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Speakers - Globe and Mail Editor Editor-in-chief,
Edward Greenspon, addresses delegates at this Convention luncheon
sponsored by Volvo Trucks Canada. The 2003 convention featured
many top-flight speakers and thinkers who delivered thought-provoking
messages for today’s trucking leaders. |
Bridgestone/Firestone
Canadian Truck Hero Award – Clifford Ripley of
Spruce Grove, Alberta (back row, second from left) and Paul
Pelletier of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan (far right, back row) were
recognized for their heroic actions. |
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| 2003
Trailmobile Service to Industry Award – presented
to Cecil McKay, president of D & M Transport Limited, in
recognition of an industry career that spans 50 years and for
dedicated service to the Ontario Trucking Association. Left
to right: Bert Clay of Trailmobile, Cecil and Marjorie McKay. |
OTA/Cancom
Tracking Dispatcher of the Year - Mr. Randy Humes (centre),
a dispatcher with Highland Transport, Markham, received the
award for 2003. He is seen here with Highland President Norm
Sneyd (left) and Mike Ham of Cancom Tracking. |
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| Ontario
Minister of Transportation, Harinder Takhar –
delivered his first public address to the trucking industry
at the Opening Kick-Off Ceremony. Prior to his address the minister
met with OTA’s Executive Committee for a briefing on trucking
issues. Pictured here with OTA chairman George Ledson (far left)
and OTA president David Bradley (far right). |
OTA/Volvo
Trucks Canada Driver of the Year – Gerald Billing
of MacKinnon Transport was recognized by Volvo Trucks Canada
as Ontario Driver of the Year. From the left: Ray Haight and
Evan MacKinnon of MacKinnon Transport; the winner’s spouse,
Margo; winner Gerald Billing; and, Volvo Regional Vice President,
Brent Weary. |
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| Spousal
Program - Participants of the spousal program discovered
the art of creating holiday arrangements with presenter Marianne
Sellick. Each participant took home their own holiday creation. |
New
Road Knights – The team of 12 truck driver ambassadors
who deliver a message of safe road sharing, were officially
introduced to the OTA membership at this Opening Kick-Off ceremony.
CityTV personality Mark Dailey was master of ceremonies at the
popular convention event. |
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| Scholarships
– The OTA Education Foundation presents scholarships to
students pursuing studies at Ontario colleges and universities.
Some of recipients are seen here with Foundation director Bud
Barr. |
TMC
Conference - The Maintenance Council (TMC) held a conference
for maintenance, IT and technology professionals in conjunction
with the OTA convention. |
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| TMC
Conference Exhibitors –Con Met displayed wheel
hub assemblies at the TMC Conference. A total of 33 exhibitors
displayed their wares to 200 TMC attendees as well as OTA convention
delegates. |
Gala
Dinner – The annual Convention wraps up with
a gala dinner soiree held on Friday evening. Seen here (from
the left): OTA Chairman George P. Ledson of Cavalier Transportation;
Secretary-Treasurer John Cyopek of Canpar Transport and AmeriTruck
Freight Services president Frank Connors (past OTA chairman). |
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