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Issue 3 - 2024



PMTC 2024 Annual Conference Recap

NETWORKING • TRAINING • EXHIBITS • AWARDS

The PMTC’s Annual General Meeting and Conference was held in beautiful Niagara Falls, ON, from June 18 to 20, 2024.

Thanks to the generous support of our members and sponsors and the talents of many talented speakers, the return to Niagara Falls was a huge success! There was a fantastic line-up of seminars, exhibitors, and awards, along with plenty of opportunities to meet and reconnect with friends and colleagues across the industry.

The Annual General Meeting saw the election of a new Board of Directors for the 2024-25 term. Congratulations to the Conference Committee for organizing another outstanding educational and fun-filled event!

Current News

PMTC Announces TruckRight as the New Sponsor of the Driver Hall of Fame Awards

For Immediate Release

October 8, 2024

Milton, ON: The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC), is pleased to announce TruckRight as the sponsor of “The PMTC’s Hall of Fame for Professional Drivers”.

“The Hall of Fame Awards were introduced during the PMTC’s 25th anniversary conference in 2002. Each year the PMTC inducts up to 4 drivers who meet the strict criteria that is required to be honoured with a hall of fame induction. These drivers are the best of the best, true professionals, and the backbone of industry”, stated PMTC President Mike Millian. “It is a privilege to be able to honour these drivers each year at our conference and give these drivers the recognition they deserve. It is because of the great support of TruckRight, that we are able to continue to provide these drivers the celebration of a great career that they deserve. We are thrilled with TruckRight’s dedication to support and honour excellence”.

“As longtime drivers ourselves, Lisa and I are excited and honoured to sponsor The PMTC’s Hall of Fame for Professional Drivers,” says Dirk Kupar, President of TruckRight and cofounder of the company alongside his wife Lisa. “Drivers perform a difficult job and one that’s vital for our society. Nobody works harder, and nobody deserves recognition more. We’re so pleased to be part of celebrating the very best.”

Drivers are honoured each year at the Hall of Fame Luncheon during the PMTC’s Annual Conference, this year being held June 17th to 19th at Niagara Fall’s Ontario. Award entries open on February 1st, and this year the induction ceremony will occur on June 18th.  The Hall of Fame Resides on the PMTC’s website, and all past winners are recognized here. 2025 will mark the 24th year in which drivers have been recognized for their achievements. Drivers also receive jackets and die cast model trucks to recognize their achievements. To see the hall, and past winners, click here.

Established in 1977, the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) is the only Canadian association dedicated to the interests of private fleet operators. The PMTC provides forums for fleet operators and industry stakeholders to exchange views and resolve issues together and is at the forefront in representing your views to government, protecting your rights, and promoting your interests.

Founded in 2013, the TruckRight software platform helps fleets streamline driver recruiting, onboarding and compliance management so they can keep their seats full and minimize risk. It provides drivers with a seamless experience, helping make their lives easier–and helping fleets improve retention.

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