MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — The 2008 Private Motor Truck Council of Canada Awards Programs opened for entries on February 1st.

Each year the PMTC teams with member companies to celebrate the best in trucking by presenting awards in several categories. The awards are presented during the Annual Conference, which takes place in Niagara-on-the-Lake, on June 19 & 20. Competition entry information is available online at www.pmtc.ca. The 2008 program includes:

PMTC & 3M Vehicle Graphics Design Awards Competition.

Co-sponsored by 3M Canada’s Commercial Graphics Division, the Vehicle Graphics Design Awards recognize 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 Fleet Identity Graphics.

PMTC & CPC Logistics Hall of Fame for Professional Drivers: The Hall recognizes superior over the road performance of drivers employed by PMTC members.

PMTC & Zurich Private Fleet Safety Awards:

The Private Fleet Safety Awards program was created by Zurich and the PMTC to encourage 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 competition is open to all Canadian private truck fleets. PMTC membership is not a requirement.