Smart Trucker Grimsby Speaks to Women in the Trucking Industry

Shelly presents to a full house

On Tuesday September 17, 2017 the Smart Trucker Seminar featured a WTFC circle logoseminar focused on women in the industry. Keynote speaker Shelley Uvanile-Hesch CEO of the Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada and driver with over 27 years of experience gave a presentation on her career path in the industry and what women need to look for when looking to trucking as a viable career choice. For more information on The Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada click here!

The evening began with a panel discussion with Shelley Uvanile-Hesch, Janet Hewitt of Ontario Truck Driving School, and Vickie deVos of Fleet-tax Services talking about women in the industry and career paths available.

To round out the evening was a safety presentation by Manan Gupta of Road Today Media Group, dinner, raffles, and networking. The room was a mix of industry veterans, students, and industry professionals.

Manan talks safety
Manan talks safety

A big thank you to our Sponsors Challenger Motor Freight, Fleet-Tax Services, Ontario Truck Driving School, and RS2000 Tax Consultants.

The next seminar will take place in Mississauga Ontario on November 7th, 2017 at Fleet-tax Service’s new location on Midway Blvd. Look for more news soon.

About the Series

Smart Trucker Seminar Series 2017

The Smart Trucker Seminar Series offers winning strategies on leadership, business, customer service, profit centres, latest trends, and safety updates for the trucking industry. This series is specifically designed for new drivers and those looking at the industry. Find out what it takes to be a professional driver or better your career so you can work for the best carriers in North America or learn what it takes to start your own business as an owner operator in today’s trucking industry.

The Smart Trucker Seminar Series will offer presentations by industry professionals, access to carriers, suppliers, and experts. Included is a free dinner, refreshments, networking opportunities, attendee package, and much more. The best part is the seminars are free to attend. Don’t miss out on this great series for 2017 as seating is limited. Learn more here.

Inspiring Youth TV Show Schedule

When is Inspiring Youth TV being shown?

Inspiring Youth is a show co-produced between creative entrepreneur Bruce Outridge and YourTV. Your TV is a brand of Cogeco Television and the station supplies the camera, production, and studio space for the show. The show began in 2017 and is currently in season two.

Watch the Show on YourTV-Halton Ontario

The show is shown on YourTV in the Halton Ontario Area and all guests are from the area or have ties to the area. If you missed past episodes you can also view them Cogeco’s On Demand Channel. Visit the YourTV website for current viewing times.

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Watch the Show Outside of Halton Ontario

If you are outside of Halton Ontario you can still catch parts of the show. Although you won’t be able to see full episodes outside if the Halton area on Your TV you can catch snippets of the show, behind the scenes footage, and learn more about guests on the show. The Youtube channel for the show is updated regularly during the season. Visit the Inspiring Youth YouTube Channel

Click Here to View and Subscribe to the Inspiring YouthTV YouTube channel.

 

Inspiring Youth TV Schedule

YourTV  Halton Community Channels

New HI-Def Channel – 700 – Regular Cable Channel-23

Suggested Schedule

Premiere Episode (every 2 weeks):
o 7:00pm Tuesdays

· Repeats:
o 10:00pm Tuesdays
o 12:00am & 7:30pm Wednesdays
o 12:30am & 5:00pm Thursdays
o 5:30pm Saturdays
o 3:30pm Sundays
o 3:00PM Mondays
o 3:30pm Tuesdays

Please note that times and dates may change without notice.

Click here to check out the Inspiring Youth TV YouTube Channel

 

Thanks for watching!

Thank You Truck Drivers

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This is National Trucking Week so I wanted to take a moment to say thank you to all of those involved in the transportation industry. Many of you I am proud to call friends and I respect the people in this industry in so many ways. You have taught me lessons that have guided me for a lifetime. You keep our lives moving with goods and services, but you also teach us teamwork and how to get a very important job done.

Thank you,

Bruce

About the Author

Bruce Outridge drove transport trucks across North America for over 25 years. He now runs his own business as an entrepreneur and is a professional cartoonist, author, and consultant for the industry. You can learn about Bruce on his website at www.bruceoutridge.com and you can improve your career by listening to his podcast for the trucking industry at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com

Inspiring Youth completes filming for season 1

Inspiring Youth Set

Well we did it! we managed to get all the filming done for season one of Inspiring Youth. Yesterday we were in the studio all day filming the last five episodes of the show. In a month and half we managed to get all the field shoots and studio shoots filmed. The crew at Cogeco will now do their part in editing the show and it will start airing in the Fall. Once I know the schedule i will let everyone know.

A big thank you to the guests that came in yesterday from PMTC-Young Leaders Group, Mike Millian, Matt Richardson, Joanna Mendonca, and Marcus Mares.

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From the art episode we had Josh Tiessen, Sean Benton, Karlene Bland, and Bernadette Ward.

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In the Classical Music episode we had Lyndsey Tran, Suzanne Brown, and Karen Page.

Classical Music episode-Inspiring youth

Our Autism Job Club episode had Thomas Plouffe, Rae Herdman-Wood, Marlayn Ellis, and Elizabeth Plouffe.

Autism Job Club

Our final episode on youth volunteers had Caroline Muileboom and Alex Duz.

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Thank you all for being part of the show. we appreciate your participation.

About the Show

Host Bruce Outridge will be showcasing youth that are doing ambitious things in our community. He will be interviewing ambitious youth, agencies, entrepreneurs, and other people working with the youth of today. Learn more about the show and the host at www.bruceoutridge.com

Inspiring Youth on location with the Autism Job Club

Autisim Job Club

I had the privilage of being on location with members of the Autism Job Club to learn more about these ambitious young people and how they live their lives. We will be interviewing them in the studio today so look forward to that episode airing in the Fall. Here are some pictures from the location shoots. #Inspiringyouth

Bruce interviewing Rae
Bruce interviewing Rae
Bruce interviews Thomas
Bruce interviews Thomas

About the Show

Host Bruce Outridge will be showcasing youth that are doing ambitious things in our community. He will be interviewing ambitious youth, agencies, entrepreneurs, and other people working with the youth of today. Learn more about the show and the host at www.bruceoutridge.com