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#ThankAMover |
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September 15-21, 2024, marks National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. As we tell anyone who will listen to us, drivers who move household goods either down the street, across the country, or beyond, are “elite.”
On a daily basis, they physically load, move, unload, and set up furniture and household goods during client deliveries. There’s no standing around for our drivers while a warehouseman forklifts 22 pallets onto their rig. Not in our industry! |
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Every day, under completey different and unexpected circumstances they act as assurers, often offering emotional support injected with humour (and yes, sarcasm in the right circumstances) to their stressed-out clients. They do it professionally and problem-solve on the spot, keeping everyone and everything safe.
They teach their crews on the fly, work in extreme weather conditions, find time to pet the family dog and talk to the children, and after a day of diverse labour intensive activities, they head out on the highway for long hours of driving to the next spot with often only a podcast or music to keep them going. They manage tons of paperwork and, for most, accept new ways of processing it as their world gets more digitalized.
In this faster-paced world they stay calm, positive, and understanding (well, most of the time).
All this to say that our industry’s drivers are simply the best and we appreciate them. They are the reason we can keep doing business.
Without them, we’re nowhere. So thank your drivers on our behalf.
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TWO MEN AND A TRUCK CANADA® Under New Ownership |
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TWO MEN AND A TRUCK (TMAAT) has been in Canada since 2005 with the opening of their first Franchise in Hamilton. The parent at the time was Herity Capital Corporation. The business has grown to 35 locations in Canada from Vancouver, BC to Sydney, NS.
On July 31, 2024, the parent of TMAAT USA, Service Master Brands USA (SMB), purchased TMAAT Canada.
Under the leadership of SMB in Canada and the US, along with the TMAAT USA home office located in Lansing, MI, the Canadian locations will continue to thrive and further grow their footprint across Canada.
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Thank You, Chuck! |
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On August 2, 2024, Chuck Resnick, COO for TWO MEN AND A TRUCK CANADA® stepped down as a Director at CAM after serving for six years on our Board.
It was at that time that TMAAT International and ServiceMaster brands bought the TMAAT Canadian business, and all of the franchises are now serviced out of the Michigan Support Centre in Lansing, Michigan.
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With new adventures awaiting, we wish Chuck well and thank him dearly for his sixteen years in the moving industry. We appreciate the high standards to which you held your franchisees and CAM. All the best for your future! We’ll miss you, Chuck! |
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CAM’s McGuire Packs A Punch! |
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GlobalMedic’s Domestic Programs Manager (Oakville, ON) and Rapid Response Team member Jon Davey recently directed a Knights of Columbus group on packaging Saskatchewan-sourced red lentils that were destined for the Windsor Essex Food Bank.
On August 17th, 2024, CAM administrator Marian McGuire and hubby Mike helped the group package 2,480 500-gram bags, or about 1¼ tons, of lentils in 2¼ hours – a new high for the group that volunteers monthly. |
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GlobalMedic is a registered Canadian charity whose purpose is to relieve poverty and promote health by providing the necessities of life, including food, clean water, medical supplies and/or shelter to victims of disaster.
Well done, Marian & Mike!
(Note from Nancy: Marian is not available as a packer, so don’t even think about it!)
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Globe Moving Spreading Smiles And Hope |
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On August 20th, 2024, Royal LePage Prime Winnipeg hosted a charity golf tournament at Glendale Golf Country Club in support of their Shelter foundation. Nationally, Shelter Foundation has raised $41 million to date and currently supports 200 local women’s shelters and national partners. Every dollar raised goes directly to helping the more than 50,000 women and children who are served each year by the shelters and support programs.
Globe Moving and Storage Winnipeg was honoured to sponsor this event and gather with the many hard-working Prime realtors in support of this great cause. Photographed from left to right is Kayla Mistelbacher (GM), Pam Morris (Sales Consultant), Mike Gzebowski (Sales Consultant) and Colby Kiss (Director of Business Development).
The Globe team offered smiles, cold beverages, and a chance to win Jet’s tickets to keep everyone hydrated and engaged. The questions asked were that of genuine curiosity and sparked fun and mutually informative conversations. We hope to grow lasting relationships through these interactions and continue to help sponsor more events in the future. |
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CAM Annual Golf Day – September 16, 2024 – Last Chance To Register |
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In less than two weeks, we’ll be hitting the greens and enjoying a lovely day away from the office. If you are in the GTA or surrounds and would like to join us – it’s not too late! We’re at Carlisle Golf Club, just a stone’s throw from Hamilton.
We have tee times between 12 noon – 1 pm so you can dispatch and get your morning email out of the way before you hit that first drive. You’ll have lunch, beverages (adult or otherwise), and a belly busting buffet at the end of your game. There are prizes for everyone, competitions, a lot of fun and a chance to catch up with everyone about their summer.
If you’ve been thinking about it, but haven’t had a chance to contact us, you can register here.
Thanks to our fantastic sponsors for making this such a great day! |
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Hansen’s – Presenting Sponsor of #CAMGolf |
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Our Customers, Our People, Our Trucks
At Hansen's, we're committed to ensuring your vehicle transport needs are met with the utmost efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
Some of you currently rely on third-party brokers or platforms to facilitate your vehicle shipments, but we believe there's a better way, and that is dealing directly with us.
Here's why you should be working directly with Hansen's:
1. Financial Savings: By dealing directly with us, you can bypass commission fees that third-party platforms charge, which means more savings for the same high-quality service. We’ve also recently reduced prices on select long-distance lanes. If you haven’t reached out to Hansen’s for a quote lately, this is a great time to do so!
2. Simplified Communication: Direct communication eliminates the risk of information being lost in translation. You'll have direct access to our team who are dedicated to ensuring clear and prompt messaging every step of the way.
3. Faster Service: Avoid delays associated with coordinating through multiple parties. When you work directly with us, we streamline the entire process, ensuring your vehicle gets to its destination on time.
4. Tailored Solutions: Every customer is unique, and we understand that completely. Dealing directly with us allows us to tailor our services to meet your specific requirements and preferences.
5. Peace of Mind: Knowing that your vehicle transport is handled directly by experts who prioritize your satisfaction gives you peace of mind throughout the entire process.
Give us a call today and experience the difference working directly with the experts makes! Remember, we're here to provide you with a seamless experience from start to finish, and we have the infrastructure in place from coast to coast to do it!
For details call 888-420-8888 or email sales@lhf.com.
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Is Cross-Border Moving Right For My Company? |
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You started out local and are now going across provincial lines. Piece of cake right? So you think you know enough to do cross-border moving? It isn’t the same.
In the third of our series discussing growth opportunities, CAM2024 conference presenter Peter McCullough will go over some of the finer points of providing relocation services to and from the United States.
Date: Thursday, September 19, 2024 1:00 PM (ET) |
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Snowbirds Auto Connection Ltd.
Snowbirds Auto Connection is a family-owned and operated vehicle transport company providing reliable, door-to-door, damage-free transportation across Canada and the U.S. SAC offers a variety of services including coast-to-coast transportation, cross-border relocation and vehicle storage.
Learn More |
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ADVERTISE HERE
Your ad could be here! Click above for more information about this exciting opportunity.
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CAM 2024 Annual Conference – November 17 – 19, 2024 |
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Keynote Speaker – Monday, November 18, 2024 |
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Join us Monday, November 18th as Brian Limperopulos, President of the International Association of Movers kicks off our conference. There’s lots going on in the industry and Brian will fill us in on the latest trends and happenings in the international moving scene. |
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Trade Show Booths now available |
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Get your product or service in front of movers, senior van line representatives, other CAM suppliers and supporters. Your exhibitor booth is now ready to be reserved!
To learn more about the trade show, click here. |
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CAM2024 Sponsorship |
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CAM members love attending the annual conference. For almost three decades, CAM has provided an opportunity for our mover members to learn, socialize, and spend time with suppliers and friends of CAM.
CAM offers a variety of packages that fit all levels of supporters’ marketing budgets. When you register online for a sponsorship, you’ll have the option to pay immediately by credit card or be invoiced later. Or just send us an email now telling us you’re interested and we‘ll register you and send an invoice.
The conference is CAM's major source of non-dues revenue. Any level of support for CAM is welcomed, respected, and acknowledged.
For more information on the sponsorship opportunities, click here. |
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Book Your Hotel Room Now – 65% sold! |
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Yes, even Taylor Swift is affecting our conference. She'll be in Toronto from November 14-23 and hotel rooms will be at a premium, especially the Toronto airport hotels that are less expensive than in the city. CAM has a block of rooms reserved for the conference from November 15-20 and will not be able to book any additional rooms once our contracted number been reached. |
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Don't be disappointed that you missed out on staying at the conference hotel or at our preferred rate of $189.00 + tax.
BOOK NOW – DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 18, 2024.
Here is the link to book your room or you can call 905-677-9900.
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Stored Lithium Batteries Partially Responsible For Massive Container Ship Fire |
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China’s Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) has reiterated warnings about transporting hazardous cargoes properly in the wake of the blast on the YM Mobility box ship docked at Ningbo, an accident captured on video August 9, 2024 that made headlines around the world.
Remarkably no one was injured in the explosion onboard the 6,589 teu ship owned by Yang Ming. Videos showed a large amount of smoke coming from the ship followed by a huge blast which started a fire and scattered debris with one container seen flying some 200 m in the air (pictured). The container responsible for the explosion was loaded with hazardous materials, including lithium batteries.
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The 6 Most Common Leadership Styles and How to Use Them |
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LinkedIn, April 8, 2024 |
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Managers play an outsized role in shaping a company’s culture. Leadership in a management position is a balancing act between leveraging your personal strengths and adjusting to deliver what your team needs to remain positive, motivated, and productive.
Understanding how your style of leadership impacts others can help you create the workplace culture that your team needs to thrive.
For the next few issues, CAM is going to dig into leadership styles and their effectiveness based on information we received through LinkedIn.
Part 5 - Pacesetting Leadership Style
If you’re a natural guide, this could be your leadership style. You have a clear view of the full path to success and understand what it takes for your team to be successful day-to-day.
When to deploy a pacesetting leadership style: Your team is launching a new project with a whole new slate of daily tasks. Managing with a pacesetting leadership style will help your team stay on track and avoid mistakes.
How today’s workforce responds: Today’s workforce is eager to learn and grow, so allowing them to take on new challenges while under the guidance of a trusted manager can be empowering and important to their well-being. Remember: The pace car doesn’t stay on the track for the whole race. Eventually, you need to take a leadership approach that’s more delegative. In other words, step back and let your team go full-throttle on their own — or you’ll just be holding them back.
Stay tuned for part 6 in the next issue! |
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Cheers to Nine Decades of Moving Magic |
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AMJ celebrates its 90th anniversary this year: what a ride! Formed in 1934, despite ongoing Depression-era struggles, AMJ Campbell Movers was established in Barrie, Ontario. The company soon expanded from local to long-distance moving and in 1985, it formed its international division.
Today, AMJ Campbell is the largest moving, storage, commercial, and logistics company in Canada, with 28 full-service facilities across the country, one in Florida and two new warehouse depots in New York. Indeed, 90 years of ‘packing memories’ and ‘delivering dreams’ is something to celebrate.
Congratulations to the over 2,500 members of the AMJ family! Here’s to making more magic in the years to come! |
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Supplier Spotlight - Global Payments Inc. |
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Dear CAM Members,
I am thrilled to introduce myself as Dina, your designated Business Development Manager at Global Payments. It is with great enthusiasm that I become your new dedicated point of contact in our partnership with the Canadian Association of Movers (CAM). My mission is to assist CAM members in discovering tailored payment solutions that align perfectly with your unique business needs.
At Global Payments, we understand the challenges faced by moving professionals in managing payment processes efficiently. I am here to provide expert guidance, answer any questions you might have about payment solutions, and most importantly, help you keep your costs minimal while ensuring seamless transactions with your clients.
I am passionate about empowering businesses like yours with innovative and cost-effective payment solutions. I firmly believe that a streamlined payment process can significantly enhance your customer experience and contribute to the growth of your business.
Please feel free to reach out to me directly at dinamichelle.dussault@globalpay.com if you have any queries or if you would like to discuss how I can help you optimize your payment processes. I am here to support you every step of the way.
Looking forward to a fruitful partnership with CAM and its esteemed members.
Warm regards,
Dina Michelle Dussault
Business Development Manager |
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Are You Prepared For The Inevitable Cyber Breach? |
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In today's digital landscape, the question isn't if you'll face a cyber breach, but when.
In this article, Gord Cowan and CyBrilliance explore how a balanced focus on both pre-breach preparedness and post-breach response can transform your organization’s ability to withstand and recover from cyber incidents. They delve into the critical elements of this dual approach, emphasizing the importance of total data visibility, encryption, and a well-coordinated incident response plan.
Read on as they uncover the keys to achieving true cyber resilience in today's challenging landscape touching on:
- Minimalizing damage
- Ensuring business continuity
- Maintaining customer turst
- Early detection and incident response
- Compliance
- Data protection and minimizing impact
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The 6 Most Common Leadership Styles and How to Use Them |
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LinkedIn, April 8, 2024 |
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Managers play an outsized role in shaping a company’s culture. Leadership in a management position is a balancing act between leveraging your personal strengths and adjusting to deliver what your team needs to remain positive, motivated, and productive. Understanding how your style of leadership impacts others can help you create the workplace culture that your team needs to thrive.
For the next few issues, CAM is going to dig into leadership styles and their effectiveness based on information we received through LinkedIn.
Managers play an outsized role in shaping a company’s culture. Leadership in a management position is a balancing act between leveraging your personal strengths and adjusting to deliver what your team needs to remain positive, motivated, and productive. Understanding how your style of leadership impacts others can help you create the workplace culture that your team needs to thrive.
For the next few issues, CAM is going to dig into leadership styles and their effectiveness based on information we received through LinkedIn.
Part 4 - Democratic Leadership Style
Democratic leaders take their team’s ideas and feedback into consideration, often allowing the opportunity for healthy debate before agreeing on how to proceed with a project or action item.
When to deploy a democratic leadership style: It’s time to launch a new brand awareness campaign and you need feedback and ideas to help with decision-making. You look to your team to offer a diversity of voices and insights that broaden perspectives and inspire fresh ideas.
How today’s workforce responds: While today’s workforce wants to be heard, they also don’t want to be stuck in endless meetings where the decision-making process gets bogged down. It’s best to reserve democratic leadership for decisions where collaboration creates real opportunities.
Stay tuned for part 5 in the next issue!
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Worrying Increase In Fatal Workplace Accidents In Quebec |
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 According to the Commission des normes, de l’équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CNESST), an abnormally high number of fatal workplace accidents have occurred in Quebec in recent weeks. Since April 26, nearly twenty Quebec workers have left their loved ones to go to work and have never returned.
The CNESST is urging employers to raise awareness, be proactive and take charge of occupational health and safety in their workplaces, to help ensure that they remain healthy and safe.
Employers are obliged to put in place the necessary measures to protect the health and ensure the safety and physical and psychological integrity of workers. In particular, they must:
- Ensure that the organization of work, methods and techniques used to perform the scheduled tasks are safe and do not adversely affect the health and safety of the worker.
- Use methods and techniques to identify, control and eliminate risks that may affect the health and safety of the worker.
- Adequately inform the worker of the risks related to his or her work and provide him or her with adequate training and supervision so that they have the skills and knowledge required to perform their work assigned safely.
- Provide the worker, free of charge, with all the personal equipment and means of protection required for the worker to perform his or her tasks safely and to ensure that they use them. Workers also have obligations to take the necessary measures to protect their health, safety and physical or psychological integrity. In particular, they must participate in the identification and elimination of risks of accidents at work and occupational diseases in the workplace.
Inspectors and prevention advisors intervene in workplaces to support workplaces in promoting occupational health and safety and to ensure compliance with the provincial Act respecting occupational health and safety and its occupational health and safety regulations.
Information and awareness tools on promoting occupational health and safety are available on the CNESST website.
Note: CAM urges all its members to proactively promote the necessary health and safety measures to protect all their employees. |
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The Canadian Association of Movers and/or any of its staff or members cannot and will not accept any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information and details given in this newsletter which information has been obtained or given in good faith.
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