At the end of 2017, representatives from the MTA attended two forums in Montreal and brought up industry concerns. At the first, the CVSA North American Cargo Securement Harmonization Public Forum, shipper responsibility was a hot topic among attendees. At the second, The National Task Force on Vehicle Weights and Dimensions Policy, one of the topics of discussion was lift-gates.
On Jan. 11, the MTA hosted member companies and representatives from the Manitoba government to discuss new driver training funding opportunities within the province. Over the past five years, through the Skills Development Program, Skills and Employment Partnerships has supported (on average) over 150 trainees/year at a cost of over $900, 000/year. However, after consultations with
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