Truck World 2000 spiced with free seminars

TORONTO (Aug. 4, 2000) — The Ontario Trucking Association has scheduled a series of free seminars at Truck World 2000, the group’s inaugural trade show taking place in Toronto next month.

The seminars are free to registered Truck World visitors, and pre-registration is not required. Here’s a preview:

Introduction to the International Registration Plan: An overview of IRP implementation in Ontario.
* Sept. 14, 3 p.m.-4 p.m.
* Sept. 15, 2 p.m.-3 p.m.
* Sept. 16, 2 p.m.-3 p.m.

New Hours of Service Regulations: What’s under consideration in both Canada and the United States.
* Sept. 15, 11:15 a.m.-noon
* Sept. 16, 1:15 p.m.-2:15 p.m.

Trip Inspection Regulations: A review of changes being considered to Canada’s pre-trip inspection rules.
* Sept 14, 1:15 p.m.-2:15 p.m.

Managing your Business to Succeed: A clear and concise overview of management skills for owner-operators.
* Sept. 14, 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
* Sept. 15, 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
* Sept. 16, 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

The New Air-Brake Endorsement: Should you or shouldn’t you adjust your brakes? Can you or can’t you? Learn what’s in store for drivers in Ontario with respect to brake adjustment.
* Sept. 14, 3:45 p.m.-4:45 p.m.

Road Rage: Raise your awareness level. Presented by Transportation Health & Safety Association of Ontario.
* Sept. 15, 10 a.m.-11 a.m.

Owner-Operator Contract Guidelines: A review of guidelines developed by the Ontario Trucking Association and the OTA Professional Driver & Operator Forum.
* Sept. 15, 1:15 p.m.-2:15 p.m.

CVOR and Safety Ratings: What’s new in truck safety?
Sept. 15, 3:45 p.m.-4:45 p.m.
Sept. 16, 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

I’m an Owner-Operator. Should I Incorporate?
* Sept. 16, 10 a.m.-11 a.m.