Costs up, freight down for Ontario carriers

TORONTO, Ont. — Ontario carriers are reporting lower freight volumes and rates through the first part of 2015, however they remain relatively upbeat about business conditions. That’s according to the…

New Windsor-Detroit bridge to be named after Gordie Howe

TORONTO, Ont. – This week, Canada’s Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Michigan Governor Rick Snyder announced the new $2 billion second crossing at Detroit-Windsor will be named the Gordie Howe…

OTA targets private fleets with formation of new council

TORONTO, Ont. — The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) has established a Private Carrier Council in an attempt to better represent all carrier sectors of the industry. The association…

Drivers satisfied with about half the shippers/receivers they serve

TORONTO, Ont. — Professional drivers responding to the Ontario Trucking Association’s Operation UpGrade survey of the best and worst shipper practices are so far split on the performance of the…

Introducing Operation UpGrade

Driving is a good, rewarding career choice. But let’s not kid ourselves – it’s not an easy job at times. Drivers face many challenges throughout…

The problem with mandatory training

You’d think that with the whining I do about the lacking abilities of many new drivers, I’d be overjoyed at news that the Ontario government plans to introduce mandatory…

Ontario’s extended B-train permits available in January

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…

OTA looking for new silver and gold members

TORONTO — If you’re celebrating one of two milestone anniversaries this year, the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) wants to help you mark the occasion. The association has put out a…

Registration open for OTA’s Big Wheels Bike and Car Rally

TORONTO, Ont. – Registration is open for the second annual OTA Big Wheels Bike & Car Rally. Patrons are invited to take their classic sports car, truck or motorcycle out…

Ontario carriers continue to feel good about business conditions

TORONTO, Ont. — Ontario truckers continued to express optimism when responding to the latest Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) survey of business conditions. The Q2 survey indicated carrier optimism in Ontario…

Revamped OTA Convention coming to downtown Toronto this fall

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Ontario Trucking Association’s newly revamped OTA Convention and Executive Forum is coming to the Ritz-Carlton in downtown Toronto Nov. 13-14.

Trailcon Leasing scholarship awarded to deserving Dad

TORONTO, Ont. -- The 2013 Trailcon Leasing Trailer Service Technician Scholarship was awarded to Wade Munro of Hagarsville, Ont. at the 4th Annual Trades and Apprenticeship Awards Ceremony hosted by Conestoga College in Waterloo May 29. Munro...

Glasvan Great Dane awards pair of scholarships to top students

TORONTO, Ont. -- The top two academic achievers in the truck-trailer service unit of Conestoga College’s Motive Power Fundamentals program were awarded with Glasvan Great Dane Truck Trailer Service Technician scholarships May 29. Connor...

Motorcycle, hot-rod, classic car enthusiasts hitting pavement for OTA event

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Ontario Trucking Association will be hosting its inaugural cross-Ontario, Big Wheels Bike and Car ride for motorcycle, hot-rod and classic car enthusiasts Sept. 12. OTA officials are calling the Big Wheels rally “a...

OTA Education Foundation seeking scholarship applications via new Web site

TORONTO, Ont. -- The OTA Education Foundation is seeking applications from university- and college-aged for its endowed scholarship program. The scholarships are offered in addition to the Foundation General Scholarships which are available...