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AGENDA ANNOUNCED FOR PMTC 2025 CONFERENCE AND AGM-REGISTRATION IS OPEN
Milton, ON: The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada has announced the full agenda and schedule for its 2025 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 industry. We believe this year’s line up of speakers continues to build on that reputation”, says PMTC President, Mike Millian. “As a result of growth, last year was our 1st year at the Niagara Falls Convention Centre. Feedback from last years attendees on the new venue were overwhelming positive, and as a result, we are excited to be returning to the Niagara Fall’s Convention Centre again in 2025 “ If interested in sponsoring or attending, don’t wat, as we sold out of exhibitor spaces last year, and were over 95% sold out for attendee’s”
The conference will kick off the afternoon of June 17th with the Annual General Meeting for the membership.
On the evening of the 17th , the PMTC Young Leaders Group & Cocktail Reception Sponsor TruckRight will host our annual Pre-Conference Cocktail Reception for conference sponsors, speakers, the PMTC Board of Directors, all registered conference attendees, as well as all PMTC Young Leaders Group members. The last 2 years the pre-conference reception was attended by over 200 people each year. The reception will be held in the Sponsors Exhibitors’ Showcase area to provide more value to our conference partners and those who attend the pre-conference cocktail reception. We will also hold 2 cash draws for $300 dollars for fleet members who are in attendance at the cocktail reception. You must be in the room to win!
On June 18th, starting at 8 am, the educational portion of the conference will begin and continue into the 19th. Mixed in with this will be the PMTC awards program as well as several networking opportunities.
A schedule of topics and events is listed below, and the full brochure with details, and registration is attached to this message, as well as up on the PMTC website at www.pmtc.ca.
(Conference agenda and schedule subject to change with out notice)
This year’s conference will take place at the Niagara Falls Convention Centre in Niagara Falls, On.
Registration is now open. For more information and sponsorship opportunities, you may also email Annette Kieft at info@pmtc.ca, or call the office at 905-827-0587 x101.
June 17th
3:00-5:00 p.m. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING FOR MEMBERS ONLY
5:00 to 7:00pm PMTC-YLG COCKTAIL RECEPTION & EXHIBITORS SHOWCASE, SPONSORED BY TRUCKRIGHT
June 18th
Seminar I - Apex predators: top legal issues in 2025 & practical solutions you should implement
Seminar II – INTRODUCTION TO THE 2024 PMTC BENCHMARKING SURVEY, SPONSORDED BY OTDS
Seminar III – FMCSA-TRANSPORT CANADA - CVSA UPDATES
Seminar IV – CCMTA UPDATE & CANADA’S REGULATORY LANDSCAPE
Exhibitors’ Showcase
Visit with our conference exhibitors and network with fellow registrants. Meet old friends, make some new ones, and see products and services that can make your fleet more effective.
HALL OF FAME LUNCHEON
RICK AUSTIN DISPATCHER AWARD- SPONSORED BY CPC LOGISTICS CANADA
Help us recognize the 8th annual Rick Austin Dispatcher of the year recipient. Dispatchers are an integral part of any fleet, and one that is often overlooked.
PMTC – TRUCKRIGHT HALL OF FAME FOR PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS
Every year we induct up to four professional drivers who have compiled outstanding safety records over the course of their career.
Recognizing their individual achievements is always a conference highlight.
Seminar V – RED SEAL: WHAT IS IT, & IS IT THE RIGHT PATH FOR THE POSITION OF TRUCK DRIVER
YOUNG LEADERS-TENSTREET EDUCATION BURSARY
1 PMTC Young Leader & 1 Mohawk student from the Mohawk Supply Chain Management Program will be awarded the 2025 YLG-Tenstreet Education Bursary Award. Recipients receive the funds to complete 2 of the 4 courses needed to complete the “PMTC Logistics Management Graduate Program”. The courses are sourced through the CITT library of logistics courses.
Seminar VI – ai AS A force for safety
Exhibitors’ Showcase
An opportunity to network with your peers, continue conversations, and visit with exhibitors during our reception before the Chairman’s Dinner.
CHAIRMAN’S DINNER
PMTC-KRTS DRIVER TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP
Fleets can’t achieve amazing safety records without qualified and trained drivers. After the Fleet Safety awards conclude, we will award one lucky PMTC member with the PMTC-KRTS Driver Training Scholarship. The recipient will receive the funds to cover a 200-hour TTSAO Certified Program.
2025 YLG DRIVEN TO LEAD GRADUATION CEREMONY, SPONSORED BY KRTS, TRANSREP & TENSTREET
The Young Leaders group Driven to Lead certificate program returned in 2025 for a fourth class. Join us as we celebrate this years graduating class and honor them in front of their peers.
PMTC-AVIVA PRIVATE FLEET SAFETY AWARDS
Recognizing private fleets with exceptional safety records is an important part of the conference. Join us for the presentation of the 2025 awards and dine with the private fleet community.
June 19th
Breakfast: PMTC-3M VEHICLE GRAPHICS AWARDS
Following breakfast, you’ll be treated to a video display of some of the best truck graphics to be found anywhere. These fleets are proud of their image, as they should be. Always a highlight of the conference!
Seminar VII - Heavy duty emissions 2025 & beyond : technology and regulatory overview
Seminar VIII – Hiring people who last
Seminar IX – Understanding impairment & the role of cognitive testing in reducing workplace risk
11:15am Closing Remarks/Conference Adjourns
Mike Millian
President
Private Motor Truck Council of Canada
225 Main Street East
Unit #5, Milton, On
L9T 1N9
Office: 905-827-0587
Cell: 519-932-0902
Fax: 905-827-8212