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Manitoba Trucking Association
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We can learn from U.S. ELDT program
Once again, our American counterparts appear on pace to beat us to the punch when it comes to implementing a much-needed safety initiative. This time, it is the FMCSA’s national Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT), which is supposed to come…
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Steering government in the right direction
As we enter into an election period, both provincially and federally, the output from governments has screeched to a halt. As I’m sure you already know, this is due to election laws that prevent governments from making certain announcements during…
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Industry to hold appreciation week for truckers
TORONTO, Ont. – Preparations are underway for the annual National Trucking Week, which gives the industry an opportunity to thank truckers who keep the country’s freight moving. This year’s event will be held from Sept. 1 through Sept. 7. During…
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Former MTA president passes
WINNIPEG, Man. – The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) acknowledged the death of its former president and long serving board member Bob Senkow Jan. 4. Senkow was also an MTA awards winner, an actively engaged member of the association and well…
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Greg Arndt elected president of MTA
WINNIPEG, Man. — The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) elected a new Board of Directors at its annual general meeting Apr. 10. Greg Arndt of Jade Transport was chosen as president. He’ll be supported by first vice-president Gary Arnold of Arnold…
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Feds to fund truck driver, manager training in Western Canada
WINNIPEG, Man. — The federal government on Friday announced with the Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) that it was making available $268,000 to support training in the Western Canadian trucking industry. The announcement was made by Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian…
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Bison drivers win provincial, national and international titles
WINNIPEG, Man. — Today, Bison Transport announced an accomplishment few fleets have managed. Over the last year, the company’s drivers have earned Driver of the Year awards at a provincial, national and international level. Mark Tricco, who has 33 years…
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Manitoba Provincial Truck Driving Championships set for June 21
WINNIPEG, Man. — The Manitoba Provincial Truck Driving Championships has been scheduled. Designed to showcase the best professional drivers in the province, the day-long event will take place on June 21 at Peterbilt Manitoba starting at 8 a.m. Competitors will…
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Bison Transport driver wins Manitoba Driver of the Year award
WINNIPEG, Man. — The Manitoba Trucking Association and Volvo Trucks Canada have named Bison Transport’s Mark Tricco as this year’s Manitoba Driver of the Year. Tricco was selected from a group of 12 Industry Excellence Award…
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Manitoba crowns top truckers at provincial driving championships
WINNIPEG, Man. — Thirty-two competitors were at Peterbilt Manitoba June 15 to take part in the annual Manitoba Professional Truck Driving Championship (PTDC). The competition included a written test, trip inspection station, and the driving…
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Shippers should expect delivery delays, price hikes due to flooding: MTA
WINNIPEG, Man. — The Manitoba Trucking Association is warning shippers and consumers that they should expect delivery delays and price increases as a result of anticipated flooding in southern Manitoba this year, particularly that of Highway…
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Manitoba Trucking Association doles out industry awards
WINNIPEG, Man. — The Manitoba Trucking Association honoured several members of the province’s trucking industry during its annual Fall Awards Gala last week. Taking home the MTA-Payne Transportation LP Associate of the Year…
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MTA says Hwy 75 renewal ‘good starting point,’ more investment needed
WINNIPEG, Man. — The Manitoba Trucking Association has called the recent renewal of Highway 75 through Morris – which included intersection improvements, new lighting and sidewalks, and enhanced drainage – “a good starting…
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MTA applauds road updates, slams proposed cuts to snow-clearing budget
WINNIPEG, Man. — The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) has announced it is pleased with recent improvements to Highway 10 north of Brandon. On Oct. 5, the provincial and federal governments announced that Highway 10 between the Trans-Canada…
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MTA hitting links next month for charity golf tournament
WINNIPEG, Man. — The Manitoba Trucking Association’s annual Vehicle Maintenance Council Golf Tournament is set to tee-off Sept. 12 at the Kingswood Golf and Country Club. Proceeds raised from the event will go towards the MTA Scholarship…
