November 2005

FleetSmart: Campaign to reduce unnecessary vehicle idling

SALISBURY, NEW BRUNSWICK - On Wednesday, November 9, 2005, Natural Resources Canada will launch the fourth annual nation-wide Idle-Free Quiet Zone campaign at the Salisbury Big Stop in Salisbury, New Brunswick

The Idle-Free Quiet Zone is a program designed to promote a wide range of fuel-saving techniques for commercial vehicle fleets. Participating truck-stop owners will receive resource materials and promotional items about the campaign, including banners, placemats, table-top information cards and posters.

Location: Salisbury Big Stop
2986 Fredericton Road
Salisbury, New Brunswick

Date and Time: Wednesday, November 9, 2005
6:00 p.m. (AST)

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For more information:

Ghyslain Charron
Media Relations
Natural Resources Canada
Ottawa
(613) 992-4447

Tom Ormsby
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister
Natural Resources Canada
Ottawa
(613) 996-2007