An agreement has been struck between the province and CentrePort Canada that has cleared the way for the inland port to finally get started on the development of a unique industrial rail park.CentrePort has released a request for proposals seeking private-sector...
Simply put, Truck Drivers should be concerned about health and fitness. While taking weeks or even month long trips, there are lifestyle changes that truck drivers need to follow in order to stay fit. It’s important for truck drivers to ask themselves...
The provincial government has made it clear it is not utilizing the revenues generated from a carbon tax for efficiency programming.This decision is counter to the government’s original direction, as laid out in the Manitoba Climate and Green Plan. This reversal...
Diversity and Inclusion: A Roadmap for Canada’s Trucking and Logistics IndustryFor many years, leaders have been discussing the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, but why now? Why in 2018?In essence, the world is not the same as it was 20...
GOVERNMENT CONSULTING ON IMPLEMENTATION OF STANDARDIZED SYSTEM OF TRAINING FOR COMMERCIAL TRUCK DRIVERS:The Manitoba Trucking Association has been advocating for Mandatory Entry Level Training (MELT) for new drivers in Manitoba for many years. The MTA remains...
After many years of advocating for publicly funded commercial driver training, the MTA is pleased to be partnering with the Province of Manitoba.Tuition funding for Manitobans wanting to train and work as Transport Truck Drivers, is in full swing and proving to be an...
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