LANGLEY, B.C. – With some "trepidation and regret" Paul Landry, the longtime president and CEO of the B.C. Trucking Association, recently announced his resignation at a board of directors meeting.

The change will be effective no later than June 30, 2011. Landry told carrier members at a recent board of directors meeting that he’s giving nearly a year’s notice so the BCTA has plenty of time to find a suitable replacement.

Landry says there will be absolutely no diminution of his efforts in the next eight months in tackling issues on behalf of the BCTA like taxation, infrastructure development, and cross-border issues. 

"I have worked for several fine organizations in my career, but none can compare with the rewarding experience of working for the British Columbia Trucking Association."

In a follow-up press release, Murray Scadeng, chairman of the BCTA British Columbia Trucking Association (BCTA), said under Landry’s watch, BCTA motor carrier membership doubled to about 500 companies and the group was able to develop strategic alliances that allowed it to speak on behalf of 800 motor carrier companies.

"When Paul was recruited to become the BCTA President in 1994, he was asked to broaden BCTA’s carrier base, provide leadership on a broad range of policy issues, establish BCTA as a credible and respected advocate for the industry with government, the media and the public and to secure BCTA’s financial future. I am pleased to say that, in every way, he’s delivered," said Scadeng.