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For Immediate Release:
Tuesday April 4, 2023 - Private Motor Truck Council of Canada Now Offering NATMI Courses
The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) in partnership with KRTS Transportation Specialists Inc. will begin offering 2 courses in 2023. Volvo Canada has been confirmed as the host site sponsor. The North American Transportation Management Institute (NATMI) exists to improve the performance and production of professionals directly responsible for effective fleet and driver performance - risk managers, safety and security directors, maintenance managers, and commercial driver trainers. For the companies who employ NATMI Certification program graduates’ outcomes include:
- Reduced accidents and injuries
- Lower vehicle maintenance
- Improve driver retention
- Improved operational efficiency
- Better management systems
The first two courses the PMTC will be offering is the Certified Driver Trainer (CDT) and the Certified Director of Safety (CDS). All courses will be delivered by KRTS Transportation Specialists Inc.
Matt Richardson, Vice President of KRTS is pleased with the new partnership, he commented “KRTS is a proud member and supporter of the PMTC, and this partnership allows us to bring the benefits of two excellent educational programs from NATMI (CDT and CDS) to the PMTC membership. For years, KRTS has delivered the NATMI programs to industry professionals across Canada seeing great returns for both the professional development of participants, and the added value those participants are able to bring to their fleets.”
Mike Millian, President of the PMTC says “ The PMTC is known to be strong in our commitment to safety and best practices. Industry professionals that take these courses will be armed with the knowledge and tools necessary to perform their jobs to the best of their abilities, which in turn will improve safety for their companies and their employees. Partnering with KRTS to have the NATMI course delivered will provide the best value to our members.”
Volvo Canada and the PMTC will host for the first two programs at their offices at 2100 Derry Road West, Suite 410, Mississauga Ontario.
The dates for the CDT program are October 18th and 19th. The Certified Director of Safety Course will be scheduled with dates announced in the near future.
Steve Woodward, Fleet Sales Manager says “At Volvo Trucks safety is one of our core values and top priorities. We are proud to host KRTS Transportation Specialists Inc. and NATMI to deliver courses in partnership with the PMTC at our Canadian headquarters. Volvo Trucks is a long-time supporter of the PMTC and their efforts with private fleets in Canada.”
NATMI Programs are accredited by the University of Central Florida, NATMI’s university affiliation has been continuous since the program started at Pennsylvania State University in 1944. The university also monitors course development to ensure it meets university - level instructional standard.
Jeff Arnold, Executive Director of NATMI commented “Private fleets represent a large share of the participants in NATMI programs, and we are excited about the opportunity to support the PMTC in providing professional development for this vital sector of the industry. The PMTC is in great hands with KRTS Transportation Specialists Inc. as they are a leading provider of NTMI certification in Canada, whose team provides high-quality, professional instruction.”
For more information about the programs being offered by NATMI contact Kim Sytsma-Hill at 800-771-8171, or email ksytsmahill@krway.com.
To register for the October 18th and 19th CDT program, click here, call 905-827-0587, email info@pmtc.ca or visit pmtc.ca.
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
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Ontario proposing changes to the air brake license renewal process and knowledge test requirements.
Recently the Ontario Ministry of Transportations posted a proposal to amend the process of a driver renewing their Z endorsement for air brakes on their Ontario driver’s license.
The current process requires a driver to attend a Drive Test Center prior to their license expiring, and then write and pass a knowledge test in order to maintain the Z endorsement on their driver’s license. The process is the same for those who have a commercial license class, such as a Class A or D, among others. The knowledge test allows drivers to demonstrate they have the basic knowledge required to operate and inspect a commercial motor vehicle and its air brake system.
Commercial drivers’ knowledge of the air brake system and inspecting its parts and operation continue to be an issue in Ontario and all of Canada. In 2022, stats released by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance highlight the need for improved air brake knowledge. In their road check blitz in 2022, 48,966 level 1 and 2 inspections were completed in Canada and the US combined. 22.8% of vehicles were taken out of service for defects. Of the vehicles taken out of service, vehicles inspected in the USA, 36.9% had defects in the braking systems. In Canada, the numbers were even worse, with 48.4% of vehicles taken out of service having brake defects. This by far represented the highest percentage of defects found, and this continues to be the case year after year. These numbers indicate a major issue with maintenance and failure of the air brake system as well as inspections being conducted prior to the beginning of a day’s work.
While these numbers indicate we need to change the way things are currently being done, the PMTC believes removing the knowledge test is a step that should not be taken, and in fact has the real opportunity of reducing drivers’ knowledge of the air brake system and reducing safety on our roadways. The PMTC has no issue with the learning modules and believe this is a good opportunity to increase a drivers’ knowledge of the air brake system, the concern we have is removing the knowledge verification. Allowing a driver to complete learning modules at home, with no other checkpoints or verification in place is opening up a real opportunity for fraud. How will you verify the person doing the module is in fact the license holder? How can you verify that they are reviewing the information and taking the knowledge in, and not just going through the motions and advancing through the program? No matter what type of secure online system you have in place, their will be no fool proof way to ensure the person required to take the modules is in fact the correct person, short of having a staff member sitting online with the person and verifying the person on the screen is in fact the license holder. The only true way to verify the license holder has the minimum knowledge required is to have them attend a Drive Test Center and perform the knowledge test in person. Adding the knowledge modules is a good step, but that step should not come along with a removal of the knowledge verification process if we expect it to improve safety.
As for the Ministries argument that this is removing a barrier, that does not really hold water. The driver is still going to be required to go to Drive Test to renew their license and do the written test if they have any other commercial class of license. The only burden this is removing is the requirement of the driver to pass the Z knowledge test. With many of our members holding all classes of commercial licenses, we feel if you are unable to pass the basic requirements of a knowledge test, we really don’t believe you should be on our highways as you do not have the basic knowledge required to inspect and operate a vehicle with an air brake system.
The PMTC is encouraging the province to reconsider this proposal, and we encourage you to comment on the regulatory posting to ensure your views are heard as well. The posting can be asked through the link below and is open for comments until March 16th.
https://www.ontariocanada.com/registry/view.do?language=en&postingId=43451
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
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OTTAWA, ON (February 9, 2023) – Today Trucking HR Canada (THRC) introduces a new addition to their Career ExpressWay Program. Thanks to funding from the Government of Canada under the Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program (SWSP), the trucking industry will look to recruit and onboard up to 2600 new workers in both driving and non-driving roles.
This new injection of funding will provide up to $10,000 to cover the cost of entry-level driver training for those looking to enter the occupation, along with a wage incentive of the same amount to support employers with onboarding, mentoring, and finishing training. Wage incentives are also available for new hires in other in-demand positions.
“Without truckers, groceries wouldn’t make it to the shelves of our local supermarkets and builders wouldn’t get the supplies they need. We’re investing in Trucking HR to make sure the industry can support truckers and the workers who help them by equipping them with the training and skills they need to meet the demand we know is there.” Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough
“The trucking and logistics sector supports every key economic sector and is critical to Canadian economic recovery.” Says Angela Splinter, CEO, Trucking HR Canada. “Expanding and building on the success of THRC’s Career ExpressWay program was a specific recommendation in the National Supply Chain Task Force Report, and we are proud to see this important investment that will directly support industry employers in addressing labour shortages with the hardest to fill roles, while also connecting and preparing Canadians for well-paying jobs in our sector.”
This new project, made possible through a coalition of partners, will also include the development and piloting of a national occupational-level training standard. Building on THRC’s current national occupational standard for commercial drivers, this part of the project looks to build national consistency in training, support increased productivity, and bridge the gap between entry-level training and road readiness.
The new project also supports the updating of THRC’s highly regarded labour market information work - including updating our demographic data to include Census 2021 data, conducting a new employer survey, and providing a new labour market supply and demand forecast up to 2028.
Trucking HR Canada was awarded just over 46 million in funding.
The industry coalition of partners includes the Canadian Trucking Alliance, the British Columbia Trucking Association, the Alberta Motor Transport Association, the Saskatchewan Trucking Association, Manitoba Trucking Association, Ontario Trucking Association, Association du camionnage du Quebec, Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association, the Insurance Bureau of Canada, The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada, Supply Chain Canada, cross-sectoral partners and more.
First announced in Budget 2021, the SWSP helps key sectors of the economy implement solutions to address their current and emerging workforce needs by funding organizations to deliver projects that focus on a range of industry-driven activities. These include training and reskilling workers, helping employers retain and attract a skilled and diverse workforce and other creative solutions to help sectors address labour market needs. It will also support equity-deserving groups by promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce and providing wrap-around supports as needed to those facing barriers to participation. Trucking HR Canada was part of a pre-approved list of organizations invited for a priority application process.
For more information, please contact:
Cecilia Reaburn
Manager, communications, and marketing
343-633-5164
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Canada is a national, non-profit organization, advancing modern HR solutions for the trucking and logistics workforce. We collaborate, partner, and work with a dynamic network including industry associations, government departments and industry professionals to ensure Canada’s freight transportation network has the skilled workforce needed for today and into the future.
Le gouvernement du Canada s’engage envers la reprise économique et la durabilité de la chaîne d’approvisionnement en investissant dans le programme Carrière sur la voie rapide de RH Camionnage Canada et plus encore
OTTAWA, ON (9 février 2023) – Aujourd’hui, RH Camionnage Canada (RHCC) lance une nouvelle addition à son programme Carrière sur la voie rapide. Grâce à du financement obtenu du gouvernement du Canada via le Programme de solutions pour la main d’œuvre sectorielle (PSMS), l’industrie du camionnage pourra recruter et intégrer en entreprise jusqu’à 2 600 nouveaux travailleurs, pour des postes de chauffeurs et autres que la conduite.
Cette nouvelle injection de financement offrira jusqu’à 10 000 $ pour couvrir les frais de formation de chauffeur des personnes désireuses de se joindre à l’industrie, en plus d’un incitatif salarial du même montant pour aider les employeurs à les intégrer en entreprise, leur offrir du mentorat ou peaufiner leur formation. Des incitatifs salariaux sont également disponibles pour de nouvelles embauches à des postes autres que la conduite.
« Sans camionneurs, la nourriture ne se rendrait pas sur les tablettes de nos supermarchés et les gens de la construction n’obtiendraient pas les matériaux dont ils ont besoin. Nous investissons dans les RH du camionnage afin de nous assurer que l’industrie puisse assister les camionneurs ainsi que les travailleurs qui les aident en les dotant de la formation et des compétences dont ils ont besoin pour répondre à une demande que nous savons présente », déclare pour sa part Carla Qualtrough, ministre de l’Emploi, du Développement de la main-d’œuvre et de l’Inclusion des personnes en situation de handicap.
« Le secteur du camionnage et de la logistique vient en appui à tous les secteurs clés de l’économie et est crucial à la reprise économique canadienne », déclare Angela Splinter, PDG de RH Camionnage Canada. « L’expansion du programme Carrière sur la voie rapide de RHCC, en s’appuyant sur le succès obtenu, était l’une des recommandations spécifiques du Rapport du Groupe de travail national sur la chaîne d’approvisionnement, et nous sommes fiers de cet investissement qui viendra aider directement les employeurs de l’industrie à juguler les pénuries de main-d’œuvre dans les postes les plus difficiles à combler, tout en allant aux devants des Canadiens pour les préparer à occuper des emplois bien payés dans notre secteur. »
Ce nouveau projet, rendu possible grâce à une coalition de partenaires variés, inclura également l’élaboration et l’essai pilote d’une norme nationale de formation de niveau professionnel. S’appuyant sur l’actuelle norme nationale de la profession des chauffeurs de camions commerciaux de RHCC, cette partie du projet vise à établir une cohérence nationale en matière de formation, aider à accroître la productivité et combler l’écart entre la formation de niveau débutant et l’employabilité.
Le nouveau projet vient également contribuer à la mise à jour de l’information sur le marché du travail hautement appréciée de RHCC – notamment la mise à jour des données démographiques pour y inclure les données du recensement de 2021, la tenue d’un nouveau sondage auprès des employeurs et établir de nouvelles prévisions d’offre et de demande sur le marché du travail jusqu’en 2028.
RH Camionnage Canada a obtenu un financement d’un peu plus de 46 millions $.
La coalition de partenaires comprend l’Alliance Canadienne du Camionnage, the British Columbia Trucking Association, the Alberta Motor Transport Association, the Saskatchewan Trucking Association, the Manitoba Trucking Association, the Ontario Trucking Association, l'Association du Camionnage du Québec, Association du Camionnage des Provinces de L’Atlantique, Bureau d’assurance du Canada, Association Canadienne du Camionnage D’Enterprise, CITT, Chaîne d'approvisionnement Canada et d’autres encore.
D’abord annoncé à l’occasion du budget 2021, le PSMS aide des secteurs clés de l’économie à mettre en place des solutions permettant de répondre à leurs besoins de main-d’œuvre actuels et émergents, en finançant des organisations qui livrent des projets abordant diverses activités axées sur l’industrie. Cela inclut la formation et la rééducation professionnelle, aider les employeurs à attirer et retenir une main-d’œuvre qualifiée et diversifiée ainsi que d’autres solutions créatives pour aider les secteurs à faire face à leurs besoins de main-d’œuvre. Il vient également en appui à des groupes méritant l’équité en faisant la promotion d’une main-d’œuvre diversifiée et inclusive ainsi que du soutien, au besoin, pour les personnes faisant face à des obstacles de participation. RH Camionnage Canada faisait partie d’une liste d’organisations pré-approuvées qui ont été invitées à participer à un processus de candidature prioritaire.
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Pour plus d’information, veuillez contacter :
Cecilia Reaburn
Directrice des communications et du marketing
343-633-5164
RH Camionnage Canada est un organisme à but non lucratif d’envergure nationale, qui propose des solutions de RH modernes, destinées à la main-d’œuvre du camionnage et de la logistique. Nous avons établi des partenariats et collaborons avec un réseau dynamique qui comprend des associations d’industrie, des ministères gouvernementaux et des professionnels de l’industrie afin que le réseau canadien de transport des marchandises dispose d’une main-d’œuvre ayant les compétences nécessaires au monde d’aujourd’hui et de demain.
Thank you,
Cecilia Reaburn
Manager, Communications, and Marketing
Trucking HR Canada
343-633-5164
