Jun 27
BC Professional Truck Driving Championships
Tradex Centre, Abbotsford, B.C.
BC's best wheel men compete in a driving skills competition for a chance to go to the national championships in September.
Contact: 604/888-5319

Jun 27 - Jun 28
Burl's Creek Big Rig Show and Shine 2009
Burls' Creek Family Event Park, Barrie, Ont.
"Big Boys and Their Toys" compete in the Canadian all Truck Nationals. Plus, entertainment, automotive & novelty vendors
Contact: 705/487-3663

Jun 27 - Jul 1
Canadian Association of Equipment Distributors Annual Convention
Kananaskis Hotel, Kananaskis, Alta.
Presented by the Canadian Association of Equipment Distributors, which represents over 1500 providers of equipment to the construction, forestry, mining, marine, and oil industries in Canada.
Contact: 613/822-8861

Jun 27
Manitoba Professional Truck Driving Championships
Peterbilt Manitoba, Winnipeg
Manitoba's best drivers face off for a chance to go to the national championships in September.
Contact: 204-632-6600

Jul 4 - Jul 5
B.C. Big Rig Weekend
MissChilliwack Heritage Park, Chilliwack, BC
Hosted by Pro-Trucker Magazine, this regional favorite includes the Big Rig Show ‘n Shine, music, on-sire camping and tractor pull.
Contact: 604-580-2092

Jul 10 - Jul 11
2009 Ontario Truck Driving Championships
Sarnia, Ont.
Professional truck drivers demonstrate their excellent skills in a rigorous driving test. Organized by the Transportation Health & Safety Association of Ontario.
Contact: 416/242-4771

Jul 18
1000 Islands Big Rig Show & Shine
Landsdowne Fairgrounds, Landsdowne, Ont.
Held in Conjunction with the Landsdowne Fair, this big rig show is fun for truckers, families and enthusiasts.
Contact: 613/659-2898

Jul 23 - Jul 26
Fergus Truck Show
Fergus and District Community Centre, Fergus, Ont.
On the brink of being canceled earlier this year, the show is back and in full force and promises to be better than ever. Named one of the top 50 events in Ontario, the event offers a show 'n shine, truck pull, and star studded live music.
Contact: Call 519/843-3412

Jul 30 - Aug 2
Rodéo du Camion
Notre-Dame-du-Nord, Québec
The infamous Québec truck rodeo and street festival is back for another year. Bring your camera!
Contact: 819-723-2712

Aug 8
2nd Annual Indian Truck Show
Powerade Centre, Brampton, Ont.
A celebration of Indian trucking lifestyle, culture and heritage.
Contact: 647 -403-1299

Sep 1
Rocky Mountain Truck Show
Calgary
Owned and operated by Today's Trucking parent company Newcom Business Media, the show has been moved back to Sept. 2009. exact dates TBD.
Contact: Elizabeth McCullough, 1-877-682-7469

Sep 6 - Sep 9
National Trucking Week 2009
Nationwide
An annual Canada-wide event held to spotlight the contributions made by the 400,000 Canadian men and women who keep the country's freight moving. Sponsored by the Canadian Trucking Alliance and regional associations.
Contact: 416/249-7401

Sep 6 - Sep 8
National Professional Truck Driving Championships
Tradex Centre, Abbotsford, B.C.
Participants are all 2009 provincial champions. The Awards Banquet will be held at the Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel in Surrey.
Contact: 604- 888-5319

Sep 30
Transportation Management Development Program
Fredericton, N.B.
UNB’s College of Extended Learning is launching a class to teach the skills and provide the tools to be a more effective manager in today’s ever-evolving trucking industry.
Contact: 1/866-599-4646

Oct 6 - Oct 7
Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association Annual Conference
Brudenell Resorts, PEI
Atlantic truckers have lots to discuss in these challenging times. APTA members will meet in PEI this year to stay on top of issues affecting the regional industry.
Contact: 506/855-2782

Oct 16 - Oct 17
Saskatchewan Trucking Association Annual Convention
Hotel Saskatchewan, Regina
This year, Saskatchewan truckers will focus on the freight economy, regional issues and the upcoming '2010 diesel emission standards
Contact: 306/569-9696

Oct 18 - Oct 21
Transportation Association of Canada Annual Conference
Vancouver, BC
Canada’s largest annual gathering of transportation professionals. This year's theme is titled: Transportation in a Climate of Change.
Contact: 613/736-1350

Oct 23 - Oct 24
Transportation Health & Safety Association of Ontario Council of Driver Trainers Annual Conference
Sarnia, Ont.
Seminars and networking for the professionals who train they guys and ladies behind the wheel.
Contact: 905/219-0003

Oct 26 - Oct 28
8th Annual Health & Safety Conference and Trade Fair
Calgary Stampede Round Up Centre, Calgary
The Health and Safety Conference Society of Alberta is a not-for-profit association, consisting of health and safety and employer associations, professional societies, and other strategic partners.
Contact: 403/236-2225

Oct 26 - Oct 28
46th Annual CTEA Manufacturers' Conference
Fairmont Chateau Laurier, Ottawa
Hosted by the Canadian Transportation Equipment Association, the event serves the commercial vehicle manufacturing sector in Canada. Theme TBA.
Contact: 519/631-0414

Oct 28 - Oct 29
Canadian Waste & Recycling Expo
Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre
CWRE is Canada’s only national tradeshow serving the waste, recycling and public works market.
Contact: 877/534-7285

Nov 19 - Nov 20
OTA Convention 2009
Doubletree International Plaza Hotel
Hear from some of North America's leading carriers, transportation analysts & regulatory decision-makers on the key issues affecting your business.
Contact: 416/249-7401 - back