The 2026 Shift: Why Safety is Becoming the New Currency in Canadian Trucking
Safety is the new currency in Canadian Trucking! Has the change begun in trucking? There’s been lots of problems in the trucking industry over the last many years and things have gotten worse to the point where associations, truck drivers, and government officials have all started to take notice on both sides of the border…
Insights from the 2026 PMTC Conference: Highlights and Industry Takeaways
This recap covers a series of essential conversations from The Lead Pedal Podcast, recorded on-site at the 2026 Private Motor Truck Council (PMTC) Conference in Niagara Falls. We start with a comprehensive overview of the conference itself, breaking down the critical industry trends, regulatory updates, and safety discussions that defined this year’s event. We then…
Joe Cleary: Preferred Artist of the Week-June 29th 2026
Joe Cleary is out Preferred Artist of the Week on Lead Pedal Radio this week. Joe and his family known as the Cleary Brothers have been singing together for years. Their music focuses on the simple life of family, friendship, and hard work. Although Joe’s music isn’t trucking music it does fit Lead Pedal Radio’…
This Week on the Lead Pedal Podcast: Building a Better Trucking Industry
What does it take to strengthen trucking for the future? This week, we’re featuring three powerful conversations from the Woodstock Truck Show that focus on professionalism, opportunity, and respect in the trucking industry. ✅ Phil Couch discusses why it’s time to rebuild the camaraderie and pride that once made trucking a true brotherhood. ✅ Ryan…
Killin Time Band-Preferred Artist on Lead Pedal Radio- Week of June 22nd 2026
The Killin Time Band is our Preferred Artist for Lead Pedal Radio this week. The Killin Time Band is a Burlington Party band and has great music library covering reggae, rock, and country. This band knows how to party and that’s what we love about them. Lead singer Brad spends much time in Mexico and…
Raising the Bar in Today’s Industry: Lead Pedal Podcast
This week on the Lead Pedal Podcast our episodes focused on raising the bar of professionalism. Can the trucking industry reinvent itself for the future? Stephen D. James joins us on the podcast to discuss the Helix Program and how the Canadian Skilled Truckers Alliance is working to improve recruitment, training, retention, and professional development…
Lead Pedal Media Covers PMTC’s Eastern Conference 2026-Niagara Falls ON
PMTC (Private Motor Truck Council) recently held their Eastern Annual Conference for 2026 in Niagara Falls Ontario. The two day event held at the Niagara Fallsview Casino is a leading industry event for the private fleets in the Canadian trucking industry. The annual conference offers updates, presentations, and information to help fleets improve safety, performance,…
Jamie Taylor- Preferred Artist of the Week- June 15th 2026
Jamie Taylor is our Preferred Artist for the week of June 15th 2026. Jamie is a Newfoundland musician singing about the beautiful Province of Newfoundland Canada and his experience as a professional truck driver. Jamie brings life to the world of Newfoundland and the trucking lifestyle through his music. He has been a great supporter…
Lead Pedal Media Covers Central Ontario Regional Truck Driving Championship-Kitchener ON
Lead Pedal Media was on hand to cover the Central Ontario Regional Truck Driving Championship (C.O.R.T.D.C) in Kitchener Ontario on June 13th 2026. The championship is one of several skills competitions within Ontario that all compete on a National Level at a later date. The competition is open to all commercial drivers and consists of…
Lead Pedal Podcast Focus on Trucks and Equipment in Trucking
We start our podcasts off this week with Andy Boehm of Maxxview Safety talking about innovative mirror technology designed to improve driver visibility, reduce risk, and make highways safer for everyone. Discover how this game-changing solution is helping professional drivers see what they’ve been missing. Pride in your truck never goes out of style! I…
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