PMTC and THRSCA Announce March 20th Atlantic Region Educational Seminar
The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada and Trucking Human Resources Sector Council Atlantic have announced details of their Eastern region educational seminar. The seminar will be held March 20th at the Inn on Prince Hotel in Truro, Nova Scotia. The Educational...
Agenda Announced For PMTC 2024 Conference and AGM-Registration is Open
The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada has announced the full agenda and schedule for its 2024 Conference. “Each year those who attend the PMTC Annual Conference tell us it is one of the best educational and networking values they receive in the transportation...
Professional Truck Training Alliance of Canada Announces Board of Directors
The Professional Truck Training Alliance of Canada (PTTAC) is pleased to announce their Executive and Board of Directors: Jim Campbell, (Chairperson) First Class Training Centre – Winnipeg, Manitoba Don MacDonald, (Co-Chairperson) CCA Truck Driver Training Ltd. –...
ATA Truck Tonnage Index Increased 2.1% in December
American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 2.1% in December after falling 1.4% in November. In December, the index equaled 115.7 (2015=100) compared with 113.3 in November. “While 2023 ended on a...
ATRI Issues Call For Motor Carriers and Owner-Operators to Participate in Detention Survey
As part of a larger study on the impacts of truck driver detention on the industry, the American Transportation Research Institute today issued a call for motor carriers and owner-operators to participate in new ATRI data collection on the consequences of driver...
The Professional Truck Training Alliance of Canada becomes national ally for transportation industry
The Professional Truck Training Alliance of Canada (PTTAC) is pleased to announce its commitment to the transportation industry. Founded by Chairman Jim Campbell, President and GM of First Class Training Centre Inc. in Winnipeg, MB, the PTTAC is the unified voice of...
Happiness in honor of Valentine’s Day
February is the month of hearts and roses in honor of Valentine’s Day. While there are many theories surrounding the first Saint Valentine, it wasn’t until the 1400s when the term valentine was used to describe a love note. Today, Valentine’s Day is celebrated around...
Pay Attention To Your Talent
The transportation industry is a tough go even in the best of times, but I do not know other businesses as well as I know transportation. Specifically recruiting, retention and HR. Spending a lifetime in one spot allows you to see many things. Providing our services...
A year for change to mandatory entry-level training
2024 promises new and positive steps regarding mandatory entry-level training (MELT) in Canada. For starters, Newfoundland officially implemented its MELT program on January 3, 2024. The other Atlantic provinces – New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island –...
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