In a situation where
the owner/shipper has suffered the loss,
but has been able to readily replace the
damaged cargo, the proper measure of
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Minimizing damages
in cargo claims by shippers
DANIEl P. ryAll, Fillmore riley llP, Director of the Canadian Transport lawyers Association
damages is arguably not the “market
value” of the goods at the time and place
of shipment, nor the “invoice price” to the
consignee, but rather the cost associated
with generating and procuring the replacement
goods. In quantifying damages in this
fashion, the shipper’s claim is stripped of
any component for profit. The rationale is
that the shipper should not be entitled to
a double profit, which would put him in a
better position than he occupied prior to
the loss. If it were otherwise, the shipper
would effectively be making two sales
and earning two profits upon the fortuitous
occurrence. Placing the shipper in a
better position by an award of damages is
contrary to the tort theory of restitutio in
integrum (restoration to original condition).
This was the conclusion in the 2002
Ontario Superior Court decision Connaught
Laboratories Ltd. v. British Airways. The
decision was affirmed by the Ontario Court
of Appeal.
The counter argument to the rationale
that supported the Court’s conclusion in
Connaught is that a victim of a tort should
not have to marshal his capital and labour
to reproduce a good that was damaged by
a tortfeasor. However, this logic is somewhat
hollow where goods have already
been mass-produced by a shipper and are
not subject to a pending sale. Often it is
the case that a shipper will have replacement
goods already manufactured or
otherwise readily available. In those circumstances
the shipper has previously undertaken
the capital and labour to produce the
good without the guarantee of a sale. It
is not required to expend new capital as a
result of the carriers tortious act. Unless the
particular good has been earmarked for
sale elsewhere, the shipper will not suffer
immediate prejudice through the loss of
inventory.
There has been other judicial support
in departing from the general rule that
damages are to be computed on the basis
of the market value at the time and place
of shipment. In the 1994 decision Redpath
Industries Ltd. v. Cisco (The) (C.A.), which
was later affirmed by the Supreme Court of
Canada, the Federal Court of Appeal considered
an appeal regarding the quantum
of damages to be awarded in respect to
damage to raw sugar. The consignee was
a refiner of sugar and was able to blend
small amounts of the wet sugar with large
portions of sound sugar and thus was in
fact able to refine all of the wet sugar. It
later sued the carrier for losses based on
the current marine cargo claim laws which
computed damages as the difference
between the arrived sound market value
(ASMV) and the arrived damaged market
value (ADMV). The Federal Court noted
that the ASMV less ADMV rule was only
a rule of thumb and always subject to an
exception in order to bring it within the
basic principle of restitutio in integrum. The
Court in Redpath stated,
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“Once the owner decides to use the
damaged goods and thereby avoid
some of the loss, the burden shifts to
him to prove the extra costs of production
which are…an obvious element
in the calculation of his damages. The
court must make sure that the victim is
compensated for his loss; but it must
at the same time make sure that the
wrongdoer is not abused.”
In the 1999 decision Nesi Energy
Marketing Canada Ltd. (Trustee of) v. NGL
Supply (Gas) Co., the Alberta Court of
Queen’s bench considered the quantum
of damages following the petition into
bankruptcy of Nesi Energy Marketing.
The dispute was as a result of the inability
for Nesi to proceed with natural gas
contracts with various parties due to high
market prices. The Court of Queen’s Bench
reiterated the basic fundamental rules in
assessing damages which required that
where the plaintiff takes steps to mitigate
the loss to him and the steps are successful,
the defendant is entitled to the benefit
accruing from the plaintiff’s action. In
assessing damages, profit was to be taken
into account otherwise the plaintiffs would
make by the defendants’ breach of contract
a profit equal to the price obtained
on sale. If the benefits were not taken into
account, the result would be “somewhat
grotesque.”
Ultimately, the Alberta Court of Appeal
reversed the Court of Queen’s Bench in
the Nesi decision but did so for reasons
unrelated to the assessment of damages.
In fact, the Court of Appeal recognized the
rule which provided that a benefit or profit
shall be taken into consideration to diminish
damages owing to a party in respect
of a particular breach if that breach stems
from steps taken to mitigate the loss. In
affirming the principal of indemnity cited
by the Queen’s Bench, the Court of Appeal
determined that the rule permits, and
indeed compels, incidental profits consequent
upon the breach to be subtracted
from the losses directly incurred as a result
of the breach.
A comparable result was reached in the
Andros Springs (Owners) v. World Beauty
(Owners) (“The World Beauty”) decision.
In Andros a vessel owned by the plaintiffs
was damaged in a collision. At the time
it was subject to a charter for which the
plaintiffs were able to substitute another
vessel. Upon completion of the repairs they
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were able to arrange another charter 100
days earlier than would otherwise have
been available. At issue was whether the
earnings of the substituted vessel under
the first charter and the value of advancing
the second charter by some 100 days was
to be applied against the loss arising from
the collision. The Court held that the losses
and gains must be balanced. The gains in
question were the consequences of actions
taken in direct response to the wrong
complained of and therefore were to be
brought into account.
Yet again, the profit component was
stripped from a damage claim in the 1984
decision Verklan Motors Ltd. v. Nipawin
(Town). In Verklan, the Saskatchewan
Court of Queen Bench considered the measure
of damages for the loss to an automobile
dealer of its parts inventory stored in
the basement as a result of flooding. The
court determined that whatever the inventory’s
profit making potential, it was not a
factor in assessing its value for damages.
The plaintiff was entitled to claim, so far as
money could compensate, an amount that
would place it in the same position as if the
damage had not occurred. On appeal, the
Saskatchewan Court of Appeal confirmed
the trial Judge’s findings that the cost price,
rather than the retail price, of the goods
was the proper measure of damages since
the parts were easily replaced.
In the United States, the courts appear
to be split on the issue of stripping the
element of profit from a claim of damages.
However, at least one court came to
a similar conclusion as that in Connaught.
In Oak Hall Cap and Gown Company,
Incorporated v. Old Dominion Freight Line,
Incorporated, a decision from the Federal
Court of Appeals of the Fourth Circuit, the
Court stated:
“The general rule of market value less
salvage, however, is not always the
best measure of actual loss. Here the
evidence before the magistrate demonstrated
that Oak Hall secured substitute
goods after the accident, lost no sales,
and had no opportunity for a sale of
these damaged goods. To fix damages
at the salesman’s net figure, therefore,
would credit Oak Hall with more than
its actual loss. Having sustained no
ultimate loss on the transaction with
its customer, Oak Hall’s actual loss was
obviously the cost of replacing the damaged
merchandise.”
Based upon the foregoing authorities,
where an owner/shipper stands to make a
double profit by shipping readily replaceable
goods following a cargo loss, the courts
have been prepared to value the loss based
on the actual loss (or cost of the goods to
the shipper) without a component for profit.
Regardless of the theoretical inequity of
requiring a shipper to marshal his capital
to produce replacement goods, the courts
tend to limit recovery to nothing more than
restitutio in integrum.
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Summer 2010 WESTERN CANADA HIGHWAY NEWS 19

Combating
cargo theft:
new threats, new strategies
By Wayne Drury
e have to talk.”
“W Those four words usually have an ominous tone, often signaling
some pending misfortune – a profound change in a relationship,
the revelation of a transgression or the imminent termination of
an employee. In the case of the trucking industry, however, those
words could promise something positive, marking the beginning of
new strategies to combat the growing problem of cargo theft.
As things stand right now, the biggest threat facing the trucking
industry is the lack of communication between the industry,
insurers and law enforcement agencies.
“We don’t talk to each other very well,” says Greg St. Croix,
Vice President Risk Consulting and Transportation Specialist at
Marsh Canada Ltd.
“There is no consistency in how incidents of theft are reported,”
echoes Sergeant Rob Ruiters, National Program Coordinator,
Pipeline/ Convoy Program with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police,
from his Regina base. What is “theft under $5,000” in one jurisdiction
may be “auto theft” in another, so trying to compile accurate
statistics is like comparing apples and oranges.
Compounding the problem is that not all incidents are reported,
which further complicates the data collection process.
“We keep preaching the same message, and that is to report
every theft,” says St. Croix. “At best we are guessing just how
serious the problem is because carriers will not report incidents
because it is under the deductible, or they don’t want bad publicity,
or they are afraid of losing a client. We can’t battle the problem
without complete and accurate statistics.”
Ruiters estimates only one in five thefts get reported to law enforcement
agencies, so no one really knows the scope of the problem.
The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is currently addressing the
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communications end of the problem with its study to examine the
roots and solutions to the cargo crime problem, according to Jennifer
Fox, Vice President, Customs, CTA, and also Vice President,
Customs and Compliance, with the Ontario Trucking Association.
Since announcing the study in April of this year, the CTA has
been working with provincial associations, law enforcement agencies
across the country and representatives from the insurance
industry. The study is examining cargo crime activity in Canada and
exploring solutions to address the problem.
The CTA study so far has revealed that although the industry,
insurers and law enforcement are all doing their own things to
combat cargo theft, their efforts are not coordinated which is hampering
the efforts to deal effectively with the problem.
Though complete and accurate numbers are lacking, the available
statistics hint at the scope of the problem, and the insurance
industry has a good handle on the large losses that occur. Barry
Tarnef, Marine Loss Control Specialist with the Chubb Group of
Insurance Companies reports that food items top the list of most
stolen items, but pharmaceuticals represent the biggest losses in
term of dollar value. “The most recent was a $76 million theft of
pharmaceuticals in Enfield, Connecticutt,” Tarnef says.
The Chubb statistics indicate that after food and beverage
items, the most at risk categories are electronics and TVs, clothing
and footwear, computers, pharmaceuticals, metals, tires, and
appliances. Liquor, cell phones, building materials and furniture are
also targets.
Greg St. Croix has a broader view of the threat. “If you are in
the trucking business, you are a target,” he says. “It doesn’t matter
if you are in rural Manitoba or downtown Toronto. Thieves will
hijack anything that is in a truck. Cargo theft is a low-risk high-
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profit venture. In the Greater Toronto Area the losses we know
about are about half a million dollars a month.” He estimates the
actual losses may approach $3 or $4 million a month.
“We are seeing many more random incidents, including theft
of cargo not in the higher risk categories,” St. Croix adds. “I just
got a report of a load of baby shampoo that went missing. The
carrier was surprised, but I have come to expect it. The message
we preach every day to our clients is, ‘if you are hauling, you are at
risk.’”
Tarnef says Chubb advises its clients to follow some generally
accepted rules to minimize the risk of theft.
“First of all, we recommend that drivers don’t stop for at least
the first 200 miles of a trip,” he says, since thieves will often follow
trucks from the depot, just waiting for the driver to stop.
Jennifer Fox confirms Tarnef’s recommendation. “Criminals are
very good at being patient,” she says. “They are very methodical, very
efficient, very organized and very fast. They are very purpose driven.”
Tarnef also recommends that trucks be fitted with immobilizing
devices, and that drivers be well trained before going out on the
road. “The driver is always the lynch pin,” he says. “They can be
your greatest ally, or they can be your worst enemy.”
He adds that Chubb is part of theft reporting systems CargoNet
and Freight Watch that help to collect accurate and credible statistics
for US based carriers. The systems are not active in Canada at
this time.
Gary Walsh, a senior risk consultant with AON Reed Stenhouse
in Calgary says he doesn’t have any quick “cheat sheet” recommendations,
preferring to provide individualized plans for each
client, but there are some basics. “You need a lot of safeguards
in place,” he says. “There are lots of technologies such as GPS
systems and on-board tracking. Drivers should be in more contact
with dispatchers. And carriers should change up their dispatching
and driving routines so criminals can’t see a pattern. It can simply
be modifying dispatch times and not stopping at the same rest
stop each time.” He also recommends monitoring internal theft
such as fuel, oil and other supplies that can be costly to carriers
over time.
St. Croix says that there are many new technologies available
and not all of them are expensive. “One that I really like is
OmniScout, a Canadian-based technology that combines GPS and
wireless technology. It is easy to use and very portable,” he says.
It can be hidden in a vehicle or in cargo, or carried by a person to
track location and movement. The device can be set to notify a cell
phone, Blackberry, or a computer, when it is moved, and thus track
and recover stolen cargo.
He also cautions against leaving trucks in locations that are not
protected. “Unsecured lots are our nemesis,” he says. “It happens
way too often that a driver will stop to get coffee and a sandwich,
and in three minutes the truck is gone that quickly. These lots are
close to highways, so the thieves can cover a lot of miles in a short
period of time.”
CTA’s Jennifer Fox believes that the trucking industry must
work harder to keep up with the threats from criminals. “They are
always one step ahead of the industry and they seem to be getting
smarter,” she says. “They are very good at knowing how to forge
documents, how to get T-shirts with a company logo on them,
how to get a fake ID and uniforms for a company that may not
even have uniforms.”
“We are seeing more incidents of violence, more incidents where
weapons are involved,” Fox continues, “and more incidents where
there is reason to believe that information is being provided.”
Fox says that the CTA and OTA have been seeing more carriers
adopt such measures as requiring all drivers to get a FAST card.
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FAST (Free and Secure Trade) is a joint initiative between Canada
Border Services Agency and US Customs and Border Patrol. All
FAST program participants (drivers, carriers and importers) undergo
risk assessment.
“The FAST card pre-vets low risk drivers,” Fox explains. “The
card is not easy to get. It requires a very lengthy and detailed background
check, fingerprinting and a criminal record check. Some
carriers are requiring all drivers to have a FAST card whether they
are crossing into the US or not.”
Some of the other best practices, Fox notes, are stricter preemployment
screening of drivers which may include credit reports
and hiring investigators to check into their backgrounds, facial
recognition sensors for drivers, 24/7 monitoring of trucks, tighter
administrative controls such as maintaining a list of legitimate business
partners, stricter controls on driver credentials, wider use of
security seals to comply with C-TPAT, and increased use of security
cameras and guards.
“Some are even using dogs for security, which is cutting edge
for the industry,” Fox says.
“Many of these measures sound like what would be status quo
for normal businesses but they are not yet standard for the trucking
industry,” she says.
Fox expects that the pending Threat and Risk assessment study
will be a good step in getting the industry, law enforcement and
insurers to coordinate their efforts more effectively. There has
been very high interest in the issue, she says, with groups from the
United States and Australia contacting the CTA. The final report
will be issued something during the summer of 2010. The CTA
will be holding a conference and seminar to share its findings and
continue the conversation with any interested parties at the Park
Hyatt Hotel in Toronto on October 5, 2010.
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Presidents SPEAK OUT
Meet new AMTA
President Dean Paisley
At the AMTA’s recent Management Conference, Dean Paisley of Lethbridge
Truck Terminals was elected President of the Association.
Q - What are your current
priorities as President of the AMTA?
A - To continue the growth of our membership;
to provide ongoing assistance to
our executive director and staff; and to
be involved in as many of the functions as
possible.
Q - Can you tell readers a bit about
your professional background?
A - I tried university, but as an 18-year-old
I didn’t see that taking me where I wanted
to go. I had a strong view that I wanted
to be a business owner and liked trucks
and travel. So I went out into the world to
gather experience in those areas.
I bought my first truck in 1971 and I’ve
been in the industry ever since. I have been
employed in most sectors of the industry
at one time or another. I was employed by
what is now a large international carrier for
12 years as they grew from 25 units in 1978
to well over 100 during my time with them.
When you are in operations, sales and
safety while a firm is growing, you wear
many hats. I gained a great deal of experience
in the operations of a large trucking
firm. But the need to own my own company
was still there, so when Lethbridge
Truck Terminals came up for sale in 1989,
we were able to purchase the operation.
Q - Why and how did you become
involved in your provincial association?
A - During the 12 years of employment my
responsibilities included helping to develop
a safety program. I started working with
the then Alberta Trucking Association
Safety Council. I did regional monthly
meetings and, as the local chair, attended
the provincial meetings, which included
the chairs from the other regional councils
in Calgary, Edmonton and Grand Prairie.
AMTA was formed by the amalgamation
of the safety councils – which had
become ATISA (Alberta Trucking Industry
Safety Association) – with the ATA (Alberta
Trucking Association). I worked with the
committee that oversaw the amalgamation
and I continue to support the AMTA.
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I believe our members must be well
represented at all levels of government.
We also need safety training programs and
current correct information on provincial,
national and international forces that influence
our industry daily. The AMTA supplies
that need.
Q - What is the latest
on harmonization efforts?
A - We feel that most of the glaring
inconsistencies have been removed but we
still have a few more items on the wish list.
The extended length permits are consistent
across the Prairies for length and weights.
One item could be standardized – hours of
operation. SK varies with MB and they both
vary with AB and hamper extended operations
over holiday weekends. BC is moving
slowly towards allowing some extended
length doubles, but they must consider
the mountain highways so they are being
understandably cautious. We could still use
some help there; it’s a work in progress.
Q - What are some new initiatives of
which you’d like to make readers aware?
A - We have a storage issue for diesel
fuel in Alberta. If the supply chain fails
anywhere upstream our industry faces
shortages and rationing in a relatively short
span of time.
We have some highway intersections
that need to be addressed where transports
are crossing major highways, creating
a significant collision hazard.
TT&DA needs the industry’s lobbying
efforts to get funding returned for the
apprenticeship truck driver program, which
has completed the pilot program at Red
Deer College and now needs the government’s
ongoing support.
Immigration is sending home the drivers
that our carriers sponsored to Canada,
saying that we have people unemployed
in Canada. That may be true, but those
unemployed are not pounding on carriers’
doors to drive trucks. First, there aren’t any
young lads or lasses coming off the farms,
and second, you just can’t stick anyone in
the cab of a unit and send him/her across
the country.
There is always lot of work to be done
when dealing with safety and regulation,
and these are only a few examples.
Q - No president works in a vacuum.
Can you comment on the support
you receive from the Board of
Directors and AMTA staff?
A - The AMTA President is well-supported.
The work is largely completed at the meetings
and every other meeting is a conference
call. The board’s duties are mostly
delegating to our Executive Director. Mayne
Root and his staff work hard on behalf of
our industry and I salute them.
Q - While President you must still
carry out your duties at Lethbridge
Truck Terminals.
How are you juggling the two jobs?
A - My son is taking over the business now,
so basically the business will run along very
well without me. I am looking forward to
an enjoyable year.
Q - The industry hasn’t seen many
tougher years than 2009. Are you
seeing any signs of recovery?
A - Yes, our phones are ringing; carriers are
seeing opportunities with moving affordable
priced goods of all kinds out of the
US. Storage and warehousing is starting to
show activity from manufactures wanting
to expand into new markets or increase
inventory. The oil patch is seeing some
activity. The livestock sector is still slow, but
moving nonetheless. Insurance companies
are receiving calls from their clients to
increase cargo insurance levels. All these
are positive indicators.
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Chatting with STA
President Glen Ertell
Glen Ertell has been President of the STA since 2008. He took time from a very busy
schedule to chat with WCHN about his association and his industry.
Q - What are your current
priorities as President of the STA?
A - To quote a friend of mine, “We don’t
want to boil the ocean,” but we do need a
long list of things to do, prioritize them, be
prepared for the unexpected and execute to
the best of our ability. We must ensure we
understand why the STA exists – and that
is to maintain a strong industry presence,
work with stakeholders and government to
make progressive industry advancements
and relay pertinent information to members.
We are reviewing our governance policy
and staffing the STA companies to be able
to meet the today’s challenges and move
positively into the future.
Q - Can you provide readers
with a brief professional history?
A - I was born and raised in Tisdale, SK. My
first job was in 1973 hauling gravel that
winter on an off-road on an ice road haul
near Cumberland House. It was bitterly
cold and the smoothest part of the haul
was over the ice. After driving for a couple
of different companies I bought my first
truck in 1984 and pulled B-trains in Western
Canada. I owned several other trucks and
trailers and had worked for a couple of
other carriers driving coast-to-coast in
Canada and the US for 20 years.
In 1998 I joined Northern Resource
Trucking (NRT) as a Traffic Supervisor then
as the Operations Manager. I’m currently
the Branch Manager. The transition from
the road to the office didn’t come without
a few challenges: learning how to deal with
other people, managing assets and figuring
out financial statements. I’ve spent a lot of
time getting an education on the management
end of the business, taking a variety of
upgrades, Leadership Development courses
and some “how-to” courses. The most
valuable was a U. of S. Business Admin. Certificate
course I completed two years ago.
I’m also a Certified HazMat Technician,
Highway Emergency Response Specialist
and a Root Cause Analyst. Knowledge
is an asset. You can never have enough
of it. The hands-on part of the truck line
along with the combination of the office
and business ends have been useful tools
to understanding the overall day-to-day
operation and management end.
Q - Why and how did you
become involved in the STA?
A - NRT has long been a member, supporter
and been involved in different capacities
at the STA. I was asked by my former
manager to attend an STA meeting with
him about 10 years ago. Eventually, I took
a place on the Board followed by a term
as Vice-President. About 18 months ago,
I became President, believing I would be
able to move forward some of the initiatives
the Board had been working on for a
long time.
Q - What is the latest on harmonization?
A - Our relationship with the Minister of
Highways and Infrastructure has been very
positive and we are very pleased with the
progress on some of the initiatives and
with the ongoing dialogue on others.
Moving the speeds limits on LCVs to 100
kph on designated routes is very positive,
with additional work on the weather
model, lengths and weights will ultimately
mean large gains in consistency and the
safe movement of freight. We are anticipating
that the Minister will announce very
soon moving the GVW on 8 axle B-trains
to 63,500 kgs. on primary highways. Joint
compliance enforcement between Alberta
and Saskatchewan will ultimately conserve
and utilize these resources more efficiently,
and should allow trucks that are compliant
easier movement across our provincial
boundaries. Discussions between the four
western provinces are in the early stages,
similar MOU-type issues will work to
support harmonization between the four
provinces that can only lead to positive
enhancements to the trucking industry
through out Western Canada.
Q - What are some STA initiatives
aimed at increasing membership?
A - The principal challenge is getting the
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word out that we represent all carriers,
from one- and two-truck local operations to
large national and international companies
with hundreds of units. We want to make
sure we don’t exclude anyone – carriers of
decks, vans and reefers, liquid and dry bulk,
oil and gas, vessels and low bed heavy haul
can all have an opportunity to gain or benefit
from the STA’s initiatives. The concern is
that we are not getting the full message out
to the four corners of our province on what
the STA can do for these companies from
a provincial standpoint and as part of the
CTA, with deals with issues federally.
With technological advancements for
Green initiatives, bio fuels, boarder crossing
security and manifesting issues and
updates to MOUs, information is available
at the STA office on all of these subjects.
It’s like one-stop shopping. Being a member
entitles you to discounts from published
materials, such as log books, workshops and
training seminars. The STA offers a benefits
insurance program at competitive rates
that are designed specifically for trucking
companies no matter what the size. We are
resurrecting and restructuring our newsletter
to inform members and future members of
what is going on. Lastly, getting some quality
press time that can help reinforce what we
are about and what we can do to help the
industry. New members bring new enthusiasm,
ideas and perspectives that can help fill
positions on the board and executive.
Q - Can you comment on the working
relationship you have with a) the executive
team and board of directors? b) STA staff?
A - Al Rosseker is the STA’s Executive Director.
We have grown together in our roles.
Some unexpected situations along the way
have made for some interesting conversations
and strategies. With the office and Al
in Regina handling the day-to-day operations
and me in Saskatoon, we spend a lot
of phone timeand email discussing issues
that arise. The Board has a strong compassion
for the industry and brings years of
experience that is invaluable in making
decisions, recommendations and strategies.
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These individuals, despite their own grueling
schedules, are but a phone call away. The
Board meets quarterly to discuss relevant
issues of the day and the direction we’d like
to see going forward.
I try to get to Regina at least once a month
to meet with Al and attend any meeting that’s
been scheduled. This is also an opportunity
to stop visit with STA businesses and staffs.
People always have a curiosity about the
organizations that employ them and deserve
to be included in any visits. They need to be
appreciated for the jobs they do and recognized
for the part they play in the company.
Q - While President, you must still
carry out your duties at NRT.
How are you juggling the two tasks?
A – I’m very fortunate that NRT recognizes
the importance of working outside of the firm
and within our industry in different capacities;
and that there is a direct benefit to everyone.
I’ve learned that a person can always spend
more time on a project than was first anticipated.
This has resulted in longer days and
weekends, and juggling agendas. Planning,
delegation and communication are critical to
meet all of the commitments. Next, and most
important, is having an understanding wife
who is aware what some of these commitments
cost.
Q - The industry hasn’t seen
many tougher years than 2009.
Are you seeing any signs of recovery?
A - Yes, although we are not going to see
dramatic increases in the volumes of freight
that we saw previously, there are signs
trending to sustainable growth and a certain
amount of optimism for long-term stability.
Most companies had ramped up significantly
two years ago with equipment, drivers and
infrastructure to keep up with customer
expectations, and the sudden decline was
completely unexpected. Timing, as always,
is everything. We are still vulnerable to the
economic challenges in the US and around
the globe and the value of our dollar.
Q - What is the best thing
about being STA President ?
A - Getting to meet and interact with
people from all aspects of the industry, from
suppliers, drivers and owners to government
officials; and trying to make a positive
difference.
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Introducing,
MTA President
Susan Snyder
Susan Snyder of Searcy Trucking was elected President
of the MTA at its 78th AGM on March 9.
Q - What are your current
priorities as President of the MTA?
A - Currently we are working very hard on
a Strategic Plan for the Association. Our
goal is to bring the Association forward
and maintain a strong membership. There
are so many issues facing the industry as
always, but the current economic climate
has had a real effect on the industry.
Harmonization has always and
continues to be a major issue facing the
trucking industry. Other issues include
EBORS and Green trucking.
Q - The MTA’s executive/board has
been developing a new Strategic Plan.
What is the Plan’s current status?
A - We are currently developing that
plan and setting up committees and
sub-committees to take action. Moving
the Association forward into the future
and working to achieve our goals is really
exciting.
We had a retreat in February where we
worked with a consultant and her team
of experts. We are excited about working
together and not letting the Association or
its ideas become stagnant.
Q - Can you provide readers
with a brief professional history?
A - After university I was lucky enough
to be accepted into a Line Management
Training Program with Deloitte and Touche
and the University of Saskatchewan. I
was looking for a company to complete
my practicum and one of the Partners at
Deloitte suggested I try a transportation
company as there would be many future
opportunities. I did that and eventually I
ended up at Searcy; and have been here
for last nine years.
Q - Why and how did you become
involved in your provincial association?
A - I became involved in the MTA because
I was interested in what was going on
in the industry and I realized that others
involved in industry decision-making had a
good deal of experience. If I wanted to see
positive changes occur, I felt that I, should
get involved and at the same time gain that
valuable experience. I started by sitting on
a few committees and learned a bit more
about the organization. Eventually, I started
at Searcy and was elected to the Board.
Q - What are your thoughts on being
the MTA’s first female President?
A - I am completely honored. It’s funny
the different reactions I have been getting
from people not involved in the industry.
There are so many opportunities within
this industry and I think that they are often
overlooked by women. Before I started
in the industry I knew nothing about
Commercial Vehicles and the strict rules
and regulation to which we are all subject.
I hope it somehow encourages other
women to look at transportation as a
career choice. The industry has really made
an effort to lose it’s ‘cowboy’ image and
hopefully MORE smart young women can
be influence to make it a career choice.
Moving from the Board to the Executive
was somewhat more of a shock because the
Executive is a smaller group and allows for
easier participation and sharing of ideas.
Q - No President operates in a vacuum.
Can you comment on the working
relationship you have with a) the
executive team and board of directors?
b) MTA staff?
A - Sometimes I feel like I am at
Wimbledon when I sit at both the
Executive and Board tables. It seems like
there are so many excellent ideas from my
fellow Board, Executive members that my
head is constantly moving back and forth.
My fellow Executive members have
been amazing. The support and advice
they have offered has allowed me far more
years of experience and wisdom to rely on
than I could have ever hoped.
The MTA staff is the major reason
behind the MTA’s success – not only their
work with the Executive and the Board, but
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for any member requiring information, etc.
Executive Director Bob Dolyniuk is one of
the reasons I didn’t hesitate to accept the
nomination because I knew I could rely on
Bob and the rest of the Executive team
Q - While serving as President
you must still carry out your
duties at Searcy Trucking.
How are you juggling the two tasks?
A - Yes, it seems that I am away from the
office for a few more meetings and a little
more time, but so far so good.
Our drivers seem genuinely proud and
happy that I have taken on this responsibility
and have been more than accommodating
if I have to leave to attend a MTA
meeting or event etc. They seem willing to
wait and catch up with me later
Q - The industry hasn’t seen many
tougher years than 2009. Are you
seeing any signs of recovery so far?
A - I think we are seeing signs of recovery
– but cautious recovery. There are so many
influencing factors, but I believe we are all
cautiously optimistic.
Q - What is the best thing
about being MTA President?
Everything! I love being called “Madame
President.”
I have loved being a part of the MTA
since my first board meeting – working
with other industry professionals and
listening to their ideas. It’s amazing! And
the working relationships it has allowed
me to build over the years have been
invaluable.
“The working
relationships
it has
allowed me
to build over
the years
have been
invaluable.”
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Think globally, plan locally
Planning helps fleets secure temporary
foreign drivers who meet their needs
Courtesy of Canadian Trucking Human resources Council (CTHrC)
Q
ualified workers are vital to the success of every business.
Ask any fleet that has struggled to find personnel
who can work as long-haul truck drivers.
Some fleets have simply looked further afield for
these workers than you might expect.
When labour pools have run particularly dry, Canadian carriers
have reached out to truck drivers from across the world with
the help of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. The initiative
is only designed to fill temporary labour gaps, and in the trucking
industry, is limited to long-haul truck drivers, but it opens a unique
source of workers as long as fleets are willing to follow some additional
recruiting steps.
Since U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations require crossborder
drivers to read and speak English, it makes sense to explore
countries where English is a common language. Meanwhile, many
carriers have found success in their recruiting efforts through the
United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and Western
Europe, where temporary foreign drivers only require a work permit
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to enter Canada. Others have found success when recruiting from
China, the Philippines, India, and Eastern European countries like the
Ukraine, although the temporary foreign drivers from these locales
require the combination of a work permit and visa.
There are factors other than driving abilities to consider when
reaching out to the employees who will make a successful transition
to Canada. Candidates for these jobs should be prepared for
lengthy periods away from home, extreme weather conditions, and
the realities of adapting to a foreign country.
Regardless of the country of origin, there are a number of
approaches that can help them prepare for any opportunity.
A website that targets temporary foreign drivers who want to
work in Canada may generate more applicants than a corporate
website. But a dedicated page on the fleet’s own site can still
be used as a vital source of information such as the qualities of
successful applications, pay and benefits including vacation time,
working conditions, minimum requirements and documentation.
It can also be valuable to detail the number of temporary foreign
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drivers who are already employed, and the process that applicants
will need to follow when attempting to obtain a Canadian commercial
driver’s licence.
The fewer surprises the better. A driver who knows what to
expect is less likely to become discouraged by the temporary move
to a Canadian job.
Print advertising efforts in targeted communities can be particularly
helpful when reaching out for the first time to drivers in
a specific country. By placing these ads in English, fleets are even
able to stress the importance of an understanding of English as a
job requirement. A referral bonus can also help convince existing
foreign drivers to reach out to potential candidates they may know
in their country of origin.
But fleets do not need to do all the work on their own. Support
is available through recruiting agents which focus on job placement
services, the transition of drivers to Canada, or a combination
of the two. Carriers need to be extremely cautious in the choice.
“The government often hears about third parties who make
false promises to temporary foreign workers — promising guaranteed
Canadian citizenship, higher wages or a series of benefits.
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You need to be sure that these third parties do not make false
promises or statements on your behalf, or provide inaccurate
information to HRSDC (Human Resources and Skills Development
Canada),” according to the Canadian Trucking Human Resources
Council’s (CTHRC) Your Guide to Human Resources: Volume 2.
“A third-party agent represents your company in the eyes of a
temporary foreign driver, and could have a profound effect on your
company’s operations and reputation. Make sure that they know
your business. Audit their work, and stay involved in the process.”
At the very least, it is recommended that the recruiting agent
be a member in good standing of a provincial or territorial law
society, or the Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants. And
since employers need to pay all recruiting costs, it will be important
to ensure that the agent does not charge the temporary foreign
drivers a fee.
It is all a matter of planning locally when thinking globally.
Funded by the Government of Canada’s Sector Council Program, the
Canadian Trucking HR Council (CTHRC) is an incorporated not-for-profit
organizations that helps attract, train and retain workers for Canada’s
trucking industry. For more information, visit www.cthrc.com.
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AMTA salutes its ‘cream of the crop’
At its recent Management Conference in Banff (April 30 – May 2), the AMTA
handed out its annual awards. Following is a salute to this year’s ‘cream of the crop.’
2010 Service to the Industry Award
RICHARD WARNOCK, Westfreight Systems Inc.
Richard Warnock was a farm boy when, at
16, he took a part-time job in the office of
a trucking firm. Richard quickly formulated
a career goal (upper management) and
went about learning the business by serving
in any capacity he could. From when he
began working full-time at age 18, he drove,
dispatched, spent time in safety and basically
worked in every corner of the operation.
Richard worked hard and learned from
everyone, especially drivers, the industry’s
front line. He also learned from executives
such as Paul Rubak of Canadian Freightways,
who was so selfless in helping competing
companies move into utilizing Rocky Mountain
doubles.
In 1990, Richard was named VP of Operations
for Orlick Transport. This allowed him to
associate with Tom Orlick, a man he calls his
‘guiding star.’ Tom taught Richard that it was
important to give something back and that
the role of a trucking executive involves so
much more than ‘8:00 to 5:00.’
This award salutes Richard for his efforts
as President of the AMTA, his second stint
with the AMTA’s Board. He also served in
the ‘80s but had to step back in 1989 when
he joined the leadership of Westfreight
Systems Inc. The firm only had six trucks and
everyone in management had to devote
every second to growing the fledgling operation.
The effort was worth it as Westfreight
now runs over 100 trucks. In 2007, the firm
was purchased by Transforce, a company
that believes in industry associations. This
was a bonus for the AMTA as Richard again
became involved.
His time on the Board and in the President’s
chair held many highlights. Working
successfully with Alberta Transport on the
Ring Road / Highway 84 access issue was one.
The industry’s input into hours-of-service, a
truly contentious issue, was another. Another
success is the AMTA’s new training centre,
which recently opened.
Richard is looking to retire from his pres-
2010 AMTA Historical Award
GEORGE McLAINE, Canada Safeway (Retired)
George McLaine grew up trucking on
PEI where his father owned a trucking
firm. George recalls rising at 5:00 a.m. to
unload freight. George was driving for the
family business in 1969 when he and Gail,
his bride of a year, decided to move west.
They arrived in Calgary that September
and he began hauling cement for Crone
Bros. Lack of work led him to Motorways,
running sleeper train to Vancouver.
By 1974, with a young family, George
wanted to be home at night. This led
to a job with Canada Safeway running
between Calgary and Edmonton. In
1981, he was promoted to Transportation
Manager for the Calgary area and he
steadily moved up the ranks. He retired
from Canada Safeway in October 2007.
Today he consults for Britain’s Clean
Power Technologies Inc. and volunteers at
his church and at the AMTA truck roadeo.
George sat on many committees
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involving LCVs, Greenhouse Gas, Joint
Labour Management, Health & Safety,
and Accident Review. He was one of the
movers behind the push to legalize LCVs
in Alberta in the 1980s. Then, there was
opposition to allowing turnpike doubles
or TPDs. Proponents of the TPDs joined
forces with the ATA and lobbied for
approval to run a six-month test in March
1985. The rest, as they say, is history.
Today, LCVs are legal across Canada.
George said the victory was a real
team effort but singles out Paul Rubak
(Canadian Freightways) as a true pioneer
of triples.
George cites a number of mentors
he tried to emulate during his career.
First, there were his grandfathers whose
work ethic, integrity, compassion and
attitude toward life were infectious. At
Motorways, George was teamed with
owner-operator Ted Meier, who taught
Richard Warnick with wife Lois
ent position with Westfreight, but not from
the company. He wants to keep on giving
and use his experience to help the firm’s next
generation of leaders. Similarly, he hopes to
continue as an AMTA Board member after
his term as Past President.
Richard and wife Lois live in Airdre. The
couple enjoys spending time with their six
grown children and 10 grandchildren. Richard
also enjoys golf and trail riding horses in
the mountains.
Richard still maintains his Class 1 license
and every once in awhile gets behind the
wheel. Thankfully for the entire Alberta trucking
industry it looks like he’ll remain hooked
on trucking for some time to come.
(L-R) George McLaine, his wife Gail and
award presenter Paul Rubak
George much about trucking, especially
the art of driving in the mountains. One
of George’s first division managers in the
early ‘80s at Safeway was Bruce Nicoll,
who defined the term “leader.”
There are others who were influential
in George’s career – his family. Wife Gail
is the love of his life and his best friend.
Likewise, their two adult children, son
Steve and daughter Marsha and their
families have supported George and, like
Gail, motivated him to pursue his dreams.
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2010 Driver of the Year
CORNELIUS “CORNY” WIEBE, Bison Transport
This year’s Driver of the Year has lived
his dream. Corny Wiebe recalls being a
16-year-old in Clearwater, Manitoba. On
the schoolyard, he would stare longingly
at the gravel trucks passing by on the
highway and dream of one day being
behind the wheel.
In 1965, at 21, Corny was hired by
McArthur’s Transport in Brandon. The
policy at the time said employees had to
be 25-years-old before they could drive.
Corny did anything to get in the driver’s
seat – from moving a truck in the yard
to backing a trailer up to the loading
dock to taking a rig to be washed. His
determination and enthusiasm finally
won management over and Corny was
told he could take a load of livestock to
Winnipeg – finally his dream was to be
realized!
Corny’s next stop was Trimac, his
employer off-and-on for 12 years. Corny
was a restless soul in those days and
moved around a lot. He also drove for
Paul’s Hauling and sold trucks for Winnipeg’s
Parkside Ford before moving to
Calgary and working with Bow Valley
Transport with Ted Attridge. He then
helped open up Northern Cartage’s new
site in Edmonton.
Corny then started his own gravel
business. (Remember that dream of his
as a 16-year-old?) He enjoyed the pride
of ownership but not the 20-hour days.
Fate then stepped in as the economy
took a serious backward step. Corny sold
the operation and drove tour bus for 18
months.
Soon Corny began driving for Edmonton’s
Merlin Transport. He then moved to
Trimac as an owner-operator. For a time,
Corny worked dispatch for Economy
Carriers while driving part-time for H&R
Transport.
In 2000, Bison Transport called and
Corny says he has never worked for a
carrier that promotes “team” to the
extent of Bison. The carrier also advocates
wives accompanying their driver
husbands on trips. Corny and wife Lynda
have taken advantage of that opportunity
and, within a three-week span last year,
saw both the Pacific and Atlantic oceans
and experienced the once-in-a-lifetime
snowstorms that hit the southern states.
Corny is now retired, but still drives
part-time for Bison. As he looks back on
a 40-plus year career, he notes the indus-
try has changed so much. Corny is always
willing to share his wisdom with new
drivers. When he is training new drivers,
the most important idea he shares with
them is that the person behind the wheel
and the rig are a team. It’s up to the
driver to know his rig because every truck
has its own perks.
Corny states, “Driving is not a job.
It is a way of life and that includes your
family, which has to support you 100%.”
Corny has been blessed with that support
from Lynda and their daughters Lisa and
Melissa, along with their sons-in-law and
five grandchildren – all of whom are so
proud of Corny’s accomplishments.
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2010 Safety Person of the Year
DON CHAPMAN, Canadian Freightways
Don Chapman’s grandfather and father
owned and operated Byers Transport and
Truckers Terminal, a common carrier truck
depot popular in the ‘50s and ‘60s. As
a teen, Don would spend school breaks
working at both sites, developing a true
love for the industry. As a young adult prepared
to embark on a career, there was no
question he was going to enter the industry;
and that came to pass when he was
hired by Canadian Freightways in 1973.
In 1996, Don transferred into CF’s
Safety Department. At the time, the
department was a one-man show featuring
Dennis Pettit, a giant in the area of
safety who became a great mentor to
Don. Dennis retired in 2003, but still has
a hand in CF’s highway driver recruitment
and is always available as a sounding
board for Don.
In his 15 years in safety, Don has been
one of the mainstays of the Professional
Truck Driving Championships and has
worked on a number of important safety
initiatives, the most notable being:
• The recent Fatigue Management Study
involving Alberta Transportation, the
2010 Associate Trades Award
SHERRY ORR, BFL Canada
Sherry Orr literally grew up in the industry.
Her dad, John Orr, owned Trans Mutual
Truck Lines and in her youth, Sherry was
happy to hang around the operation on
weekends and school breaks. She loved
it so much that John had to speak to her
high school principal in order for Sherry to
become the first female student in Alberta
to take mechanics class.
This devotion to the industry took a
serious turn in 1984 with John’s untimely
passing. Sherry, faced with a life-altering
decision, opted to drop out of university
and assume the leadership of the family
business.
In the beginning, she faced a trying
time. Some staff, who obviously didn’t
know her, felt she was too young and
inexperienced to run a trucking operation
and left, taking their equipment with them.
Fortunately, enough of the employees who
did know her remained and gave her their
unwavering support. She also recalls other
trucking executives – her dad’s competi-
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AMTA, the Canadian Sleep Institute and
Transportation Canada;
• Adoption of CF’s Certification of Recognition
or COR;
• The development of CF’s own PDIC
presentation;
• The Transportation Training & Development
Board;
• AMTA’s Greenhouse Gas committee;
• The PIC Standards committee;
• Alberta and BC LCV Task Force; and
• AMTA’s Collision Review committee.
Don acknowledges that now is a good time
to be involved in safety because the industry
has bought into its importance. Today
the industry views safety as an important
part of doing business. Carriers embrace
safety because it makes good business
sense, especially with many customers now
demanding safety benchmarks.
Don’s personal approach to safety
can be summed up in one word:
‘LISTEN.’ He says, “Whether it’s drivers,
dock workers or mechanics – these
people are in the industry’s front line.
They know what has to happen in order
to produce a safe operation. I’d be fool-
tors – being there for her so she didn’t feel
quite so alone.
One of the first things Sherry did as
head of Trans Mutual was become active
in the AMTA (then the ATA). Joining the
Board in March of 1984, she eventually
ascended to the Presidency in 1998-99.
In 2004, Sherry sold Trans Mutual
and embarked on a new career as a tier
2 insurance broker. In November 2005,
Sherry joined BFL Canada Ltd., a national
insurance brokerage and risk management
firm. Her current title is VP, Client Executive,
National Transportation Leader. She is
responsible for all of BFL’s trucking clients
across Canada.
Sherry continues her devotion to the
AMTA. She sits on numerous committees
including golf tournaments and Draw
Down Dinners. And she has helped plan 15
Conferences!
Sherry pays homage to the support she
receives at home from teenage sons Mitchell
and Ryan, who are so proud of mom
Don Chapman (R) with wife Doreen and
presenter Marie Hibbard of Bow Valley
Insurance (L).
ish not to heed their expertise.”
While safety is important to Don, he
does enjoy a rich family life with wife
Doreen, their three children and five
grandchildren. Don and Doreen team
up to create some fabulous gourmet
meals that are topped off with Don’s
homemade wines. In the summer, the
couple enjoys spending time at an RV
park in beautiful Sundre, Alberta, 130
km northwest of Calgary on the banks
of the Red Deer River.
Sherry Orr and presenter Dean Paisley
and her accomplishments.
Sherry also acknowledges the backing
of her employer, BFL Canada – a great
supporter of the industry. She says trucking
and insurance are working closer than they
ever have and this partnership will only get
stronger as it benefits both industries.
When she isn’t in the office or visiting
carriers, Sherry enjoys golf, cycling, travel
and wine tasting.
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Green
TruckinG
Revisited
32 GREEN TRuCkING 2010
34 MIChELIN X ONE
36 TRAILER SkIRTS ARE hERE TO STAY
38 BLACk FILTER SYNdROME
40 PETERBILT 2010 NORTh AMERICAN TOuR
42 VOLVO’S GREEN NEWS
43 WhEEL MONITOR
44 GREEN NEWS FROM MACk
46 VEhICLE INSPECTION SYSTEMS
48 LuCAS OIL
50 BRIdGESTONE TIRES RECEIVE EPA APPROVAL
50 AdVANTAGE PRESSuREPRO TPMS
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GREEN TRuCkING 2010
Read on to discover the latest advancements in Green Trucking
BRIdGESTONE NEW RAdIAL
OFFERS SuPERIOR FuEL EFFICIENCY
Bridgestone Bandage Tire Solutions (BBTS)
is introducing the new Bridgestone-brand
R197 low rolling resistance radial for superior
fuel efficiency and long, even tread
wear. The R197 is approved for use on
EPA SmartWay SM -certified equipment and
is ideal for fleets running CARB-compliant
vehicles. The new tire is suitable for allposition
use but is designed for single and
tandem axle trailer and dolly applications
in long haul and regional haul service.
“The R197 is the next generation trailer
tire for fleets who demand exceptional fuel
efficiency without sacrificing mileage,” said
Chris Hoffman, Manager, TBR & Retread
Product Marketing, BBTS
Building on an energy-efficient casing and adding low rolling
resistance tread and sidewall compounding, R197 combines fuelefficient
tread designs and a shallow 11/32˝ tread depth to further
increase fuel economy, offering fleets exceptional cost per mile.
For long, even tread wear, R197 boastss the Defense Groove TM
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design that helps create uniform pressure across the shoulder.
Stress relief siping on the rib edges promote even wear for higher
mileage. A straight-rib tread design evacuates water from the
footprint for outstanding wet traction, while cross-rib sipes provide
solid grip on wet roads.
To enhance durability, the R197 incorporates tough shoulder
protector ribs on both sidewalls to fight damage from cuts and
abrasion from curbing. When one set of ribs is worn away, the tires
can be reversed to expose a fresh set of ribs.
The R197 low rolling resistance radial is being introduced in the
295/75R22.5 size with a “G” load rating.
For more information, visit www.bridgestonetrucktires.com.
XFT – FOR ‘XTREME’ FuEL TREATMENT
Introducing XFT - Xtreme Fuel Treatment, the newest way to significantly
increase fuel efficiency as well as decrease maintenance
costs in your diesel and gas engines while contributing to the
environment’s air quality. Realize these benefits as well as more
horsepower and other perks.
Be proud to know you’re helping air quality in your area, while
at the same time significantly padding your bottom line. All this
is thanks to the Patented 7 Component formula, engine friendly
and concentrated, with no harmful ingredients.
XFT is known as “a tune-up in a bottle” by those who
know. The world’s largest mining company has used it for 20
years, saving them millions of dollars in fuel and maintenance
costs. Isn’t it time you give it a try? Oh, and there’s a 100%
Money Back Guarantee.
Call Ben at 204-414-8025 or visit www.canadiangreenfuel.
goxft.com for more information.
hEIL TRAILER
PRESIdENT SIGNS hISTORIC
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY STATEMENT
Greg Hewitt, President of Heil Trailer International (HTI) signed a
historic policy statement for the company’s Environmental Management
System on the heels of Earth Day 2010. HTI has always
met or exceeded the requirements of relevant environmental
laws and regulations, so the recent signing only reinforces and
formalizes HTI’s commitment to set new environmental standards
of excellence in their industry.
“We recognize our responsibility to conduct our operations
as a good global citizen in providing our customers with
high quality products and services that are not harmful to our
employees or the environment. Our policy is to be a responsible
corporate citizen wherever we operate by protecting our
personnel, surroundings and achieving sustainability through
responsible health, safety, and environmental management and
performance,” says Hewitt.
To accomplish these goals, Heil Trailer International is moving
towards an ambitious formal environmental and health & safety
management system at all facilities to be certified to ISO Standard
14001 (Environmental) and ISO Standard 18001 (Health &
Safety) by late 2011. Most of HTI’s facilities are already certified
to ISO Standard 9001 (Quality) and HTI’s Argentina facility is
already certified to the ISO Standard 14001.
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BuLLY dOG dEVELOPS ECM TuNERS
It’s no secret that fuel expenditures are one of the largest expenses
for any fleet owner or manager. Reducing fuel costs in a safe
manner on class 8 engines was the primary task given to Bully
Dog’s engineering team four years ago. It took over a year of R&D,
but the final result of their efforts is the ECM tuners.
Bully Dog’s ECM tuners are called Power Pup downloaders. To
modify the parameters in the ECM, the Power Pup is connected to
either the 6 or 9 pin diagnostic data port inside the cab. A copy of
the stock tune is saved and then a new software tune is uploaded
into the ECM. Once it is complete the ECM Tuner is disconnected
and stored away. On the ECM Tuner there are two settings above
stock that are available:
Setting 1: Economy - This tune is designed exclusively for
adding more fuel economy out of the engine without adding any
noticeable hp or torque gains. Bully Dog’s customers are seeing an
increase in fuel economy anywhere from 6% to 12% over stock
with the economy tune installed.
Setting 2: Economy with Power – This tune is designed for
adding more fuel economy while at the same time adding additional
hp and torque over stock. Again customers are seeing an
increase in fuel economy anywhere from 6% to 12% over stock,
plus seeing 15% more hp and torque over their stock rating.
Bully Dog has been selling the Power Pup downloader to owner
operators and fleets with Cat, Cummins and Detroit engines for
the past two-and-a-half years. The firm entered the big rig market
from the light-duty market, where it is a market leader and has
been adding performance and economy using similar practices on
gas and diesel pickups for over 10 years. To learn more about Bully
Dog and the Power Pup downloader call (877) 279-2047 or visit
www.bullydogbigrig.com.
ENVIROTEC: uSEd OIL MATERIALS
RECOVERY ANd RECYCLING
Envirotec is the leading service provider of used oil materials recovery
and recycling services in Saskatchewan.
Envirotec maintains scheduled collection routes throughout the
entire province of Saskatchewan and provides a consistent and
punctual service. Collection teams are based in both Regina and
Saskatoon for prompt and efficient geographical service coverage.
Envirotec offers the following used oil materials recovery and
recycling services:
Used Lubricating Oil Recovery and Recycling
Used Oil Filter Recovery and Recycling
Empty Oil Container Recovery and Recycling
Used Oil Tank Leasing and Rentals
For Saskatchewan-wide service, please call (toll-free):
1-866-USED OIL (1-877-873-3645)
Envirotec provides clean and secure receptacles for used oil filters
and empty oil containers. Envirotec also provides leasing, sales, and
rental options for secondary containment used oil storage tanks at
customer sites.
In addition to a premiere and dependable service, Envirotec also
offers cash and credit rebate programs for used oil, used oil filters, and
empty oil containers. Rebate levels and eligibility are based on used
oil material volumes collected and region of service. Please contact
Envirotec at 1-866-USED-OIL for further details.
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All used oil materials collected and received by Envirotec are
submitted to licensed facilities for complete recycling. Used oil is shipped
to end-users and used as an alternative heating fuel. Used oil filters are
recycled by way of a process that extracts residual used oil from the
filter, enabling the steel and other components to be submitted to a
local scrap metal smelter facility for conversion into new steel products.
Empty oil containers are shredded and submitted to a plastics recycling
facility for conversion into recycled plastic products such as landscaping
ties, fence posts and, parking lot curbs.
Envirotec is a registered collector of used oil materials with the
Saskatchewan Association for Resource Recovery Corporation (SARRC),
the Alberta Used Oil Materials Associations (AUMOA), and the
Manitoba Association for Resource Recovery Corporation (MAARC). For
more information regarding the used oil material recycling stewardship
program in Saskatchewan and other provinces in Canada, please visit
the Used Oil Management Association (UOMA).
ALBERTA dRIVING COMMERCIAL
VEhICLES TO INCREASEd EFFICIENCY
Truck operators in Alberta are behind the wheel of a new provincial
fuel-efficiency incentive program aimed at reducing 97,000
tonnes of the sector’s greenhouse gas emissions, the equivalent of
taking approximately 20,000 cars off the road by 2020. Starting
June 1, the Government of Alberta began offering rebates to
commercial truck owners and operators who install energy efficient
technologies in their vehicles.
“With 80% of greenhouse gas emissions coming from the tailpipe,
we all have a crucial role to play in improving Alberta’s fuel efficiency,”
said Alberta Environment Minister Rob Renner. “Alberta’s trucking
industry drives our economy and this program is an environmental and
economic win-win for the sector and province.”
This rebate program will be administered by Climate Change
Central, a non-profit organization empowering Albertans to take
action on climate change. Some of the fuel-efficient technologies that
will be eligible for rebates include:
• Aerodynamic aids, such as trailer skirts and fairings;
• Auxiliary power units and cab heaters to reduce engine idling time;
and
• Hybrid trucks.
“Financial incentives are only part of this initiative,” said Simon Knight,
President and CEO of Climate Change Central. “Twenty-five companies
will also receive a tailored fleet analysis showing them how to make
their fuel go further, and several workshops will be held to educate
operators on reducing fuel costs by maximizing fleet performance.”
The AMTA has more than 120,000 member vehicles and has been
working with the Alberta government since 2005 to help reduce
greenhouse gas emissions through more efficient fuel use practices and
technologies.
“Fuel obviously plays a key role in our industry and we are
very pleased there is a program to help our members incorporate
fuel-efficient technologies in their operations,” said Mayne Root,
AMTA’s Executive Director. “If you bought it, a truck brought it, and
this program will help the industry in our goal to improve our environmental
impact.”
For specific information on eligible retrofits and how to apply for
a rebate, visit www.TrucksofTomorrow.com or call toll-free at 1-888-
537-7202. •
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ThE MIChELIN® X ONE® – ChANGING FLEETS FROM ThE GROuNd uP
Any company that has to maintain a fleet of vehicles knows
that keeping these machines running can be a very expensive
business. But a tire like the Michelin ® X One ® XDA ® Energy can
change everything by delivering unprecedented levels of fuel
efficiency and weight savings and contributing directly to a
fleet’s bottom line!
Tires make up 35% of the energy consumed by a vehicle, and
rolling resistance is the key to unlocking impressive fuel savings.
A 3% reduction in rolling resistance translates into a 1% fuel
savings or an increase of about .05 mpg. A 3,000-mile, realworld
road test compared the Michelin ® X One ® XDA ® Energy
tire, together with the Michelin ® XZA3 ® tire and the Michelin ® X
One ® XTA ® tire, to several leading competitors.
The test was supervised by an independent third party
for testing protocol and integrity. The tests showed that the
Michelin ® X One ® is the most fuel-efficient drive tire versus the
leading North American competitors, helping fleets save at least
7% in annual fuel costs when used with XZA3 steer tires, XDA
drive tires and X One XTA trailer tires. In concrete terms, 7% in
fuel savings converts into roughly $2,000-$2,500 of fuel cost per
truck, an amount the leading competitors simply cannot match.
“Too many times fleet managers look to save on costs and
minimize environmental impact through such add-ons as APU
generators and truck skirts,” explains François Beauchamp,
Special Project Coordinator, Heavy Truck. “When you are spec’ing
a truck, you should always start from the ground up and look at
your tires first, and Michelin ® X One’s ® are the lowest cost fuel
saving technology with the highest return on investment. We also
have a fuel efficient tire that meets Canadian environment weather
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conditions, the Michelin X One XDN2.”
Although fuel saving tire technologies may be a newer focus
to many tire manufactures, Michelin ® has a long tradition of
promoting and developing tires that boast low-rolling resistance,
fuel economizing features. That tradition is embodied in the
Michelin ® X One ® , which goes beyond an evolutionary product
into a completely revolutionary one. It owes its remarkable
efficiency to innovative belt designs and patented Infinicoil
Technology TM , a process by which a quarter-of-a-mile of steel
cord is wrapped circumferentially around the crown of every X
One ® tire.
Boasting state of the art design, a single X One ® tire can take
the place of two conventional radial tires in dual assembly on
drive and trailer axles, offering reduced inventory levels, fewer
mounts and dismounts and easier pressure maintenance. Time
is most certainly money when it comes to the trucking industry,
and with only 10 tires to mount, demount and check pressure
per tractor-trailer combination, the Michelin X One ® can offer
significant savings across an entire fleet over the course of a year!
And with fewer tires reducing the weight of a vehicle, a bulk
hauler can load more products per trip and maximize profits.
Michelin X One ® tires are retreadable just like any radial
truck tire. The Infinicoil Technology ensures zero casing growth
and better crown endurance alongside Michelin Retread
Technologies offering ‘like new’ tread designs and compound to
help maintain second life performance. This allows fleets to be
equipped in a cost-effective and environmentally friendly manner!
To find out more about the X One®, including tire specs and
frequently asked questions, visit michelintruck.com. •
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2 Based on p-metric wear test results versus Bridgestone Dueler H/T 684 II, Goodyear Fortera TT.
3 On all LT sizes.
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TRAILER SkIRTS ARE hERE TO STAY
by Marc Bolduc, General Manager, Transtex Composite Inc.
We all know that a 53-foot shoe box traveling 100 kilometres per
hour isn’t exactly aerodynamic. That’s where trailer side skirts,
or fairings, come in – by streamlining the air flow and reducing
the undercarriage drag, they cut fuel costs by 4% to 7%, for
an estimated payback period of 7 to 18 months, according to
Natural Resources Canada’s FleetSmart data.
Trailer side skirts made their appearance in the Canadian
landscape in a significant way when Transport Canada awarded
grants totalling $1.4 million in May 2008 to four Canadian
operators: Bison Transport, Group Robert, Logistics TransWest,
and Cascades Transport. This initiative, combined with high
fuel prices in the summer of 2008, prompted many Canadian
operators to investigate solutions to lower their operating costs.
While the recession and reduced fuel prices brought
everything to a standstill for nearly two years, California
introduced legislation making skirts (or other EPA-verified
aerodynamic technologies) mandatory on all new trailers traveling
to that state and rising fuel prices are making these solutions very
palatable. The legislation also mandated that all operators with
more than 20 units going to California should submit a retrofit
program over five years showing what units would be converted
from the end of 2010 to 2015.
Clearly, trailer side skirts are here to stay. They are now an
option on all new trailers with you OEM, and, in many cases,
they make sense to be retrofitted by fleet operators on trailers
running 50,000 km or more per year. A trailer running 100,000
km per year will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by many tons,
but most will save from $1,500 to $2,500 a year in fuel at today’s
prices (see table).
The trick is to find a product that will be long-lasting and
maintenance-free. Three companies – Freight Wing, Laydon
Composite, and Transtex Composite – have been in the forefront
of this technology since Canadian testing began, and continue
to seek ways to help their customers. Some solutions initially
introduced showed certain weaknesses in the design or in the
choice of material. While these problems are being addressed,
Transtex understood this before it launched its solutions. The
Transtex design criteria enabled the company to out the most
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durable and efficient product in the market today.
Transtex side skirts:
• Generate fuel savings of more than 7% at 98 kph or 60 mph
– SAE Type II test –J1321
• Are made of flexible, high-impact-resistant material –
reinforced thermoplastics
• Are adaptable to all kinds of situations – ramps, tire racks,
turn signals, steps, lift pads, intermodal, tandems, tridems,
reefers, drop decks, split axels
• Are easy to install – around four man-hours
• Weigh less than 175 pounds per set
• Will not change mechanically under extreme heat or cold –
neutral coefficient of expansion
• Will not allow snow and ice build-up
• Will last the lifetime of the trailer
• Has UV inhibitors guaranteed for a minimum of five years
under severe exposure
• Are guaranteed for five years from brakeage, delimitation
and corrosion
• Are capable of receiving standard decals for marketing use
• Will not require any maintenance
• Are of the highest safety standards for installers and
operators
Any product a carrier purchases should meet all of these criteria.
Trailer skirts are a win–win proposition. Your company
will need them to be both competitive and environmentally
responsible. •
TRAILER SIDE SKIRTS—FUEL SAVINGS
Fuel
savings
Fuel cost
per liter
annual
km
liters per
100 km
Savings
per year
4% $1.00 50000 40 $800
4% $1.00 75000 40 $1,200
4% $1.00 100000 40 $1,600
4% $1.00 150000 40 $2,400
5% $1.00 50000 40 $1,000
5% $1.00 75000 40 $1,500
5% $1.00 100000 40 $2,000
5% $1.00 150000 40 $3,000
6% $1.00 50000 40 $1,200
6% $1.00 75000 40 $1,800
6% $1.00 100000 40 $2,400
6% $1.00 150000 40 $3,600
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Black Filter Syndrome
How the combination of Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel and
High Pressure Injection System can destroy your fuel economy over time.
Fleet tests reveal new phenomena in modern diesel engines.
During the latter part of 2008, DSG conducted engine performance tests to check the effects of
the combination of the latest high pressure fuel injection systems and ultra low sulphur diesel fuel.
Technicians conducting the tests had received reports from several fleet operators about premature
plugging of diesel fuel filters, and a gradual drop off in engine performance and fuel mileage.
Here’s what they found: After several weeks of operation, diesel fuel filters would gradually turn
black. Flow tests revealed that the flow through the filters was reduced at the same time. The
technicians called this “Black Filter Syndrome”, and further research indicated that several engine
and equipment manufacturers had become aware of this. This led the technicians to deduce that
there may also be effects within the fuel system. Dismantling of the high pressure injectors
indicated moderate to severe carbon deposits on internal injector parts and fuel passages within
a relatively short operating period.
What is the effect of Black Filter Syndrome?
The biggest issues that Black Filter Syndrome presents are premature filter plugging, fuel system
performance deterioration and declining fuel economy. Besides the fact that filters are expensive,
many forget that plugged filters and under-performing fuel injection systems leads (somewhat
indirectly) to diminished fuel economy. When fuel filters plug and when injectors are dirty, power
drops, and the operator then increases throttle position. This obviously results in more fuel being
used.
DSG Canada Provides the Solution
In keeping with its mission to provide its customers with high quality diesel engine solutions,
DSG Canada has developed a unique bio-synthetic detergent-based fuel additive that
prevents Black Filter Syndrome, eliminates fuel injector deterioration, saves filters and
reduces operating costs.
4+ Premium® by DSG is a well know best seller in the Diesel business, and it has now been
upgraded to deal with the Black Filter condition. It is designed for on and off-road applications
and comes in concentrated packaging, making for economical use. 4+ Premium® by DSG can
be found at Bulk Fuel Distributors, Farm Supply Stores and many parts outlets and Dealerships.
4+ Arctic® offers the same benefits and also features a cold-weather anti-gel.
Black Filter Eliminator® is designed specifically to deal with severe cases of Black Filter Syndrome.
Containing only a specially formulated anti-foulant and cetane improver, tests have shown that Black
Filter Eliminator® is the most effective product on the market for counter-acting asphaltene fall-out
or Black Filter Syndrome.
For more information on purchasing either product or becoming a reseller,
contact DSG at 1-800-667-6879 or email sales@dieselservices.com

addresses
DSG’s new formula contains Ecoclean® HPF1 Antifoulant.
10
critical performance issues
1. DPF X-Tend
2. Black-Filter Eliminator
3. Lubricity
4. Detergent
5. Cetane Improver
6. Water Control
7. Thermal Stabilizer
8. Rust & Corrosion Inhibitor
9. Storage Stabilizer
10. Anti-gel
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PREVENT
Black Filter Syndrome
with DSG’s NEW FORMULA
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ELIMINATOR
• Extends Fuel Filter Life
• Extends DPF life
• Reduces DPF Regeneration Cycles
• Improves Fuel Economy
• Eliminates Premature Injector Failure
Fuel Filter when
run with standard
ULSD Fuel
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Peterbilt 2010 North AmericAN tour
The Peterbilt 2010 North American Tour will visit almost 100 Peterbilt
dealer locations throughout Canada and the US – and features the
revolutionary PACCAR MX engine, SmartNav and new Model 587. Visit
www.peterbilt.com/north_american_tour.aspx for more information.
The new Peterbilt aerodynamic Model 587 sets the new standard
for on-highway efficiency, technology, comfort and quality. The Smart-
Way ® certified Model 587 is available with the PACCAR MX engine
that ensures customers achieve optimized fuel savings, lower greenhouse
gas emissions, and significant reductions of NOx. The Model
587 is available with two sleepers or in a day cab configuration, and is
ideal for long-haul fleets, driving teams or owner-operators who seek
quality, performance, value and style.
The PACCAR MX engine moves engine technology to the next
level of integration and vehicle optimization, providing customers
industry-leading quality, exceptional reliability and proven performance.
Beginning summer 2010, the PACCAR MX will be available
in Peterbilt Models 587, 388, 386, 384, 367 and 365, and is available
with a horsepower range of 380-485hp and torque outputs up to
1,750 lb-ft with a displacement of 12.9 liters. The MX delivers maximum
performance, superior fuel efficiency, longer service intervals,
lower operating costs and higher resale value.
The SmartWay certified Model 384 was recently named the Class
8 2009 ATD Truck of the Year. The Model 384 provides customers
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with a true competitive advantage and is also offered with natural gas
configurations as an environmentally friendly power platform. The
Model 384’s aerodynamic package provides dramatic fuel efficiency
gains of up to 12% and drag reduction of 24%, making it the flexible,
highly efficient aerodynamic workhorse for the heavy duty industry as
well as for fuel conscious, forward thinking fleets. The lightweight and
powerful Model 384 features a 116” BBC, and a full range of heavy
duty suspension, brake and drivetrain options, ideally suited for tanker,
pickup and delivery and short haul applications.
Peterbilt’s extended day cab option will be offered on the Models
386, 384, 367, 365, 389 and 388 and will provide 2.5 inches of
additional seat travel behind the wheel, 92 percent more seat room
to recline, and 4.5 cubic feet of storage behind the driver’s seat. The
extended day cab will also be available on our popular UltraCab ®
design, offering operators an additional 6 inches of headroom.
Peterbilt’s Green Initiatives have produced a full lineup of hybrid
and alternative fuel trucks for a full range of applications. Peterbilt
offers full production for our natural gas powered Models 384,
365 and 320, which demonstrate industry leadership in developing
products that reduce harmful emissions and provide exceptional
fuel efficiency.
Now in production, the Model 320 Hydraulic Hybrid is the fuel-efficient
solution for municipal and residential solid waste transportation
fleets who work in urban areas requiring clean, quiet operation. The
Model 320 Hybrid was engineered to meet the reliability demands
of refuse collection routes with 800-1200 stops per day, and greatly
improves fuel economy while significantly reducing emissions and
maintenance costs.
Peterbilt’s families of natural gas powered vehicles, SmartWay
certified vehicles, and hybrid trucks offer the industry’s most comprehensive
environmentally responsible lineup. At Peterbilt, we continue
to engineer environmental solutions to meet customers’ reliability and
durability expectations, without jeopardizing quality or performance.
To learn more about our green initiatives, log onto www.peterbilt.
com/eco, or explore Peterbilt’s full lineup at http://www.peterbilt.com/
showroom.aspx. •
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VolVo’s GREEN NEws
VOLVO FIRST TO BE
CERTIFIEd BY EPA ANd CARB
Volvo was the first truck manufacturer to have its heavy-duty diesel
engines certified for 2010 by both EPA (Environmental Protection
Agency) and CARB (California Air Resources Board). These engines
have been fully certified to meet EPA’s stringent standards without
the use of emissions credits.
Volvo Trucks’ emissions technology for EPA2010 does more
than cut emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter
(PM) to near-zero levels. Using selective catalytic reduction (SCR) to
reduce NOx, Volvo improved fuel economy and reduced emissions
of the greenhouse gas CO2. This fights global warming and reduces
dependence on imported petroleum. SCR also helps eliminate active
regenerations of the diesel particulate filter (DPF), which saves
additional fuel.
Volvo has extensive experience with SCR technology, having
accumulated 5 million miles with 50 test vehicles in customer field
test fleets in North America. Volvo also has billions of miles of realworld
experience with SCR in other markets. The new SCR system
was added to the proven Volvo engine platform, which has been
used in North America since 2007 and was already well-known for
its low emissions and high fuel economy.
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VOLVO’S EPA’10 SOLuTION:
dELIVERING TRuCkLOAdS
OF CuSTOMER CONFIdENCE
The most tested products in the history of Volvo Trucks North
America, Volvo heavy-duty engines for 2010 are already delivering
excellent performance, reliability and fuel economy for customers.
More than 150 customers and dealers were at the Volvo Power
Summit in Hagerstown, Maryland on April 7 to see the testing,
quality and state-of-the-art technology responsible for this
achievement.
As a result of Volvo’s extensive testing program, and a $150
million investment in engine development, testing and assembly
facilities in Hagerstown, the Volvo D11, D13 and D16 engines
deliver up to 5% better fuel economy than the previous generation
of engine technology, with near-zero emissions. This was
accomplished without using emissions credits.
“We wanted our customers to come away from this event
fully confident that Volvo Trucks’ EPA2010 technology will get the
job done better than any other option they could choose,” said
Ron Huibers, Senior VP – Sales & Marketing.
“We’ve shown repeatedly that Volvo is ready. In fact, Volvo
has been building production trucks with EPA’10 technology
for almost six months now. We have hundreds in daily operation
with customers – customers who are reaping the benefits
of Volvo’s proven selective catalytic reduction emissions control
and our industry-leading engine technology through fuel savings,
improved performance, excellent reliability and our integrated
powertrain strategy.”
Customers across Canada and the US got complete information
about Volvo’s EPA’10 technology and the benefits of choosing
Volvo through the “Driving Success Tour,” which visited Volvo
Truck dealerships across the continent, starting on the West Coast
in May.
Volvo Trucks North America’s operations and products are
guided by the company’s three core values: Safety, Quality and
Environmental Care. The Volvo VN and VHD trucks are assembled
in the US at the New River Valley Plant in Dublin, Virginia, while
Volvo engines for North America are assembled in Hagerstown.
Both plants are certified to ISO14001 environmental and ISO9001
quality standards. •
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Wheel Monitor Inc.
TRAILER SAFETY INNOVATION
Balancer TM
– Electronic Axle lift Control
The Balancer TM is an electronic lift able axle control
for lifting multiple axles when not in use. It monitors
the axle load weight and lifts automatically when the
trailer is empty. It monitors how many axles are lifted
and can control the lifting and lower points correctly.
Easy computer set up can make the Balancer TM
very easy to install.
Proviso TM
– Lift Axle Monitor
The Proviso TM is an electronic lift axle control system for trailers. It lifts
and locks in reverse like the Reverse-A-Matic TM , but also features a
automatic lift based on axle load weight. It is axle load weight sensitive
and can be set to raise and lower the axle based on the trailer’s load.
It monitors the position of the lift axle and offers an in-cab light and lift axle
switch for axle position monitoring and lift control. The Proviso TM has serial
communications for trailer monitoring and remote inputs. Automatic lifting
and/or locking of steering axles can save tire wear and mechanical wear
of the axle. The Proviso TM can meet SPIF requirements and Alberta logging
trailer requirements. The Proviso TM can be preset for easy installation and
has tamperproof features. Easy computer set up can make the Proviso TM
very easy to install.
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Balancer TM Proviso TM
1. Auto sensing lift axle control
2. Stand alone system
3. Knows the number of axles to lift
4. Maximum load indicator lights – For loader nearing max load
5. Internal air pressure sensor to monitor trailer axle load weight
6. Serial communication interface
7. Internal heater
8. reverse-A-Matic TM built in for steer axle control lift (Exclusive to Proviso TM )
VALUE OVERVIEW
1. Reduces tire wear and increase fuel economy
2. Easy set up and operation
3. Provincially approved
WHEEL MONITOR INC.
Technology For Safe Transportation
LOCATION: 360 York rd. unit C4
DETAILS: Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario L0S 1J0, Canada
EMAIL: wmonitor@vaxxine.com
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GREEN NEws fRom mack
MACk TRuCkS SIGNS ON TO
NATIONAL GhG REduCTION EFFORT
Denny Slagle, President and CEO of Mack Trucks, Inc., participated
in an event at the White House recently during which President
Obama signed a presidential memorandum aimed at reducing
greenhouse gas emissions and improving the fuel efficiency of
medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses. The memorandum
outlines principles agreed to by Mack, the US DOT, the EPA and
other heavy-duty truck and engine companies. Also joining the
President were DOT Secretary Ray LaHood and EPA Administrator
Lisa Jackson.
“Participating in this effort is consistent with measures we
already have in place to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from our
operations and our products,” Slagle said. “Mack joined the EPA’s
Climate Leaders Program in 2004 as one of the original charter
companies. We originally pledged to reduce GHG emissions by
20% per unit from 2003-2010. As a result of the numerous energy
efficiency projects that have been implemented at our manufacturing
and administrative locations, we actually reduced GHG emissions
from our operations by 42% per unit, and did it two years ahead of
schedule. We’ve since recommitted to the program and are well on
our way to meeting an ambitious new goal.
“In addition to the good work at our facilities, we’ve also
reduced the carbon footprints of our products. Using less fuel is
good for our customers’ bottom lines as well as the environment.
With the MACK® ClearTech SCR technology we’re using to
meet the EPA 2010 emission requirements, we’ve improved the fuel
economy of our trucks by 5% – or more in some applications.
“As part of a global company, we’re pleased that the principles
agreed upon here in Washington today call for worldwide alignment
of GHG emission and fuel efficiency standards. We also fully support
the provisions that any such standards applicable to medium- and
heavy-duty vehicles must be established in a way that recognizes
the commercial needs of the trucking industry and the demands
of heavy-duty applications, takes into consideration technology
improvement opportunities across the entire vehicle and its operation,
is compatible with the complexities of the marketplace, and
avoids unintended consequences.”
Dedicated to quality, reliability, and total customer satisfaction,
Mack Trucks, Inc. has provided its customers 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 distribution
network in more than 45 countries. Mack trucks and diesel engines
sold in North America are assembled in the US. Mack manufacturing
locations are certified to the internationally recognized ISO 9001
standard for quality and ISO 14001 standard for environmental management
systems. Mack is also a proud sponsor of Share the Road,
an American Trucking Associations’ public information campaign
aimed at enhancing the safety of roadways.
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MACk’S SELECTIVE
CATALYTIC REduCTION (SCR)
In 2010, the EPA is again cutting the amount of nitrogen oxides
allowed in heavy-duty diesel engine emissions. With the US 2010
regulations in place, the amount of NOx allowed in diesel engine
emissions will be reduced more than 90% from the limits in place at
the end of the last decade.
As with US 2007, Mack will employ a “total vehicle solution”
approach to comply with US 2010. In addition to the proven technologies
of high-efficiency exhaust gas recirculation (HEGR) and the
diesel particulate filter (DPF), Mack will introduce an advanced emissions
control technology known as SCR.
SCR stands for ‘Selective Catalytic Reduction.’ It is an exhaust
aftertreatment technology that injects diesel exhaust fluid into an
engine’s hot exhaust stream to reduce NOx emissions. The fluid is a
water-based solution containing urea, an organic nitrogen-containing
compound commonly used in agriculture as a fertilizer and classified
by the Environmental Protection Agency as a nonhazardous substance.
The diesel exhaust fluid, in conjunction with a catalyst in the
exhaust aftertreatment system, breaks down the NOx into harmless
nitrogen and water vapor, which exits the system through the
truck’s exhaust stack. The amount of the fluid injected in the exhaust
stream is precisely regulated by the vehicle’s electronic control
system, based on the engine’s need for emissions reduction at the
time. The vehicle’s driver is alerted when the diesel exhaust fluid reservoir
needs to be refilled, which will be done at truck stops, service
centers, dealer locations and trucking firms’ terminals.
Mack has successfully run SCR systems on prototype trucks since
2000, logging more than two million miles total on ten customer
vehicles. At the same time Mack’s parent company, the Volvo Group,
has logged more than 23 million miles of SCR road testing in Europe,
and has produced more than 100,000 SCR-equipped vehicles since
the Euro 4 emissions standards took effect in October 2006.
Emissions are intrinsically linked to the amount of fuel consumed,
and Mack’s SCR technology promises the best fuel economy for
customers. The addition of SCR will allow Mack to offer engines
which meet both the new emissions requirements and its customers’
own high standards for reliability and fuel-efficient operation in their
MACK® truck. •
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STOP! BRAkE SYSTEM TESTING REduCES
MAINTENANCE ANd OPERATING COSTS, MINIMIzES OuT-OF-SERVICE RISk
Just because the economy is ailing doesn’t mean that big rigs are
slowing down – but how do we know they will slow down when
they are supposed to? Are they as efficient and safe as they can
be? In April 2008, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (Canada,
USA and Mexico) adopted the use of performance based brake testers
(PBBTs) to help keep the roads safe and vehicles efficient. Brake
testing isn’t just for safety road checks by the provinces – regular
check-ups can help you stay compliant and save money on repairs,
tires and fuel.
Service Automation provider Vehicle Inspection Systems of
Orlando, FL has released a diagnostic tool for fleet brake and tire
management. Designed to eliminate up-front expense, the new
VIS-Check Fleet Program PBBT is based on the ultra-reliable VIS-
Check undercarriage diagnostic system in use at over 350 dealer
and service shops for the last 10 years.
Specifically for class 3-8 fleets, the VIS-Check Fleet Program
targets at-risk maintenance tasks that have a tremendous impact
on operation cost and productivity. Specifically, VIS has looked at
quick, dependable and repeatable tasks that will directly impact
fuel and tire cost. The result is a new version of the venerable VIS-
Check that performs tasks important to keeping fleet vehicles on
the road safely and profitably.
Fleets can install the new VIS-Check to determine brake system
effectiveness by individual wheel end. Benefits include low cost
of entry, labor savings and fuel and tire cost reduction. A normal
interstate fleet can avoid costly downtime due to out of compliance
brakes and VIS estimates a normal 300 truck/600 trailer fleet
will see savings of around $30,000 to $40,000 per year in labor,
tires, fuel and maintenance using the VIS-Check.
With performance-based brake testers (PBBT) being approved
for enforcement officers to inspect vehicles and issue out-of-service
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(OOS) citations since April of 2008, several states and provinces are
taking advantage of the fast and accurate measuring capabilities of
approved PBBTs. Most fleets have vehicles passing through states
that already have PBBT programs, and will definitely be impacted
by their use as more jurisdictions get the tool budgeted and
installed. One of the major benefits of the VIS-Check Fleet Program
is the fact that the VIS-Check is one of the few approved PBBTs
available. Now fleets can perform as-loaded tests and get the same
results a DOT officer would on a road-side test. The advantage is
upfront knowledge that vehicles are safe and compliant and will
pass brake inspection.
Data and knowledge provided by frequent and objective
inspections are the keys to safe and efficient operation. With the
VIS-Check, nearly any fleet can make its operation more profitable.
A simple, automated 10-minute check of a unit will ensure the
operator that the load will be on time and the travel will be as safe
as possible. Not to mention the savings of fuel and tires, too.
For additional information about VIS, contact Mark Keegans at
416 803-5188 or visit www.VISCheck.net.
Vehicle Inspection Systems Inc. is committed to keeping our
highways safe through the use of efficient and innovative equipment
like the VIS-Check and the VIS-Polish wheel polishing
machine. VIS is a member of the Nepean Group, a diversified engineering
company established in 1974. Since its inception in 1994,
VIS has implemented workplace automation and best practices in
hundreds of heavy vehicle service shops. •
The VIS-Check:
• Is a Performance Based Brake Tester, FMCSA approved for
enforcement;
• Performs Automated brake, steering and suspension
inspection;
• Provides Accurate measurement of brake performance and
rolling resistance;
• Helps extend tire life and save fuel;
• Reduces Out of Service risk (FMCSR 393.52a)
Using the VIS-Check system, shops and fleets can increase
their efficiency and help reduce the overall cost of owning and
operating Class 3-8 vehicles.
The Contact
Vehicle Inspection
Systems for an on-site
demonstration of the
VIS-Check and the
entire business system.
1-866-847-8721
www.VISCheck.net
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Service Automation
VIS-Check is a Ministry of Transport
recognized performance based brake
tester and road simulator. Find brake,
suspension and driveline issues that
could otherwise cause out-of-service
citations.
Vehicle Inspection Systems has the technology
before it becomes a costly problem. Whether
you operate a service and repair facility, or are
VIS-Polish is a robotic aluminum wheel
refurbishing and polishing machine.
Discover cracks and hidden damage
before you are sidelined!
Contact VIS now at 416-803-5188 for a
free demonstration to show you how to
VIS-Lift is a portable, mobile column
lifting system capable of lifting over
productivity.
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LuCAS GREEN WITh hEAVY duTY OIL
STABILIzER ANd FuEL TREATMENT PROduCTS
Lucas Heavy Duty Oil
Stabilizer (HDOS) is a
specially formulated blend of
premium oils plus a variety
of petroleum-extracted
additives blended together
to make one product that
meets several needs at one
time. In most automotive
applications, Lucas Heavy Duty Oil Stabilizer is meant to be a
supplement to other oils.
The primary benefits of HDOS include: for preventative
maintenance, it virtually eliminates dry starts and wear; it extends
oil life and lowers oil temperature in any engine, gasoline or
diesel; it raises oil pressure, reduces smoking, leaking, knocking
and blow-by in worn engines; and it helps to control noise,
overheating, leaks and wear in gear boxes.
Since Lucas Heavy Duty Oil Stabilizer is 100% petroleum, it
safely blends with all other lubricants, even synthetic oils. The
concentration of protective additives to the ratio of base oil is
such that the maximum lubricity of HDOS is attained by using
a ratio of 20% to 60% with other oils. At this point the entire
oil mix becomes much slicker than oil alone. This reduction
of friction allows any machine to do a given job using less
energy. This condition also creates a reduction in temperature,
extending the life of the oils as well as seals, bearings and other
components.
This product protects against rust, corrosion and dry starts
caused by long periods of nonuse. Oil treated with Heavy Duty
Oil Stabilizer will not run off cylinders and gears.
Lucas Heavy Duty Oil Stabilizer can be used 80% to 100%
to correct conditions in gear boxes that are badly worn, leaking,
overheating or operating under extreme pressure. It should be
used 100% on open gears or when maximum climbing action is
needed. It can be used 100% when conditions are such that the
shear pressure is so severe that other lubricants can’t hold up.
HDOS seals the cylinders to keep oil from going up to be
burned. It also keeps contaminates of the combustion chamber
from coming down to prematurely ruin the oil. This blow-by
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is what accelerates wear in a worn engine. By controlling
‘blow-by’ and ‘dry starts,’ the life of an already worn engine can
be extended significantly.
The adverse effects of heat in an engine or gear box are well
known. HDOS is designed to retain its viscosity (resist thinning)
at high temperatures. Ordinary oils often lose their viscosity and
shear stability when temperatures rise beyond a certain point.
The addition of Lucas Heavy Duty Oil Stabilizer to the oil not
only allows equipment to operate at higher temperatures, but
it safeguards against engines and bearings being ruined from
overheating.
The use of HDOS allows the oil change interval to safely be
extended by at least 50%. This fact alone pays for the product
making all other benefits a bonus.
Another product, Lucas Fuel Treatment, is for gasoline,
diesel fuel and LPG. It contains no alcohol, solvents, kerosene,
diesel fuel or anything else that would be useless or harmful
to engines. Low sulphur diesel fuel and reformulated gasoline
have had the polymers removed from them, not because the
polymers were harmful but because they were attached to the
aromatics (fumes) in the fuels. In their zest to rid our air of
gasoline and diesel fumes, our government has stripped our
fuel of its main lubricants and, in the process, a great deal of its
power.
Lucas Fuel Treatment replaces those polymers with a
concentrate that makes the fuel slicker and more powerful than
it was originally. In fact, the user usually picks up more than
enough fuel mileage to pay for the fuel treatment itself. Lucas
Fuel Treatment lubricates rings and cylinder walls for longer
life. It causes more combustion for more power and higher fuel
mileage with FEWER EMISSIONS.
Lucas Fuel Treatment cleans and lubricates valves, pumps,
carburetors, injectors and compression rings. It is an absolute
must for rotary pumps! This product safely replaces the need for
lead in older engines.
Lucas Fuel Treatment is an excellent diesel tune up! Before
going to the shop with an engine that is smoking or low on
power, we suggest that you try adding about a half gallon of our
treatment to each 100 gallons of fuel. This is often all it needs! •
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BRIdGESTONE TIRES RECEIVE EPA APPROVAL
Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions (BBTS),
a division of Bridgestone Americas Tire
Operations, announced over the last few
months that a number of its tires have
been approved for use on Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) SmartWaySMcertified
equipment.
The Bridgestone brand R260F and
R250F all-position radials are engineered to
promote long tread life and low cost per mile
in high-scrub environments including pickup
and delivery, urban and regional hauling.
Bridgestone’s R197 “This is a tremendous benefit for our
customers participating in SmartWay,” said
Chris Hoffman, Manager, TBR & Retread Product Marketing, BBTS.
“Until now, most tires approved for SmartWay-certified vehicles
were long-distance radials, which aren’t built for the high-scrub
environments encountered by beverage hauling, package and parcel
delivery, grocery, food service, and other P&D operations. Adding the
R260F and R250F to the verified technology list allows SmartWay
fleets to specify the right tire for the job.”
With 22/32˝ tread depth, the R260F is engineered for long tire life
in the high-scrub environments of regional and urban service. It uses
Bridgestone’s patented Equalizer Rib structures to fight irregular
wear and groove-bottom platforms to enhance retreadability.
The R260F also has thick protector ribs on both sidewalls to fight
curbing. Both sidewalls are ribbed, so if one set of protector ribs
is worn, the tire can be reversed on the wheel for continued
protection.
The tough R250F is a fleet favorite for brutal urban and local P&D
hauling in both steer and trailer positions. In fact, R250F was the first
‘application-specific’ tire produced for this fast-wear work. Straightline
grooves promote superior traction and durable protector ribs on
both sidewalls fight damage from curbing, cuts and abrasions.
The EPA certifies low rolling resistance tires achieving at least 3%
better fuel economy than the average new tire.
PRESSuREPRO TPMS:
MAkING YOuR FLEET ‘GREEN’
WhILE SAVING YOu GREEN.
Fuel, tires and maintenance continue to be three of the top
expenses for fleets of all sizes. Finding ways to improve fuel
efficiency, increase tire life and decrease maintenance is imperative
to keeping your fleet running efficiently and most of all, improving
your bottom line. PressurePro’s TPMS does all of this – and more.
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Bridgestone also announced its new long-wearing R287A steer
tire designed for low cost-per-mile use in regional and long-haul
applications, has been EPA approved.
“The R287A is a refinement of a successful product, the R287
steer,” said Hoffman. “The new tire offers superior ‘worn appearance’
and a longer tread life. Engineers altered the Side Groove structure
of the new R287A for enhanced appearance as the tires wear.”
The R287A steer uses an enhanced cap/base compound and
design for improved mileage. The top, or cap compound is formulated
to wear slowly, fight irregular wear and run cooler for superior tread
life. The base compound shields the casing from damaging tread heat
for enhanced retreadability. A shallow 16/32” tread depth for less
tread squirm also promotes longer mileage.
Bridgestone’s new R197 low rolling resistance radial for superior
fuel efficiency and long, even tread wear, has also been approved by
the EPA. The new tire is suitable for all-position use but is designed for
single and tandem axle trailer and dolly applications in long-haul and
regional haul service.
“The R197 is the next generation trailer tire for fleets who demand
exceptional fuel efficiency without sacrificing mileage,” noted
Hoffman. “Its innovative casing and tread compounding promote
lower rolling resistance for improved fuel economy, both when R197 is
new and when it’s retreaded, which reduces total life cycle costs.”
Building on an energy-efficient casing and adding low rolling
resistance tread and sidewall compounding, R197 combines fuelefficient
tread designs and a shallow 11/32˝ tread depth to further
increase fuel economy, offering fleet owners exceptional cost per
mile. The R197 incorporates the Defense GrooveTM design that helps
create uniform pressure across the shoulder to minimize edge wear
and cupping.
Stress relief siping along the rib edges promote even wear for
higher mileage. A classic straight-rib tread design evacuates water
from the footprint for outstanding wet traction, while cross-rib sipes
provide solid grip on wet roads.
For more information on these and other Bridgestone tires, visit
www.bridgestonetrucktires.com. •
WhY PROPER TIRE
PRESSuRE IS CRITICAL:
Increased fuel efficiency – Under inflated tires decrease a vehicle’s
average MPG by 3% or more. The US DOT reports under-inflated
tires waste over 2 billion gallons of fuel each year in the US alone.
Extended tire life – Under inflated tires are the leading cause of
tire failure and contribute to tire disintegration, ply separation and
casing breakdowns. A difference of 10 lbs. in pressure on a set of
duals drags the lower pressured tire 13 ft. per mile.
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Casing damage – Tires running low on pressure damage the
casing, preventing it from being sold or retreaded.
Decreased downtime / maintenance – Under inflated tires lead
to downtime and maintenance thanks to blowouts, roadside calls,
premature tire changes, etc.
Improved delivery reliability – Underinflated tires lead to
roadside flats and blowouts – a leading reason for late and missed
deliveries.
Safety – Under inflated tires are the leading cause of blowouts and
are directly linked to 40,000 accidents, 33,000 injuries and over 650
deaths per year in the US. Proper tire pressure brings added stability,
handling and braking efficiencies providing greater safety for drivers
and vehicles.
Added ‘Green’ – According to DOT, under-inflated tires have
created an environmental problem. DOT says tires running low
on pressure use more fuel, causing the release of over 57.5 billion
pounds of carbon pollutants per year.
Fleets understand the importance of maintaining proper tire
pressure and have maintenance programs in place, but there still
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remains a gap between how tires should be cared for and how they
are. According to recent fleet surveys, 56% of tires are at least 5 psi
off target pressure and 22% of dual sets are mismatched 5 psi or
more. Further, 22% of vehicles have one tire under-inflated by 20 psi
or more. Even with the most stringent tire maintenance programs,
the critical need is to monitor the tires pressures while they are on
the move.
The PressurePro Solution: PressurePro TPMS Technologies offers
fleets a tool to monitor tire pressures – constantly. PressurePro has
nearly 20 years of proven reliability, durability, accuracy and ease
of use behind it. PressurePro TPMS provides real time tire pressure
readings in-cab or can be integrated with telematics to communicate
tire pressure (as well as trailer weight and brake condition) to an
office-based management system. PressurePro provides visual and
audible alerts to low and high pressure situations
PressurePro provides advanced monitoring options including their
fully-automated “Drop and Hook” system for multi-trailer fleets
as well as the capability to be fully integrated with one of several
telematics partners.
For more information on PressurePro’s advanced line of Tire
Pressure Monitoring Solutions, call Canadian Representative Dennis
Dion at 519-304-3521 or email ddion@panapacific.com. •
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Professional refuelling
reduces risk to employees, the
environment and insurance rates
Jack lee, President and Ceo, 4refuel Inc.
W
hile you’re filling your gas
tank, do you fret over what
would happen if you spilled a
bit of fuel? Do you sweat over
the impact it would have on the environment,
facility employees or their insurance
rates? No, of course not – and neither does
anyone else. Now consider the daily refuelling
of huge fleets. Multiply that small spill by the
thousands of litres and the hundreds of tanks.
Obviously, this poses enormous risk to
employees and the environment. What’s less
obvious is the impact it has on productivity,
employee health, insurance rates and the
staggering costs of cleaning up a spill.
Carriers rely on three methods of refuelling.
First, commercial card-locks, which are
time-consuming, but a relatively safe alternative
as long as drivers pay attention. Most
fuel spills at card-locks occur after a long day
and in most cases the station absorbs the
cost of a small clean-up. But if it’s a large spill,
the clean up is on your tab and it can involve
environmental inspectors.
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Second are site storage tanks, which
eliminate the loss of time spent travelling to
card locks, but bring a new set of concerns.
Keeping the tank full is the first concern; if
you don’t have remote monitoring and it
runs dry, you’re back to the card-lock and
losing time again. But the biggest risk is in
using it. Every fuelling exposes your staff,
the environment and you to considerable
risk. If your dispensing equipment is old,
if you don’t have detailed procedures or
don’t carry out regular training, a costly spill
is inevitable (besides large spills with huge
clean-up bills and hikes to your insurance
rates, there are the small spills that create
cumulative contamination and bring huge
clean-up costs not covered by most insurance
companies).
We’ve been told of hundreds of refuelling
catastrophes, like the driver who began
filling his truck after a long day and fell
asleep; letting thousands of litres flood the
area a foot deep.
The third method of refuelling is profes-
sional fuel delivery. Wheel-to-wheel service
puts fuel in the hands of professionals. Many
companies provide safe, reliable refuelling
done by specially trained and certified refuelling
professionals. The best part is, fuelling
can be done while your trucks are parked
and your equipment is idle – unlike tanks and
card-locks that interrupt your productivity.
Professionals are trained to minimize risk
to employees, equipment and the environment.
Compared to card-locks, you save time
lost on trips to card-locks. Compared to site
fuel tanks, you save money spent maintaining
tanks and premiums for emergency
service. In both cases, wheel-to-wheel can
save you thousands of dollars associated with
spills, clean ups and insurance premiums.
Using wheel-to-wheel and getting rid of
your site fuel tank reduces your environmental
risk exposure. If you’ve ever had to clean
up a spill, you know the high cost of the
rates that follow for years after. Avoiding this
cost can be tens of thousands of dollars.
Richard Frost, Loss Prevention Coordinator
for National Accounts and Associations
at Federated Insurance Co. of
Canada, says, “Using professional refuelling
services substantially reduces your
exposure to costly fuel spill remediation.
If your people aren’t handling the fuel,
they aren’t spilling it either. A wheel-towheel
provider has a 0.001% incident rate
backed up with a stellar clean-up record.
But if your drivers are filling at card-locks or
in your yard, the risk of a spill is considerably
higher and so are all associated costs.”
Professional fuelling makes you green
without even trying. And it even saves
you money. Your company can proudly
take its place in the Green Revolution for
the reduced environmental risk and lower
overall GHG output of wheel to wheel.
And guess what? You can promote your
new green philosophy to employees, clients
and the community. It’s known to help you
attract and keep the best people too.
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I n T E R n A T I O n A L
ATA makes
recommendations
to Senate
The American Trucking Associations (ATA)
faced a subcommittee of the Senate
Committee on Commerce, Science and
Transportation recently and made points on
CSA 2010, hours-of-service and the need for
a national speed limit of 65 mph.
ATA Senior VP Dave Osiecki also called
on the US government to provide greater
oversight of new entrants into the trucking
industry.
As far as CSA 2010 is concerned, the ATA
made three recommendations: that crash
‘causation’ be considered in truck-involved
crashes before they become part of a carrier’s
profile, so they are only held accountable
for crashes they cause; that the system use
vehicle miles travelled rather than number of
trucks to measure the carrier’s exposure; and
that the program focus on actual citations,
not warnings from law enforcement.
Osiecki also said the current hours-of-
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service are working fine and should be
retained. He added, though, that the sleeper
berth rule should be modified to provide
some flexibility and encourage greater use of
circadian-friendly naps.
The ATA lauded a plan to force electronic
on-board recorders (EOBRs) on carriers that
do not comply with hours-of-service rules.
Osiecki also told the subcommittee that
the FMCSA should require new carriers to
complete a safety training class, including an
exam, before they’re allowed to enter the
industry. They also encouraged the FMCSA to
conduct an initial safety audit on new carriers
within their first six months of operation.
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Paul Easson new
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in a state of disrepair. This was the fourth
year Delta police teamed with a number of
other enforcement agencies to conduct the
commercial vehicle inspection blitz. More
than 100 officers participated.
Delta police say the blitz is one of the
largest targeted truck inspection initiatives
in the province. “With the large amount of
heavy trucks transiting the highways through
Delta to the BC Ferry Terminal in Tsawwassen
or the container and coal terminals at
Deltaport in Ladner and with the anticipated
increase in traffic from the Fraser Perimeter
Road, Delta is the axis for 18-wheelers,”
Delta police said in a release.
A total of 448 trucks were inspected. Of
204 container and dumps inspected, 38%
were placed out of service. Of 120 vocational
trucks inspected, 49% were placed out
of service. And 124 highway trucks were
inspected with 41% placed out of service.
“These numbers don’t reflect the status
of the commercial transport industry. Our
percentages of Out of Service Orders and
citations issued will be higher due to our
targeting strategies,” Delta police noted.
Trican Well Service
now PIC Approved
Another Alberta-based trucking fleet has
received the mark of excellence and will be
enjoying the perks, including operational
savings, which only those fleets with
exceptional safety records can receive
Congratulations go out to Trican Well
Service Ltd. Trican joins an ever growing list
of truck and bus companies that are truly
living the motto Safety Pays.
To become a PIC member, a carrier
must have successfully passed both a
recent external National Safety Code (NSC)
audit (with a high passing mark) and a
Certificate of Recognition (COR) audit. Once
the audits are complete, interviews are
held with company executives, the safety
director and the maintenance manager
who must successfully demonstrate the
company’s high operating standards. If these
requirements are successfully completed, a
recommendation is then made to the PIC
Membership Committee which makes the
final decision about the company’s entry
into the PIC program.
To find out more, please contact:
Lane Kranenberg,
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B-train weights
match BC and Alberta
Saskatchewan has harmonized its B-train weight
allowances with Alberta and BC to improve the
flow of goods across Western Canada.
An amendment to the Vehicle Weight and
Dimension Regulations, 1999 permits B-trains
to operate at 63,500 kg, up from a previous
limit of 62,500 kg on the province’s most
heavily-travelled highways. The move matches
Alberta’s and BC’s allowances for B-trains.
Saskatchewan’s Highways and Infrastructure
Minister Jim Reiter said, “This weight increase
is an example of the New West Partnership at
work. It’s a change specifically requested by the
trucking industry that will have tangible and
immediate benefits, and it supports the goal of
the New West Partnership in creating a barrierfree
trade zone and investment climate in the
three western-most provinces.”
STA director Steve Balzer added, “We’re
very pleased to see the Province moving
forward on harmonization of regulations for
our industry. The largest impact on commercial
carriers is the ability to operate B-train
combinations through the Saskatchewan-
Alberta-BC corridor without having to reduce
shipping weight.”
M A n I T O B A
Manitoba trucking
industry apprentices
The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA)
is proud to announce two of the highest
achieving apprentices in Manitoba belong
to the trucking industry. Transport Trailer
Technician Joshua Hueging, employed by
Payne Transportation, and Truck and Tranport
Mechanic Elton Guerreiro of Connexion Truck
Centre are among 38 apprenticeship graduates
from the class of 2009 who will be awarded as
“Highest Achieving Apprentices.”
“The award recipients were chosen as
the best in their fields based on criteria that
included on-the-job performance, classroom
accomplishments and recognition from both
employers and instructors” said Minister of
Entrepreneurship, Training and Trade Peter
Bjornson. “We are pleased to see the province
investing in the apprenticeship program” says
Bob Dolyniuk, Executive Director of the MTA.
“We believe it is up to both the industries,
and the province to support the trades. Our
industry employers give their apprentices the
opportunity to develop their skills and reach their
career goals, and in return the employers gain a
skilled labour force” he continues. “High calibre
quality maintenance services are vital to the
trucking industry and the MTA shows its support
to our apprentices by providing four annual
scholarships to promising individuals.”
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Peterbilt Manitoba saluted at annual Dealer Meeting
At the recent annual Peterbilt Motors Company dealer meeting held in Seattle, Washington, on May 14, Doug Danylchuk, Dealer
Principal of Peterbilt Manitoba Ltd., who has two locations in Manitoba (Winnipeg and Brandon) was chosen as one of the top four performing
dealers from the Peterbilt network of 250 locations. The 2009 “BEST IN CLASS” award was presented to the Winnipeg location.
To qualify, each dealer needs to earn the “Platinum Oval” award by excelling in areas such as market share, goal achievement and
financial management. Only 24 locations earned the Platinum Oval award – including both Winnipeg and Brandon locations. Winnipeg
has been the recipient of the Platinum Oval award 15 times out of 16.
The staff and management are extremely proud to have achieved this goal through their dedication and commitment to provide their
customers with outstanding service and support through their hard work and initiative.
Penray’s non-
chlorinated
brake cleaner
Penray announced today that it
has added a California compliant
non-chlorinated brake cleaner to its
Performance Products professional
automotive product line. This new
and improved brake cleaner contains
the maximum strength allowable by
standards while meeting the California
VOC regulations.
“This brake cleaner quickly and
effectively dissolves and removes
grease, oil, brake fluid and other
contaminants,” said Mark Fryar,
National Sales Manager for the
automotive division.
The Penray Performance brand
sets the pace in service products, oil
and fuel additives, cooling system
treatments, cleaning products and
specialty products that maximize
performance and help extend vehicle
life. These proven formulations come
from some of the automotive chemical
industry’s greatest research and
development resources.
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Please send your
“In the Market”
press releases to
Editor Terry Ross
(terry@kelman.ca).
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Bridgestone’s wide-base drive radial
Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions (BBTS) is introducing the new Greatec M825 wide-base drive
radial with extended tire life and low cost per mile.
“Building on the success of the Greatec Drive, the new Greatec M825 wide-base drive radial
is deeper and wider for longer tire life. It’s ideal for weight-conscious fleets, like bulk haulers,
where the vehicle reaches its gross weight limit while there’s still cargo room left over,” said Chris
Hoffman, Manager, TBR & Retread Product Marketing, BBTS. “Because Greatec M825 wide-base
tires weigh less than the dual assemblies they replace, these fleets may be able to convert weight
saved into extra revenue-producing payload.”
The M825 is built with the Bridgestone patented Waved BeltTM design that balances stiffness
and resiliency to provide a very strong, stable casing that, in turn, produces a remarkably stable
footprint shape throughout the life of the tire. In addition, Greatec’s exclusive TIPTM (Turn-In Ply)
design wraps the body ply around the bead bundle.
The new M825 wide-base drive radial is available in the 445/50R22.5 size with an “L” load rating.
Fore more information, visit www.bridgestonetrucktires.com.
Mack names Redhead Equipment its Distributor of the Year
Mack Trucks, Inc. named Redhead Equipment of Regina its 2009 North American Distributor of the Year. Each year, Mack
acknowledges the efforts and contributions of its dealer network by honoring high-performing distributors in its North American
and International business units. Selection criteria include sales, facilities, personnel, service, parts, general management, customer
satisfaction and community service.
Redhead Equipment was founded in 1990; its dealer principal is Gary Redhead. It has four other locations across Saskatchewan in
addition to Regina. Redhead Equipment currently has 360 employees.
For more information about Mack, visit www.macktrucks.com.
Wheel Monitor introduces
the Balancer TM B150
Wheel Monitor Inc. has
introduced a product
to the marketplace that
improves fuel economy
and reduces annual maintenance costs for carriers. The Balancer
TM B150 is an electronic control axle lift device that has
been approved and certified by the Government of Alberta’s
Transportation Department.
The B150 conforms to the following specifications:
• The axle lift device is designed so that the axle(s) can be
lifted only when the semi- trailer is empty.
• The axle lift device is designed so that when empty it can
maintain an axle in the up position once lifted.
• The axle lift device is designed so that when the trailer
is loaded, all of the axles in the axle group are on the
ground.
Wheel Monitor Inc. is a Canadian company (headquarters:
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario) dedicated to developing
electronic axle lift controls. Readers may be familiar with the
proven reliable Reverse-A-Matic TM , a system that automatically
lifts/locks a self steer axle in reverse motion.
For more information about Wheel Monitor products, visit
www.wheelmonitor.com, e-mail slawson@wheelmonitor.
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Toyo® M154 receives EPA
SmartWaysm verification
The M154 by Toyo Tires has received the US EPA’s Smart-
Way verification as a steer tire when used in a set on a
rig equipped with the company’s M657 drive tire and
M127 free-rolling tire for trailer axles. This is the fourth
commercial product manufactured by Toyo Tires to receive
this recognition. Owners can now choose between two premium
products for the steer position, the M154 for regional
trucking and the M137 for long-haul applications.
The M154 is made using Toyo Tires’ e-balance technology
which focuses on a stiffer belt package, stiffer bead
construction and optimization through simulation technology.
Benefits include better tire life, improved endurance,
improved irregular wear resistance and improved fuel consumption.
The five-rib M154 has a full 22/32” tread depth.
To learn more about Toyo Tires, visit www.toyotires.com.
Volvo Trucks North America
elevates three executives
TICO of Canada first to offer Meritor® MOR-32 axle
Effective April 1, 2010, three experienced executives took on
new commercial positions for Volvo Trucks North America:
Ron Huibers has been named senior vice president –
sales and marketing. Huibers has been with the Volvo Group
for 15 years. He served most recently as senior vice president
of international operations for Mack Trucks, Inc.
Scott Kress has been named vice president – sales. Kress
has more than 30 years of industry experience. He joined
Volvo Trucks North America in 2002 and served most recently
as senior vice president – sales and marketing.
Russ Tedder has been named senior vice president –
truck remarketing. Tedder has more than 30 years of industry
experience. He joined Volvo Trucks North America in 1986,
and served most recently as vice president – fleet sales.
ArvinMeritor Inc. has announced that TICO of Canada Intermodal Equipment Solutions is the first OEM in North America to offer the
Meritor MOR-32 heavy-duty single drive rear axle for port and terminal tractors.
The Meritor axle is available immediately on TICO Pro Spotter tractors, known throughout the intermodal industry for durability,
simplicity, lowest lifecycle costs, and high load-hauling capacities.
The Meritor MOR-32 is a 32 metric-ton rated planetary rear drive axle built to handle today’s heavier payloads. Its fabricated steel
housing allows the axle section and length to be customized, giving customers the flexibility to meet their specific strength, capacity and
track requirements. The range of axle ratios from 8.5 to 24.8 provides a wide selection for increased fuel efficiency and performance.
Instead of casting its axle housings, ArvinMeritor fabricates them – allowing for significant options in size and performance without
the added costs of retooling for every application. And, with the company’s expertise in gear manufacturing technology, it’s able to
uniquely configure axles and wheel ends to meet a full range of ratios and a variety of capacities suitable for any application.
TICO of Canada is the exclusive distributor in Canada of the innovative intermodal equipment solutions built by TICO Manufacturing
in Ridgeland, SC.
In further news from ArvinMeritor, the company has named John Nelligan its new Canadian regional director, North American field
operations. Nelligan will head the sales, service and support of fleets and dealers across Canada, overseeing eight district managers.
Petro-Canada announces latest Heavy Duty Engine Oil.
Petro-Canada has announced the launch of DURONTM-E Synthetic 5W-40 Heavy Duty Engine Oil – a new addition to its premium
line of heavy duty engine oils. The product, a high-performance synthetic, specially formulated for both on- and off-road fleets,
is licensed to the latest API Heavy Duty Engine Oil category: CJ-4. DURON-E Synthetic 5W-40 may be ideal for operators seeking
extended drain intervals (along with an effective maintenance program), low engine wear, minimized oxidative thickening, corrosion
protection, and optimal top-up and cold start-up performance. It meets and exceeds current category requirements and is suitable
for use in ‘07 and ‘10 EPA compliant low emission engines and is also back-serviceable for use in pre-‘07 engines.
DURON-E Synthetic 5W40 Heavy Duty Engine Oil is suited for 4-stroke diesel, gasoline, and some natural gas automotive applications
where SAE 5W-40 is recommended, including 2010 EPA compliant low emission engines which employ advanced exhaust after
treatment devices such as diesel particulate filters (DPF) with or without diesel oxidation catalysts (DOC), increased rates of Exhaust
Gas Recirculation (EGR) and Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR). DURON-E heavy duty engine oils are suitable for use in engines
powered by both ultra low and low sulphur diesel.
For more information, visit lubricants.petro-canada.ca.
58 WESTERN CANADA HIGHWAY NEWS Summer 2010
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Shell’s LubeExpress
revolutionizes oil changes
Shell now has a new
oil change service that
allows operators to do
a complete oil change
in five minutes when
the engine is hot –
without the mess. Shell
LubeExpress is a new
service being rolled out
in Canada. It involves the
closed-loop ESOC (Environmentally Safe Oil Change) machine
that uses purged air to quickly remove old oil, resulting in a
more complete oil change.
First, a truck must first be fitted with the necessary
couplings to accommodate two hoses, one of which purges
the used oil and the other which replenishes the engine with
fresh oil. The couplings cost about $70 and can be installed
quickly using existing ports at the oil inlet and drain pan.
When a truck needs an oil change, the air line purges the
entire engine and filter while the oil is still hot, ensuring the
complete removal of contaminants that will be suspended
rather than settled. When the oil is purged into the drain
pan, the mechanic removes the oil filter or performs
other preventive maintenance.
Michele Collins, Business Manager with ESOC
Commercial Truck, manufacturer of the machine, says,
“Because you’re using air purging, you’re getting all
the contaminants and sludge out of all the recesses, so
you’re getting a cleaner oil change and extending the life
of your engine.”
The operator follows prompts on the machine’s touchscreen
display to complete the oil change.
Another advantage of the system is that oil pressure is
built up instantly when the fresh oil is added, so there’s no
dry start which can cause bearing burn.
There are also environmental benefits to the machine.
With the closed-loop system, there is no spillage and the
used oil is routed directly to the waste oil tank. The system
also removes most of the oil from the old oil filter, creating a
safer and cleaner environment when removing the filter.
Shell’s Chris Guerrero says the system will revolutionize
oil changes. He adds the system is already gaining
popularity in other parts of the world, especially the Asia-
Pacific region. The system is currently in the pilot stage in
the US. In Canada, Guerrero said fleets with trucks that
usually return to their home facility for oil changes will
benefit the most.
“If you use a lot of external facilities and don’t do oil
changes in-house, this may not be for you,” he says. Fleets
looking to add the system can negotiate the price into
their lubricant supply deals with Shell, and the company
will provide installation assistance, operator training and
ongoing support.
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Meritor MXL driveline
standard on Freightliners
and Western Stars
The Meritor MXL driveline has been selected as standard
equipment on new Freightliner and Western Star trucks,
the company has announced. The deal makes the Meritor
MXL standard on all new Freightliner Cascadia, Coronado,
Coronado SD and Western Star trucks with a production date
after April 26.
ArvinMeritor says the MXL allows operators to reduce
maintenance costs and enjoy a longer warranty. It features
a 100,000-mile lubrication interval for U-joints and the slip
section and a three-year, 350,000-mile linehaul warranty. The
extended lubrication intervals can provide a life-cycle savings
of about $250 per truck.
Hino model 268 Medium Duty
Commercial Truck of the Year
Hino Trucks model 268 took home the 2010 Medium
Duty Commercial Truck of the Year award. The award was
announced April 25 during a ceremony at the American
Truck Dealers (ATD) Convention & Expo and is the first time
a medium-duty version of the award has been given.
The award is based on innovation, design, fuel economy,
driver and owner satisfaction, ease of maintenance and
safety. “All the trucks in this year’s event were fine examples
of the great strides the manufacturers have been making
in developing new products,” said ATD Chair Pamela Hall.
“The winners brought the best combination of new features,
driver comfort and safety systems.”
Hino’s model 268 is equipped with Hino’s 2010 compliant
SCR system, making it the only medium-duty conventional
truck to meet the stringent 2010 EPA Emissions
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4 Refuel 56 888-4-REFUEL www.4refuel.com
Advantage PressurePro 51 519-304-3521 www.advantagepressurepro.com
Alberta Motor Transport Association 29 403-243-4161 www.amta.ca
AV Consulting Services 19 403-771-9559
Big Sky Consulting & Operating 34 403-325-0304 www.bigskyequipexca.ca
Bridgestone Tires 2 877-298-6184 www.bridgestonetrucktires.com
Canada Custom Vehicles & Wholesale 45 877-279-2047 www.canadacustomvehicles.com
Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council 55 613-244-4800 www.cthrc.com
Castrol 3 888-CASTROL www.castrol.com/hypuronad
Cowan Imaging Group 14 780-577-5700 www.cowan.ca
CrimsonLogic 54 877-763-6887 www.crimsonlogic.com
Danatec Educational Services Ltd. 15 800-465-3366 www.danatec.com
Diamond Insurance Agencies Ltd. 60 403-278-1129 www.diamondinsurance.ca
Drive Products 62 780-483-7867 www.driveproducts.com
DriverCheck Inc. 15 800-463-4310 www.drivercheck.ca
DSG Power Systems 39 306-242-7644 www.dieselservices.com
Envirotec Services Incorporated 16 877-244-9500 www.envirotec.ca
Evaluate It Claim Services Inc. 59 780-483-2567 www. evaluateitclaimservices.ca
FBC 27 800-265-1002 www.fbc.ca
Fort Garry Industries 11 204-632-8261 www.fgiltd.com
Fountain Tire 16 800-222-6481 www.fountaintire.com
GBM Trailer Service Ltd. 6 403-279-9717 www.gbmtrailer.ca
Highway Agencies Ltd. 21 306-569-2150 www.highwayagencies.com
ICC The Compliance Center Inc. 17,60 780-468-0010 www.thecompliancecenter.com
J D Factors 8 800-263-0664 www.jdfactors.com
Kennedy Management Inc. 10 306-543-375
Knight Archer Insurance 52 306-569-2288 www.knightarcher.com
La Broquerie Transfer 34 204-424-5220 lbtrans@mts.net
Lakeland College – Lloydminster Campus 40 800-661-6490 www.lakelandcollege.ca
Lucas Oil Products 49 888-878-6973 www.lucasoil..ca
Mack Trucks Canada 64 800-922-6225 www.mackscr.com
Mercado Capital Corporation 42 877-676-6966 www.mercadocapital.com
Michelin North America (Canada) Inc. 35 888-871-4444 www.michelintruck.com
Peterbilt of Canada 41 800-552-0024 ww.peterbilt.com
Pro-Tank Ltd. 53 866-314-1707 www.protank.com
Rempel Insurance Brokers Ltd. 17 800-310-4447 www.rempelinsurance.com
Saskatchewan Trucking Association 25 800-563-7623 www.sasktrucking.com
Syntek Global 32 204-414-8025 www.canadiangreenfuel.goxft.com
The Gear Centre Group 60 800-661-8825 www.gearcentregroup.com
The Phone Experts Communications 57 403-343-1122 www.phoneexperts.com
Thermo King 27 866-428-9806 www.thermokingwinnipeg.com
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WESTRANS Company 60 800-463-6461 www.westrans.com
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Summer 2010 WESTERN CANADA HIGHWAY NEWS 61

Fueling life between the white lines.
North, south, east and west, you’re never far from a UFA Cardlock. You’ll find over
110 locations across Alberta, one card convenience, even fresh food and hot
showers to keep you going. No matter where the road takes you, there’s
always a UFA Cardlock. Visit UFA.com for more information.

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