Precision and Professionalism: Highlights from the 2026 Central Ontario Regional Truck Driving and MTO Skills Competitions

What happens when you put the best drivers in Ontario on one course? We found out at the 2026 Central Ontario Regional Truck Driving Championship!

I had the chance to catch up with the competitors and the sponsors supporting them in Kitchener to talk shop, safety, and the thrill of the competition. Check out the latest episode of the Lead Pedal Podcast for all the action!

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The trucks get all the attention, but the people make it happen!

We’re sharing a special episode of the Lead Pedal Podcast recorded at the Central Ontario Truck Driving Championship in Kitchener. We sat down with the organizers and volunteers who put in countless hours to make this event a success. We also have a heartwarming segment honouring this year’s Volunteer Award winner—you won’t want to miss it!

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Safety on our highways doesn’t happen by accident—it takes training, precision, and skill!

I recently caught up with the action surrounding the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) Inspector Skills Competition. We’re talking about the intense standards, the technical challenges, and the incredible work these officers do every day to keep our roads safe.

Check out the latest episode of the Lead Pedal Podcast to get an inside look at what goes into these competitions!

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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.

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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