Since 1997, he has been the Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Trucking Alliance. He has also been the president of Canada’s largest provincial association, the Ontario Trucking Association, since 1991. Before entering the trucking industry, David was a anagement consultant with one of the large global consulting firms based in Toronto and a financial markets analyst a Canadian hartered bank. David joined OTA in 1985, so he has witnessed and participated in some of the most challenging times the trucking industry has ever seen.

Christopher W. "Chris" Burruss is the president of the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA). Prior to joining TCA in March 2004, he was president and CEO of the Tennessee Trucking Association. Mr. Burruss assumed those duties in May 1999.

Mr. Burruss was raised in Jefferson City, Missouri, and educated in the public school system. After completing high school, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Mr. Burruss served for 5 years on active duty before being honorably discharged in 1991. He is a veteran of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.

From 1991 until he assumed his duties with the Tennessee Trucking Association, Mr. Burruss worked for the Missouri Motor Carriers Association. He held the position of vice president of that organization.

Mr. Burruss is also president of the North American Transportation Management Institute and the Professional Truck Driver Institute. In addition, he serves as president of the Truckload Academy and the TCA Scholarship Fund. Mr. Burruss is currently a director on the Board of Directors of Women In Trucking and is also a member of the American Society of Association Executives.

Gary Salisbury is among the select group of trucking executives who can claim to know the industry from behind the wheel and behind the desk. He began his multi-faceted career as an owner-operator operating under his own authority prior to leasing to Fikes, and in the 30 years since then, has worked in almost every aspect of the industry including sales, dispatch, and management.

With over 15 years experience covering transportation, Lou is among the more recognizable personalities in the logistics industry. A holder of the professional designation MCILT, and a winner of several prestigious writing awards, Lou’s insight and research ability make him a much sought-after speaker at numerous conferences and seminars throughout the year.

Rolly Uloth has been hard at work since the age of 10. His first position was caretaker of his one room schoolhouse. After completing his first year of studies in Science at St. Francis Xavier University in his hometown of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, he left his studies to pursue greater opportunities. Upon arriving in Ontario in 1965, he was immediately hired by Stelco Steel Company in Hamilton. He quickly moved up in the company and by 1968 Rolly was promoted to be an Environmental Control Specialist at Stelco. For an additional source of income Rolly and his wife Mary, were Superintendents for Rosedale Apartments, which, coincidently, was owned by Rolly's future business partner, Barry Smith. Barry was looking for new business opportunities while employed as a pilot for Air Canada and was impressed by Rolly's excellent work ethic. In 1969, Stelco went on strike and Rolly, having to support a wife and an infant son, went into business together with Barry Smith. They decided to purchase a cartage company, they renamed it Rosedale Transport (which is now part of the Rosedale Group). In the early years, Rosedale Transport was a one-man operation headed up by Rolly. Rolly's new life was one of hard work and perseverance. His time was divided between being on the road, handling the paperwork and invoicing, and doing his own truck repairs. Rolly has maintained to this day, an excellent rapport with all Rosedale's major customers, which is one of his biggest strengths. He is also a tough negotiator, which is critical in staying alive in the trucking business. In addition, he has been able to build a very talented team around him and has learned to let his management team handle the day-to-day operations.

Listen to Miriam and Marcello speak about legal issues that the transportation industry faces today and in the coming years.

Doug Marcello is a trucking attorney who has earned his CDL. His law practice, focused on representing trucking companies and their drivers throughout the United States, is located in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Doug has litigated trucking cases in more than 30 states. He is a member of TIDA, he Transportation Lawyers Association, the American Trucking Associations Safety Counsel, the Truckload Carriers Association, the National Tank Truck Carriers, Pennsylvania Motor Truck Assoc., and Ontario Trucking Association. He is Vice Chairperson of the PMTA Safety and Management Council and Secretary of the South Central Chapter of the PMTA. I have published articles in the PMTA magazine, the Transportation Lawyers Association's journal, and the NATMI newsletter. His firm's website, www.cdl-law.com, provides copies of case decisions he has achieved, articles he has written, and his Transportation Law News Blog.

Listen to Miriam, Marcello & Carole speak about legal issues that the transportation industry faces today and in the coming years.

In this presentation, Brian will discuss his strategies for success in the trucking industry. Don't miss this spotlight on Trucking Entrepreneurs.

Since its inception in 1988, the roadside inspections conducted during Roadcheck have numbered over 1 Million, resulting in more than 220 lives saved and 4,045 injuries avoided. Come and hear Alf speak on issues concerning the largest targeted enforcement program on commercial vehicles in the world for 2010.

Dan Goodwill, President, Dan Goodwill & Associates Inc., provides consulting services to transportation and logistics organizations,manufacturers and distributores, helping them improve their operating efficiencies and build their businesses. Dan has over 25 years of experience in the logistics and transportation industries in Canada and the United States. He has held executive positions in the industry including President of Yellow Transportation's Canada division, President of Clarke Logistics, General Manager of TNT Railfast and Vice President, Sales & Marketing for TNT Overland Express.

'Leading Your Trucking Company Through Turbulent Times'
The "freight recession" of the past couple of years has evolved into a full blown economic recession. Tight credit, cost conscious consumers, rising unemployment, weak demand for automobiles and other durable goods, as well as a host of other variables are making it difficult for trucking companies to achieve satisfactory levels of profitability. Trucking company owners and executives are searching for ways to successfully lead their trucking companies through turbulent times. Drawing on his experience as a trucking company executive and consultant, Dan Goodwill, President, Dan Goodwill & Associates Inc., will outline some proven strategies and tactics that will help your company survive and prosper during these challenging times.

Mr. McKee has been in the transportation industry for over 30 years. He attended York University to study business and finance. He has been responsible for the management and operation of several transportation companies during this time. Mr. McKee now utilizes his business management and transportation operational skills to provide consulting services to the Canadian for hire trucking industry.