National Trucking Week honors the men and women of the trucking industry

National Trucking Week, which runs from Sept. 5-11, has kicked off with messages of thanks from industry representatives and politicians. Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Transportation Minister Caroline Mulroney issued…

OTA not concerned about A/Z licence restriction delay

The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) says a delay in restricting the use of manual transmissions for A/Z drivers who trained and tested on an automated is not an issue for…

Ontario, Michigan discussing partnership to vaccinate Ontario truckers

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…

Toronto dump truck protest fizzles

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…

WSIB sets up portal to report Driver Inc. fleets

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…

OTA adds young leaders to its board

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)…

OTA backs bill paving the way for off-peak deliveries

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…

OTA welcomes provincial budget’s infrastructure investments

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…

Young leader wins J. D. Smith scholarship

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…

WSIB freezes premiums for 2021

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…

Industry to mark Trucking Week under Covid cloud

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…

Omnitracs, OTA create Mike Ham Scholarship

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…

All border crossings to collect personal contact details from truck drivers

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…

Deadline nears for OTA scholarship applications

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…

Latest bid for a Thunder Bay truck route is blocked

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…