Day 1: Thursday October 24th, 2024
Annual FSC Bowling &
Networking Event
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Planet Bowl (5555 Eglinton Ave W, Etobicoke, ON, M9C 5M1)
Description: Join your fellow delegates, sponsors, and speakers for an afternoon of bowling and appetizers at Planet Bowl. The annual FSC bowling and networking event is included at no-cost to all conference attendees. Don’t miss your chance to be crowned this year’s FSC bowling champion.
Note: The bowling and appetizers are provided as part of your conference registration however, pre-registration is required.
Transportation is available from the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel Mississauga Meadowvale (2501 Argentia Rd, Mississauga, ON L5N 4G8).
Annual FSC Networking
Party and Reception
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Location: Millennium Gardens Banquet Centre – FSC Conference Trade Show Room (20 Polonia Avenue, Unit #100, Brampton, ON L6Y 0K9)
Description: Join your fellow delegates for an evening of networking and industry awards sponsored by our Diamond Level Sponsor TruckRight. Serving as the annual kick-off reception the event includes industry awards and entertainment.
The Annual Networking Reception will include the announcement and recognition of our Provincial Driver of the Year and Safety Professional of the Year. These awards are possible thanks to the generous support of TruckRight.
Note: The networking party and reception is included as part of the conference registration however, pre-registration is required. Transportation is available from the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel Mississauga Meadowvale (2501 Argentia Rd, Mississauga, ON L5N 4G8).
Day 2: Friday October 25th, 2024 (Note: Session times are subject to change)
8:00 – 8:50 a.m.
Conference opening remarks and FSC Annual General Meeting
8:50 – 9:00 a.m.
Coffee Break
9:00 – 9:50 a.m.
Session 1: Transportation Industry Update – Canadian and US Perspectives
- Dave Heller, Senior Vice President of Safety & Government Affairs at Truckload Carriers Association
- Geoff Wood, Senior Vice President, Policy, Ontario Trucking Association
9:50 – 10:35 a.m.
Session 2: Cybersecurity Planning and Your Business
- Danny Pehar: Anti-Fraud Coach
10:35- 11:00 a.m.
Trade show break
11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Session 3: From MELT to a Million Miles: Developing the Professional Driver
A Panel of Industry Experts in Driver Development moderated by John G. Smith, Vice President – Newcom Media
Panelists
- Steve Newton, Director of Driver Safety and Driver Development, Challenger Motor Freight
- Shelly Walker, Founder/CEO Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada
- Dana Allard, Professional Tanker Driver, Contrans Tank
11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Session 4: Fleet Safety Council Annual Awards
12:15 – 1:15 p.m.
Lunch and Trade Show Break
1:15 – 2:30 p.m.
Session 5 – Keynote Speaker: Connecting the Workplace and Life through FUN!
Paul Long: Motivational speaker
Paul Long’s FUNdamentals of Fundamism offer a strategic culture shift for leaders and their employees
You will walk away with tactical behaviors that will improve your ability to:
✓ Create Meaningful Interactions
✓ Listen With Intent
✓ Embrace Awkward Moments
✓ Lead With Kindness
✓ And Many More
2:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Trade Show Break
3:05 – 3:45 p.m.
3:35 – 4:00 p.m.
Session 6: “Skid Marks and Truck Parts”
Dotting the I’s and Crossing the T’s in Crash Investigation
Mike Hinsperger, Consultant, Frontline Commercial Vehicle Solutions
Closing Remarks: FSC Conference Committee