Trucking
Industry Awards
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.
Nominations are now being accepted for the following awards:
- MTA-Vehicle Maintenance Council Ken Moodie Award
- MTA-Associated Trades Division Social Responsibility Award
- MTA-Ocean Trailer Pioneer Award
- MTA-Bridgestone Trucking Hero Award
MTA-Vehicle Maintenance Council 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 2024 close August 31.
To nominate an individual, group or company for the 2024 MTA-Vehicle Maintenance Council Ken Moodie Award, CLICK HERE
Associated Trades Division Social Responsibility Award
The Associated Trades Division Social Responsibility Award was created in 2022 to recognize those members – individuals, groups, and companies – giving back to their community. Nominees can be recognized for their work in six categories: environmental issues, community service, innovation, diversity, sustainability, and philanthropy. Nominations for 2024 close August 31.
To nominate an individual, group or company for the 2024 MTA ATD Social Responsibility Award, CLICK HERE
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.
Nomination form for the 2024 MTA-Bridgestone Trucking Hero Award
2023: Mario Tyszuk, Bison Transport
2022: Jason Wagner, Jade Transport
2021: Navdeep Singh, CN Transportation Ltd.
2020: Devon Olafson, Portage Transport Inc.
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. CLICK HERE for nomination forms. Nominations close August 31, 2024.
2023 MTA-Ocean Trailer Pioneer Club Inductees:
- Rob Penner (Gardewine)
- Don Friesen (Penner International Inc)
- Lisa EisBrenner (Penner International Inc)
- Louis Charriere (Penner International Inc)
- Darian Wiebe (Penner International Inc)
- Bruce Probetts (TIP Canada)
- Tony Falk (United Transportation Driver Training)
- Rick Peters (Steve’s Livestock Transport)
- Tom Van Dam (Penner International Inc)
- Brian Kuzdub (Penner International Inc)
In 2020, in light of the global pandemic, the Pioneer Award was altered to the MTA-Ocean Trailer Salute to Industry. As Mack Keay of Ocean Trailer, says in the video: in 2020, we were all pioneers of the trucking industry as we faced the new frontier created by COVID-19.
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.
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.
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-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.