The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) has announced its 2026–2027 Board of Directors and Executive following its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and April Board of Directors meeting held on Friday, April 17, reinforcing its commitment to strong governance and industry leadership.
The newly appointed Executive includes MTA President Brent Arnold (Arnold Bros. Transport Ltd.), 1st Vice-Chair Ryan Mitchell (Wildwood Transport Inc.), 2nd Vice-Chair Trent Siemens (Steve’s Livestock Transport Ltd.) , and Executive Members-At-Large Peter McDonald (TransX Group of Companies), Rachelle Baker (Penner International Inc.), and Steve Zokvic (Bison Transport), as well as Past President Pauline Wiebe Peters (Payne Transportation Ltd.).
Advocacy remained a central focus for the MTA throughout 2025. The Association participated in national consultations and engaged extensively with government to address key priorities, including regulatory harmonization, safety enforcement, and labour market integrity. Continued action on Driver Inc. and employee misclassification, supported by enhanced enforcement and federal policy changes, underscored the importance of a level playing field within the industry.
The MTA also advanced professionalism through training and compliance initiatives. The New Entrant Training (NET) program demonstrated measurable success for new carriers, contributing to improved safety outcomes across the sector. Meanwhile, expanded course offerings and ongoing partnerships strengthened the industry’s capacity to develop skilled, knowledgeable operators.
Member engagement remained strong, with high participation in industry events, training programs, and community initiatives. These efforts reflect a sector committed not only to operational excellence but also to social responsibility and public trust.
As the industry looks ahead, the MTA emphasized the importance of collaboration in addressing emerging challenges, including economic uncertainty, regulatory complexity, and environmental transition.
2026–2027 Manitoba Trucking Association Board of Directors:
Brent Arnold – Arnold Bros. Transport Ltd.
Carla Kaneski – Arnold Bros. Transport Ltd.
Steve Zokvic – Bison Transport
Lance Schmitke – Canadian National Transportation Limited
Ryan Johnston – Gardewine
Geoff Arndt – Jade Transport Ltd.
Darrin Fiske – Kleysen Group Ltd.
John Curcio – Manitoulin Transport
Jake Peters – New Hope Transport Ltd.
Dale Derksen – OneCall Logistics Inc.
Jason McNicholl – Payne Transportation Ltd.
Pauline Wiebe Peters – Payne Transportation Ltd.
Thomas Mckee – Payne Transportation Ltd.
Arina Johnson – Penner International
Rachelle Baker – Penner International Inc.
Jay Dejaeger – Portage Transport Inc.
Howie Hildebrand – Searcy Trucking Ltd.
Bill Rempel – Steve’s Livestock Transport Ltd.
Trent Siemens – Steve’s Livestock Transport Ltd.
Doug Bowes – Tandet Logistics Inc.
Derek Lachaine – TransX Group of Companies
Peter McDonald – TransX Group of Companies
Chris Jones – Trappers Transport Ltd
Dustin Omeniuk – Trappers Transport Ltd.
Dave Tyrchniewicz – Turk Enterprises Ltd.
Gilles Durand – Water’s On The Way
Ryan Mitchell – Wildwood Transport Inc.
John Mauseth – Beaver Truck Centre
Michelle Magdic – BFL Canada Risk and Insurance Services Inc.
Dale Mourant – M & M Bulk Milk Services Ltd.
Past Presidents on the MTA Board of Directors include Al Lepp (Redline Transport Alvin Lepp Ltd.), Bernie Driedger (Portage Transport Inc.), Greg Arndt (Jade Transport Ltd.), Jason Dubois (Len Dubois Trucking Inc.), Norm Blagden (Trappers Transport Ltd), Pauline Wiebe Peters (Payne Transportation Ltd), and Tom Payne Jr. (Payne Transportation Ltd.) Honourary life director is John Erik Albrechtsen.