TTSAO president Phil Fletcher addressed industry at the 2024 conference. The 2025 event will be held on April 10th. Photo: RWN
Adult Education component special area of focus The Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO) is working with the Commercial Vehicle Training Association (CVTA) on a unique version of CVTA’s Instructor Certification Program. “Over or the past few years, we
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Instructors and trainees at a training session. This crash-response vehicle could theoretically be driven by a brand-new "G" license driver. Photo: DriverVerified
Caleb Krahn to provide update at TTSAO conference today The “Heavy G” training presentation on February 29th serves as possibly the best example of “taking a quantum leap into the future,” says Philip Fletcher of TTSAO. “We want to encourage
Read More“Rigour, objectivity, consistency” combined with the experience of a trained instructor Impirica’s CEO P-J Barclay is taking the week ahead of the Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario’s (TTSAO’s) annual conference to visit clients before his February 29th presentation, as a quick check-in
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"This is sure to be the #1 item at the auction, and the proceeds will be used to pay for the video on 'Proactive Approach to Driver Safety,'" says TTSAO president Philip Fletcher. Image: TTSAO
16 authenticated autographs signed, PSA authenticated In a surprise donation, the Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario has received a numbered print (395 of 1,000) of an original painting of the National Hockey League’s “500 Goal Scorers” as an auction
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Truckers for Safer Highways has complained on numerous occasions about the number of weigh scales which remain closed across the Trans-Canada highway. Image: TFSH
“Government does not have to spend money to find out what we think“ Truckers for Safer Highways co-founder Travis McDougall was bemused to learn that Canada’s federal government is paying a consulting firm to conduct discussion groups on barriers in
Read MoreDr. Paul Artale kicks off TTSAO with work/life balance With the help of his two-year-old son, Dr. Paul Artale may have found the secret to understanding work/life balance. “It’s the word ‘so,’” laughs Artale, who is the first speaker up
Read MoreOn behalf of the Privy Council Office (PCO), Government of Canada, Altis Consulting is conducting a pilot research project to identify barriers to internal trade and labour mobility in the trucking sector. This research will help develop creative policy solutions
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One of several treasured pieces of Gordie Howe Memorabilia which will be auctioned off at the February 29th TTSAO conference. Image: TTSAO
Silent auction will accompany the Gordie Howe Bridge update on February 29 A selection of Gordie Howe memorabilia will be available by silent acution at the 2024 TTSAO Conference on February 29th. “Our theme is ‘take a quantum leap into
Read MoreFemale Truck drivers and their male counterparts who identify as visible minorities are the most likely truckers to face assaults on the job, according to a recent report. Because they aren’t the only ones at risk, the Truck Training Schools
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