PMTC Views
These articles present PMTC's opinions on trucking issues from the perspective of private carriers. Your comments are invited and can be addressed to Trucks@pmtc.ca
November 2022
Electronic Logging Device Update as Enforcement date of January 1st, 2023, approaches
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September 2022
Items to be addressed prior to January 1st of 2023 for ELD Enforcement
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October 2022
PMTC Speaks at the Standing Committee on Transport Infrastrcuture Communities
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July 2022
PMTC recomendations to the National Supply Chain Task Force
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March/April 2022
Items to address prior to the January 2023 Federal ELD Enforcement date
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November 2021
Double Vaccination Mandates problematic to the supply chain.
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September 2021
As the 4th wave arrives, we must ensure essential workers are allowed access to their essential needs.
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May 2021
Action needed on continued pause of New Fast Card Application Approvals
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February 2021
Transport Canada needs to address Industry Concerns on ELD Timelines in a meaningful way, and we can use your help!
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November 2020
Time for an announced ELD deferral is now
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Safety & Compliance - Clock is Ticking on Canadian ELD Compliance https://www.truckinginfo.com/10129958/the-clock-is-ticking-on-canadian-eld-compliance
October/November 2020
Are your employees properly trained for working safely with the COVID-19 reality?
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September 2020
The image of the Professional Driver has changed, and the Industry needs to take advantage of that!
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May 2020
There is no better time to recognize your workers than now
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March 2020
Companies need Protection from high, unregulated tow fees in emergency situations
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December 2019
Temporary Foreign Workers Program for the Trucking Industry needs tightened up​
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(October 5th, “How an immigration scheme steers newcomers into Canadian trucking jobs and puts lives at risk”) https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-foreign-truck-drivers-canada-immigration-investigation/
September 2019
Truck Insurance Market Issues
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May 2019
Reduced load periods, time for an update!
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Feb/March 2019
Driver Turnover, Pay and recruitment
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