Don’t Miss Out! OTA’s Annual Convention This Week

TORONTO, ON - One of the don't miss events of the year in trucking is set to kick off later this week and there is still time to line up your reservation. The 89th Annual Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) Executive Conference is Nov. 4-5 in Toronto at the Ritz Carlton Hotel. "Our outstanding agenda and lineup of speakers will surely invigorate, motivate and educate," says OTA. "We build on the successful theme of first-class networking, education and the always entertaining awards dinner attended by senior trucking executives from across the province and Canada." This year's event also includes a bevy of big speakers.

Paris Convoy Pulls in $52,000 for Special Olympics

PARIS, ON -- The Southern Ontario chapter of the World's Largest Truck Convoy for Special Olympics ran in Paris, ON the weekend of Oct. 17 when a total of 69 trucks made the 100 km loop from Paris to Ingersoll and back, raising $52,000 through pledges and sponsorships. On-site raffle drawings, contests and promotions brought a few thousand more into the coffers. This was the Paris Convoy's 11th year. Total donations to Special Olympics from this one source topped $580,000 with this year's tally. Each year a few dozen such events take place in cities across North America, including five in Canada, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars to aid Special Olympics athletes in their quest for self-fulfillment and maybe even a few medals at sporting events. The Paris Convoy ran a month late this year due to some organizing challenges. In fact, the event almost didn't happen, but some heroic last minute efforts pulled everything together in less than a month.

Space Running Out for OTA Executive Conference

TORONTO, ON -- One of the premier trucking events in Canada is just around the corner and time is running out to join in. Nov. 4-5 at the Ritz Carlton marks the 89th annual Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) Executive Conference. This year's event will build on the successful theme of first-class networking, education and the entertaining awards dinner attended by senior trucking executives from across the province and Canada, according to the group.

Can’t Attend Logistics Conference? Register for Webcasts

TORONTO, ON - A provider of trucking industry online professional courses, certifications and webinars has opened registration for the webcast presentations of the CITT Canada Logistics Conference 2015.

TTSAO Gearing Up for Training Conference, Releases Agenda

HAMILTON, ON -- The Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO) has laid out the agenda for its first conference, "Striving for Excellence in Training," that it plans to hold annually, beginning early next year.

Are You Ready for Energotest?

MONTREAL - The engineering and research group for the North America trucking industry, FP Innovations and its Performance Innovation Transport (PIT) Group, will have its fall 2015 Energotest event Sept. 9-18. The event by the not-for-profit will be at the Transport Canada test track operated by PMG Technologies in Blainville, QC. So what is Energotest? "The biannual PIT Energotest has become the benchmark for precise, verified and unbiased data, both in Canada and the U.S., on the return on investment fleets can expect from green technologies," said Yves Provencher, director of the PIT Group. "Energotest provides independent verification of performance that gives technology immediate credibility and supports its implementation in fleets."

Educational Seminar Set for Atlantic Region Truck Fleets

OAKVILLE, ON - Two trucking groups have teamed up to host a joint educational seminar in Truro, NS next month dealing with a variety of employee issues.

Transportation Summit Can Help You with Trucking Challenges

MISSISSAUGA -- How should you react to the many challenges shaping the freight transportation industry? That is just one of the many topics that will be discussed during the Surface Transportation Summit on Oct. 14 as shippers, carriers, and industry suppliers gather for a full day's worth of presentations, workshops, keynote addresses, networking and panel discussions.

Find Out How to Get a $10,000 Tax Credit at PMTC Event

OAKVILLE, ON - Training always comes with a price tag, but private fleet managers who attend an annual event can learn how they can get $10,000 per apprentice driver to help offset the costs.

CITT Renames Logistics Conference, Opens Registration

CALGARY, AB - The Canadian Institute of Traffic and Transportation has changed the name of its annual logistics conference and has opened early-bird registration.