TTSAO keen to train Ugandan truckers, steers clear of immigration talk

The Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO) would like to train Ugandans either here in Canada or send a trainer to the East African country to help improve safety…

TTSAO pushes for truck driver instructor certification

As Ontario looks to improve mandatory entry-level training (MELT) for new drivers, the Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO) has outlined a plan to certify driver instructors. The…

Despite pandemic, DriveTest makes gains in increasing commercial testing

TORONTO, Ont. – Despite shutdowns related to the Covid-19 pandemic, Serco’s DriveTest set a record number of monthly commercial road tests this year. The new record came in October, the…

TTSAO meeting to discuss key topics

HAMILTON, Ont. — The Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO) will host its annual Christmas meeting Dec. 17. A number of hot topics will be discussed at the virtual…

TTSAO joins fight against Driver Inc.

HAMILTON, Ont. – The Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO) has joined the fight against Driver Inc. The controversial employment model sees carriers employ drivers as independent service providers,…

The importance of a strong finishing program

TORONTO, Ont. – Carriers that hire entry-level drivers need to provide additional training, document it, and continue monitoring their performance after putting them on the road. Companies that don’t employ…

TTSAO carrier, insurance group members to meet Nov. 25

HAMILTON, Ont. – The Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO) will host a joint carrier/insurance group meeting Nov. 25 to discuss insurance and training issues. Steve Newton of Challenger…

Human Trafficking to be focus of TTSAO meeting

TORONTO, Ont. – Human trafficking will be the main focus of the Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario’s (TTSAO) general meeting Dec. 11. Truckers Against Trafficking will present, giving information…

TTSAO ensuring member schools measure up

GUELPH, Ont. – Want to be a member of the Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO)? You’ve got to earn it. That was the message from Lisa Arseneau, head…

TTSAO postpones meeting to discuss $40 cap

HAMILTON, Ont. – The upcoming provincial election has caused the Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO) to postpone an industry stakeholders meeting to discuss the $40 per hour cap…

Young drivers can be insured: TTSAO Panel

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – The widely held belief that commercial drivers under the age of 25 cannot be insured is a myth, according to Lisa Arseneau of Staebler Insurance. She was…

Driver mentorship, passing roadside inspections focus of next PMTC seminar

GUELPH, Ont. — The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) and Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO) are combining to offer a two-hour seminar in Guelph March 29.

TTSAO 2016 Annual Conference

Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario is excited to announce their first ever annual Conference! The 2016 Conference will kick-off with Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres on February 23, 2016 starting…

TTSAO diversifies board of directors

TORONTO, Ont. — The Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSA) has added three people to its Board of Directors. The new additions are: Ed Popkie, president of 5th Wheeel…

TTSAO, Province of Ontario look to crack down on substandard training providers

HAMILTON, Ont. — The Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO) and the province of Ontario have been in talks over cracking down on substandard driver training operators they say…