A National call for a reduction in internal barriers in the Trucking Industry

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• On: 08/12/2025 16:39:57
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A Nationwide Call for Change
July 14, 2025
The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) and its members are calling for a nationwide change to key issues that negatively impact the transportation industry. These matters aren’t new; however, our latest invitation to address them is – and more pertinent than ever.
Transport Canada has invited us, along with other advocates and stakeholders, to connect with Deputy Ministers of Transportation across the country and discuss ways to reduce trade barriers within the trucking industry. In order to move freight from one jurisdiction to another, we need to remove regulatory barriers, address inconsistencies, and be unified with long-term, permanent solutions when it comes to MELT, ELDs, permits, allowances, and more.

In preparation for this meeting, the PMTC consulted with its Board of Directors and membership to create the following list of discussion points for consideration:

 

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