Celebrating Excellence: Meeting the 2026 PMTC Professional Driver Award Winners

Celebrating Excellence: Meeting the 2026 PMTC Professional Driver Award Winners In this special episode of The Lead Pedal Podcast, we sit down with the professional drivers honoured at the 2026 PMTC Conference in Niagara Falls. We discuss their incredible careers, the habits that keep them safe on the road, and what it means to be recognized as the best in the industry. Join us for an inspiring conversation with the men and women keeping our supply chains moving safely and efficiently. Learn About the PMTC (Prtivate Motor Truck Council) Established in 1977, the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) is the only Canadian association dedicated to the interests of private fleet operators. The PMTC provides forums for fleet operators and industry stakeholders to exchange views and resolve issues together, and is at the forefront in representing your views to government, protecting your rights, and promoting your interests. The PMTC is recognized as the voice of private trucking in Canada. We regularly field calls from trade press seeking PMTC opinions on subjects of interest to the trucking industry. PMTC President Mike Millian also has a monthly column in a leading industry magazine to promote the views of private carriers. The PMTC provides tangible value in return for our modest membership fees. Members include fleet operators, equipment lessors, driver lessors and all types of suppliers to the private fleet community. Many describe the PMTC as the best membership value in the Canadian transportation community. www.PMTC.ca   Work for a Company With a Great Culture-Rosedale Transport This episode is sponsored by Rosedale Transport offering career opportunities for truck drivers with their large network. You can learn more at www.rosedalegroup.com   Get The Best Truck Parts for Your Truck at Chrome Supply Warehouse Chrome Supply Warehouse has the best selection of chrome and truck parts in Ontario Canada. Located in Belleville Ontario on the North side of the Highway with lots of truck parking makes it a great place to stop. Stop in for a break or to check on their cool interior, exterior, and custom parts. Learn more online at www.chromesupplywarehouse.com    Stop in Comfort and Efficiently With Harnois Énergies Harnois Énergies is expanding its network into Ontario with the upcoming opening of a high-capacity truck stop—the largest in its network to date. Located in Woodstock, Ontario, at Exit 230 on Highway 401, this site will undergo two modernization phases throughout 2026. It will offer truck drivers and travelers a full range of amenities, including diesel and propane fueling, quick-service dining, showers, a large parking area for heavy trucks, RV refill stations, and two convenience stores designed to maximize comfort and efficiency during stops. To complement these services, the site will also host a partner specializing in heavy truck mechanical repairs. If you don't already have your Esso Truck Stop card, visit HarnoisEnergies.com or call 1-800-363-2712. Serving you since 1958—Harnois Énergies     About the Podcast The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers helps truck drivers improve their truck driving careers, trucking businesses as owner operators, CDL skills, find trucking jobs, and offer trucking career tips. Learn about the trucking benefits and salaries as a professional truck driver through interviews and tips related to the North American Trucking Industry. The Lead Pedal Podcast is a Canadian based trucking podcast focused on trucking in Ontario, Canada. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST- The show is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartradio, and other popular podcast platforms. Thanks for listening! The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers talks all things trucking for people in the transportation industry helping them improve their business and careers. Interviews with industry professionals and truck drivers, trucking equipment information, event coverage, and other features on the industry are meant to be helpful for truck drivers and those in transportation. The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers has main episodes released every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday with bonus material on other days. You can learn more about the host and show on our website and make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the show on your favourite podcast platform. www.theleadpedalpodcast.com  What does The Lead Pedal Podcast mean? The Lead (pronounced - Led) stands for acceleration or fast-track of your career or business. It is a play on words and we certainly are not here promoting speeding in the industry. We are hoping this information will help you become a professional driver faster than if you didn't know about many of these topics. Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on your favourite podcast platform. www.theleadpedalpodcast.com  Join The Lead Pedal Fan Club where are loyal fans get first chance at specials, discounts on merchandise and much more.The club is free to join and you can learn more at www.theleadpedalfanclub.com  LISTEN TO LEAD PEDAL RADIO with music and entertainment with a trucking theme at www.LeadPedalRadio.com