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...

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...

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...

MTA calls highway, bridge improvements top priority for province

WINNIPEG, Man. -- The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) has identified the repair and improvement of provincial highways and bridges as a top priority in a meeting yesterday with the Honourable Steven Fletcher, Minister of State (Transport)...

MTA praises provincial commitment to Highway 75 improvements

WINNIPEG, Man. -- The Manitoba Trucking Association has praised the recent announcement from Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation that promises road improvements to Highway 75, saying it will have a positive impact on the trucking...

Winners of Manitoba truck driving championships announced

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Manitoba Professional Truck Driving Championship attracted the highest number of competitors since 2006, with 47 drivers vying for the title of Grand Champion at Peterbilt Manitoba June 23.

Manitoba Trucking Association awards drivers for contributions to industry

WINNIPEG, Man. -- The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA), in partnership with Custom Truck Sales and Kenworth, has recognized seven professional drivers for their contributions to the industry.

Bison’s Norm Blagden elected MTA president

WINNIPEG, Man. -- The Manitoba Trucking Association has elected Norm Blagden of Bison Transport as its new president.

MTA dishes out annual awards

WINNIPEG, Man. -- The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) held an awards gala Nov. 17, at which it recognized some of the trucking industry's finest representatives.

Trucking incentives program gets GrEEEn light to continue

WINNIPEG, Man. -- A Manitoba-based trucking incentive program has been given the "GrEEEn" light to continue. Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation (MIT), together with the University of Manitoba Transport Institute and the Manitoba...

Manitoba trucking firms raise thousands for United Way

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Six Manitoba-based trucking companies have raised $3,000 for the United Way after taking part in a friendly truck-pull competition Oct. 13.

Manitoba Trucking Association wraps successful National Trucking Week

WINNIPEG, Man. -- The Manitoba Trucking Association is extending thanks to its members, and the trucking industry at large for a successful celebration of National Trucking Week.

Manitoba Trucking Association doles out annual scholarships

WINNIPEG, Man. -- The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) handed out nine scholarships at its annual Scholarship Presentation Luncheon Aug. 25.

Manitoba truck driving champs coming later this month

WINNIPEG, Man. -- The best truck drivers in Manitoba will be pitted against each other at the 2011 Professional Truck Driving Championship held this year at Peterbilt Manitoba June 25.

Six top Manitoba drivers recognized

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Six Manitoba drivers have been rewarded for their professionalism by the Manitoba Trucking Association and Custom Truck Sales.