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Ontario
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TTSAO postpones meeting to discuss $40 cap
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 on training second career students. The provincial government said it…
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Ontario issuing permits for smart lift axles, longer wheelbase tractors
TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is now allowing carriers to apply for permits to operate smart lift axles on trailers, and longer tractors with multi-axle trailers. The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) pushed for the allowance of…
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Remorques Lewis completes acquisition deal with BWS; introduces new trailer
QUEBEC CITY, Que. – The owner of Remorques Lewis has acquired trailer manufacturer BWS Manufacturing. (BWS) headquartered in Centerville, N.B. Hugo St-Cyr made a move on BWS, acquiring a majority of shares in the company, after he became interested in…
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OPP begin week-long blitz to curb distracted driving
TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are once again heading out in their Class 8 truck to try to catch distracted drivers across the province. OPP Superintendent Tony Cristilli said the police service would use every tool available…
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OTA weighs in on autonomous vehicles, platooning
TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) says the Ontario Ministry of Transportation’s approach to automated vehicles and truck platooning is “measured and responsible.” However, in its submission to the province in regards to proposed amendments to Reg. 306/51,…
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Ontario expanding 60-ft. trailer trial
TORONTO, Ont. – For-hire carriers will be allowed to participate in an Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) trial using 60-ft. trailers. Changes to the trial, which previously only involved the retail sector, include: broadening of the trial to include other…
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Ontario to subsidize electric trucks, other green vehicles
TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has released details on the Green Commercial Vehicle Program, including heavy subsidies for electric trucks. The program will provide: 50% of the incremental cost for a new electric truck; 30% of…
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Consolidated Fastfrate names new VP of sales for Ontario
WOODBRIDGE, Ont. – Consolidated Fastfrate has appointed Kim Wonfor as its new vice-president of sales for Ontario. Company president and COO Manny Calandrino made the announcement today (Oct. 13), saying, “Kim is a great communicator, a solid administrator who is…
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Scale pre-clearance could be coming to Ontario
TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Ministry of Transportation has issued a request for information to help set the stage for the future development of commercial vehicle pre-clearance and pre-screening systems at the province’s scales. The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) lauded…
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Trucking groups call on province to use fuel taxes to fund infrastructure
BRAMPTON, Ont. – The woeful state of infrastructure in the Greater Golden Horseshoe Area would not be so woeful, if money already collected from the trucking industry – and road users in general – went towards repairing and building infrastructure.…
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Fuel to go up under Ontario Liberals’ 2016 budget
Infrastructure spending to increase over next decade
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Ontario government hits the pause button on ORPP
TORONTO, Ont. – After reportedly spending more than $600,000 to advertise the new Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP) the provincial government has hit the pause button. Yesterday, Finance Minister Charles DeSousa confirmed that the first stage in implementing ORPP will…
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TTSAO diversifies board of directors
TORONTO, Ont. — The Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSA) has added three people to its Board of Directors. The new additions are: Ed Popkie, president of 5th Wheeel Training Institute; Mike Millian, president of the Private Motor Truck…
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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 Ontario Trucking Association’s (OTA’s) Q2 business conditions survey. The survey…
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TTSAO, Province of Ontario look to crack down on substandard training providers
HAMILTON, Ont. — The Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO) and the province of Ontario have been in talks over cracking down on substandard driver training operators they say are exploiting a loophole to offer cheap, ineffective training. The…
