The next scheduled meeting for the Hamilton Niagara Fleet Safety Council will be held on December 19th at the regular location in Grimsby Ontario. Attending members will be meet for a Christmas lunch afterwards at the Judge and Jester at 17 Main Street, Grimsby, Ontario.
About the Chapter
The Hamilton Niagara Fleet Safety Council is part of the Fleet Safety Council of Ontario and promotes safety within the workplace and transportation industry. To learn more about the Chapter visit their website at www.hamiltonniagarafleetsafetycouncil.com
Jodi Burness gave a presentation at the November HFSC meeting on how to ensure you documentation for your company would be challenged in court and why you may want revisit how policies and procedures are recorded should they be required in a court of law. You can learn more about Burness Paralegal at www.burnessparalegal.com.
Other topics included Driver Inc, Government crackdown on bad carriers, and changes coming soon in the Highway Traffic Act.
About the Chapter
The Hamilton Niagara Fleet Safety Council is part of the Fleet Safety Council of Ontario and promotes safety within the workplace and transportation industry. To learn more about the Chapter visit their website at www.hamiltonniagarafleetsafetycouncil.com
Branden Kearse of DriverCheck gave an overview in October of the Drug and Alcohol Clearing House beginning January 6th, 2020 for carriers operating in the United States. below is an overview of the presentation. You can learn more about DriverCheck at www.drivercheck.ca
Listen to the full presentation in audio form below
The Hamilton Niagara Fleet Safety Council is part of the Fleet Safety Council of Ontario and promotes safety within the workplace and transportation industry. To learn more about the Chapter visit their website at www.hamiltonniagarafleetsafetycouncil.com
Due to a scheduling conflict the November meeting will be held at a different location in Grimsby Ontario. Times and date remain the same. We will be meeting at:
November 28, 2019 ** location change** Peach King Arena,
162 Livingston Avenue,
Grimsby, ON
If you missed the 28th annual Fleet Safety Conference that happened at the beginning of October we have a recap of the event from The Lead Pedal Podcast. There is a preview video below and a full recap on the podcast.
Bruce recaps the 28th Fleet Safety Council Conference which happened in Brampton earlier in October 2019. A summary of the conference and speakers is offered with information that can be taken back and used within your team. You can learn more about the Fleet Safety Council Chapters across Ontario at www.fleetsafetycouncil.com
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The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers talks all things trucking for people in the transportation industry helping them improve their business and careers. Interviews with industry professionals and truck drivers, trucking information, and other features on the industry are meant to be helpful for truck drivers and those in transportation. The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers has main episodes released every Tuesday and Thursday with bonus material on other days. You can learn more about the host and show on our website and make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the show on your favourite podcast platform. www.theleadpedalpodcast.com
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The Hamilton Niagara Fleet Safety Council Chapter had a good meeting yesterday as they talked about the Clearing House Program beginning in January 2020 in the United States. Branden Kearse of DriverCheck gave a great presentation on how the program will work. You can learn more at www.drivercheck.ca
Other topics discussed at the meeting were new taxes for carriers in the U.S. industry standards for training, and new courses available through IHSA. www.ihsa.ca
About the Chapter
The Hamilton Niagara Fleet Safety Council is part of the Fleet Safety Council of Ontario and promotes safety within the workplace and transportation industry. To learn more about the Chapter visit their website at www.hamiltonniagarafleetsafetycouncil.com
Members of the Hamilton Niagara Fleet Safety Council had a strong presence at the annual Fleet Safety Council Conference. Here are some pictures of the members showing why we are known as the Laughter Chapter.
About the Chapter
The Hamilton Niagara Fleet Safety Council is part of the Fleet Safety Council of Ontario and promotes safety within the workplace and transportation industry. To learn more about the Chapter visit their website at www.hamiltonniagarafleetsafetycouncil.com
IHSA Magazine has released information on risk assessments for the transportation industry and other road safety programming. You may find this interesting to share with your teams.
Nick Nicholson’s name was entered as a nomination for the Ken Hellawell Award and was voted as the recipient from the Fleet Safety Council. The Award was presented formally at the recent Fleet Safety Council Conference held on October 4th, 2019. Nick Nicholson passed away earlier this year and this award is another way of honouring the many dedicated years that Nick gave the Fleet Safety Council. Congratulations to the Nicholson family on behalf of Nick for being our first recipient of the award.
Nick Nicholson-Safety person 2016
Randy Packham & Nick Nicholson-2016 winners
Nick Nicholson
Betty Taylor Luncheon
Nick the Policeman
Good ole’ Nick
Nick and Rudy
Nick & Rick at the safety conference
Driver of the Year Herbert Peters with Council Members
Below is the message from
Brad Bird of IHSA
The submission for the Ken Hellawell Award that our Chapter submitted has been judged along with submissions of other Chapters. Our Nomination of Nick Nicholson was selected as the winner.
The Hamilton Niagara Fleet Safety Council is part of the Fleet Safety Council of Ontario and promotes safety within the workplace and transportation industry. To learn more about the Chapter visit their website at www.hamiltonniagarafleetsafetycouncil.com
The meeting was packed yesterday as the Hamilton Niagara Fleet Safety Council Chapter met for the first time after their Summer break. New Chair Person Vickie DeVos led the meeting with Vice Chair Brian Lemoine closing it after a successful presentation and discussion.
Topics discussed include a legal update from Jodi Burness, updates on the conference in October and information about nominations for the Ken Howell award. A presentation by Todd Moore of ISB Global services rounded out the meeting. It’s not too late to join the chapter and keep your workplace safe.
About the Chapter
The Hamilton Niagara Fleet Safety Council is part of the Fleet Safety Council of Ontario and promotes safety within the workplace and transportation industry. To learn more about the Chapter visit their website at www.hamiltonniagarafleetsafetycouncil.com
