Seminars/Webinars

MAXIMIZING SAFETY: LEVERAGING THE PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING PROGRAM (PSP) FOR COMMERCIAL DRIVERS CROSSING INTO THE UNITED STATES
April 30/2024
Virtual

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Are you tasked with screening commercial drivers for your company? Join us for an insightful webinar where we delve into the value of the Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP) launched by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) in 2010.


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EYES WIDE OPEN: A ROADMAP FOR MANAGING SLEEP AND FATIGUE, SPOTLIGHTING SLEEP APNEA IN TRANSPORTATION
March 27/2024
Virtual

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In the dynamic world of transportation, where precision and safety are paramount, the profound impact of sleep and fatigue on performance demands our attention. This presentation seeks to illuminate the critical issue of sleep and fatigue impairment within the transportation industry, unraveling its implications, challenges, and proposing innovative solutions. Special emphasis will be placed on the often-overlooked danger of sleep apnea, with a focus on leveraging home sleep testing for early detection and intervention. Our journey commences by exploring the intricate science behind sleep and fatigue, unraveling how disrupted sleep patterns and prolonged wakefulness impair cognitive functions, reaction times, and decision-making. Recognizing sleep apnea as a pervasive threat in the transportation industry,

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PMTC Driven To Lead Program
Eyes Wide Open
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EASTERN CANADA REGIONAL SEMINAR
March 20/2024
In Person

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Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety & Enforcement Initiatives: Douglas J Leamon, Manager of Motor Vehicle Inspections, Training & Outreach with the Nova Scotia Department of Public Works, will kick things off by taking attendees through the various initiatives in place by the department and on the horizon to improve commercial motor vehicle safety and compliance in the province of Nova Scotia.

Mandatory Entry Level Training: In the fall of 2023 Nova Scotia announced they planned to move forward with Mandatory Entry Level Training in 2024. In person consultations were held in the fall, and a public consultation portal was opened for feedback. PMTC and THRSCA attended these meetings, and provided written feedback prior to the closing of consultations in December of 2023. Department of Public Works will have an official onsite to bring attendee’s up to date on where MELT is with in the Province & when we can expect the regulation to take effect.

Human Resource Topics:  
Incorporating IDEA into Your Business:
A Must for Sustainability and Growth
Gay White, Riverbend Consulting / Trucking Human Resource Sector Council Atlantic HR Support.
Incorporating Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) into our workplaces and our daily lives is a movement that is happening now.  Are you ready?  In our diverse and ever-changing world, promoting inclusion has become critical to an organization’s sustainability and growth.  It is no longer a moral obligation, but a crucial element in the recruitment, retention, and performance management of top talent.  Learn more about your legal responsibilities at this informative session.

Generational Differences
TBA Facilitator
Understanding the demands on our workforce in today's climate is critical.  We need to be innovative and respond to the needs of the various employees in our workplaces.  Learn how to maneuver the various generations so your workplace is productive and responding to the needs of all employees.
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A DRIVING FORCE IN COMBATING HUMAN TRAFFICKING
February 22/2024
Virtual

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What are the best practices of PMTC members in the fight against human trafficking? Join Heather Fry, the director of Industry Training with Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT), as she shares tips and case studies from PMTC members partnering with TAT in the battle against this crime. In the past 15 years, members of the transportation industry have proven effective as front-line responders throughout North America in recognizing and reporting the signs of human trafficking. Tips from truckers alone have helped to identify countless victims of trafficking, thanks to knowing what to look for, whether they’re at truck stops, rest areas, hotels/motels, in their own communities or at other locations. Learn how you can successfully engage and empower your employees to be a part of this driving force disrupting human trafficking networks. Heather will be joined by Jim Dimech, Director of Distribution, Merchant & On site gases for Linde Canada, & Matt Richardson, Vice President at KRTS Transportation Specialists Inc. Linde was the first company in Canada to be TAT trained. Jim will discuss why they became TAT trained, and the effect it had on the morale of their workforce. KRTS was one of the first schools in Canada to incorporate TAT training into their commercial truck driver entry level training program. Matt will discuss how KRTS got involved, and why they felt it was so important to put all of their students through this awareness training.

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Presentations:
Truckers Against Trafficking 
Linde Canada TAT Experience Feb 2024
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DRIVING BEHAVIORS THAT LEAD TO INJURY COLLISIONS IN COMMERCIAL VEHICLES 
January 31/2024
Virtual

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In this webinar, Michael Hinsperger, Commercial Vehicle Consultant- Collision Specialist, with Frontline Commercial Vehicle Solutions, will discuss the main causes of injury collisions involving commercial vehicles, including the “Fatal Four” offenses as identified nationally by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP). Mike will also explain some of the science behind Rates of Speed vs Driver Reaction, Dynamics of Brake Fade, Driver Distractions, and Impairment effects of Alcohol and Cannabis on a driver.

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Presentations:
DRIVING BEHAVIORS AND VIOLATIONS LEADING TO INJURY COLLISIONS 
KRTS SIMULATOR SERVICES
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ONTARIO REGIONAL SEMINAR
January 18/2023
In Person

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Cargo Crime
Dan Kerr, Equite, Cargo and Heavy Equipment Theft Investigator, Investigative Services

North American Regulatory Landscape on Emissions 
Martin Blanchet, Peterbilt Motors of Canada - District Sales Manager, Eastern Canada

Pathways to Decarbonization | Heavy Road Transport
Elizabeth Baker, Deloite – Partner, Consulting, Supply Chain & Network Operations,

Revolutionizing Commercial Transportation Education
Eric Beaulieu, MTO, - Transformative Innovations through Digital Learning Tools

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Loblaw and Gatik:
CANADA's FIRST AUTONOMOUS DELIVERY SERVICE
FREE WEBINAR
December 13/23
Virtual

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Since 2020, Gatik has been working with Loblaw to transport select online grocery orders using its fleet of multi-temperature autonomous box trucks. 

This session will provide an overview of the partnership, which enables Loblaw to operate more routes and make more frequent trips and highlight Gatik's industry-leading technology and approach to safety. 

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WESTERN CANADA REGIONAL SEMINAR
In Person
November 16/2023

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The Albe/rta Department of Carrier Safety will be on hand to discuss ELD enforcement in Alberta as well and their new carrier compliance program.  Alberta Labour & Immigration Supply Chain logistics will discuss current workforce Transportation Grants among other speciality programs designed to help the Transportation industry obtain and train workers.  The AMTA will provide an update on the Aztec Hydrogen Program.  Enviro Apps will present on Transportation of Dangerous Goods Digital documents and how transforming form paper based to digital can improve compliance efficiency and reduce costs.  Panel of 3 fleet safety representatives discussing programs that they have implemented into their fleets that have improved safety and efficiency. After a moderated panel will delve deeper into the programs, how they were implemented & lessons learned along the way.  The audience will also have a chance to ask questions of the experts as well.