Mike grew up on a beef farm in rural Southwestern Ontario in Huron County. Mike began his career in the Trucking Industry in 1990 at the age of 18, spending three years working for a local carrier Hauling Livestock and bulk agriculture products. At the age of 21 Mike went to work for a long Haul Refrigerated and general freight carrier and spent 5 years hauling all sorts of freight in all 48 US Mainland States and 6 Canadian Provinces. The Carrier then opened a Certified Driver Training School in 1998 and Mike came off the road and become one of the Schools first Certified Driver Trainers. In 2000 Mike Transitioned into Safety and Compliance for the Fleet, while still working part time as a Trainer for the School. In 2002 Mike moved over to a Private Fleet and became the Safety, Compliance, Maintenance and Training manger for the Hensall District Co-operative’s Commercial Trucking Fleet. Mike spent the next 12.5 years with Hensall and oversaw the Fleets as it grew from 40 Trucks in 2002 to over 140 in 2015. In January of 2015 Mike moved into the Trucking Association business and was named the President of the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada, where he remains in his current role.

Columnists,Mike Millian |
November 23, 2023

On behalf of the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC), I’m pleased to announce that our association is breaking new ground in the West. On November 15, 2023, Marcel Pouliot stepped into the role of PMTC’s Western Canada Representative: the official voice, advocate, and support system for members in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

Marcel’s addition to the team supports the PMTC’s vision to have full and equal representation in each region of the country. Thanks to our members, Board of Directors, and supporters, we are represented by a membership that has more than doubled in less than 10 years.

Marcel’s undertakings in the west as well as my current involvement federally and specifically in Ontario and the Maritimes will not doubt strengthen the PMTC’s vision. Given our strong and flourishing membership across Canada along with the dedication and commitment of the Board of Directors, the assistance and involvement of our consultants and volunteers in various portfolios such as Québec, Transportation of Dangerous Goods, Canadian/American boarders’ issues (to name just a few); we are truly able to capitalize on our vision to be the national voice and advocate for our members. We are the “boots on the ground” representatives who serve our members, connect with key stakeholders, and lobby with government entities across Canada.

Our posts in western and eastern Canada will enable the PMTC to fully address the province-specific challenges such as entry-level training (i.e., province-specific training standards, inconsistencies with enforcement, the overall cost to enroll) and the fact that professional drivers are not currently recognized as a “skilled trade” by government.

Other challenges and opportunities are similar across the regions such as recruitment and retention, ELDs, and incorporating zero emission vehicles into your fleets. We understand that each province is different with obligations to consider and obstacles to overcome. The PMTC’s role is to bring harmony to all our federally regulated members, while acknowledging the unique challenges that come with each provincially regulated region.

However, it is a team effort. We depend on you, our members, to share your needs, questions, and concerns with us. Our national footprint is supported by each PMTC member, and we look forward to driving change and creating harmony together.

Ways you can get involved:

Follow us on social media. Our online presence is a window into our ongoing lobbying efforts with government, fellow members and allies, and potential new members. Follow along and be a part of the conversation with PMTC’s social media channels:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/private-motor-truck-council-of-canada

Facebook: facebook.com/PrivateMotorTruckCouncilofCanada

X (formerly Twitter): twitter.com/privatefleets

Instagram: instagram.com/pmtcylg

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@PMTCvideos

Visit our website. The PMTC website (www.pmtc.ca) is filled with valuable and pertinent information to our members such as upcoming events, ongoing initiatives. Add us to your daily browsing routine and stay up to date on the latest Association and industry news.

Network. Throughout the year, the PMTC hosts an array of events, including our Annual Conference (scheduled for June 18-20, 2024, in Niagara Falls, ON). These events are great opportunities to learn about current/ongoing industry topics, how the PMTC is supporting its members, and network with the community.

Contact us. Marcel and I look forward to connecting with you and learning about challenges to overcome and opportunities to conquer in your region. To contact us via email, you can reach me at trucks@pmtc.ca and Marcel Pouliot at marcel@pmtc.ca. To contact our Executive Assistant & Member Services Coordinator Annette Kieft, her email is info@pmtc.ca.

 

 

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Mike grew up on a beef farm in rural Southwestern Ontario in Huron County. Mike began his career in the Trucking Industry in 1990 at the age of 18, spending three years working for a local carrier Hauling Livestock and bulk agriculture products. At the age of 21 Mike went to work for a long Haul Refrigerated and general freight carrier and spent 5 years hauling all sorts of freight in all 48 US Mainland States and 6 Canadian Provinces. The Carrier then opened a Certified Driver Training School in 1998 and Mike came off the road and become one of the Schools first Certified Driver Trainers. In 2000 Mike Transitioned into Safety and Compliance for the Fleet, while still working part time as a Trainer for the School. In 2002 Mike moved over to a Private Fleet and became the Safety, Compliance, Maintenance and Training manger for the Hensall District Co-operative’s Commercial Trucking Fleet. Mike spent the next 12.5 years with Hensall and oversaw the Fleets as it grew from 40 Trucks in 2002 to over 140 in 2015. In January of 2015 Mike moved into the Trucking Association business and was named the President of the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada, where he remains in his current role.