Private Motor Carrier

Breaking News:

HOS use-compliance near perfect since US mandate:
Electronic logging devices (ELDs) are making a huge impact on HOS compliance in the US, someth...
Canadians urged to act safely around railway tracks and trains:
From September 23 to 29, 2019, Canada marked the 17th annual Rail Safety Week – and ...
TTSAO holds transportation industry roundtable:
On September 11, the Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO) held a Transportati...
Supply Chain Management Association is now Supply Chain Canada:
At its AGM on September 12, the Supply Chain Management Association™ announced its name change...
Free presentation on sleep apnea available to fleets:
The Toronto Rehabilitation Institute (TRI) – University Health Network is pioneering a researc...

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Sharp Transportation Systems Inc.

Sharp Transportation Systems Inc. is a mid-sized fleet with its headquarters and primary terminal based in Cambridge, Ontario. Read More

Hacked or cracked? A practical guide to cyber security for private motor carriers

Heather C. Devine, Partner, Alexander Holburn LLP Is cyber security a real risk for private motor carriers? The answer is: yes. Read More

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Sleeping at the Wheel

Truck drivers account for 16-20% of all crashes, which, in turn, has caused a number of injuries and fatalities, and risked public safety. This warning comes from Uma Victor, MBBS, a research analyst from the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute (TRI), who is currently working on a study about sleep apnea in long haul driving. “Sleep apnea is a cause of concern for the drivers, for the industry, for the public,” She explains “When a driver does not get a proper sleep, they may not have the cognitive ability to drive safely.” Read More

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ELDs – Choose Well And Attract Drivers

Much has been written about electronic logging devices (ELDs) since the beginning of the ELD Rule Awareness and Transition Phase in February 2016. Discussion, however, has occurred mostly from the perspective of transport industry authorities, and carrier and shipper organizations – covering the primary benefits of rigorously enforcing hours-of-service regulations, improving road safety, and reducing accident-related costs, as well as the longer-term effect of levelling the playing field and transforming carrier-shipper relations. Read More

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PMTC Throws Its Support Behind Trucker Buddy International

At a recent PMTC Board of Directors meeting in Milton, Ontario, Ed Novoa, a Trucker Buddy Board member since 2011, made a presentation (and raised awareness) of the Trucker Buddy Program.

Burnbrae Farms

Burnbrae Farms is a national and international supplier of eggs and egg products. It is a fifthgeneration family business based in Lyn, Ontario with divisions in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec.

President Millian To Drive In The Convoy For Special Olympics

PMTCPresident Mike Millian will be behind the wheel as part of the Truck Convoy for Special Olympics on Saturday, September 14 in Paris, Ontario.

Seminar IV – YLG-sourced Panel

Where is technology taking us? This impossible-to-answer question was bravely embraced by our panel of vendors,

Current News

HOS use-compliance near perfect since US mandate

Electronic logging devices (ELDs) are making a huge impact on HOS compliance in the US, something that is likely to be mirrored in Canada come June 2021.

Canadians urged to act safely around railway tracks and trains

From September 23 to 29, 2019, Canada marked the 17th annual Rail Safety Week – and the Railway Association of Canada (RAC) took the opportunity to remind the public that everyone has a role to play when it comes to preventing rail-related deaths and injuries.

TTSAO holds transportation industry roundtable

On September 11, the Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO) held a Transportation Industry Roundtable at the Centre for Health and Safety Innovation in Mississauga, Ontario.

Supply Chain Management Association is now Supply Chain Canada

At its AGM on September 12, the Supply Chain Management Association™ announced its name change to Supply Chain Canada™.

Free presentation on sleep apnea available to fleets

The Toronto Rehabilitation Institute (TRI) – University Health Network is pioneering a research study to test sleep apnea in long haul drivers at no cost! This will help drivers access medical knowledge and resources for improved health wellness.
Why should you sign up?