Kim Richardson has been in the Transportation Industry for 34 years. Currently he is the President of Kim Richardson Transportation Specialists Inc. a family owned and operated business which has won multiple awards. Under the KRTS group of businesses is Transrep Inc. and The Rear View Mirror. Kim is currently on the board of directors for the Professional Truck Driver Institute (PTDI), on the board of directors with Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC), on the membership committee of the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA), on the advisory board of the Women’s Trucking federation of Canada (WTFC), and in the past, Chairman of the Board for the Truck Training Association of Ontario (TTSAO) and Chairman of the Board for the Allied Trade Division of the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA). Kim is a proud Husband, Dad, Grandpa and loves his community of Caledonia. He can be reached at krichardson@krway.com or phone 1-800-771-8171 ext. 201.

Columnists,Kim Richardson |
March 5, 2024

Come this August we celebrate our 35th year of business with KRTS Transportation Specialists Inc. Trucking and truck training is really the only thing I have ever done. Before that I was a “trucking brat”, I grew up in trucking. My dad was a professional driver as well as a driver trainer, I cut my teeth in the industry learning and working with him. This industry has been very good to me and my family.

I can confidently say there has never been a more important time for the Professional Truck Training Alliance of Canada (PTTAC) to have come to fruition which was officially launched in December 2023. A group of like minded professionals with the sole mission to raise the bar for commercial truck driver training in Canada. We are happy to be involved in the launch of the Alliance. We encourage ALL schools to “ Join the Movement” and participate in the only national group who represent the interests of commercial truck training facilities in the country. The mandate is clear, the leadership, executive and board of directors are committed to making a difference. They are looking forward to working with all like minded shareholders to bring positive change to the truck training community on a national front.

As a Senior Advisor to the PTTAC I look forward to working with the executive and board of directors to help in any way I can.  Our team at Transrep Inc. has been asked to assist in the growth and prosperity, we are excited to be a part of the Alliance.

I encourage you to consider joining. Here is some of the value of membership.

The Professional Truck Training Alliance of Canada (PTTAC)

Join the Movement

  • A unified voice of commercial truck training in Canada
  • The PTTAC works with and for its members to drive progress in the commercial truck training industry improving road safety through expertise and influence.
  • As a member you will help shape the agenda and drive change by lobbying under the PTTAC umbrella. We will influence decision makers.
  • Membership allows you to engage with key private and public sector stakeholders.
  • The PTTAC will demonstrate best practices and membership will influence decisions affecting the industry.
  • As a member you will access decision makers and gain recognition through our networked community, enhance your reputation, and meet leaders, regulators, and potential clients all over Canada.
  • You will enhance your reputation with all industry stakeholders, clients, and authorities by proudly displaying your PTTAC membership
  • Membership allows access to be part of a close community of industry leaders.
  • Through communication, marketing, and media the PTTAC will grow your network visibility.
  • You will be listed on the PTTAC Directory.
  • You will have the right to use the PTTAC member logo for branding.
  • PTTAC is the only group in Canada representing commercial truck driver training businesses.

 

Key objectives and mandate for the PTTAC moving forward include:

1) Professional Commercial Truck Driving being recognized as a skilled trade (Red Seal)

2) National approved instructor program(s)

3) Access to tuition and funding

4) Oversight of training facilities

5) Harmonized regulation and compliance for all schools in Canada

School membership: $1500.00 per year.

Working together we can make a difference to our businesses and the industry. If you are interested in joining please reach out to me directly at krichardson@pttac.ca or via phone at 905-512-0254.

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Kim Richardson has been in the Transportation Industry for 34 years. Currently he is the President of Kim Richardson Transportation Specialists Inc. a family owned and operated business which has won multiple awards. Under the KRTS group of businesses is Transrep Inc. and The Rear View Mirror. Kim is currently on the board of directors for the Professional Truck Driver Institute (PTDI), on the board of directors with Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC), on the membership committee of the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA), on the advisory board of the Women’s Trucking federation of Canada (WTFC), and in the past, Chairman of the Board for the Truck Training Association of Ontario (TTSAO) and Chairman of the Board for the Allied Trade Division of the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA). Kim is a proud Husband, Dad, Grandpa and loves his community of Caledonia. He can be reached at krichardson@krway.com or phone 1-800-771-8171 ext. 201.