Canadian utility Fleet Forum
The Canadian Utility Fleet Council is pleased to confirm that the next Canadian Utility Fleet Form (CUFF) will be held April 28th to April 30th, 2025 at the Hyatt Regency on 370 King Street West, Toronto.
Registration is now open for the 2025 Fleet Forum:
Delegate registration (for utility or utility contractors)
Vendor registration (for sales or service companies)
Hotel rooms are available at discounted rates for a limited time (until March 27th, 2025 or when rooms run out).
What can I expect at the Canadian Utility Fleet Forum?
An intro to CUFF and a summary of CUFF 2024 can be found here.
2025 Keynote Speaker - John Ross, Maintenance Innovators
Dr. John L. Ross, Jr, has been a practitioner of maintenance and reliability for four decades. He is a former Captain in the United States Air Force, a Distinguished Graduate of both the Aircraft Maintenance Officer School and the Squadron Officer School. John is a Gulf War veteran.
He is a published author of almost two dozen articles and three best-selling books: The Reliability Excellence Workbook, From Ideas to Action; Cover You’re A$$ets, Asset Management at Your Place and at Your Pace, and The Storeroom Roadmap, 32 processes for efficiency and sustainability.
John is the President of the international reliability consulting company, Maintenance Innovators, Inc., a global thought leader in equipment reliability. John is the co-founder of the American Reliability & Maintenance Institute; creators and administrators of the Certified Storeroom Manager, Certified Storeroom Technician, Certified Professional Reliability Engineer, Certified Planner/Scheduler, Certified Maintenance Supervisor, and the Certified Maintenance Data Analyst certifications.
John is a certified Lean Manufacturing facilitator, Process Safety Management SME, and a Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP). John holds a U.S. Patent, an A.S., B.S., M.S. and Ph.D.
2025 Evening Entertainment - Eric Leclerc
Eric Leclerc is a globe trotting comedy magician and dynamic emcee, performing feel-good magic for your brain. With a resume packed with over half a dozen of his own television shows, Eric is no stranger to the spotlight. As the host of TRICKED on Disney+ for three seasons and a regular on National Geographic's top-rated show Brain Games, he's captivated audiences worldwide with his unique blend of magic and humour.
A two-time Canadian Magic Champion, Eric's original tricks and high-energy style have taken him around the world, from performing with T-PAIN during Reddit's LIVE Super Bowl event to wowing crowds at the iconic Rio Casino in Las Vegas. Most recently, he joined forces with his best friends to star in BIG TRICK ENERGY on TruTV and Netflix. He also fooled Penn & Teller on their hit CW show Fool Us, earning him international acclaim.
The Canadian Utility Fleet Forum - bringing together utility fleet decision makers from across Canada driving safety and reliability with utility equipment manufacturers in North America. Fleet representatives and suppliers exchange ideas, best practices, as well as discussions on shared challenges to find solutions that benefit the safety of the Canadian Utility Workers.
2024 CANADIAN UTILITY FLEET FORUM PICTURES
The organizing committee looks forward to seeing you in the April 2025!
Become a member
With affirmation from the members assembled at the 2006 Canadian Utility Fleet Forum, membership to the Council has been formalized. Companies and organizations involved with and in support of Utility Fleets across Canada are encouraged to join.
Our purpose
The purpose of the Canadian Utility Fleet Council (CUFC) is to further the interests of the vehicle and equipment fleets in the utility sector of Canada. Membership in the Council shall consist of designated representatives of the fleet management sectors of any Canadian utility, (Electric, Gas, Telecommunications, Cable), manufacturers, distributors and dealers of vehicles and equipment purchased and maintained by utility fleets; and individuals and organizations who provide services to the utility fleet sector.
Examination process
Examination under the direction of the Canadian Utility Fleet Council is a voluntary process, aimed towards the "best practices" available principle. The program is driven by utilities, equipment manufacturers, owners and operators, requiring that only competent mechanics are allowed to service, inspect and maintain their equipment.