Fall Seminar Line Up

Posted: October 18, 2002

Check out OTA’s exciting October seminar lineup. Space is limited – be sure to register today. Watch OTA’s web site for other great seminars scheduled for later in the year.

1. Fuel Surcharges
Wednesday, October 23, 2002 – (half day, afternoon)

Brought to you by OTA and the Freight Carriers Association of Canada. Diesel fuel prices have jumped as much as 12% in recent months as a result of the current conflict in the Middle East and other factors. A fuel surcharge program is still the most effective and efficient method of handling changes in diesel fuel prices. Attend this seminar and find out what you need to know to calculate and maintain a fuel surcharge program in today’s volatile marketplace. Follow this link for details: http://www.ontruck.org/education/docs/fueloct23.htm

2. Costs & Rates for Sales Professionals
Wednesday, October 23, 2002 – (half day, morning and afternoon(full))

Give your LTL sales team the winning edge! This seminar provides both new and seasoned sales professionals with information they need to negotiate rates profitably. Find out what the impact of shipment characteristics will have on costs and profits. Negotiate rate increases with verve. Sales professionals and anyone else who deals with costs and rates will come away from the seminar armed with the information they need to know to keep a truck fleet rolling profitably. Follow this link for details: http://www.ontruck.org/education/docs/costsrateoct.htm

3. Streamlining Border Crossings
Friday, October 25, 2002 – (half day -- morning)

On September 9th, Prime Minister Chretien and President Bush announced the implementation of FAST commercial clearance at six high volume border crossings for December 2002. FAST is a joint Canada-United States program aimed at harmonizing, as much as possible, commercial processes for pre-approved low risk importers, carriers and drivers. A key component of FAST is the Partners in Protection (PIP) program, which is aimed at improving security within the entire supply trade chain. In addition, to assist companies in gearing up for the implementation of the Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS), an overview of AMPS will be provided including infractions and penalties. Follow this link for details: http://www.ontruck.org/education/docs/borderoct25.htm

4. The New Hours of Service Rules - Will You Be Ready?
Tuesday, December 10, 2002 – (half day -- morning)

Canada's federal and provincial governments have endorsed a new set of federal hours of service regulations governing transport drivers. Provincial and federal ministers of transportation recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) based on a draft regulation developed by industry and government The MOU will require provinces, territories and Transport Canada to adopt the new standard into law -- likely by September, 2003. This means that Canada will finally have an hours of service rule that can be applied consistently to all drivers. Follow this link for details: http://www.ontruck.org/education/docs/hosdec10.htm