Fall 2012 - Trailcon

Report
on
Transportation
Presented By Trailcon Leasing Inc. FALL 2012 • VOLUME NO. 51
IN THIS
EDITION
PITCHING IN
Trailcon awards student scholarship
TECH TALK
Trailer telematics boosts bottom line
CUSTOMER CONNECTION
WASTECO: Putting waste to work
INDUSTRY NOTES
Carriers weigh benefits,hurdles of natural gas
and much more!
SALES
AND
SOCIALIZING
DON’T MIX
There was once a time when industry customers and suppliers
got together regularly to shoot the breeze over long liquid lunches.
Not anymore.
Lunches, dinners, golf games, and many other forms of socializing
between customers and suppliers are largely a thing of the
past, as a panel comprising shippers, carriers, and suppliers will
discuss at the Ontario Trucking Association’s 2012 Convention.
....continued on page 4

what’s
INSIDE
Editorial .............................2-3
Pitching In ............................5
Tech Talk...............................6
Customer Connection ............7
Travel Tips ..........................8-9
Industry Notes................10-11
FYI ................................12-13
Intermodal Insights ..............14
Boys & Their Toys.................15
Frank Says ..........................15
Calendar of Events ...............16
Editorial
NIMBY NITWITS
By Alan Boughton, President, Trailcon Leasing Inc.
NIMBY is an acronym for the phrase “not in my back yard.” The term
(or the derivative Nimbyism) is used pejoratively to describe opposition by residents
to a proposal for a new development close to them, developments that are generally
needed in the society. Opposing residents themselves are sometimes called Nimbies.
Nitwit – a colloquial noun for a scatterbrained or stupid person
■ Foolish in speech or behaviour ■ Not knowing, ignorant of the facts
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In December 1988, the Mississauga Board of
Trade (MBOT) formed an Airport Sub-
Committee, and asked me to chair it, as well
as remain chair of the MBOT Transportation
Committee. Having a difficult time
refusing such requests, I took on the task,
and soon after heard the word “NIMBY”
used in a discussion on the expansion of
Pearson International Airport (PIA) runways.
Since then, I have heard it used a
million times as Canadians find ways to
object to any necessary change or development
in their community.
I stayed on as chairman of both the MBOT
committees for 11 years, representing business
and the community through way too
many meetings, as well as almost a year
of Federal Environmental Assessment and
Review Office (FEARO) hearings that were a
colossal waste of taxpayer money and the
time of volunteers like me. Not surprisingly,
the NIMBY people made the bulk of the submissions
to FEARO and at all the public
meetings. These folks owned houses around
PIA, which, by the way, was fully operational
when they purchased their homes, then rallied
the locals to sign petitions, protest, write
letters, erect lawn signs, stomp their feet, or
do anything else to draw attention to their
cause. Their goal was to not only quash the
additional runways and terminal expansion,
but to have the airport closed. Those of us
who attended all of these meetings were
dumbfounded when a nutty NIMBY neighbour
would make a scatterbrained presentation
showing how our Canadian society no
longer needed PIA, or any airport for that
matter, and no airplanes of any description
whether for personal or business use. Panels
and politicians would sit through days
and weeks of these presentations, while I sat
in my seat fully understanding why we
shouldn’t be allowed to carry a handgun. It
didn’t matter when or where a hearing was
taking place; this group of nuts would show
up and demand equal time.
During these hearings, Stage III aircraft
were just starting to replace the DC8, DC9,
707, and 727 aircraft that were admittedly
very noisy. It didn’t matter how many presentations
we made, including on site at the
end of the runways – the NIMBY presenters
called us liars, and declared we were ruining
their lives. Meanwhile, new houses continued
to be built near the airport so that an
endless supply of new NIMBY nuts would
be available to protest. Fortunately for all the
folks in the GTA, and after wasting years
and millions of dollars, the PIA expansion
happened in spite of their protests. The
result of all that work is a world-class
airport, albeit with the world’s worst airline
as its key tenant. However, I digress, so back
to my newest NIMBY friends.
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I am fortunate to live in Caledon, Ontario,
voted the “Safest Community in Canada,”
and home to the best folks I have ever met.
It is a great place to raise your children, and
boasts clean rivers, the Niagara Escarpment,
lots of golf courses, fun things to do, fine
dining, good roads – the list goes on and on.
We also have in Mayor Marolyn Morrison
the finest elected politician I have ever met.
Mayor Morrison lives, breathes, and sleeps
with the best interests of Caledon always
on her mind. A great mayor must strike a
balance between what is good for the residents
of Caledon and the cost of delivering
municipal services.
I recently found out that Canadian Tire
Corporation (CTC) has made an application
for a new 1.5-million-square-foot distribution
centre in Caledon that will sit on 180
acres. This is welcome news for Caledon
residents, as our residential taxes are much
higher than any of us would like to pay,
primarily due to too many residences and
not much of a commercial or industrial tax
base. Caledon is also home to many farms
that rightfully pay a small portion of the
total land use taxes. So CTC’s application is,
to most of us, a reason to break out the
booze and finally celebrate the arrival of an
anchor business that will help Caledon
reach its goal of 390 acres of additional industrial
land usage between 2006 and 2021.
I suspect that CTC’s choice in the Town of
Bolton – the urban centre of Caledon – will
draw many other businesses to the area,
generating more and more industrial tax
dollars for the Town of Caledon.
Mayor Morrison and her council were
prepared for this growth, and road improvements
to Coleraine Drive were completed
in three phases over the course of
three years at a cost of over $44 million.
These improvements entailed reconstructing
the existing roadway with new asphalt
surfaces from Mayfield Road to King Street
(a distance of 5.8 kilometers), and widening
it to four-lane-highway status, including
implementing new traffic signals at several
key intersections, providing sidewalks
and a multi-use trail for pedestrians, and
improved street lighting in the urban
cross-sections.
In addition, an analysis of Bolton traffic
was completed. It showed that the real traffic
issues would not be the 750 to 800 truck
trips per day to the new facility, but rather,
the existing light vehicle traffic from the residents
of Bolton on Queen Street, King
Street, and Highway 50. The Region of Peel is
dealing with traffic in Caledon by widening
Highway 50 to six lanes, Mayfield Road to
four lanes, and extending Coleraine Drive
north beyond King Street to link up with
Highway 50 north of Bolton. What all this
means to those who aren’t familiar with
Caledon or the GTA is that CTC locating
to Caledon increases our tax base, brings
in more businesses for further revenue
enhancement, and funds road improvements
that are positive for CTC, other
Bolton businesses, and all the residents in
the area. Sounds like a slam dunk to me, but
along come the town’s NIMBY nitwits to
spoil the party.
We were dumbfounded
when a nutty NIMBY
neighbour would make a
scatterbrained presentation
showing how our
Canadian society no
longer needed Pearson
International Airport, or
any airport for that matter.
Two local residents made deputations to
the council and presented a 36-page petition
supposedly signed by 646 residents.
One of the presenters stated that the words
he heard as he circulated the petition were
“fear, anger, confusion, resentment, sad,
hurt, heartbroken, and disappointed.” He
wants the mayor and council to consider
the “human cost” of the new CTC facility.
I’ll tell you, the human cost to most of us
in Caledon is a tax bill that we want to
see reduced, as well as more employment
opportunities in our town. When those two
NIMBY NITWITS
moronic residents were asked why they
were objecting to this facility on lands that
are already designated for employment, one
of them responded, “I cannot be on top of
every single issue.” When Councillor Gord
McClure asked him what he thought would
be on employment lands, NIMBY Nate
responded, “I have no idea.” WOW! I believe
a more accurate response would have been,
“Me and my buddy here don’t have a clue.”
By the way, after uttering his “I have no
idea,” he also questioned how the CTC distribution
centre would reduce his property
taxes, which were up four or five percent
every year.
Not understanding the tax consequences
of a low business base was evident. But not
to be deterred, he decided he would try to
scare the socks off those who hadn’t tired of
stories about the killer trucks that would
frequent the CTC facility daily. NIMBY Nate
said that The Toronto Star had reported that
the World Health Organization (WHO)
declared that diesel fumes could be as
cancerous as asbestos, and further, could
lead to chronic bronchitis, stroke, heart
disease, and asthma. Let’s not stop there;
let’s blame the trucks for all the road
damage, more accidents, carnage on every
corner – and the beat goes on.
Although I am confident that more intelligent
forces will prevail in this matter, it still
makes one crazy that the NIMBY state of
mind is so pervasive in our society today. It
seems that there is a roadblock with every
attempt by a business today to relocate or
expand, regardless of its track record, land
usage already designated, the stellar reputation
of the company, such as CTC, or the
integrity of the governing body, such as the
fine members of the Town of Caledon.
Rest assured that if this application is
quashed and Caledon suffers the resulting
loss of other businesses, the town will again
be raising the residential tax rate and/or
cutting services. Want to guess who would
be the first ones at the town council stomping
their feet, submitting petitions, and
objecting to every change or tax increase
You got it – the NIMBY nitwits who would be
holding council’s feet to the fire demanding
that they find the revenue elsewhere. If that
happens, I will be breaking out the booze
yet again, this time to drown my sorrows –
and make mine a double!
FALL 2012 – Volume No. 51 3

SALES AND
SOCIALIZING
DON’T MIX
....continued from the cover
Mark Gallant, director of transportation,
Home Depot Canada; Michael Buna, transportation
innovation manager, Walmart
Canada Corp.; Don Smith, fleet equipment
manager, Canada Cartage Limited Partnership;
Lance Norman, vice-president,
APPS Transport Group; Daryl Clancy, vicepresident
of sales, Challenger Motor Freight;
and Alan Boughton, president of Trailcon
Leasing Inc., will participate in the session,
titled “How the sales game has changed.”
“In the old days, everything was face
to face,” recalls Boughton. “You didn’t have
cell phones or the Internet. Now our sales
teams are more about RFQs, RFPs, online
bidding, e-mails, and other means of electronic
information exchange, so face-to-face
meetings are less frequent, but become
more important.”
The Internet has had a tremendous impact
on how sales are conducted, agrees
Gallant. “We used to put out a bid package
in a manual way,” he says. “We’d get the word
out through many different channels, and
process it somewhat manually on a desk.
Now, with the Internet, there is a great ability
to standardize the process of putting out a
bid.” That has not only sped up cycle times
dramatically, but also allows the customer
to compare the fundamentals of the various
bids more easily, he notes. It has increased
transparency for suppliers as well. “It’s not
just word of mouth, and ‘do you know three
suppliers’ anymore; it’s easier to cast the net
out and get the right sample of suppliers.”
For their part, salespeople can use the
Internet to research prospective customers.
“The Internet has helped educate everyone,”
says Smith. “People who were scared to ask
questions before because they didn’t know
can now easily learn on the Internet on their
own if they care to invest the time.”
After all, customers demand much more
of salespeople today. “There is a much
higher expectation of the quality and value
“Before, you may have dealt with a department
that had four people, and it now has one or
two. Therefore, you have less face time, and
some of the people you are dealing with are
jacks of all trade.” — Alan Boughton, President, Trailcon Leasing Inc.
behind the sale,” says Gallant. “There needs
to be a very clear path to value and not just
a path to a sale. It’s more than a glossy
brochure, and it’s more than a cold call.
There needs to be some thoughtfulness behind
it. And of course, it has to be legitimate.
You wouldn’t be selling fish to somebody
who doesn’t eat fish.”
Fortunately, salespeople have kept pace
with this evolution, adds Gallant. “It’s a
change in expectations, but I believe it’s
been met with a proper change in the industry
where the sales are higher quality.”
The recent poor economy has brought the
need for informed salespeople into even
sharper focus. “People are doing more with
less,” says Boughton. “Before, you may have
dealt with a department that had four
people, and it now has one or two. Therefore,
you have less face time, and some of the people
you are dealing with are jacks of all trade.”
And that means that the sales staff also must
wear different hats and be more knowledgeable
about all aspects of the process. Otherwise,
the customer is more likely to base his
or her decision solely on price.
That tendency is a continuing challenge
for suppliers. “The economic crisis has created
an industry of people scared to make
long-term commitments,” says Smith. Many,
he argues, are concerned only with shortterm
profit, rather than long-term success.
“The cheapest supplier tends to get the business.
It may win you the business, but will it
help you get a contract extension” he asks.
Boughton agrees. “Changes in personnel
and business decisions driven by the lowestcost
mentality have forced a dramatic shift
in the manner in which companies represent
and deliver their products and services.
I have found it much easier to sell a superior
service, as no amount of lunches or golf
games could ever overcome poor service or
inferior trailer quality.”
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PITCHING IN
Trailcon awards student scholarship
Johnathan Schuster of Angus, Ont., is the recipient of the 2012 Trailcon Leasing Trailer
Service Technician Scholarship.
Schuster is a student at Conestoga College’s Motive Power Fundamentals program who
excelled in the Truck Trailer Service component of the course.
“This is a wonderful opportunity for Trailcon to be able to provide some financial assistance
to a dedicated student who may elect to work in the trucking industry,” says Alan
Boughton, president of Trailcon Leasing Inc. “Through this award, we hope to encourage
more young people to pursue the trailer service trade, which is a segment of our industry that
is looking for qualified workers.”
The Scholarship, sponsored by Trailcon and administered by the Ontario Trucking
Association Education Foundation, was presented at the Trades and Apprenticeship awards
ceremony hosted by Conestoga College in Waterloo. Winners were selected by the College
using academic performance criteria along with established criteria to assess financial need.
▲ At the awards ceremony (from l to r):
Stephen Speers, Trades and Apprenticeship
chair, Conestoga College; Scholarship recipient
Johnathan Schuster; Lee Frank, parts and
warranty manager, Trailcon Leasing Inc.
Driving for dollars at
golfing fundraiser
When golfers teed it up August 23rd for the
Toronto Transportation Club’s (TTC) first
annual Power of Education Golf Classic, it
was the realization of an idea for Trailcon
Leasing’s John Foss.
In October of 2011, Foss, a longtime
director and incoming president of the TTC,
had proposed the creation of a charity
golf tournament in support of the Club’s
scholarship trust.
Ten months later, some 80 loyal TTC supporters
and donors travelled to Muskoka to
participate in this inaugural industry event,
held at one of the sport’s most prestigious
courses – the Nick Faldo-designed “The
Rock.” The pine forests and sculptured
granite made for a beautiful backdrop,
creating some of the world’s most challenging
holes, while inspiring golfers of all skill
levels. The course follows the shores of Lake
Rosseau, one of this vacation destination’s
premier lakes.
Following the day of golf, the group settled
in to enjoy the unique luxury of The Rosseau,
A JW Marriott Resort & Spa. Perched high
on a bluff overlooking picturesque Lake
Rosseau, the resort hosted a first-class
evening that began with a rooftop terrace
cocktail reception, followed by a gourmet
dinner complemented by fine wines, incredible
prizes, and unparalleled camaraderie
and networking.
Proceeds from the tournament will help
establish an additional scholarship fund,
and will continue to support students in
their quest for higher education. Scholarships
are open to graduating students
entering their first year of studies at an
accredited university or community college,
and are paid annually. Dependent children
(including grandchildren, adopted children,
stepchildren, and wards in legal guardianship)
of TTC members are eligible to apply.
Trailcon Leasing was proud to be a
founding and platinum sponsor of the event.
The winning team – Trailcon’s Al Boughton,
John Foss, Mike Krell, and Mick Crowe –
is already looking forward to next year’s
tournament when the TTC celebrates its
100th anniversary.
Cheerful TTC supporters (from l to r): Tom O’Neill, Vice President & General Manager, The HUB Group;
Steve Mollard, VP Supply Chain Solutions, The HUB Group; Michael Christodoulou, President,
Cummins Canada; and Dan Einwechter, Chairman and CEO, Challenger Motor Freight.
FALL 2012 – Volume No. 51 5

TECH TALK
Trailer telematics boosts bottom line
By Doug Myers, Director of Sales and Marketing, Transport Refrigeration Inc., Madison, Wisc.
The use of telematics devices in our industry
has dramatically changed how we interact
with drivers and customers, as well as
internally within our own companies. The
rate of innovation in this field has been
remarkable, and the data now available
allows fleet operators to manage their assets
more effectively than ever.
The most common definition of telematics
is “the long-distance transmission of
computer-based information.” In the early
days, satellite transmissions were the norm.
Over time, we evolved into cellular technology,
which has reduced the cost and increased
the frequency of each transmission.
When we look at the use of telematics
in trailers, there are two distinct groups:
refrigerated and dry. The most common
form of telematics used is a simple tracking
mechanism that provides GPS data such as
location, speed, and a history of the trailer’s
movement. This data can boost return on
investment (ROI) by improving trailer utilization,
identifying excessive dwell time,
and finding lost or stolen trailers. Looking
beyond these simple data points, there
is much more information available if we
increase the resolution and communicate
more often. Using the cellular network, we
now have that gateway.
In a dry trailer, we can add devices such as
door sensors, electronic locks, and tire pressure
monitoring systems (TPMS) to speed
When we look at the use
of telematics in trailers,
there are two distinct groups:
refrigerated and dry.
up the ROI and provide a more comprehensive
tool. This requires a system that can
communicate cost-effectively many times
per day or whenever a significant event
occurs – for example, door open/close, tire
pressure high/low, or tire temperature high.
Events can also be used to trigger an alert
to a fleet manager that a condition exists.
With proper telematics hardware, a tire
condition can be identified on a drop trailer,
giving the manager an opportunity to correct
the issue before the trailer is under load.
With a reefer trailer, the amount of data
now available is even greater.
Today’s refrigeration units incorporate
robust electronics
systems to communicate with
telematics. The units actively
monitor the various temperature
sensors, the mode in which
the unit is running, and any
alarm conditions. The telematics system
can utilize the reefer battery, giving us
access to nearly unlimited power. Like the
dry trailer, we can add the door sensors,
locks, and TPMS to improve the ROI. Another
useful feature is the ability to add fuellevel
sensors and additional temperature
sensors to cross-monitor the temperatures
given from the unit microprocessor. This
can be helpful when building a cold-chain
compliance plan, as you have data backed
up from two sources – the unit and an
independent sensor.
By employing today’s technology, a trailer
telematics system can provide so much
more than tracking information. You can
incorporate the multiple data points into
your operation to limit downtime, preemptively
address issues before they escalate,
and drive down the overall cost of each asset.
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CUSTOMER
CONNECTION
WASTECO
Putting waste to work
When Carl Lorusso and Stephen Caudwell
founded Wasteco waste-collection firm
back in 1978, recycling had not yet entered
the mainstream – or the waste stream,
for that matter. Computer punched cards
and printer paper were the only commonly
recycled materials.
But the partners always knew there
was much greater potential. “We knew
that, eventually, there would be products
in the waste stream that were going to
be totally recycled,” says Lorusso, the company’s
vice-president.
At that time, the company owned just
one truck – a 1968 Ford Super Duty with “a
blown engine,” chuckles Lorusso. He and
Caudwell took turns doing night collection
of waste at Toronto office buildings.
Fast forward 34 years. Wasteco now
has six waste-processing facilities in the
GTA, and a large fleet of both collection and
recycling vehicles that covers southern
Ontario and services “thousands” of customers,
says Lorusso.
Acquisition played a large part in the
company’s growth. As Wasteco solidified its
position in the marketplace, it gradually
began to buy up businesses, usually “old,
established companies that had been
around a long time,” says Lorusso. In 1995, it
purchased its first processing facility. The
company now does all its own processing,
and sends the recycled materials wherever
there is a market, whether local or overseas.
One of Wasteco’s newest services is
organics collection. Its organics waste program,
explains Lorusso, uses an innovative
process that sterilizes the containers, so
customers do not need to line the bins
with bags. “We do an exchange program,
so the containers that are going to the
customers’ facilities are like brand new
every time they arrive.” Organic material is
transported to a network of local processors
for compost.
Growing from a handful of customers to
thousands is no small feat, and Lorusso
Wasteco’s organics waste
program uses an innovative
process that sterilizes the containers
before each drop-off.
attributes the company’s success to consistency
of management – the founders remain
at the helm – and its ability to direct services
to each customer’s needs. “I think the
difference between Wasteco and our competitors
is that we are constantly focusing
on what our customers need versus what
the company needs.” Wasteco can build
customized waste and recycling programs
on a one-to-one basis, and react quickly to
changes in needs.
Wasteco has been a customer of Trailcon
Leasing for about a year. After renting trailers
from several different companies, the
owners recognized they were missing out
on an opportunity to advertise Wasteco’s
services on the trailers. “We realized we had
these ‘billboards’ available to us that we
never took advantage of,” says Lorusso. “So
we set up a leasing program to have our
name on the sides of these trailers.”
Wasteco is leasing a number of 53-foot
air ride trailers specifically for use in
its recycling operation, including
specialty trailers for
organics collection, in a major
fleet upgrade.
“Trailcon came with a full
program of options that
would fit our needs and our
customers’ needs,” both the
short and long term, says Lorusso.
Wasteco’s plans for the future include
the continued development of its organics
program – collection, processing, and final
use. “It’s a large chunk of the waste stream,”
notes Lorusso. “Industrially and commercially,
it’s still in its infancy.”
FALL 2012 – Volume No. 51 7

TRAVELTIPS
Cruising the
Danube, Main,
and
Rhine Rivers
By Dave Ambrock, Regional Manager, Western Canada, Trailcon Leasing Inc.
Our boat, the Avalon Affinity.
My wife, Patti, and I have always shared a love for travel. In fact, it’s
partly what brought us together over 24 years ago. During this time,
we have had the good fortune of seeing a number of great places in
the world, but strangely enough had never taken a trip to Europe.
Patti had been through Germany, Austria, and the former
Yugoslavia shortly after her college years, and had mentioned to me
many times that I just “have to see Vienna.” We determined that this
was the year.
After considering several options, we decided on a river cruise.
As I am inherently lazy on vacation, I liked the idea of not having to
unpack my suitcase every day, as well as having everything looked
after in terms of sightseeing, meals, and travel. We booked with
Avalon Waterways, and were not disappointed; the service, food,
cleanliness, daily excursions, and overall organization
of the entire trip were top shelf!
Our trip began in Vienna, Austria, and took
us through Austria, Germany, and The Netherlands.
We passed through 64 locks and an equal
number of bridges. Given the nature of our
travel, it is not uncommon to have one or two
delays along the way. Our cruise director, Sylvia
Kok, did an outstanding job of juggling our
itinerary to ensure we didn’t miss anything.
Patti and I arrived in Vienna a couple of days
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Patti and Dave
exploring Henneberg
Castle in Aschaffenburg.
early, as we wanted to spend some extra time there. The first thing
I noticed about the city was how spotless it was. In fact, all the places
we visited in Austria and Germany were refreshingly clean.
The old part of Vienna is very easy to get around, and a bicycle is
a great way to cover the area. There are bicycle lanes throughout the
Old City, and you can rent bikes at any number of depots and just
drop them off them at the end of the day. The architecture in Vienna
is spectacular, and I could see why Patti had always wanted to return.
A couple of “must sees” are the Schönbrunn Palace and Stephansdom,
Austria’s finest Gothic building. And of course, music is always
in the air in the city that was once home to Haydn, Mozart,
Beethoven, and Schubert. Taking in a concert is one of those “when
in Rome” things, and there are many options.
The next part of our journey took us
through the scenic Wachau Valley and to the
small towns of Grein and Melk, Austria. Grein
is just a little village, but you feel you could just
sit down and stop there forever. The Stadtplatz
(Main Square) is flanked by houses spanning
the Renaissance (16th century). I would recommend
visiting the Old City Hall, built in
1563 and converted into a theatre in 1790. The
Benedictine Abbey in Melk, built in the 1700s,
is also worth a visit.

Don’t forget the wine! The Rhine, Main (pronounced “Mein”), and
wine go hand in hand. There are vineyards all across the countryside.
The mild climate and loamy soil of the Wachau Valley and
surrounding regions ensure that the wines of lower Austria are
remarkably good.
Our next stop was Salzburg, the city of music and home of “The
Sound of Music.” It’s also the birthplace of Mozart, although we were
told by one of our guides that he once referred to it as “The Piss Pot
of Europe.” The gardens throughout the city are spectacular. The
Festung Hohensalzburg, Europe’s largest 11th century fortress, is the
main attraction. We can’t agree with Mozart; Salzburg was one of
our favorites.
On to Regensburg, Germany. In 1517, Maximilian I remarked that
Regensburg surpassed every German city in terms of outstanding
and vast buildings. It boasts more than 1,300 listed buildings of
historical interest, and the whole of the Old City has been declared
a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Steinerne Brücke, a medieval
stone bridge built from 1135-46, is probably the most photographed
spot in Regensburg. Don’t forget the beer and sausages, a staple in
all of Bavaria – and the rest of Germany, for that matter.
Our next disembarkation was at Nuremberg. Allied Forces heavily
bombed the city during World War II, and as a result, many significant
structures are now gone. However, there are still a number of
attractions that are worth the time – for instance, Kaiserburg, the
former Imperial Castle, which offers great views over the city, as well
as the Emperor’s Chapel and Gothic Palace.
And don’t forget the beer! Bamberg, like Grein, was one of those
places that begs the question: “Can we just stay here” While parts
of Franconia are famous for their wines, the area around Bamberg
is known for its beer. The city itself houses 10 independent breweries
producing 30 different ales, the most
notable being Rauchbier (“smoked beer”),
an almost black beer that has a hint of
bacon flavor. As you’re wandering through
the Old City, you will invariably come to
Altes Rathaus, Bamberg’s Old City Hall,
finished in 1440. Another great photo op is
“Little Venice,” a fisherman’s village on the
west side of the Regnitz River.
Altes Rathaus, Bamberg’s Old
City Hall, finished in 1440.
IF YOU GO
TRAVELTIPS
Iwould highly recommend Avalon Waterways (www.
avalonwaterways.com); everything was first rate. That being
said, you learn as you go. By chance, we had an opportunity to
board one of the Scenic Cruise Lines (www.scenictours.com)
boats, and were very impressed. They are a little higher end, and
apparently cost about 30% more for the equivalent tour.
All of the boats are small, ranging from 135 to 165 passengers.
There were no kids on our boat, and there really isn’t a lot for
them to do on board. The Rivers cruises tend to be a couples
tour, and are dominated by the 50-70 set. If you’re looking for
some nightlife, this won’t be your cup of tea. But if you want a
history lesson and have an interest in architecture, I can
think of no better way to get a taste of Europe. Lastly,
take a good pair of walking shoes or sneakers, as
there are cobblestones and jagged stairways everywhere.
If I can provide further information, feel free
to e-mail me at dambrock@trailcon.com.
Würzburg was the next stop on our itinerary.
Marienberg Fortress, which reflects a building history
dating from around 1200, is a must see, as is the
Residenz of the Prince Bishop, completed in 1790.
There was no expense spared on this gem!
One of the optional excursions we took was to the town of
Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Massive stone walls studded with 42
towers surround the city. You can walk along the top of the walls for
some great views down below. It is considered the best preserved
medieval town in Germany, and
fortunately escaped the bombing
raids of WWII.
My main reason for choosing
this particular tour was the
Rhine Gorge. The stretch of the
Middle Rhine Valley between
Mainz and Koblenz boasts
some 38 castles. I personally
counted about 28, and I can
Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna. assure you my digital photo collection
increased dramatically
over this part of the trip. Around every bend in the river it seemed
another fortress hove into view. It was without question one of the
most interesting places I’ve ever seen. We had a chance to tour
Rheinfels Castle in Sankt Goar, started in 1245 and developed
through the 15th century, and Henneberg Castle in Aschaffenburg.
Our excursion ended in Amsterdam, the “Venice of the North.”
Amsterdam sees itself as a city of tolerance and diversity, and one
walk through the famous “Red Light District” explains everything.
A boat trip along the Grachten is one of the best ways to see the historic
buildings lining the famous canals. Bicycles are the favorite
mode of transportation, with over one million of them owned by
780,000 inhabitants. The Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum
are great places to spend an afternoon. Our only regret was that we
didn’t have as much time in Amsterdam as we needed. Ah, well –
an excuse to go back!
FALL 2012 – Volume No. 51 9

INDUSTRY
No tes
▲
Conquering the AMTA (from l to r): Terri Hill,
Bob Hill, Dave Ambrock, Patti Ambrock,
Al Boughton, Wendy Boughton, D’Arcy Foder,
Joan Foder.
“ Roman” with the AMTA: 2012 Management Conference
Over the years, I have attended many transportation-related
conferences with various
associations, and I must say, the Alberta
Motor Transport Association (AMTA) and
its dedicated group of volunteers get it right
every time. This year’s Management Conference
was no exception. The business sessions
were some of the most dynamic I have
attended. In fact, the panel discussion Bob
Hill moderated on foreign drivers was so
engaging and received so much input that
they ended up extending it into the lunch
period – when does that ever happen! They
also have an incredible social program for
the spouses, and superb meals. The games,
team events, and social events were filled
with good spirit and much laughter.
This year’s Conference was held at the
Banff Springs Hotel and Resort. What a
venue! It just doesn’t get any better. The
theme for the dinner reception was
“Roman,” and the level of participation and
costumes were outstanding. Can’t wait to
see what next year brings.
Congratulations and thank you to all
those volunteers who worked so tirelessly to
make this event such a huge success. Your
efforts shone through. I also congratulate
Carl Rosenau on a job well done over the
past year, and welcome Dan Duckering as
our new president.
I encourage all of you to tell your friends
and industry associates what a great time
you had. The AMTA conferences – there are
none better!
— Dave Ambrock, Regional Manager
Western Canada, Trailcon Leasing Inc.
Wheels Group acquires
MSM Group of Companies
Wheels Group Inc., a North American 3PL,
supply chain logistics provider, has completed
the acquisition of the business of
the MSM Group of Companies. Founded
in 1989, MSM is a provider of less-thanfull-load
(LTL) freight brokerage, LTL consolidation,
and LTL freight-forwarding
logistics services. Headquartered in Bolton,
Ont., with U.S. operations in the Los Angeles
basin, MSM provides the ports of Long
Beach and Los Angeles, as well as the entire
Southern California marketplace, with
same-day service.
“The acquisition of MSM supports our
strategic goal of enhancing and broadening
Wheels’ portfolio of logistics services by
adding a well-established multi-national
LTL component,” says Doug Tozer, CEO of
Wheels. “A quick integration is anticipated,
given the high degree of compatibility
between information systems and with
both companies being ISO registered for
over a decade.”
For the year ended December 31, 2011,
MSM had revenues of approximately $44
million. Wheels Group reported revenue of
$245.9 million for the year ended January 31,
2012, up 9.4% from $224.7 million in 2011.
Founded in 1988, Mississauga-based Wheels
serves clients through 20 offices throughout
Canada and the U.S.
OTA lauds changes for
senior commercial drivers
The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA)
is applauding the announcement from the
province’s Minister of Transportation, Bob
Chiarelli, that the government is moving forward
with changes to its Senior Commercial
Driver Licence Renewal Program for drivers
65-79 years old.
The changes, which for the most part
reflect proposals from OTA, will take effect
April 1, 2013.
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Among other changes, the annual road
test requirement for senior commercial drivers
has been replaced with a road test only
in the event of an at-fault collision or the
accumulation of three demerit points, while
the written knowledge test renewal requirement
has been changed from annual to
every five years.
“This is great news for senior truck drivers
and for the industry,” says OTA president
David Bradley. “It sends a clear message that
senior drivers with good driving records will
no longer be discriminated against simply
because of their age.”
TransForce reports strong
Q2 and half-year results
Transportation and logistics behemoth
TransForce Inc. attained what it called
“great” 2012 second-quarter results. Total
revenue increased 25% to $812 million,
mainly as a result of the acquisitions of
Loomis Express, IE Miller, and Quik X.
Second-quarter EBIT rose 39%, reaching
$68.6 million from $49.3 million a year
earlier. Adjusted net income increased 45%
to $37.8 million, or $0.38 per share, up from
$26.2 million for the previous year.
“TransForce achieved a strong 39% increase
in its key EBIT metric despite market
conditions that resulted in flat volume and
limited pricing power,” said Alain Bédard,
chairman, president, and CEO of Trans-
Force. “Approximately 50% of the EBIT increase
reflects our ongoing drive to optimize
efficiency and asset utilization, while the
other half is from strategic acquisitions.”
For the six-month period ended June 30,
2012, total revenue reached $1.6 billion, up
32% from $1.2 billion for the same period a
year earlier. EBIT rose 58% to $116.1 million,
while adjusted net income was $62.5 million,
up 77% from $35.3 million.
Carriers weigh benefits,
hurdles of natural gas
Slightly over half (51.4%) of carriers surveyed
by U.S.-based Transport Capital Partners
and ACT Research said they would consider
natural-gas-fueled trucks when purchasing
new trucks.
However, there are several hurdles to
widespread adoption. Ninety-four percent of
respondents cited fuel-station availability as
an obstacle, while almost 90% are concerned
about higher vehicle purchase prices. Additional
concerns include needed product
specs/performance (51.4%) and secondary
market value (50%). Three-quarters of respondents
said they would need a payback
in only one to two years to facilitate a
purchase decision.
“The good news about natural gas as a
source of energy for transportation is that
the diesel gallon equivalent compared to
diesel is relatively insensitive to major
swings in domestic natural gas spot prices,”
says Ken Vieth, senior partner and general
manager of ACT Research. “Diesel, in contrast,
is highly sensitive to crude oil prices
globally, with major price swings possible.”
INDUSTRY NOTES
OTA
quarterly
survey:
carrier optimism flags
Carriers are feeling less optimistic about the economy, according to the latest quarterly
survey of trucking companies conducted by the Ontario Trucking Association
(OTA). Its 3Q12 survey showed that while more than half (57%) of respondents remain
optimistic about the industry’s prospects over the next three months, this figure is
down 10 percentage points from the 2Q12 and 1Q12 surveys.
Thirty-six percent said they were unsure what the next three months would bring –
up from 22% in last quarter’s survey. More respondents (38%) ranked the economy as
their major business concern than in previous surveys.
The OTA says carriers’ views about the short-term prospects for the industry are a
reflection of freight volumes, which the majority of respondents said had not grown
over the previous three months, despite the fact that this is traditionally the start of
the peak pre-Christmas shipping season.
On the bright side, freight rates appear to be holding their own, with the vast majority
of respondents, at least in the Canadian markets, indicating that carriers are
maintaining discipline in terms of capacity.
Meanwhile, an article in the July 16, 2012
issue of The Journal of Commerce, titled
“Natural Gas-Powered,” says that abundant
supply and pricing advantages make natural
gas the alternative fuel of choice for
trucking. It, too, cites the volatility in oil
prices, and notes that natural gas “is
becoming the alternative fuel of choice for
trucking operations ranging from drayage to
less-than-truckload and regional truckload.”
Similar to the survey respondents, the
article says that, for natural gas to expand
beyond the drayage and regional freight
markets will require a fuel-station infrastructure
and engines better suited to
longer-haul truckload applications.
FALL 2012 – Volume No. 51 11

FOR INFO
YOUR
Survey: Ontario drivers
more likely to speed
Texting while driving and tailgating are the pet peeves of Ontario
drivers, according to a recent survey by Vision Critical Media for
InsuranceHotline.com. But even though almost 50% of respondents
indicated that texting while driving was among their greatest
annoyances, 16% admitted to doing so themselves.
Other dangerous driving practices, such as speeding or entering
an intersection on a yellow/red traffic light, are commonplace
among Ontario drivers, but not tops on their list of annoyances.
Educated and higher-income drivers are more irritated with slow
drivers than with drivers using their phones.
On average, according to self-reported data, Ontarians speed
more than drivers in other provinces (64% versus 56%), and they
are the least offended by other speeders.
Word Watch
Truckers deliver the goods
as reality-show heroes
“Tilting at windmills”
The skeptics (or realists) among us might describe the Toronto Maple Leafs’ futile
attempts to win the Stanley Cup as “tilting at windmills” – in other words, pursuing
unrealistic, impractical, or impossible goals.
But the original meaning of the term was “battling imaginary enemies,” and “tilting” meant
jousting. The phrase originates from Miguel de Cervantes’ novel Don Quixote, published in 1605.
It tells the story of retired eccentric Don Quixote, who fancies himself a knight. He sets out on
a quest, misinterpreting just about everything he encounters. Upon seeing some windmills, he
believes them to be malevolent giants, and charges at them with his knight’s lance extended.
The current use of the phrase didn’t appear until 1870, when The New York Times said: “They
[Western Republicans] have not thus far had sufficient of an organization behind them to
make their opposition to the Committee’s bill anything more than tilting at windmills.”
First, The History Channel brought us “Ice Road Truckers,” now in
its sixth season and featuring seven intrepid drivers who navigate
the farthest reaches of the North American continent.
And early this year, OLN and A&E premiered “Shipping Wars,”
featuring six independent transporters “who have discovered that
fortunes can be made by shipping things traditional carriers won’t
touch.” As the OLN website breathlessly proclaims: “Who will get
there on time Who will profit the most,
and who will be road-blocked In this
world, you’re only as good as your last load.”
Gripping narrative!
The truckers – including one woman –
bid on shipments that are put up for auction
online. Then we vicariously experience
their trials and tribulations as the clock
ticks down on the delivery deadline, learning
at the end of each show how much driver made – or lost. Shipments
include everything from the bulky to the bizarre – a Civil War
cannon, a nuclear bomb shelter, a 22-foot steel horse, and even a
depression-prone parrot, to name just a few.
And if that’s not exciting enough, The History Channel also
offers “IRT Deadliest Loads,” in which “three of North America’s
toughest truck drivers take on some of the most extreme loads in
one of the world’s most unforgiving environments: the Himalayas.”
High drama!
12 REPORT on TRANSPORTATION
Sources: www.word-detective.com, www.phrases.org.uk, www.wikipedia.org

FOR YOUR INFO
Site-seeing
Epic
grammar
Proofreading is a dying art, if these headlines are any indication.
■ Juvenile Court to Try Shooting Defendant (hey, if all else fails!)
■ Miners Refuse to Work After Death (the lazy bums)
■ Typhoon Rips Through Cemetery; Hundreds Dead (duh)
■ Kids Make Nutritious Snacks (we’re partial to the legs)
■ Panda Mating Fails; Veterinarian Takes Over (that’s going beyond
the call of duty)
■ Killer Sentenced to Die for Second Time in 10 Years (must be a
Born Again Christian)
■ Local High School Dropouts Cut in Half (that’ll teach them!)
■ Two Sisters Reunited After 18 Years in Checkout Counter
(somebody call the Labour Board!)
■ Woman Improving After Fatal Crash (another Born Again Christian)
■ Drunk Drivers Paid $1,000 in ’84 (where do we apply)
Is that a housecoat
you’re wearing
Please step out of
your vehicle, ma’am
While we’re not sure they’re ever enforced,
these weird and whacky traffic laws from
around the world are apparently still on the
books. Drivers, beware.
■ In California, women can’t wear a housecoat while driving. In Alabama,
it is illegal for a driver to operate a vehicle while blindfolded
or barefoot. And in Thailand, you must wear a shirt while driving.
■ In Alabama and the country of Luxembourg, you must have
windshield wipers on your car, but a windshield isn’t mandatory.
Go figure.
■ In Glendale, Ariz., cars may not be driven in reverse. And in
California, no vehicle without a driver may exceed 96 km per hour.
■ In California, it is illegal to shoot at wild game from a moving
vehicle, unless the target is a whale. Seriously.
■ Why didn’t the chicken cross the road Because in Quitman, Ga.,
it is illegal for a chicken to do so. In Arcadia, Calif., however, peacocks
have the right of way to cross any street. But don’t even think
of riding your camel on the highway in Nevada – it’s against the law.
■ While it’s illegal to come within 50 metres of a pedestrian crossing
the street in Singapore, apparently pedestrians are fair game in
Beijing; drivers who stop at pedestrian crossings there are liable to
be fined up to five Yuan (less than a dollar) or be issued a warning.
■ In Montreal, you may not park a car so that it blocks your own
driveway. Trucks may park only inside closed garages in Park Ridge,
Ill., while only cars are allowed in garages in Long Beach, Calif.
■ In San Francisco, it is illegal to wipe one’s car with used underwear.
Really.
Sources: MSN Autos, Kia-buzz.com
Stupidest.com
This website, featuring a growing collection of the ridiculous but
true, is laugh-out-loud funny.
You haven’t lived until you’ve heard Mrs. Miller (remember her)
singing “Yellow Submarine.” (“Prepare to be aurally assaulted,”
warns the site.) Or seen what it dubs “Handmade Hats from Hell,”
from a vintage edition of Women’s Weekly; or back-to-school
promotional displays for pregnancy tests and wines.
But perhaps most cringe-worthy is the video of “Canadian dance
moves.” We guarantee you’ll be embarrassed to be Canadian.
www.canada.gc.ca
Government of Canada
Yes, we know – it sounds about
as exciting as watching paint
dry. But there is a lot of useful
stuff here for both individuals
and businesses.
You can find out how to
contact your MP and other
government departments, get
information on border wait
times, download passport applications
and other online forms, file taxes, calculate your retirement
income, access census data, and much more.
Containers as – food court
We’ve seen shipping containers repurposed into homes, and artwork
(a regular attraction at the Pacific National Exhibition). Now, the
versatile boxes are housing an outdoor market.
A Toronto community centre has taken a drab strip of concrete
in a working-class neighbourhood, and transformed it into a pop-up
containerized food court called Market 707.
The modular market consists of two 20-foot containers and two
40-foot containers that have been divided into 12 kiosks. The centre
rents out the kiosks for just $10 a day to budding entrepreneurs who
sell all kinds of fresh produce and ethnic foods.
The city kicked in the funds to purchase the modified shipping
containers.
FALL 2012 – Volume No. 51 13

INTERMODAL
INSIGHTS
Port of Vancouver posts
healthy mid-year results
Port Metro Vancouver (PMV) is cruising to
another strong year, handling 62.3 million
tonnes of cargo and posting growth of six
percent overall through the first half of 2012.
Container traffic set a record during
the period, increasing six percent compared
to the first half of 2011 to 1.3 million TEUs
(20-foot equivalent unit containers).
PMV and industry partners in the container
drayage sector – including the B.C.
Trucking Association – are collaborating on
an initiative designed to improve productivity
and performance through Canada’s
Pacific Gateway. The project includes the
development of benchmark service standards
and the mechanisms to define, measure,
monitor, and evaluate the performance
of each participant against the established
benchmarks. It also establishes processes to
resolve disputes between the container terminals,
container trucking community, the
Port, and supply-chain partners.
As a result of the initiative, PMV has seen
an increase in container volumes, notes
Peter Xotta, vice-president planning and
operations. “Drayage carriers and drivers
should realize consistent, reliable, and reasonable
turn times that will address longstanding
concerns about productivity and
efficiency,” says Louise Yako, president and
CEO of the B.C. Trucking Association.
CN invests in Edmonton–
Prince Rupert corridor
CN is investing heavily to accommodate
growing traffic on its Edmonton–Prince
Rupert line.
The railway recently announced a $12-
million expansion of its Locomotive Reliability
Centre (LRC) in Prince George, B.C.,
strategically located mid-way between
Edmonton and Prince Rupert. That investment
follows the construction of a major
transloading and intermodal terminal in
Prince George.
CN is also constructing five extended
sidings on its British Columbia North Line
this year as part of a multi-year capital program
to expand capacity. By year end, the
railway will have invested more than $150
million since 2004 in longer sidings along
this key corridor.
In 2011, more than half a million carloads
or intermodal units moved over the B.C.
North corridor, and CN expects that freight
traffic along the line could almost double by
2015. The dramatic growth is fuelled in large
part by the flourishing Port of Prince Rupert.
Its Fairview container terminal recorded an
increase in total volume of more than 20 percent
in 2011 over the previous year, making
Prince Rupert the fastest-growing container
port in North America.
CN reported net income for the first half
of 2012 of $1.406 billion, compared with
$1.206 billion for the comparable period in
2011. Intermodal was one of several sectors
recording double-digit gains in revenue
ton-miles. For the second quarter of 2012,
intermodal revenue increased by 16 percent,
which the company attributes to growth in
North American and Asian economies,
among other factors.
Canadian railways on track for annual intermodal record
Intermodal volume averaged 53,661 units per week in August 2012, the second-highest average for any month in history for Canadian
railroads (behind June 2012), according to the Association of American Railroads (AAR). Year-to-date Canadian intermodal volume was
up 6.9 percent (115,767 containers and trailers), on pace for a record-setting year, says AAR.
The increase occurred solely on the strength of containerized cargo shipments, as trailers loaded onto flat cars declined by 14.4
percent for August 2012 compared with the same period in 2011. Traffic in intermodal containers, by contrast, grew by 6.2 percent.
Average Weekly Canadian Rail Intermodal Traffic
(not seasonally adjusted)
54,000
50,000
46,000
42,000
38,000
34,000
2012
2009
2010
2011 (peak year)
2008
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Data are based on originations, include CN and CP (including their U.S. operations),
and reflect revisions to original reporting. Source: AAR Weekly Railroad Traffic
% Change in Total Canadian Intermodal Traffic From
Same Month Previous Year: Jan. 2006 – Aug. 2012
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
-5%
-10%
-15%
-20%
-25%
August 2012 was up 5.5%
over August 2011 and up
4.7% over August 2010.
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Data are based on originations, are not seasonally adjusted, include CN and CP (including their U.S.
operations), and reflect revisions to original reporting. Source: AAR Weekly Railroad Traffic
SOURCE: Rail Time Indicators, published by the Policy and Economics Department of the Association of American Railroads. Reproduced with permission.
14 REPORT on TRANSPORTATION

BOYS TOYS
AND
THEIR
Trailcon’s Mick Crowe and a dozen or so
industry guys go “hog wild” every spring as
they truck their motorcycles to sunnier
climes for a week of riding – and a lot of
good-natured ribbing.
This year, they started their adventure in Tampa, Fla. From there, they
rode south to Naples and Key West, and then north up the Atlantic coast to
Miami, across to Lake Okeechobee, and back to Tampa. “It was good riding
and good weather,” says Crowe, who is Trailcon’s service and operations
manager. “It gets a little crazy, but it’s all in fun. I’m usually the guy they give
the hard time to.”
It’s part of the tradition for the guys to razz him about his bright orange
Honda Saber – it’s not a Harley-Davidson, after all. “Everybody jokes to me
about buying a Harley, but I’ve had this thing since 2003, and I always get
the trip done,” says Crowe. “Not all toys are Harleys!”
Next year, the gang plans to hit the road in Phoenix.
▲
Mick Crowe and his trusty orange Honda Saber.
“NOT ALL
TOYS ARE
HARLEYS!”
FRANK SAYS...
When Frank popped by my office
a few weeks ago, it came as no
surprise when he said he had
something to “discuss.”
As usual, the discussion was pretty
one-sided. The object of Frank’s wrath
this time was the Ontario high-school
teachers, who had voted overwhelmingly
to strike in protest of Premier McGuinty’s
Bill 115 legislating the terms of their
contract. “Until then,” he said sarcastically,
“they’ll make do with work to rule.”
I wasn’t sure if Frank was angrier with
Devious don’t-let-the-door-hit-you-onthe-way-out
Dalton for getting us into
this fiscal mess in the first place (one of
his regular rants), or with the teachers for
claiming they are entitled to benefits that
workers in the private sector can only
dream of.
“Get this,” Frank sputtered, quoting
from a newspaper article he whipped out
of his briefcase. “Most teachers can take
up to 20 days a year in sick time. And then
they can carry over half of their unused
days to a maximum of 200, paid out at
the rate of pay in their final working year.
That comes to a lump sum of up to
$47,000 that they get when they retire!”
But under Bill 115, he told me, “the
government is offering them six days a
year of sick leave at full pay and another
24 weeks at two-thirds of their salary.
And they can’t bank those days any
more. Naturally, they won’t lose the sick
days they’ve already banked, and that’s
a cost to taxpayers of $1.7 billion!” he
said bitterly.
“And that two-year wage freeze they
will now have to endure Cry me a river!”
Frank had grabbed another newspaper
clipping. “It says here that, on average, for
the period of the last agreement, their
compensation went up as much as
8.5% EVERY YEAR!
“So if they think teaching is such a
rotten deal, let them spend some time
in the real world and find out how the
rest of us live with years of wage freezes,
a few weeks’ vacation, layoffs, and maybe
even no pension or health plan.”
By now, Frank was practically
apoplectic with rage as he warmed
to his punch line.
As Frank Says:
“You can’t prepare students
for the real world if the
teachers haven’t even
lived there.”
FALL 2012 – Volume No. 51 15

CALENDAROF
EVENTS
November 8
Hamilton Transportation Club
Annual Dinner
The Hamilton Convention Centre
Contact: Hamilton Transportation Club
Telephone: 905-549-3777
E-mail: hamtransportation@cogeco.net
Web:
www.hamiltontransportationclub.com
November 8-9
OTA Annual Convention
Doubletree – By Hilton – Toronto Airport
Contact: Ontario Trucking Association
Telephone: 416-249-7401, ext. 231
E-mail: yvonne.macaulay@ontruck.org
Web: www.ontruck.org
November 11-13
IANA’s Intermodal Expo
Anaheim Convention Center,
Anaheim, Calif.
Contact: Intermodal Association of
North America
Telephone: 301-982-3400
E-mail: info@intermodal.org
Web: www.intermodal.org
November 13
TTA Economic Overview
Luncheon Presentation
Weston Golf Club, Toronto
Contact: Toronto Trucking Association
Telephone: 416-248-6211
E-mail: cburbidge@tta.on.ca
Web: www.torontotrucking.org
November 19-21
The Logistics Management Course
Miles S. Nadal Management
Centre, Toronto
Contact: Schulich Executive Education
Centre, York University
Telephone: 416-736-5079;
1-800-667-9380
E-mail: execedinfo@schulich.yorku.ca
Web: www.seec.schulich.yorku.ca
November 29
Toronto Transportation Club
Annual Dinner
Fairmont Royal York Hotel
Contact: Toronto Transportation Club
Telephone: 416-886-5450
E-mail: sec_treasurer@
torontotransportationclub.com
Web:
www.torontotransportationclub.com
November 30
TTA Annual Christmas Dinner
and Dance
Waterside Inn, Port Credit
Contact: Toronto Trucking Association
Telephone: 416-248-6211
E-mail: info@tta.on.ca
Web: www.torontotrucking.org
December 13
Hamilton Transportation Club
Christmas Buffet
The Waterfront Banquet &
Conference Centre
Contact: Hamilton Transportation Club
Telephone: 905-549-3777
E-mail: hamtransportation@cogeco.net
Web:
www.hamiltontransportationclub.com
January 21-24, 2013
ProMat 2013
McCormick Place, Chicago
Contact: Material Handling Industry of
America (MHIA)
Telephone: 704-676-1190
E-mail: cmiller@mhia.org
Web: www.promatshow.com
Jan. 28-Feb.1, 2013
2013 COHMED Conference
(Co-operative Hazardous Materials
Enforcement Development)
Beau Rivage, Biloxi, Miss.
Contact: Commercial Vehicle
Safety Alliance
Telephone: 301-830-6143
E-mail: cvsahq@cvsa.org
Web: www.cvsa.org
March 3-6, 2013
Annual Convention of Truckload
Carriers Association
Wynn Las Vegas Resort
Contact: Truckload Carriers Association
Telephone: 703-838-1950
E-mail: tca@truckload.org
Web: www.truckload.org
March 10-12, 2013
2013 IWLA Convention & Expo
The Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at
Universal Orlando, Fla.
Contact: International Warehouse
Logistics Association
Telephone: 847-813-4699
E-mail: email@IWLA.com
Web: www.iwla.com
March 25-27, 2013
The Logistics Management Course
Miles S. Nadal Management
Centre, Toronto
Contact: Schulich Executive Education
Centre, York University
Telephone: 416-736-5079;
1-800-667-9380
E-mail: execedinfo@schulich.yorku.ca
Web: www.seec.schulich.yorku.ca
April 11-13, 2013
ExpoCam 2013
Place Bonaventure, Montreal
Contact: Joan Wilson, Show Manager,
Newcom Business Media Inc.
Telephone: 416-614-5817 or
1-877-682-7469, ext. 247
E-mail: joanw@newcom.ca
Web: www.expocam.ca
April 16-18, 2013
SAE 2013 World Congress
and Exhibition
Cobo Center, Detroit, Mich.
Contact: Society of Automotive Engineers
Telephone: 1-877-606-7323
E-mail: CustomerService@sae.org
Web: www.sae.org/congress
April 21-24, 2013
NASSTRAC Logistics
Conference & Expo
Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel, Orlando, Fla.
Contact: National Shippers Strategic
Transportation Council
Telephone: 952-442-8850, ext. 208
E-mail: karene@NASSTRAC.org
(Karen Everett, administrative services)
Web: www.nasstrac.org/conference/
April 23-25, 2013
2013 CVSA Workshop
Galt House Hotel & Suites, Louisville, Ky.
Contact: Commercial Vehicle
Safety Alliance
Telephone: 301-830-6143
E-mail: cvsahq@cvsa.org
Web: www.cvsa.org
April 28-May 1, 2013
WERC Annual Conference
Sheraton Dallas Hotel, Dallas, Texas
Contact: Warehousing Education and
Research Council
Telephone: 630-990-0001
E-mail: wercoffice@werc.org
Web: www.werc.org
May 1-2, 2013
Annual Intermodal Operations &
Maintenance Seminar
Oak Brook, Ill.
Contact: Intermodal Association of
North America
Telephone: 301-982-3400
E-mail: info@intermodal.org
Web: www.intermodal.org
May 2-4, 2013
62nd Annual Convention of
Quebec Trucking Association
Manoir Richelieu, La Malbaie, Que.
Contact: Quebec Trucking Association
Telephone: 514-932-0377
E-mail: web@carrefour-acq.org
Web: www.carrefour-acq.org
May 5-8, 2013
CCMTA Annual Meeting
Iqaluit, Nunavut
Contact: Canadian Council of Motor
Transport Administrators
Telephone: 613-736-1003
E-mail: ccmta-secretariat@ccmta.ca
Web: www.ccmta.ca
June 7-8, 2013
Atlantic Truck Show
Moncton Coliseum Complex,
Moncton, N.B.
Contact: Mark Cusack, Show Manager
Telephone: 506-658-0018;
1-888-454-7469
E-mail: mcusack@mpltd.ca
Web: www.masterpromotions.ca
June 10-12, 2013
48th Annual CTRF Conference
The Lord Nelson Hotel, Halifax, N.S.
Contact: Canadian Transportation
Research Forum
Telephone: 519-421-9701
E-mail: cawoudsma@ctrf.ca
(Carole Ann Woudsma)
Web: www.ctrf.ca
July 26-28, 2013
28th Annual Fergus Truck Show
Centre Wellington Community
Sportsplex, Fergus, Ont.
Telephone: 519-843-3412
E-mail: info@fergustruckshow.com
Web: www.fergustruckshow.com
August 19-24, 2013
NAIC 2013
Sheraton Salt Lake City, Utah
Contact: Commercial Vehicle
Safety Alliance
Telephone: 301-830-6143
E-mail: cvsahq@cvsa.org
Web: www.cvsa.org