MISSISSAUGA, Ont. (April 13, 2005) — The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada says that the deadline for a variety of fleet awards is approaching fast.

The private fleet group says that May 2, 2005 is the last day for award submissions for competitions including:

— The PMTC & 3M Vehicle Graphics Design Awards Competition, which recognizes fleet operators and graphic design companies who graphically enhance their vehicles. The competition is open to all Canadian fleet operators. Awards are presented in six categories: Tractor Trailer Combination; Straight Truck; Special Events/Promotion; Night-Time Safety, Light Duty Commercial Truck and Identity Fleet Graphics.

— PMTC & Cancom Hall of Fame for Professional Drivers — established to recognize superior over the road performance of drivers employed by members of the PMTC.

— PMTC & Zurich Private Fleet Safety Award, which encourages improved road safety for the general public and promote best practices in private fleet safety management. The awards recognize the private truck fleets most committed to safety improvement, especially where they exceed National Safety Code requirements. This year’s competition is open to all Canadian private truck fleets. PMTC membership is not a requirement.