Transportation Ontario moves forward on new rules for driver trainers June 2, 2021 Ontario continues to develop a new set of rules for truck driver trainers in the province, as regulators continue to refine the mandatory entry-level training (MELT) program introduced in 2017.
Transportation Ontario brings road tests to truck training schools July 20, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – Road tests will be hosted by at least four Ontario truck driving schools, under a six-month pilot project looking at ways to ease backlogs in the province’s…
Transportation Covid-19 puts the brakes on driving schools April 7, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – Truck driving schools have shut down across Ontario following the Covid-19 outbreak, leaving students in limbo and owners in financial distress. Although the schools are not required…
Human Resources TTSAO offers a reality check on virtual training March 2, 2020 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Simulators have evolved over the years and become an integral part of driver training across Canada, but industry leaders say simulation-based tools can merely augment traditional training, not replace it.
Human Resources Panelists: Tweak the message to attract women February 28, 2020 Leanne Quail, Shelley Uvanile-Hesch, Helen Thorpe and Lynn Northcott. MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Showcasing the success stories of female truckers could help attract more women to the industry.
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…
Human Resources TTSAO calls for better instructor standards October 29, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – The Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario has called for better driver education standards, especially for instructors. A delegation from the TTSAO recently met Ontario Transportation…
Human Resources TTSAO holds roundtable on qualification program September 16, 2019 HAMILTON, Ont. – The Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario has held a roundtable in Mississauga, Ont., on the TTSAO’s qualification program for both new and existing member schools.
Transportation TTSAO to hold annual conference in February August 12, 2019 HAMILTON, Ont. — The Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO) will hold its fifth annual conference Feb. 26-27, 2020, in Mississauga, Ont. “Striving for Excellence” will be the…
Health & Safety TTSAO ensuring member schools measure up May 23, 2019 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…
Human Resources TTSAO postpones meeting to discuss $40 cap May 17, 2018 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…
Business Management Young drivers can be insured: TTSAO Panel March 1, 2018 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…
TTSAO 2016 Annual Conference November 6, 2015 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…
