Equipment Changes to air brake endorsement renewals are flawed February 9, 2023 The Ontario Ministry of Transportation recently unveiled a proposal to change the way Z endorsements for air brakes are renewed on a driver’s licence — introducing new learning modules…
Business Management Portal aims to simplify permitting oversize loads in Ontario November 29, 2022 Hauling oversized loads in Ontario can be an administrative nightmare, but a new portal set to be rolled out in January aims to make it easier for fleets to obtain…
Business Management Ontario employers will need to disclose tracking activities October 6, 2022 Beginning Oct. 11, provincially regulated Ontario employers with 25 or more workers will have to inform employees of how they are being monitored. It’s part of the Working for Workers…
Infrastructure New 400-series highway coming to Ontario November 10, 2021 A new 400-series highway will relieve congestion and improve the flow of goods in Ontario’s Halton, Peel, and York regions, the province announced today. “With Halton, Peel and York regions…
Infrastructure Ontario to extend pilot on increasing 400-series highway speed limits October 18, 2021 Ontario has announced it will extend a pilot project studying whether or not to increase the speed limits from 100 km/h to 110 km/h on some 400-series highways. The initial…
Equipment Me? Shift gears? I think not. July 22, 2021 The trucking industry seems to have another divisive issue on its hands. Ontario’s decision at the 11th hour to delay a rule that would prohibit those obtaining their A/Z licence…
Equipment OTA not concerned about A/Z licence restriction delay July 22, 2021 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…
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…
Infrastructure Ontario invests $30M in road fixes April 9, 2021 Ontario is providing $30 million to help 14 municipalities repair roads and bridges through the government’s Connecting Links Program. Eligible costs include the design, construction, renewal, rehabilitation and replacement of…
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…
Business Management Proposed legislation would permanently allow 24-hour deliveries in Ontario October 8, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – Proposed legislation in Ontario would pave the way for 24-hour deliveries to businesses. The Main Street Recovery Act, 2020, introduced by Associate Minister of Small Business and…
Health & Safety Industry welcomes easing of delivery restrictions March 19, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is lauding efforts by the provincial government to keep the province’s trucks moving. Measures introduced today postpone noise bylaws and other…
Health & Safety Ontario extends validity of driver, vehicle and carrier products March 19, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – Ontario has extended the validation periods for driver, vehicle and carrier products as well as health cards in a bid to curb the spread of the Covid-19…
Transportation Miss Beehaving at SuperRigs July 26, 2019 Truck shows all about meeting new and old friends for Ontario driver
Business Management Fort Garry purchases Pinwood Truck Parts July 10, 2019 WINNIPEG, Man. – Winnipeg, Man.-based Fort Garry Industries (FGI) has acquired Pinwood Truck Parts. Fort Garry purchased all the outstanding shares of Pinwood, making the company a wholly-owned subsidiary as…