FSC Chapters Announce Special December Meetings

It’s time to once again get your favorite holiday sweater ready!
Once again the several chapters of the FSC have announced special December meetings.

Food Bank Donations: Each of the chapters below will be accepting donations for a local food bank at these meetings, more details are included in the individual chapter flyers which are downloadable below.

Remember that if you plan on attending any of these sessions, pre-registration is required.

Joint Central and Southwestern Chapter Lunch Meeting

Date: Tuesday December 12th, 2023

Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (with lunch to follow)

Price: $40

Registration: Click here to register

Overview: The London Chapter of the Fleet Safety Council is hosting a collaborative December Session that will include lunch! The topic is everything you’ve ever wanted to know about towing in Ontario, from claims, costs, to law and towing procedures. This interactive session will include speakers from Abrams Towing, the Ontario Provincial Police and Northbridge Insurance.

FSC Southern Chapter December Lunch Meeting

Date: Wednesday December 13th, 2023

Time: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm (with lunch to follow)

Price: Free

Rui Vidal (IHSA)

Registration: Click here to register through Eventbrite!

Overview – The Dangers of Blowout Tires (Also Known As Zipper Tires): IHSA Southern Chapter Administrator, Ex-MTO Officer, Red Seal Auto and Truck Technician, Rui Vidal will be providing members insight and awareness to reduce and prevent injuries, as a result of a yet hidden danger amongst the Transportation Industry, that has injured and even claimed many lives, discussing the importance of educating ourselves and drivers on various items through the wide array of challenges in our industry, related to Tire Blowout, also known as Zipper Tires. Procedures that can help you Company and Drivers deal with events and prevention techniques.

FSC Toronto Chapter December Breakfast Meeting

Date: Thursday December 21st, 2023

Time:

  • Breakfast: 8:00 – 9:00 am
  • Meeting: 9:00 – 12:00 pm

Price:

  • Early Bird Registration: $45 (Register before December 8th)
  • Registration after December 8th: $50
John G Smith (Newcom Media) and Craig Faucette (Trucking HR Canada)

Registration: Click here to register through Eventbrite

Overview: The Toronto Chapter is excited to announce that there will be two guest speakers at the December meeting.

Presentation 1 – Trends in Trucking: John G. Smith, Vice President – Editorial at Newcom Media Inc. will be discussing the latest trends in the trucking industry!

Presentation 2 – Trucking HR Canada Update: Craig Faucette, Chief Program Officer, Trucking HR Canada who will be speaking on current initiatives from Trucking HR Canada.


FSC Chapters Update

The FSC Chapters are now on their summer hiatus. Thank you to all of our members and volunteers for your ongoing support.

When then chapter meetings resume in September 2023 the following chapters have updated meeting information to share:

Southwestern (London) Chapter:

  • The London chapter will now be meeting on the 2nd Tuesday of every month.
  • The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday September 12th, 2023 at 9:00 am.

Central (Cambridge) Chapter:

  • The Central chapter will now be meeting on the 4th Wednesday of every month.
  • The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday September 27th, 2023 at 9:00 am.

Hamilton/Niagara Chapter:


Michael Frolick Named TCA Safety Professional of the Year

Fleet Safety Council member Michael Frolick, Director of Safety and Compliance at TransPro Freight Systems, was named the 2023 TCA Safety Professional of the Year which took place at the 42nd Annual Safety & Security Meeting in San Antonio Texas.

On behalf of all of the members of the Fleet Safety Council: Congratulations Mike!

Read the full article at trucknews.com.

Michael accepting his award at the TCA 42nd Annual Safety & Security Meeting