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The Driver's Seat takes online video to the next level, with a series of information videos that's both educational and entertaining.

Coupling/Uncoupling


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Series host - and proud novice - Adam Ledlow learns the fine art of coupling a tractor and trailer from KRTS master driver trainer Randy Burry in this step-by-step video. Adam is then given instruction on uncoupling a tractor and trailer.



CSA 2010


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Are you prepared for the coming of the new Comprehensive Safety Analysis rating system? Jett Express's Jeff Davis addresses all you need to know about CSA 2010 in this comprehensive and informative live presentation.



Pre-Trip Inspection: under the hood

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Are you (and your rig) ready to hit the road? KRTS driver trainer Evan Jones gives series host Adam Ledlow a rundown on what to check under the hood before getting behind the wheel.



Pre-Trip Inspection: exterior of the truck

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KRTS master driver trainer Randy Burry teaches series host Adam Ledlow the step-by-step process of an exterior pre-trip inspection.




Pre-Trip Inspection: in the cab

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Get ready for the final frontier of the pre-trip process as KRTS's Randy Burry explains the steps of an in-cab inspection to series host Adam Ledlow.



Transportation Webinars

Watch transportation seminars online

Discover how other trucking firms are surviving the current economic crisis. If you are looking for some proven survival tactics and growth strategies from industry leaders and experts, check out the video-taped sessions below.

Surviving the Downturn, Carrier Panel


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This session covers the following topics:

  • State of the Canadian Trucking Industry
  • Survival Strategies
  • Future of the Trucking Industry
  • Driver and truck capacity
  • Domestic and cross-border freight traffic
  • Freight rates

Session Leader: by Lou Smyrlis, Editorial Director, Transportation Media

Panelists: Doug Munro, CEO Maritime-Ontario Freight Lines Limited; Serge Gagnon, President, XTL Group of Companies; Julie Tanguay, Executive Vice President of Sales, MacKinnon Transport

Sponsored by Dan Goodwill & Associates and Motortruck Fleet Executive Magazine, April 2009


Carrier Panel


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Some of the transportation industry's leading executives discuss current survival strategies, capacity and freight rate projections and the impact on shipper-carrier relations.

Session Leader: by Lou Smyrlis, Editorial Director, Canadian Transportation & Logistics magazine

Panelists: Dan Einwechter, CEO, Challenger Motor Freight; Paul Waite, VP, Intermodal, CN Rail; Doug Harrison, President, Calyx Transportation Group; Joe Guimond, vice president, Purolator Freight

Sponsored by Dan Goodwill & Associates and Motortruck Fleet Executive Magazine, June 2009


Building a Solid Business Plan to Lead your Trucking Company through Tough Times

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$14.95 CAD

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This session covers the following topics:

  • Effective crisis management
  • Building an effective business plan
  • Understanding customers’ changing needs
  • Firing up sales
  • Building and leveraging core competence
  • Cost-effective growth strategies
  • Employee retention and downsizing strategie

Speaker: Dan Goodwill, President, Dan Goodwill & Associates Inc.

Sponsored by Dan Goodwill & Associates and Canadian Transportation & Logistics Magazine, April 2009


Creating a Successful Freight Brokerage Operation

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This session covers the following topics:

  • Migrating business to a brokerage division
  • Building the team
  • Creating a carrier network
  • Pricing for profit
  • Working with freight brokers

Speaker: Ibe Khoury, General Manager, MBX Logistics

Sponsored by Dan Goodwill & Associates and Canadian Transportation & Logistics Magazine, April 2009



Streamlining Business Processes to Reduce Costs and Improve Efficiencies

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This session covers the following topics:

  • Documenting business processes
  • Identifying duplication and waste
  • Improving efficiencies
  • Making effective use of technology
  • Cost savings
  • Business wwwelopment

Speakers: Jim Papineau, Director, Supply Chain Systems & Automation, Dan Goodwill & Associates Inc.

Sponsored by Dan Goodwill & Associates and Canadian Transportation & Logistics Magazine, April 2009


Buying and Selling Trucking Companies

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$14.95 CAD

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This session covers the following topics:

  • How long can you survive?
  • Determining the value of your business
  • Succession planning
  • How to sell?
  • How to buy?

Speaker: Mike McKenna, Associate Director, Diversified Industry Group, Investment Banking, Scotia Capital

Sponsored by Dan Goodwill & Associates and Canadian Transportation & Logistics Magazine, April 2009

Special Report: Inside the Numbers

Published Feb, 2010 / 68 pages
Get analysis of transportation pricing trends and emerging opportunities in the recovery period...

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