The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada, after much consideration, has decided that the 2020 AGM and Conference will not be able to proceed as an in-person event on September 8th to the 10th. Instead, the Board of Directors voted unanimously to proceed with a fully virtual event, to be held on September 9th and 10th.
“In these trying times, and with the continued development of COVID-19, it became obvious to our Board that we could not in good conscience move forward with an in-person event. The Health and safety of our staff, speakers, friends, industry colleagues and guests who attend our events year after year, must always be top of mind. While governments around the country are easing restrictions and we are all slowly getting back to work, large indoor gatherings are still not recommended in order to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. While in person is not feasible, we did still want to provide the high calibre of education and recognition that our conference has become well known for, and as a result we have decided to have a fully virtual event that will provide unsurpassed value for this type of event. While we will miss seeing our friends in person, we are confident our virtual event will provide the best value and education possible for our attendee’s.”
For our virtual event we have partnered with C-Vent, one of the worlds leading virtual conference partners. To ensure everyone receives full value, we have also added three educational seminars to our original in person event schedule.
The conference will kick off September 9th at 8:00 am, with Day 1 concluding at 3:45pm. Day 2 on September 10th will begin at 8:00am and conclude at 2:00pm. Mixed in with the 10 educational seminars will be the PMTC awards programs. As in person presentations of awards are not possible this year, we will be adding a video tribute that will be played for all announced winners so we can recognize their achievements as best as possible. Our 2020 winners will also be invited to our next in person conference so they may also be recognized in front of their peers.
A schedule of topics and events is listed below, and the full brochure with details and registration will be up on the PMTC website shortly, as we work on finalizing all details with our event partner. (Conference agenda and schedule subject to change with out notice)
For more information, to register, or for sponsorship opportunities, you may visit our website at http://www.pmtc.ca, email Annette Kieft at info@pmtc.ca, or call the office at 905-827-0587. As a way to say thank you to our sponsors who stick with us in our virtual world, those who sponsor this fall’s conference, will be offered a 20% percent discount for our next in person conference, scheduled for June 16th to 18th of 2021.
September 9th
OPENING REMARKS AND A PMTC YEAR IN REVIEW REPORT BY PMTC PRESIDENT MIKE MILLIAN
Seminar I – TRANSPORTATION LEGAL UPDATE
Seminar II- ONTARIO MINSITRY OF TRANSPORTATION: MTO TRUCK SAFETY PROGRAMS AND LEGISLATIVE UPDATES
FMCSA USA REGULATORY UPDATE & INFORMATION
PMTC – CPC LOGISTICS CANADA HALL OF FAME FOR PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS
Every year we induct up to four professional drivers who have compiled outstanding safety records over the course of their career. Recognizing their individual achievements is always a conference highlight.
RICK AUSTIN MEMORIAL DISPATCHER OF THE YEAR AWARD- SPONSORED BY CPC LOGISTICS CANADA
Help us recognize the 3RD annual Rick Austin Dispatcher of the year recipient. Dispatchers are an integral part of any fleet, and one that is often overlooked.
Seminar III – INTRODUCTION TO THE 2020 PMTC BENCHMARKING SURVEY, SPONSORED BY ONTARIO TRUCK DRIVING SCHOOL
Seminar IV –ELECTRIC VEHICLES, THE FUTURE IS BEING BUILT NOW
Seminar V – data analytics & software for efficiency & for improving your customers experience
PMTC YOUNG LEADERS EDUCATION BURSARY
Up to two PMTC Young Leaders will be awarded with the PMTC Young Leaders Education Bursary, which provides funds to cover two of the four courses offered from CITT that comprise the “PMTC Logistics Management Graduate Program”.
PMTC-AVIVA PRIVATE FLEET SAFETY AWARDS
Recognizing private fleets with exceptional safety records is an important part of the conference. Join us as we recognize the safest private fleets in the country.
September 10th
Seminar VI – The future of fuel
PMTC-3M VEHICLE GRAPHICS AWARDS
One of the highlights of our conference every year. You will be treated to a video display of some of the best truck graphics to be found anywhere. These fleets are proud of their image, as they should be.
Seminar VII – The new canada labour code
Seminar VIII – the truth about commercial insurance
PMTC-KRTS DRIVER TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP
Fleets can’t achieve amazing safety records without qualified and trained drivers. one lucky PMTC member WILL BE AWARDED the PMTC-KRTS Driver Training Scholarship. The recipient will receive the funds to cover a 200-hour TTSAO or PTDI Certified Professional Truck Driver course.
Seminar IX – Truckers against human trafficking (TAT)
Seminar X – virtual training in a covid-19 world
