From the Managing Editor
Private Motor Carrier magazine provides insight on the opportunities and challenges that matter most to private fleet professionals across Canada. The magazine is published quarterly alongside an annual directory for PMTC members and industry partners. Each issue is developed with input from industry experts and aims to deliver topical information while keeping PMTC members up to date on association events and initiatives.
 

IN THIS ISSUE

 

PMTC Announces Incoming Board of Directors

PMTC Announces Incoming Board of Directors

The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada is announcing its incoming Board of Directors for the 2026/2027 term. The New Boards term runs from July 1st of 2026 through to June 30 of 2027. The new Board was voted June 16 at the Councils AGM and announced at the conclusion of the Annual Conference on June...
The Hidden Cost of the Fuel Run

The Hidden Cost of the Fuel Run

How wheel-to-wheel delivery gives private carriers  back their most valuable resource: time  Every private fleet manager knows the fuel line item on the budget. Far fewer have ever calculated the other cost of fuel – the one that doesn't show up on the invoice but shows up everywhere else: on the...
Culture of Care:  Your Voice Saves Lives Turning Safety from a Policy into a Personal Commitment

Culture of Care: Your Voice Saves Lives Turning Safety from a Policy into a Personal Commitment

At the 2026 Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) Annual Conference, transportation leaders gathered for an impactful and emotional panel discussion titled Culture of Care: Your Voice Saves Lives. The session challenged attendees to think beyond compliance and consider a more fundamental question:...
 

PMTC Bulletin

Does Ontario’s Announcement of a Standardized Curriculum for Entry-Level Training Make a Meaningful Difference?

On May 12, Ontario’s Auditor General released a scathing report on the state of Class A entry-level training and oversight in the province of Ontario. In a previous article, I summarized key...

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Will Ontario’s Auditor General’s Report on Entry Level Training be a Wakeup Call for Governments?

On May 12th Ontario’s Auditor general released a scathing report on the state of class A entry level training and oversight in the province of Ontario.

Canada’s Border Clearing Systems are a Stain to the Country’s Image

In the last year, the majority of talk coming from the federal government, with industry support, has revolved around removing internal trade barriers to make Canada more resilient and less reliant...

PMTC Announces Mack Trucks Canada as the new Sponsor of the Annual Vehicle Graphics Awards

The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada is pleased to welcome our new sponsor and partner, Mack Trucks Canada, for the 41st Annual Vehicle Graphics Awards. These awards attract entries from...

Support for Highway 11 and 17 Upgrades to Improve Safety and Supply Chain Reliability

Sent via email on October 17, 2025 Subject: Support for Highway 11 and 17 Upgrades to Improve Safety and Supply Chain Reliability

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