Researchers Need Your Help to Tackle Truck Driving Vibration

WATERLOO, ON -- Now is your opportunity to take part in a research study that aims to address a serious problem truckers face everyday, vibration in trucks and the seats drivers use. A collaborative effort between researchers at the University of Western Ontario and the University of Waterloo, along with the MFL Occupational Centre and the Manitoba Trucking Association, is looking for both fleets and drivers that will allow them measure the vibration in trucks along different Manitoba roadways while comparing different types of seats. There is clear evidence that long-term seated exposure to whole body vibration (WBV) leads to low back pain and disability, according to Nicolette Carlan, project coordinator at the University of Waterloo.

Canadian Trucking Moving Toward ‘Sustained Mobility’

LAVAL, QC -- Canada's trucking industry is making progress toward what one tire manufacturer calls "sustainable mobility." The reason, according to Michelin Canada, is three provinces now have load parity legislation in place following the recent move by Manitoba to adopt new regulations, allowing wide base single heavy truck tires to operate at the same weight limits as conventional dual tires.

TransX Trucker Named Manitoba Driver of the Year

WINNIPEG - The Manitoba Trucking Association and Volvo Trucks Canada announced this year's Manitoba Driver of the Year is Murray Slack of the TransX Group of Companies during the Truck Driving Championships Awards banquet on Saturday at the Victoria Inn Hotel in Winnipeg.

Pschulski Named Director of Manitoba Trucking Safety Program

WINNIPEG -- The Manitoba Trucking Association announced on Thursday Ed Pschulski has been name the director of the Manitoba Trucking Safety Program.

Legislation Would Make Truck Driving Certified Occupation

WINNIPEG -- A new certified occupations act has been introduced in the Manitoba legislature with the aim of providing better training and skills development for workers in the province, starting off with truck drivers. According to the Economy Minister Kevin Chief, the plan would ensure Manitoba workers in certain industries would be able to receive certification in their occupation from on-the-job training as well as classroom training from accredited providers. "Manitoba businesses have many specialized jobs that people new to the job market need to know are an option for them," he said. "We have the youngest and fastest growing demographic in Canada, as well as many newcomers and others who are just looking for a chance to put their abilities to use in a new occupation. This proposed act is about giving them a tap on the shoulder to show them the possibilities available."

Manitoba to jump-start trucking safety program

WINNIPEG, MB- The Manitoba Trucking Association wants to establish an industry‐based safety program to provide relevant safety and health services targeted to the needs of our work environment, which would help trucking companies save on Workers' Compensation Board premiums.

Pink truck & trailer = 75-ft. signal that trucking’s good

ST ANDREWS, MB - Trucking has been good to Dave Tyrchniewicz, president of Manitoba-based Turk Enterprises. So he's sharing that good news in a very loud way: With a flashy pink rig, decked out to call attention to the fight against cancer.

Peterbilt Gets Third Manitoba Location

SPRINGFIELD, MB - Peterbilt Manitoba has expanded its network by opening Peterbilt Manitoba-East, a parts and service facility located in Springfield, Manitoba.

Here’s a Better Idea: Let’s NOT Ban Trucks on Provencher Blvd.

WINNIPEG, MB - Heavy trucks are welcome on Provencher Boulevard. That's the message - loud and clear - from a report released by the City of Winnipeg on Jan. 31.

Safety at forefront of Manitoba seminar

WINNIPEG -- The Manitoba Trucking Association recently teamed up with the Motor Carrier Division of Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation to help promote safety for the province's truckers.

Manitoba’s Roads Promised $100-Million Repair Job

WINNIPEG, MB - Manitoba's provincial government today announced they will invest an extra $100 million to build and repair roads in 2014.

Manitoba highways expected to stay open

MORRIS, Man. -- Predictions from a few weeks ago that flooding along the Red River would be kinder to Manitoba truckers than last year have so far been proven correct.

$100k Gift Gets Maxim To Front of Class

Red River College named one of its classrooms for Maxim Truck & Trailer, who has donated $100,000 to the Heavy Equipment Transportation Centre in 2012.

Tanker Trucks Bring Emergency Fuel to Manitoba Residents

CALGARY, MB - Tanker trucks are rushing to the aid of thousands of chilly Manitoba residents with emergency supplies of CNG after a pipeline explosion left them with no heat.

Top apprentices service Manitoba rigs

WINNIPEG -- Last week, Manitoba recognized its top young apprentices, two of which are employed in the trucking industry.