Transportation Ontario launches 511 app to inform truck drivers April 30, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – Ontario has established a free 511 app that provides truck drivers with some of the information needed to remain fed and rested while on the job…
Regulations Ontario extends IRP validation periods April 14, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Ministry of Transportation has extended the validation period for International Registration Plan (IRP) validation tags and cab cards that expired on or after March…
Transportation Ontario closes Drive Test Centres effective immediately March 23, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – Ontario is closing the Drive Test Centres and part-time Travel Point locations effective immediately. “Based on the advice of Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health to…
Health & Safety Ontario enforcement officers ‘stand down’ after safety complaint March 13, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – Ontario highways were left unprotected by Ministry of Transportation enforcement officers for much of yesterday, when officers were ordered to “stand down” while the Ministry…
Health & Safety Truck inspection quotas raise safety concerns February 13, 2020 Many Ontario transportation enforcement officers (TEOs) are unhappy with working conditions that they say compromise safety on the job. But are these workplace concerns compromising road safety as well? There's reason to believe that they are.
Health & Safety Stop abuse of Driver Certification Program: TTSAO January 30, 2020 HAMILTON, Ont. – The Truck Training Association of Ontario (TTSAO) has called on the provincial government to take immediate measures to stop the abuse of the Driver Certification Program…
Equipment Enforcement teams toss speed limiter inspection tool January 3, 2020 Ontario and Quebec require trucks to be equipped with speed limiters, but enforcement teams have stopped using one of the tools meant to spot offenders. Did it lead to unwarranted…
Equipment Ontario defers enforcement of new SPIF axle controls December 20, 2019 Ontario’s SPIF configurations make use of self-steering lift axles. (Wheel Monitor photo) OTTAWA, Ont. – The Ontario Ministry of Transportation will defer the enforcement of new rules that govern…
Transportation Questions emerge around Ontario SPIF switch December 10, 2019 Joe Lynch of the Ontario Ministry of Transportation says many operators have discovered that they can still comfortably run within the weight limits established for equipment that doesn’t comply with…
Transportation Ontario moves to restrict emissions tampering December 3, 2019 Jeff Yurek makes the announcement in North York on Tuesday. NORTH YORK, Ont. — The Ontario Government has officially launched plans to align the testing of emissions control systems…
Transportation Ontario updates SPIF rules July 5, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – Ontario has introduced the latest updates to the weights and dimensions linked to Safe, Productive, and Infrastructure-Friendly (SPIF) vehicles. As of July 1, Regulation 413/05 eliminated the…
Transportation Ontario focusing roadside truck inspection resources June 13, 2019 Ontario Ministry of Transportation personnel were on hand to offer enforcement updates during the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada’s annual conference. NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – The Ontario trucking industry’s…
Transportation Ontario plates to proclaim ‘Open for Business’ April 15, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – Ontario licence plates will carry new messages as of Feb. 1, with slogans proclaiming the province is “Open for Business” and also “A Place to Grow”.
Infrastructure MTO asks NRC to help with Nipigon River Bridge failure investigation January 18, 2016 NIPIGON, Ont. – Ontario’s Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has requested help from the National Research Council (NRC) in its efforts to determine the cause of the failure of the Nipigon…
Business Management Ontario’s extended B-train permits available in January December 19, 2014 TORONTO, Ont. — In Ontario, the new year will bring new permits for a newly approved trailer configuration. According to the Ontario Trucking Association, the Ontario Ministry of Transport is…
