Industry Awards
The Manitoba Trucking Association has a long standing tradition of recognizing outstanding representatives of our industry by offering various industry awards, including service to industry awards for individuals, carriers, and members of the associated trades. We also recognize individuals with long-standing contributions to our industry with the Pioneer’s Club Award.
Please note that nominations are now open for the following awards:
- MTA-Bridgestone Trucking Hero Award
- MTA-MPI Ken Moodie Award
- MTA-Ocean Trailer Pioneer Award
- MTA-ATD Committee Social Responsibility Award
MTA - Bridgestone Trucking Hero Award
The MTA – Bridgestone Canada Trucking Hero award will be open to anyone employed by an MTA member company: Carrier member, Associate Trades member, or Bulk Milk Hauler. The recipient may be anyone employed by an MTA member company in any job function; provided they are employed by an MTA member in good standing.
So, what do we mean by Hero? Heroism is defined as heroic conduct especially as exhibited in fulfilling a high purpose or attaining a noble end; often while putting someone else’s safety or wellbeing ahead of one’s own.
All acts, no matter how major or minor are significant! It’s important to recognize these acts and honor these individuals. Not only do they help someone in need, they can also inspire and encourage others to be better citizens. Let’s celebrate those among us who embody this caring spirit.
Nominations for the 2026 MTA-Bridgestone Trucking Hero Award are now open. CLICK HERE to nominate before July 31, 2026.
2025: Ashwinder Singh, Arnold Bros. Transport Ltd.
2024: Henrik Hansen, TransX Group of Companies
2023: Mario Tyszuk, Bison Transport Inc
2022: Jason Wagner, Jade Transport Ltd.
2021: Navdeep Singh, CN Transportation Ltd.
2020: Devon Olafson, Portage Transport Inc.
MTA-MPI Ken Moodie Award
This annual award is presented to a person, employed by an MTA member company with a vehicle maintenance facility, who
- works in a technical capacity and (currently or recently) supervises apprentice technicians,
- generously demonstrates mentorship and exemplifies the desire to help people learn the technical practices of truck and/or trailer maintenance. This generosity of sharing knowledge and skill development was exemplified by the late Ken Moodie during his career in the trucking industry, and his legacy with today’s practitioners cannot be overstated.
Nominations for the 2026 MTA-MPI Ken Moodie Award are now open. CLICK HERE to nominate before July 31, 2026.
MTA-MPI Ken Moodie Award Winners:
MTA - Ocean Trailer Pioneers Club
This award recognizes members of the trucking industry who have been continually employed in the trucking business for at least twenty-five years, and have made positive contributions to industry during that time. Nominees are actively and directly engaged in the formulation, direction, or execution of policy in a managerial capacity as at the date of application.
Nominations for the 2026 MTA-Ocean Trailer Pioneers Club are now open. CLICK HERE to nominate before August 31, 2026.
2025 MTA-Ocean Trailer Pioneer Club Inductees:
- Angela McIntyre, Mississauga Terminal Manager (Penner International Inc.)
- Joe Zirino, Director of Fleet Maintenance (Trappers Transport)
- Mark Neudorf, Branch Manager – Brandon (BVT Truck & Trailer Repair, Steve’s Livestock Transport)
- Trent Siemens, Vice President of Fleet Maintenance and BVT Operations (Steve’s Livestock Transport)
- Thomas McKee, Vice President of Driver Services and Innovation (Payne Transportation Ltd.)
- Tom Payne, President (Payne Transportation Ltd.)
- Pauline Wiebe Peters, Vice President of Finance and Administration (Payne Transportation Ltd.)
MTA-Associated Trades Division Committee Social Responsibility Award
The MTA-Associated Trades Division (ATD) Committee Social Responsibility Award was created in 2022 to recognize those members – individuals, groups, and companies – giving back to their community. .
Nominations for the 2026 MTA-ATD Committee Social Responsibility Award are now open! Use this link to complete your nomination before July 31, 2026.
MTA-Associated Trades Division Committee Social Responsibility Award Winners:
2025: no award given
2024: Steve Brandt (Steve’s Livestock Transport)
MTA-Red Coleman Service to Industry Award
Awarded annually to a member who has made significant contributions toward furthering the aims and development of the truck transportation industry.
2025: Doug Harvey, DLH Group of Companies
2024: Jason Dubois, Len Dubois Trucking
2023: Peter McDonald, TransX Group of Companies
2022: Bernie Driedger, Portage Transport
2021: Garth Pitzel, Bison Transport Inc.
2020: John Erik Albrechtsen, Paul’s Hauling Ltd.
2019: Paul Albrechtsen, Paul’s Hauling Ltd
2018: Gary Arnold, Arnold Bros. Transport Ltd
MTA-Payne Transportation Ltd Associate of the Year Award
Recognizes a member of the Associated Trades Division who has made a positive contribution to the programs and/or development of the Association.
2025: Shawn Graydon, Rempel Insurance Brokers
2024: Rick Geller (posthumous)
2023: Scott Kinsman, Maxim Truck & Trailer
2022: Kevin Teixeira, Fort Garry Industries
2021: Jim Devlin, Bridgetone Canada
2020: John Mauseth, Beaver Truck Centre
2019: Steve Atnikov, Omnitracs
2018: Tom Aldridge, IG Wealth Management
MTA-Solera Fleet Solutions | Omnitracs Distinguished Member Award
The MTA “Distinguished Member” Award is bestowed to a MTA Member Company deemed to have made a long term commitment and noteworthy contributions to the MTA, its Associated Trades Division, Vehicle Maintenance Council and the Manitoba trucking industry through on-going dedication, active participation and support of the MTA.
2022: TransX Group of Companies
MTA - RPM Safety Award
The RPM Award was created to recognize a Manitoba trucking company that has achieved outstanding safety performance over the last year and consistently made significant improvements to their safety program and practices. All Manitoba trucking companies who are SAFE Work Certified through RPM Trucking Industry Safety are eligible to be nominated.