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2012
Activity Report 2012
MISSION We network, advocate and lobby to address economic, health and safety, security and environmental issues. We promote professionalism, continuous education, innovation and high ethical standards. Nous insistons sur le réseautage, la défense des intérêts et le lobbying pour traiter d’enjeux économiques, hygiéniques, sécuritaires et environnementaux.
Nous favorisons le professionnalisme, la formation continue, l’innovation et des normes d’éthique élevées.
VISION As the collective voice of the road transport industry in Atlantic Canada, the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association will promote the industry for the benefit of its members. We will create opportunities to exchange information and continue to grow and to strengthen the integrity of the trucking community. À titre de voix collective de l’industrie du transport routier du Canada atlantique, l’Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association assurera la promotion de l’industrie pour le bienfait de ses membres.
Nous créerons des possibilités d’échange de renseignements, et continuerons à faire croître et à renforcer l’intégrité de la communauté du camionnage.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR 4 MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 5 WHAT’S IN STORE FOR 2013 ~ THE ROAD AHEAD 9 INDUSTRY TOPICS 12 2012 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS 15 BOARD OF DIRECTORS 16 COMMITTEES 18 2012 – 2013 MEMBERSHIP
MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR
Dear APTA members,
Already in my second year as the chair of our great association!
With a great group of carriers and associated trade members, it is always a pleasure and privilege to work in our industry and, especially, in representing our association.
2012 was a busy year for the APTA with a number of industry concerns, and hosting the National Driving Championships.
2013 is shaping up to be even busier with a number of events including our Truck Show and numerous issues and concerns to be addressed with both provincial and federal governments.
I am very glad of the progress that the Association has had in the last few years and I look forward to continue working with the APTA staff and Board of Directors for many more years to come.
As always, the interest and support of our members continue to be our immediate priority and the key to our success.
Obviously, we wouldn’t have any success if it wasn’t for the great support from all of our members and the hard work and dedication of our staff and the executive director, so thank you once again.
I look forward to another fantastic year in 2013.
Sincerely,
Jean St. Onge Chair
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MESSAGE FROM YOUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Dear Members,
It is our pleasure again this year to share with you our annual Activity Report. It highlights the work that we do at the APTA so you can have a better appreciation of what we’ve accomplished in 2012 and what we have planned for 2013.
As you know, our main role at the Association is to be an advocate for the APTA members and the Trucking Industry. 2012 certainly had its share of issues for us to take on; which we will highlight in this report, but we are also busy developing new products and services for our members and planning events. We want to continue to represent you better each year, provide opportunities for you and your company as well as offer the best products and services that will enable you to have success and bring you more value as a member of the APTA. This year is our bi‐annual truck show (June 7th – 8th) and it is looking like it will be another successful event. Also, the AGM will take place in PEI and we are welcoming anyone with suggestions on topics of interest for the convention.
We realize that the economy is still recovering and the last few years have been challenging for some of you, but we hope that 2013 will be a successful one for all of you. If we can provide more value to help you with your successes, please let us know and we will be more than happy to add it on our priority list.
On behalf of the APTA staff and the Board of Directors, I would like to thank all of you for being part of this great association; every year we have over 350 members returning to the APTA and we hope to continue to be a strong group for another 50 plus years.
Jean‐Marc Picard Executive Director
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EVENTS
WHAT’S IN STORE FOR 2013 ~
THE ROAD AHEAD…
The bi‐annual Atlantic Truck Show (ATS) will be rolling into the Hub City June 7th & 8th. The Moncton Coliseum will play host to Atlantic Canada’s largest and most inclusive truck show. The 15th edition promises to be an outstanding business venue and a MUST attend industry event. Decision makers come to source out new products and see the latest in commercial truck and transportation equipment.
Annual General Meeting & Convention 2013 – This year, the event will be held in Charlottetown, PEI from October 23rd to 25th. The AGM will feature various presentations on the industry’s current hot topics, as well as entertainment for the opening night dinner and a keynote speaker to close off the event. There will be more information to come on this event in the following months.
ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT JUNE 26TH – TRURO, NS
ASSOCIATED TRADES GOLF TOURNAMENT AUGUST 22ND – MONCTON, NB
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PRODUCTS & SERVICES
APTA continues its hard work to give more to their members by improving the current products and services offered today as well as developing new products such as the following:
APTA Log Books (new)
Vehicle Inspection Report Books (new) Inspection reports serve as communication between drivers, the operator and the operator’s maintenance department. Reports are used to verify inspections, record defects, report defects and may be used to verify repairs. Reports are completed immediately following an inspection.
PRODUCTS AVAILABLE:
• Dangerous Goods – Truckers Guide (English & French) • Dangerous Goods Instructor’s Manual (CD) • U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for Drivers • Cargo Securement Handbooks • Hours of Service Handbooks (English & French) • CSA Handbook • Practical Airbrake Handbooks • Practical Border Crossing Handbooks • Commercial Vehicle Wheel Service Training • C‐TPAT Stickers • Wheel Torque Stickers • Wide Right turn Decals: Van (large) & Flatbed (small) • Practical Travel Expenses for Long‐Haul Drivers • Stopping Safely – Airbrake Pocket Reference • Keeping the Wheels On (Pocket Reference) • Keeping the Wheels On (Handbook)
Employee Files (new) A complete folder enclosed with all the documents required to be kept in your employee file for our industry
Sections of the folder include: Job Agreement, Occupational Accident, Personal Deductions, Acknowledgement & Discipline, Drugs & Alcohol, Performance Evaluations, Road Accident Report and Marginal Benefit Plans.
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HEALTHY DRIVER RESEARCH PROJECT
This project is to examine the health habits of 1,000 truck drivers in Atlantic Canada. It was announced back in April 2011 that a New Brunswick Professor, Dr. Michel Johnson, would study the lifestyle of truckers in Atlantic Canada to determine why their life expectancy is about 10 years less than that of the average person. His team of researchers will use a combination of interviews and mobile simulators to study how being on the road affects the health of truckers. The laboratory for drivers is state of the art and they also have a mobile unit to visit carriers at their site. Dr. Johnson is receiving lots of attention from other universities and interested stakeholders from all over the world already on this unique research. Please contact the APTA office for further details on assessing your drivers.
Mobile Unit – interior
In September 2012, ATLANTIC PACIFIC TRANSPORT LTD. was the first carrier to be selected to take part in the Simulator Research Project for the U de M.
“We will examine the health habits of 1,000 truck driver in Atlantic Canada, in the largest study of its kind in the work”
Dr. Michel Johnson Professor of the Université de Moncton
“With this project, not only will U de M get data for their research, but the drivers are able to get some additional training”
JeanMarc Picard Executive Director
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LCV CERTIFICATION PROGRAM & DATABASE MANAGEMENT
APTA is now managing all LCV driver and trainer certification for the Atlantic Provinces. “From all reports received, the first of renewals went flawlessly. With the renewal of the existing drivers and the addition of several new drivers into the program, our database is building. Through this exercise we continue to improve both the program and process”. Dave Miller Chair, LCV Committee
ONLINE DRIVER TRAINING SERVICE The APTA Online Driver Training Service gives you unlimited use of a complete library of online training courses for one low monthly fee. With more than 35 titles in the library – covering hot‐button topics like safe driving, HoS & logbooks, vehicle inspection, cargo securement, and TDG – and more added regularly, you’ll never run out of content for your driver training programs. Plus, content is available in multiple forms – full length courses, mini‐module refreshers, and standalone knowledge tests – so you’ll have the flexibility you need to handle orientation, remedial training, and ongoing driver development. You can even add your own content if you like.
NEW LOOK, NEW WEBSITE… As the APTA continues to improve its services, a new website will be launched in the second quarter of 2013. It is designed to be faster and more user friendly. As always, we will keep all special updates and information in the member section which will continue to be updated on a daily basis. Once the new website is launched, we would like to hear from you. Your suggestions and feedback will help us tailor it even more to your needs.
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MAKING OUR VOICE HEARD Media, Public and Government Relations COLLECTIVE VOICE To represent the road transport industry well and keep our collective voice heard, we have to stay in the know of all topics concerning trucking in order to continue addressing the media and other stakeholders.
Lobbying efforts carried out in 2012 Many letters have been sent to Government representatives and press releases sent to all our media contacts regarding rate increases.
Marine Atlantic Inc. Not only has Marine Atlantic increased its rates 4% on April 1, 2012, a drop trailer fee of $50 and an additional charge of $3.50 on every load as a security fee, they have announced mid February 2013 yet another 4% rate increase to take effect April 1, 2013. This is no April fool’s day folks! It’s happening and the APTA is doing everything possible to put the brakes on these infinite rate increases year after year.
Marine Atlantic states that they need these increases to manage their higher costs associated with operations. Although we, the industry, feel this could be better managed from their part. The lines of communication are open with MAI and we continue to meet with them to make our voices heard.
IFTA Rate Increase The New Brunswick Government implemented new fees for all International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) registrants. Annual license registration fees range from $25 to $1,500. We asked the government to review the fees and look at potential reduction of certain levels such as the $1,500 fee for 50 plus vehicles or implementing the increases over a period of a couple of years instead of a onetime increase.
Registration Renewal Fee Increase Carrier fees to renew plates on a truck went from $25 to $50 and to renew plates on trailers went from $17 to $27. The government increased these fees to recover the costs of administrating the Motor Vehicle System; the APTA has approached government officials to discuss further.
“The Province is paralyzing the Trucking Industry”
JeanMarc Picard Executive Director
“They need to find other ways to generate revenues and give the trucking industry a break; we are not the only answer to their deficit”.
ISSUES WE CONTINUE TO MONITOR
• Marine Atlantic Inc. • Twinning of Highway 185 • Mandate on EOBR’s • Mandate on Sleep Apnea
INDUSTRY TOPICS/ISSUES
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HOT TOPICS
DRIVER SHORTAGE NATURAL GAS
CARGO CRIME
While adoption is still slow, two key trends have occurred this year that help address the questions from both sides. Engine makers have announced that there will be a larger variety of natural gas engines available, and natural gas suppliers have made major investments in creating a natural gas fueling infrastructure. As the trucking industry continues to be ‘environmentally friendly’, liquid natural gas trucks could become a big part of trucking in the near future.
A recent study shows that the average age of professional drivers’ is 50 and only a small percentage of younger drivers are showing interest in the profession. The Canadian Trucking Alliance named the study “Understanding the Truck Driver Supply and Demand Gap and Implications for the Canadian Economy” and the results reflect what the industry has been talking about for years. Canada has a serious shortage of truck drivers, between 25,000 and 33,000 will be the gap to fill by 2020.
HOURS OF SERVICE FMCSA has published new guidelines on the upcoming changes in HoS requirements. As of July 1st, 2013, limitations on minimum “34 hour restarts” must include two periods between 1:00am – 5:00am home terminal time, and this may only be used once per week. For more information, the documents are: Interstate Truck Driver’s Guide to Hours of Service and there is also a series of logbook examples to better prepare drivers for these changes. The APTA will keep updating members and the website with these changes.
All goods are delivered by truck and this problem will affect the Canadian supply chain and drive up prices on store shelves if the issue is not addressed. The APTA has put in place a committee to strategize and develop an action plan to alleviate some of the repercussions. The focus, to start, will be to establish a strong partnership with some of the Driving Schools in Atlantic Canada to solidify the current driving programs.
CBSA ACI eManifest CBSA holds biweekly conference calls with carriers who are submitting ACI eManifest to discuss implementation issues and answer questions carriers may have. The calls have allowed carriers to have questions clarified and provide an opportunity by CBSA to understand carrier experiences with ACI and issues that need to be addressed. If you would like to participate in these conference calls, please contact the APTA office.
Cargo crime continues to be a major problem in Atlantic Canada. The APTA has recently met with RCMP to discuss the issue and to look at ways to better communicate with them and to educate our members. We encourage companies to send us all their information if they have had any equipment stolen; we will post this to our website and in our twitter feed. It is very important to report these incidents to us as soon as they happen.
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While APTA is actively involved with issues in Atlantic Canada, we do sit on the board of the Canadian Trucking Alliance who represents the industry at the National level. Some of the topics that CTA is working in partnership with all the Provincial Trucking Associations: EOBR Mandate Initial draft submitted was reviewed by CTA and Provincial Associations to which recommendations were given. Cargo Crime CTA launched a campaign on this issue working with different experts in the field such as CargoNet. Indemnification Clauses It’s an issue with carriers when accepting contracts and currently being pushed as a main priority at the Federal level. Weights and Dimension issues Border related issues Any matters on Border compliance, eManifest issues, changes, etc. CTA has the relationship with CBP and CBSA and communicate everything with the Provincial Associations. Roll Stability Equipment This is also an issue that has been identified as a priority at the National level so that all equipment is equipped with this. Sleep Apnea Program CTA is opening some doors for the industry to deal with Sleep Apnea accordingly and at competitive rates. Retirement Fund Program CTA as spearheaded a country wide retirement savings plan through Standard Life for the entire trucking community. Highway Infrastructure Twining of Highway 185 being pushed as a priority Driver Shortage CTA released the Blue Ribbon Task Force report GHG Regulations in Canada CTA continues to educate us on government mandates on GHG regulations, which essentially we are aligning with the U.S.’s Regulation introduced in 2011. Finalizing in 2012 by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and duplicated by Environment Canada in 2013, the two agencies introduced into law a new annual vehicle fleet GHG emission targets for manufacturers to follow that get progressively challenging over the life of the regulation 2014‐18. The regulation deals only with emissions created by heavy‐duty tractors – no regulatory controls will be imposed on trailer design. A second phase of regulatory proposals is expected after 2018, which may deal with more leading edge engine systems along with trailer designs. The 2014‐18 regulations will result in GHG reductions 19.1 megatonnes over the lifetime of the rule. If you have any questions on these topics, please contact the APTA office.
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TRUCK & TRANSPORT MAINTENANCE CONFERENCE The bi‐annual event took place at Casino New Brunswick, April 30th and May 1st. Over 135 people attended. This year, we were able to host 25 students from the NBCC Moncton as well.
Presentations included: “Technician Hands Safety”, “Virtual Diagnostics”, “Apprenticeship & Recruitment”, “Natural Gas Technology”, “Road Side Compliance” and a special presentation from Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers.
CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENTS The first golf event of the year was the Annual Charity Golf Tournament and it was another sold out event. Held on June 27th at the Mountain Golf & Country Club in Truro, a total of $17, 768.00 were raised for our Charity Funds.
The second tournament was organized to raise funds for the National Driving Championships. 15 teams joined in and raised $3, 010.02 for the competitions.
The third tournament was held in Hartland, NB, during Driver Appreciation Days that were held at Murrays Irving. 17 teams participated, raising a total of $8, 119.00 for Habitat for Humanity Canada.
Francois Weber, local comedian from Prince Edward Island joined us following dinner for his unforgettable standup performance.
Pete Luckett, keynote speaker, closed off the event as he reached out to our guests and shared his thoughts on growing a successful business or career.
3rd place Trailer Wizards Team
2nd placeAtlantic CAT Team
1st place Palmer Atlantic Team
2012 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
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CROSS BORDER SEMINAR Every year, the Transportation Safety Conference is hosted either by the APTA in New Brunswick or by the Maine Motor Trucking Association. 2012 was APTA’s turn to host the Safety Conference, which was held on September 17th & 18th in Fredericton, NB.
Topics included: Generations and the Impact on Safety; Policy Manuals; Accident Investigation; Social Media; Health & Wellness; Intelligent Imaging Systems; ACI; and Change.
REGIONAL PROFESSIONAL TRUCK DRIVING COMPETITIONS This is one of the only events in the Atlantic Provinces that recognizes the skills and professionalism of those who keep our industry moving; the drivers. The competitions were hosted at the Commercial Safety College in Masstown, NS on June 2nd. A total of 48 drivers’ competed and over 150 people attended the awards banquet.
Rookie of the Year Michael Gaudet, Day & Ross Transportation Group Team Award Midland Transport Limited 2 Axle (Straight Truck) 4 Axle (Single Tandem) Winner: Roy Mattinson, Roy B. Mattinson and Sons Winner: Steve MacPhee, Day & Ross Transportation Group 2nd place: James L. Chambers, Armour Transportation Systems 2nd place: Herb Peters, Day & Ross Transportation Group 3rd place: Scott Comeau, Day & Ross Transportation Group 3rd place: Ulysse Doiron, Midland Transport Limited Prof: James L. Chambers, Armour Transportations Systems Prof: Dollard Leblanc, Armour Transportation Systems
5 Axle (Tandem Tandem) BTrain (Super B Train) Winner: Robert Richard, Midland Transport Limited Winner: Shawn Pieschke, The TDL Group 2nd place: Denis Leger, Day & Ross Transportation Group 2nd place: Glenn Fisher, The TDL Group 3rd place: Ralph Moores, Keltic Transportation Inc. 3rd place: Robert Reynolds, Bison Transport Prof: Kenneth Swinamer, Connors Transfer Prof: Glenn Fisher, The TDL Group NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL TRUCK DRIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS It was an honour for the APTA, the National Committee and the Safety Council to host the 2012 National Driving Competitions in Moncton from September 6th to 9th. Thirty Three of Canada’s best professional truck drivers competed for the National titles at the Moncton Coliseum on September 8th. Steve MacPhee of Day and Ross Transportation Group placed 3rd in the 4 Axle class and Shawn Pieschke of The TDL Group also placed 3rd in the B‐Train class. Awards received per region: Team Atlantic: 2 Team Québec: 4 Team Ontario: 6 Team Manitoba: 1 Team Saskatchewan: 1 Team Alberta: 3 Team BC: 1
“CONGRATULATIONS to all the winners and participants. This event wouldn’t have been such a huge success without all the volunteers and the sponsors. Thank you!
We look forward to attending and supporting Team Atlantic in British Columbia for the 2013 National Professional Truck Driving Championship”.
JeanMarc Picard Executive Director
From left to right: Dave Miller (Team Rep), Roy Mattinson, Steve MacPhee, Robert Richard & Shawn Pieschke.
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TOUCHATRUCK Continuously supporting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, APTA took part of their first “Touch‐a‐Truck” event that was held at the Moncton Coliseum on October 13th, 2012.
To be part of the 2013 event (September 28th) please contact JDRF Moncton by calling 1.506.857.4255 or by email [email protected]
ANNUAL INDUSTRY AWARDS The celebration was held at Crowne Plaza Hotel in Moncton on December 6th.
THE 2012 RECIPIENTS INCLUDED
Service to the Industry: Jim Campbell, Atlantic Pacific Transport Ltd. Driver of the Year: Steve MacPhee, Day & Ross Transportation Group Dispatcher of the Year: Dawn Kirkbride, Day & Ross Transportation Group Safety to Motor Transportation: Dave Emeno, Armour Transportation Systems Good Samaritan: Richard Patriquin, Midland Transport Limited
TRANSPORTATION SUMMIT / ANNUAL CONVENTION
The 62nd Annual Convention was held at Casino Nova Scotia, October 2nd and 3rd. Nearly 200 members attended the two day conference.
The conference kicked off with a word from the Nova Scotia’s Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, Honourable Maurice Smith.
Presentations and panel discussions from industry leaders brought strong discussion with participants.
Set of panel discussions included: Natural Gas in the Trucking Industry, CTA Experts & Trucking Economy in Atlantic Canada. Beyond Border Action Plan and Partners in Protection presentations from Canada Border Service Agency were also part of the discussions.
Arlene Dickinson, CEO of Venture Communication and Co‐Host of CBC’s Dragon Den, closed off the event as our keynote speaker.
Dennis Hull, retired NHL player, entertained guests with stories from his past experiences following the dinner. Throughout the evening, we had auction items displayed for biding and at the end of the night; $1, 300.00 was raised to donate. Kieran O’Briain of Kee Human Resources matched that amount, totaling $2, 600.00 for JDRF.
“We are pleased to pay tribute to theses men and women for their hard work and dedication to the industry”.
JeanMarc Picard Executive Director
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OFFICERS JEAN ST. ONGE DONNIE FILLMORE JR. Chairman of the Board Vice Chairman of the Board VP of Fleet Safety & Maintenance – Midland Transport Limited President – Atlantic Pacific Transport Ltd [email protected] [email protected] Committees: 1, 4, 7, 9, 0 Committees: 1
BLAIR CLARK SHANE ESSON Treasurer Past Chair General Manager – Classic Freight Systems (2011) Ltd. General Manager – Midland Transport Limited [email protected] [email protected] Committees: 1, *4, 8 Committees: 1, 4, 7, 8
DIRECTORS
COMMITTEES *denotes chair of the committee 1 Executive 6 HR & Education 2 Associated Trades 7 LCV 3 Safety Council 8 Legislative 4 Finance 9 Marine 5 Charity & Bursary 10 Future Leaders
SCOTT ANNEAR WES ARMOUR FRANK BARRY RICHARD BOONE Morley Annear Ltd. Armour Transportation Systems Prince Freight Lines Inc. Professional Carriers Inc. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Committees: 7, 9 Committees: 7
JOHN DOUCET GERRY DOWDEN PAUL EASSON JEAN ELIAS Day & Ross Transportation Group East Can Transportation Services Eassons Transport Limited Trimac Transportation Services [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Committees: 1, 9 Committees: 8, *9 Committees: 1, 8, 9 SCOTT GILLIS DEBBY GIOIA DOUG HARRISON TYSON KELLY RST Sunbury Industries Inc. Elite Fleet Day & Ross Transportation Group Bulk Carriers Ltd. (PEI) [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] KEVEN LANDRY RYAN MACDONALD PETER MACGILLIVRAY ROBERT MACQUARRIE Dynamic Transport Inc. Tom MacDonald Trucking Ltd. Lockhart Truck Centre Seaboard/Harmac Transportation [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Committees: 1 Committees: 9 Committees: 2, 5 LARRY MCCONNELL VICKI MCKIBBON DAVE MILLER GORD PEDDLE McConnell Transport Ltd. Armour Transportation Systems Armour Transportation Systems ADTS [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Committees: 7 Committees: 1 Committees: *7 Committees: 7, 9 TODD SEWARD ELAINE SODE VAUGHN STURGEON KEVIN SWAN Clarke Road Transport Keltic Transportation Inc. ADTS Parts for Trucks, Inc [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Committees: 7 Committees: *3 Committees: 7, *10 Committees: 1, *2
(as of February 2013)
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SAFETY COUNCIL
COMMITTEES
The committee is responsible to promote a positive image of Safety within the trucking industry and to the public. Promoting programs to reduce accidents and personal injuries are very important. The committee members work to stay ahead of any regulation changes in the industry and in Atlantic Canada. They also assist other organizations and agencies in the safety fields. The committee organizes the Annual Regional Driving Championships and Safety Conferences.
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ASSOCIATED TRADES COUNCIL This committee is engaged in event planning suck as the Truck Technology & Maintenance Conference, the Atlantic Truck Show, the Annual Conference and other functions. They are also very involved with the association in forms of sponsorship. This committee plays an important role at the APTA, as one of its focuses is to generate income for the association so it can continue to operate. The Associated Trades provide seminars on specific areas of the trucking industry.
FINANCE This committee is mostly responsible for the Association’s financials. Reviewing the statements and providing recommendations to make sure we are following the GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Practices) guidelines. Members are typically in finance or other business.
CHARITY & BURSARY This committee was created to review charity applications and deliver approved funds. There are some criterias in place for the committee to review before approving a request; applicants can receive up to $5,000.00 if approved. A total of $30,000 was donated to well deserving individuals.
The committee has also identified Atlantic campuses that offer training and education to students entering the field of transportation. Currently, 8 campuses can receive two $500 bursaries a year from the committee.
Funds are raised at charitable events such as the Annual APTA Charity Golf Tournament.
HUMAN RESOURCE & EDUCATION A new career website has been developed through the Trucking Human Resource Sector Council (THRSC) Atlantic specifically for the Atlantic Canada trucking industry; there will be a brief demo video available. This interactive tool will explore career options; guide users to suitable careers based on interests. Interactive games will also be included through this website.
LEGISLATIVE Members on this committee represent the APTA at industry functions, meetings, press releases and government meetings. Any legislative issues that the APTA should be addressing with Governments; the committee supports in the lobbying through their networks.
MARINE The Marine committee represents the APTA and the trucking industry at stakeholders meeting regarding Ferry services in Atlantic Canada. They address any issues related to the ferry systems and assure they are in the best interest of the trucking community.
FUTURE LEADERS This committee is comprised of mentors and mentees. The mentors make themselves available for discussions; give advice and guidance to their assigned mentee. If you would like to take part of this program, please contact the APTA office to get started.
LCV The Long Combination Vehicle committee was put into place when New Brunswick and Nova Scotia adapted LCV’s into Pilot programs. They continue to work closely with both Governments with regards to rules around the program. The APTA now manages driver and trainer certifications as well as online training.
This committee addresses any Human Resource issues related to trucking in Atlantic Canada. They correspond with driving schools, facilitate any driver surveys and provide feedback to the members on any changes to the industry as far as standards on driver training or any other courses related to the trucking industry. The HR committee also works closely with all four Government Education Departments. They facilitate HR training for the members.
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2012 – 2013 APTA MEMBERSHIP *at time of printing
CARRIER MEMBERS
A Air Liquide Canada Ltd. AOK Trucking Inc. Armour Transportation Systems Atlantic Pacific Transport Ltd. Atlantic Wholesalers Transport Service (Div. of Loblaws) Atlantica Diversified Transport Systems (ADTS) Ayr Motor Express Inc.
B B. Reynolds Trucking Ltd. Benwell Fuels Ltd. Black’s Transfer Ltd. Brookville Carriers Flatbed LP Brunswick Bulk Transport (Div. of Trimac) Bulk Carriers (PEI) Limited
C Cement Cartage (Albany Cartage) Clarke Road Transport Classic Freight Systems Ltd. Claude Bourgeois Carriers Inc. Canadian National Transportation Limited (CN Intermodal) Coastal Bulk Transport (Div. of Trimac) Coastal Wood Treating Ltd. Connors Transfer Limited Conway Enterprises Ltd. County Line Trucking Ltd. Culberson Trucking Ltd.
D DD Transport Ltd (Div. of ADTS) Dango Inc. David Brown United Ltd. Day & Ross Transportation Group DCH Crane Rentals Inc. Delco Enterprises Ltd. Diamond’s Transfer Ltd. (Div. of Armour) Donald Swinamer Trucking Down East Transport Ltd. (Div. of ADTS) Doyle’s Transport Ltd. Dynamic Transport Inc.
E E. Bourgeois Trucking Ltd. Eassons Transport Limited East Can Transport Services Ltd. Elite Fleet (Div. of Eassons Transport) Emberley’s Transport Ltd. Ennis Trucking Inc. Evangeline Transport Inc.
F Farmers Cooperative Dairy Fastrax Transportation (Div. of Day & Ross) Fillmore Trucking Inc. (Div. of Atlantic Pacific) Fisher Transport Limited Frank Delaney Transport Ltd. Frank’s Mobile Equipment Repair Ltd.
G GCR Tire Centre Gerald Battist Trucking Limited Gil Soucy Trucking Ltd. Gilbert M. Rioux et Fils Ltée Group Six Ltd. Guilbault Atlantic Transport Inc. (Div. Group Guilbault) Guthries Enterprises Ltd.
H H.O. Bouchard, Inc. HBC Logistics Hillman’s Transfer Ltd. (Div. of Armour) Home Hardware Stores Limited Hull Transport Ltd. Hunt’s Transport Limited Hyway Services (1997) Ltd.
I Industrial Trucking Ltd. Irving Oil Commercial GP
J Jardine Transport Ltd. Jeramand Enterprises Ltd. JLB Produce Inc. / JLB Cool Express
K Keltic Transportation Inc. Ken Giberson Transport Ltd. King Freight Lines Limited Kingsco Transport Ltd. Kitson Transport Inc. KMR Transport Ltd.
L LenRon Inc. Leon Chouinard & Fils Co Ltée Lighthouse Transport Ltd.
M M & D Properties Ltd. M & M Resources MacArthur’s Quality Flowers & Plants Inc. MacDonald’s Backhoe & Trucking Maritech Trucking Ltd. Maritime Shunting Services Inc. Martin‐Brower McAsphalt Industries Limited McConnell Transport Ltd. MCW Transport 2000 Merks Enterprises Limited Michel Gauvin Transport Ltée Midland Transport Limited Milltown Trucking Co. Ltd. Morley Annear Ltd. Murphy Brothers Ltd.
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N Newtrans Equipment Carriers Ltd. Noel Godbout Transport Ltée Northumberland Dairy Co‐op
O O’Meara’s Transport and Parcel Express Ltd. (Div. of Armour) Old Dutch Foods, Ltd.
P Pier Express Inc. Pole Star Transport Inc. (Div. of Armour) Premium Ventures Inc. Prince Freight Lines Inc. Professional Carriers Inc.
Q Quinnsway Transport (Div. of Trimac)
R R.E.M. Transport Ltd. Rayan Investments Reefer Repair Services Ltd. Restigouche Transport Ltd. Robert A. Archibald Trucking Rossignol Transport Ltd. Roy B. Mattinson & Sons Trucking RST Industries Limited / Sunbury Transport Limited
S S & M Trucking Limited Sarsfield Transport Inc. Seaboard / Harmac Transportation Group Shoreland Transport Inc. Silliphant Holdings Ltd. SLH Transport Inc. Star Delivery Service Ltd.
T T. Daigle Repair Works TEI 6 Besner – Atlantic Division Terra Nova Transport Ltd. The TDL Group Corporation The Shaw Group Ltd. Thompson’s Moving & Storage Tom MacDonald Trucking Ltd. Transport Laberge & Fils Trimac Transportation Services Limited Partnership Try Al’s Trucking Co. Ltd.
W Warren Transport Ltd. (Div. of ADTS) Western Logistics Inc.
OWNER OPERATOR MEMBERS 1536819 Alberta Ltd. D & E Transport Ltée (Daniel Paulin) Gander Transport Limited Innovative Fishery Products Inc. (Marc Blinn) Robert Ballum TDR Transportation & Logistics (Terry David Randell) Top Notch Carriers Ltd. (Lance Paul) White’s Excavating & Trucking (Barrie White) Williams Murphy & MacLeod General Contractor
ASSOCIATED TRADE MEMBERS
A Advanced Engineered Products Ltd. / Lazer Inox Inc. Alcool NB Liquor Alliance Shippers Inc. Anderson McTague Insurance Agency Assurance Goguen Champlain Insurance Atlantic Carrier Transicold Inc. Atlantic CAT Atlantic Chemex Limited Atlantic Industrial Services (Div. of EnviroSystems Inc.) Axon Development Co.
B Bay Ferries Limited Bayview Trucks and Equipment Bell Mobility Belledune Port Authority Belron Canada (Speedy & Apple Auto Glass) Bendix CVS Canada Inc. Benefits Experts Blue Water Agencies Limited Bluewave Energy (Parkland Industries) Bridgestone Canada Inc. Burgess Transportations Services Inc. BWS Manufacturing Ltd.
C CHM Management Group Inc. CIT Financial Ltd. City of Moncton City of Saint John Coastal Blending & Packaging Coastal Mechanical Ltd. College Communautaire du NB – Campus de Dieppe College Communautaire du NB – Campus de Bathurst College of the North Atlantic Commercial Safety College CPL Systems Canada Inc. / Groeneveld Cummins Canada Ltd. Cummins Eastern Canada LP Cunningham Lindsay Canada Limited
D Daimler Truck Canada Ltd. Drake Truck Bodies Ltd. Driver Check Inc.
E East Coast International Trucks Ltd. (Div. of Navistar Canada) East Coast Mobile Medical Inc. East Coast Truck & RV Wash Inc. Emergency Road Services of Canada Inc. Enseignes Pattison Sign Group
F Fleetmatics USA
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G G.W. Trucking Ltd. GE Capital Solutions Gillis Truckways Inc. Goodyear Canada Inc. Grote Industries GroupHEALTH Global Partners GroupHEALTH Maritime Benefits
H Haldex Ltd. Hamco Ltd. HRYCAY Consulting Engineers Inc.
I Imperial Manufacturing Group
J J.V.I. Provincial Transportation and Safety Academy Jenson’s Powertrain Johnson Inc. Johnston’s Tire & Truck Centre
K Kado Promo Kee Human Resources Kenworth of Nova Scotia (Div. of Bayview Trucks)
L Lockhart Truck Center Lounsbury Truck Centre
M Macleod Lorway Insurance Mack Canada Inc. MacKay’s Truck & Trailer Center Limited Manac Inc. Marine Atlantic Inc. Marsh Canada Limited Mascot Truck Parts McKenzie College Micheline North America (Canada) Inc. Miller Tire Services Ltd. Multiserve Petroleum Equipment Ltd. Murray’s Truck Stop
N New Brunswick Community College – Moncton Campus Northbridge Insurance Northeast Truck & Trailer Sales Nova Enterprises Limited
O Oceanex Inc. Old Republic Insurance Company of Canada
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Paccar Financial Ltd. Paccar Leasing Company Palmer Atlantic Insurance Ltd. Palmer Atlantic Risk Services Ltd. Parts for Trucks, Inc. PEI Trucking Sector Council Penske Truck Leasing Ltd. PeopleNet Communications Canada
Peterbilt Atlantic Peterbilt of Canada Ltd. Petro‐Canada (Div. of Suncor Energy Inc.) Pilot – Flying J Protrans Personnel Services Inc. Provincial Equipments Ltd.
R RBC Dominion Securities RBC Royal Bank Richwil Truck Centre Ltd. Ritchie Bros Auctioneers (Canada) Ltd. Roadranger Field Marketing – Eaton Roadtest Ltd. Roy Scott & Associates
S Safety Services New Brunswick Salvatore Insurance Brokers Ltd. Scotia Diesel Services Ltd. Shaw Tracking Silver’s Garage 1982 Ltd. Skretting Canada East Stemco Canada Stockford Reefer Services Inc. Strait Crossing Bridge Ltd. Sun Gro Horticulture Canada Ltd.
T T‐Chek Systems Inc. Telus Mobility The Economical Insurance Group Thermo King Maritimes Tico of Canada Intermodal Solutions Inc. TMW Systems Today’s Trucking Town of New Glasgow Trailer Wizards Trans East Trailers Ltd. TransCore Link Logistics Trip Data and Safety Management Inc. Truck News Trucking Human Resource Sector Council – Atlantic Truck‐Lite Co Inc.
U UAP Traction – Heavy Vehicle Parts Division U‐Haul Company of Atlantic Canada Universal Truck & Trailer Urquhart MacDonald & Associates
V Valley Equipment Limited Versatile Training Solutions Volvo Trucks Canada
W Wabash Canada Wajax Power Systems Wakefield Canada Inc. Watts Leasing Inc. Wesport HD
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OTHER MEMBERS
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