FERGUS, Ont. — Despite the suspect weather, an annual rite of summer closed out the month of July as it has for several years running.

The Fergus Truck Show made its 2002 appearance on the industry’s radar screen and a number of fleets and owner/operators were rewarded for their diligence and attention to detail with trophies from one of Ontario’s largest show’n’shines.

Here’s a list of the big winners…
The Best Truck of the Show – Public Choice: Steve and Mary Toole, Droh, Inc., ’98 Freightliner
Best O/O Working Tractor: Dave Cowan, Walker Transport, ’01 Peterbilt
Best Working Conventional Tractor without Sleeper: Steve Joyce, Sleeman Brewery, ’01 Freightliner
Best Working Cabover Tractor: George Mercer, TNT, ’00 Kenworth
Best 2002 or Newer Company Working Tractor: Jim Provost, Jim Provost Trucking, ’02 Peterbilt
Best Pre-2002 Company Working Tractor: Chris Hall, Sleeman Brewery, ’99 Freightliner
Best 2002 or Newer Working Tractor: Mark Poirier, Heritage Truck Lines, ’03 Peterbilt
Best ’00 to ’01 Working Tractor: Dave Cowan, Walker Transport, ’01 Peterbilt
Best ’98 to ’99 Working Tractor: Steve and Mary Toole, Droh, Inc., ’98 Freightliner
Best ’94 to ’97 Working Tractor: Dennis Bradbury, Star Cruiser Transport, ’97 Peterbilt
Best ’83 to ’93 Working Tractor: Phil Langevin, P.A. Langevin Transport, ’85 Peterbilt
Best Pre-1983 Working Tractor: Adam Paruin, Dinsmale Trucking, ’78 Peterbilt
Best Restored Non Working Tractor: Craig Hanson, Sunrise Equipment, ’81 Kenworth
Best Paint Tractor: Craig Hanson, Sunrise Equipment, ’81 Kenworth
Best Paint Tractor-Trailer Combination: Dan Lubberts, Lubberts Trucking, ’02 Peterbilt
Best Mural Tractor: Steve and Mary Toole, Droh, Inc., ’98 Freightliner
Best Mural Tractor-Trailer Mural: Bill Aylesworth, J.S. Crawford & Son, ’96 Freightliner
Best Displayed Truck Area: Steve and Mary Toole, Droh, Inc., ’98 Freightliner
Best Displayed Fleet: Keith Hall & Sons Transport
Best Fleet (3-5 units displayed): Sleeman Brewery
Best Fleet (6+ units displayed): J.F. Kitching & Son Ltd.
Best Tractor-Tractor Reefer: Steve &Janine Woods, Brian Kurtz Trucking, ’00 Kenworth
Best Tractor-Tractor Van: Chris Green, L.E. Walker Transport Ltd., ’00 Peterbilt
Best Tractor-Trailer-Livestock: Jeff McLean, Schaus Transport, ’98 Peterbilt
Best Tractor-Trailer-Feed: Ray Weber, B.J. Bear Grain Co. Ltd., ’98 Freightliner
Best Tractor-Trailer-Float, Flat or Curtain Side: Robert Spear, Export Express Auto Carriers, ’01 Peterbilt
Best Tractor-Trailer-Tanker: Neil Molenaar, Cooney Bulk Sales, ’85 Peterbilt
Best Tractor-Trailer-Trains: Ray Weber, B.J. Bear Grain Co. Ltd., ’98 Freightliner
Best Tractor-Trailer-Dump: Ian Greenwood, Greenwood Haulage, ’02 Peterbilt
Best 2001 or Newer Dump: Mike Rynard, Luchka Float, ’02 Peterbilt
Best Pre-2001 Dump: Ray Weber, B.J. Bear Grain Co. Ltd., ’98 Freightliner
Best Straight Truck: Bennett Smoke, Transpo Freight Systems, ’97 Freightliner
Best Service Vehicle: Shawn MacDonald, MacDonald Fuels, ’88 Mack
Best Heavy Recovery Unit: Mike Caczur, Ken’s Towing, ’84 Kenworth
Best Light-Duty Specialized Truck: Dale Wilson, Ken’s Towing, ’95 Chevrolet
Best Highway Mini: Bill Millar, Lafarge Construction, ’76 Mini
Best Unique Purpose, Alan Eadie, Comtow, ’00 Kenworth
Best Flagship/Owners’ Mascot: Paul Lance, 1st Line Logistics, ’89 International
Best Light Show-Single: Bill Briscoll, Paradigm Trucking, ’92 Kenworth
Best Light Show-Fleet: O’Rourke Transport
Best Exhibitor Display: Cambridge Mack