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• Canada’s border clearing systems are a stain to the country’s image

  • Friday, May 8, 2026
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  PRESS RELEASE Milton, On May 8, 2026   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 on external pressures from outside our borders. The PMTC agrees with this initiative and has raised this issue many times over the years, so the government has our support on this initiative.  At the same time, we must place a focus on other areas of our economy as well. I think we all acknowledge we are a trading nation, with our biggest trading partner directly south of our border. Canada & USA trade accounts for over 900 billion per year, with over 580 billion of that coming through land crossings. It is imperative to our economy, and our trading relationship, that Canada has a stable and reliable system in place to clear the goods that cross our border daily. The slogan of the province I reside in, Ontario, is “Open for business”. While that might be the case, as a result of the mess we are currently in at the border, we may have to add a warning to that tag line” Open for business, but good luck getting your product here!!”  

• The Private Fleet Advantage

  • Tuesday, March 17, 2026
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  The Private Fleet Advantage   I read with interest, and to be honest, some anger, a recent opinion piece penned by longtime industry veteran, Mike McCarron. The article, entitled  “The Private Fleet Creep”. https://www.trucknews.com/blogs/the-private-fleet-creep-how-to-turn-private-trucking-from-threat-to-opportunity/   I have a ton of respect for Mike; however, we do not always agree, and this is definitely one of those instances. Is there valid points and truths in the article, 100%. In the article it states Private Fleets have an advantage when it comes to drivers. There are many reasons for this, with the top of the list being the pay package. The majority of Private Fleets pay their drivers by the hour. According to our own benchmarking survey, 89% of Private Fleets surveyed also offer benefit programs that include dental, medical, driver wellness and others. Over 70% offer pension plans. The average driver's work week is 54 hours, much lower than the 60 to 70 that is common in long haul segments. Although the work week is lower, the max pay rate average across all the fleets was over $108k, with drivers in their 1st year making over $70k. 74% of these drivers are home every night, with only 8% being out more than 1 night a week. The pay package as well as a work environment that also allows many drivers to have quality home time is a clear advantage many private fleets benefit from when it comes to being able to recruit and retain drivers.

• PMTC/CBS Partners for Life Program

  • Friday, March 6, 2026
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  Join our team and help save lives! The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada has partnered with Canadian Blood Services to help make a difference for patients in Canada. Join today at https://myaccount.blood.ca/en/join-team/PRIV0129802 Click Here for More Information