Driving for Profit


Upcoming Speakers

Alf Brown
Head Carrier Enforcement Liaison Ministry of Transportation

April 2010 Driving for Profit Seminar
'Roadcheck 2010'

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.

Lou Smyrlis
Editorial Director, Canadian Transportation & Logistics

April 2010 Driving for Profit Seminar
'The View'

Come hear Lou Smyrlis discuss with industry leaders the Opportunities/Challenges Facing Truckload, Less Than Truckload and Intermodal Fleets.

Past Speakers

Debbie Smyth
Canada Border Services Agency
eManifest - Debbie will be giving a presentation on eManifest, a major Government of Canada initiative. eManifest is about getting the right information at the right time to enable the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to identify and mitigate potential threats to Canada while facilitating the movement of low-risk shipments across the border.
April 2010 Driving for Profit Seminar
Allison Graham
Driving Profits through Business Networking
Business Networking Expert Allison Graham, author of Business Cards to Business Relationships: Building the Ultimate Network, will offer insights to attendees on how to maximize their networking efforts to drive profits.
February 2009 Driving for Profit Seminar
Ray Haight
Executive Director, MacKinnon Transport
January 2008 Driving for Profit Seminars
Dan Goodwill
Goodwill and Associates

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.

February 2009 Driving for Profit Seminar

'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.

Barry McKee
Transportation Consultant

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.

Evan Mackinnon
President and CEO MacKinnon Transport
He will be providing an overview of the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA).
February 2009 Driving for Profit Seminar
Mark Seymour
President, Kriska Holdings Ltd.
August 2008 & October 2008 Driving for Profit Seminars
Len Anderson
Partner, KPMG Enterprise
August 2008 & October 2008 Driving for Profit Seminars
Stephen Laskowski
Senior Vice-President
Ontario Trucking Association
October 2008 Driving for Profit Seminars
Hugh Loomans
CEO, Sylvite Group of Companies
October 2008 Driving for Profit Seminars
Debbie Dent
Director of Customs and Compliance Transport Panalpina Inc.
April 2008 Driving for Profit Seminars
Ron Flowers
Intelligence Officer, Canada Border Services
April 2008 Driving for Profit Seminars
David Brown
Recruiting Manager, The Rosedale Group
January 2008 Driving for Profit Seminars