The MTA is advocating on behalf of the trucking industry on a couple of significant transportation-related items in the province, including the City of Winnipeg’s Master Transportation Plan and the proposed roundabout for the intersection of highways 1 and 16....
Q: One of our drivers recently bought groceries while in the US. Upon returning to Canada, this driver was advised that this action could be determined as discretionary, meaning it could result in being subject to the 14 day quarantine. We thought drivers were exempt...
We want to share a couple of important updates relating to driver health: Medical access for drivers – we have been working on this issue for some time, and were pleased to share with members last week that we heard from Shared Health in a positive way. They...
Two of the most concerning items in Manitoba’s trucking industry right now are health related. First, we continue to hear from drivers who are being denied access to medical services, such as dentists, doctors, chiropractic services, and more. This is...
UPDATE: 2020-2021 Winter Seasonal Weights (WSW) will be allowed starting on Monday, November 23 in Climate Zone 1B (Swan River area). Please be advised that 2020-2021 Winter Seasonal Weights (WSW) will be allowed starting today, Wednesday, November 18 in Climate Zone...
The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) held its 88th Annual General Meeting today, postponed from April 3. In a first for the association, this year’s meeting was hosted in a hybrid format, meaning some attendees were present in-person and others attended online....
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