NPTC execs give overview of US private fleet trends

KING CITY, Ont. – Private fleets in the US have never been in a better state than they are right now, according to executives from the National Private Truck Council…

MTO officials reveal details of MELT

KING CITY, Ont. – Sharpen your pencils, prospective commercial truck drivers. Mandatory Entry Level Training (MELT) in Ontario is coming next month according to officials at the province’s Ministry of…

U.S. private fleets report productivity spike, aging drivers

KING CITY, ON - Private fleets in the U.S. appear to be in an enviable position. Productivity is up, driver turnover is low, and a growing number of operations are investing in safety-related tools. But initial results from the National Private Truck Council's annual benchmarking survey also show there are still challenges to overcome, particularly when it comes to an aging driver population.

Edmonton auctions set record pace for Ritchie Bros.

EDMONTON, Alta. – After a third successful Edmonton, Alta. auction this week, Richie Bros. Auctioneers has sold a record $451 million worth of trucks and equipment in the province’s capitol…

PMTC, 3M recognize winners of annual Vehicle Graphics Design Awards

KING CITY, Ont. — Canada’s best-looking fleets were recognized in this year’s Vehicle Graphics Design competition at the Private Motor Truck Council’s annual conference. The contest, now in its 31st…

An update on ELDs in Canada

KING CITY, Ont. – A brief update on the current state of the Electronic Logging Devices (ELD) mandate in Canada was given at the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada’s…

David Bradley honored by MTO

TORONTO, Ont. — The Ministry of Transportation has awarded Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) chief David Bradley a distinguished MTO partner award. The Assistant Deputy Minister’s Partnership Award was presented to…

Young leaders discuss how to attract and retain millennials

KING CITY, Ont. — If your business is struggling to attract and retain young employees, it could be because you haven’t adjusted your recruitment and management styles to accommodate them.

PMTC announces scholarship winner

KING CITY, Ont. —  The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada announced the first-ever recipient of the Professional Commercial Motor Vehicle Driver Training Scholarship at the PMTC’s annual…

Safest private fleets recognized

KING CITY, Ont. — The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) and Aviva Canada announced the award winners for Private Fleet Safety during the PMTC’s…

Phase 2 GHG rules threaten Canadian equipment options

KING CITY, ON - A second round of U.S. rules designed to further reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions is threatening access to equipment spec'd to meet Canadian operating needs, says Yves Provencher of PIT Group, which runs third-party equipment tests.

Bradley receives MTO partnership award

TORONTO, ON - David Bradley, CEO of the Ontario Trucking Association and Canadian Trucking Alliance, has received the Assistant Deputy Minister's Partnership Award from the Ontario Ministry of Transportation - recognizing his contributions for keeping "Ontario's roads amongst the safest in North America."

Private fleets recognized in annual safety awards

KING CITY, ON – John Deere Canada, Home Hardware Stores, and Bridgestone Canada all collected private fleet safety awards tonight during the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada’s annual conference.

PMTC inducts two new drivers into Hall of Fame

KING CITY, Ont. – Two more drivers have been inducted into the PMTC Hall of Fame. Wayne Jantzi (left) of Home Hardware and Monte Boylen of Superior Propane were…

Wear plaid for dad and help OTA lead nation in fundraising campaign

TORONTO, Ont. – The ‘90s grunge era may be long gone, but plaid has stuck around, and is currently in a battle with prostate cancer. Prostate Cancer Canada’s Wear Plaid…