Health & Safety Ontario, Michigan discussing partnership to vaccinate Ontario truckers May 6, 2021 The Ontario government is reportedly working with the state of Michigan to discuss partnering to vaccinate Ontario-based cross-border truck drivers. The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) said in a release that…
Transportation Toronto dump truck protest fizzles December 10, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. — Scores of dump truck drivers descended on Queen’s Park in the middle of a pandemic lockdown Thursday morning to protest changes to weights and dimensions, but the…
Business Management WSIB sets up portal to report Driver Inc. fleets December 8, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) has set up a Report Fraud web portal where people can report fleets using the Driver Inc. employment scheme. The…
Transportation OTA adds young leaders to its board November 30, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. — The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) has elected 16 current and future leaders from the trucking industry as members of its board and Leadership Education and Development (LEAD)…
Regulations OTA backs bill paving the way for off-peak deliveries November 12, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. — The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) has expressed its support for efforts to reduce red tape and streamline regulations to make the movement of goods throughout the supply…
Infrastructure OTA welcomes provincial budget’s infrastructure investments November 5, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is welcoming provincial infrastructure investments announced in today’s budget. Funding was confirmed for the Bradford Bypass and the Greater Toronto Area West…
Transportation Young leader wins J. D. Smith scholarship October 2, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. — Stephanie Evans is the winner of this year’s J. D. Smith and Sons Leaders of Tomorrow scholarship through the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) Education Foundation. Evans is…
Transportation WSIB freezes premiums for 2021 October 2, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) will not raise its premiums next year. That announcement was made by chairwoman Elizabeth Witmer at the board’s AGM…
Transportation Industry to mark Trucking Week under Covid cloud August 20, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. — The industry will observe the National Trucking Week during Sept. 6-12, against the backdrop of Covid-19. The aim of the annual event is to recognize the contributions…
Transportation Omnitracs, OTA create Mike Ham Scholarship August 18, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. — Omnitracs and the OTA Education Foundation have established a scholarship to honor the life and legacy of Michael Ham, who passed away in March. Ham worked…
Transportation All border crossings to collect personal contact details from truck drivers July 28, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – All Canada-U.S. ports of entry will be collecting personal contact information from truck drivers beginning July 30, completing the rollout of a program meant to support contact…
Transportation Deadline nears for OTA scholarship applications July 2, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – The deadline to apply for Ontario Trucking Association’s education scholarships is less than two weeks away. The scholarships are granted through the OTA Education Foundation. Students can…
Transportation Latest bid for a Thunder Bay truck route is blocked June 24, 2020 THUNDER BAY, Ont. – Thunder Bay City Council has voted 7-6 to defeat the latest effort to introduce a designated truck route, allowing trucks to continue accessing Dawson Road…
Transportation Ontario 511 highlights truck parking, facilities April 28, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Ministry of Transportation is expanding the availability of truck parking and rest areas during the fight against Covid-19, identifying the locations though its 511…
Business Management IFTA relief available in Ontario April 1, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) has received clarity from the provincial Ministry of Finance on who qualifies for recently announced International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) relief measures.
