Protect Your Legacy - The Road to Succession

In this episode, we are diving into succession planning; a topic that is important for every carrier ownership group, regardless of whether you are planning to retire next year or ten years from now. In our conversation, host Kelsey Hipkin chats with Sean MacLachlan, Partner with MLT Aikins LLP, to discuss when owners should start planning, what buyers and successors are looking for, common mistakes that can reduce business value, and practical steps owners can take to protect both their people and their legacy.Learn more about MLT Aikins on their website: https://www.mltaikins.com/, or reach out to Sean directly at [email protected]. Want to hear more from Sean? Join us at AMTA's next Regional Meeting, held virtually on September 9. Hear from our guest speakers, Sean MacLachlan and Robert Law, of MLT Aikins LLP, on our feature topic: "Signing, Writing, and Negotiating Contracts for the Commercial Transportation Industry: What to know to protect yourself"Register now: https://www.amta.ca/portal/events/amta-september-regional-meeting-virtual If you have any questions or concerns about topics related to what was discussed in this episode, or commercial transportation and driver safety, please do not hesitate to contact our Member Services team at [email protected]’s Whitecourt Safety Summit is on October 1. Join us for a full day of content including a keynote presentation, and sessions with WCB, Trucking HR Canada and more. Network with like-minded transportation professionals and explore our event tradeshow. Register now: https://amta.ca/event/amta-2026-whitecourt-safety-summit/AMTA's Drawdown Dinner has returned! Join us in Edmonton at the River Cree Resort and Casino on October 15. Registration is now open: https://www.amta.ca/portal/events/amta-2026-edmonton-drawdown-dinner.Save the date for AMTA's 89th Annual Conference happening on April 7-8, also at the River Cree Resort and Casino, in Enoch, Alberta.Are you interested in getting involved with the AMTA? Please contact [email protected] for Membership opportunities and learn the value that AMTA can bring to you and your organization.AMTA seeks to represent our Members in all facets of the industry, but that only works if we hear from you on the issues affecting your day-to-day. We encourage everyone to reach out and share their thoughts and ideas. Please don’t hesitate to contact us at [email protected]. Do you have any questions or an idea for a future Steering Change series? Message us at [email protected].