Business Management OTA ready to take on key trucking issues in 2024 December 14, 2023 The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) has been the voice of trucking at Queen’s Park for close to 100 years. The nature of trucking has obviously changed over that time –…
Health & Safety OTA recognizes female truckers’ accomplishments November 17, 2023 Two female drivers were recognized for their professional achievements at the Ontario Trucking Association’s (OTA) 97th annual executive conference last night. The 2023 Bridgestone-OTA Truck Hero Award went to Erb…
Human Resources Jim Glionna receives prestigious Service to Industry award November 17, 2023 Jim Glionna, founder of Newcom Media, which publishes this website, Today’s Trucking and Transport Routier magazines, and runs the Truck World and ExpoCam trade shows, has received the Ontario Trucking…
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…
Business Management IFTA relief available in Ontario April 1, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) has received clarity from the provincial Ministry of Finance on who qualifies for recently announced International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) relief measures.
Infrastructure Ontario government to improve northern transportation January 30, 2020 THUNDER BAY, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is thanking the province of Ontario for making good on a 2019 budget promise to review transportation in Northern Ontario. Government…
Human Resources OTA wants supply chain to help crack down on Driver Inc. November 29, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is calling on members to help educate other supply chain partners on the ramifications of Driver Inc. Driver Inc. is a payment…
Transportation OTA recognizes heroes, 40-year driver, longtime service November 8, 2019 Winston Goold of Double D Transport was named the Volvo Trucks Canada OTA Driver of the Year. TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) has handed out its top…
Transportation Delegation highlights cargo theft, red tape October 22, 2019 BRAMPTON, Ont. – Issues such as cargo theft and the need to reduce red tape were highlighted during a recent meeting between Ontario politicians and a delegation including representatives from…
Business Management OTA working with Facility Association on insurance matters May 21, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) says it is working with the Facility Association (FA) to work out problems with the system and to review its national strategy.
Transportation Industry pioneer, Bill MacKinnon, dies at 90 March 25, 2019 GUELPH, Ont. – Bill MacKinnon, former leader of MacKinnon Transport, passed away March 22 at the age of 90. The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) dubbed MacKinnon an “industry pioneer and…
Sustainability OTA briefs Environment Minister January 25, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) recently met with Environment Minister Rod Phillips to discuss how the trucking industry can contribute to cleaner air and a reduction in…
Health & Safety OTA holds safety talks with Transport Minister, insurance reps January 21, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) says it has recently had productive meetings to address truck safety in the province. OTA chairman David Carruth and vice-chairman Wendell Erb…
Transportation OTA makes case for trucking in pre-budget submission December 14, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) has brought attention to key issues facing the trucking industry it would like the provincial government to address in the upcoming budget.
Regulations OTA weighs in on new Drive Clean program November 2, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) has given the province input on how its new Drive Clean program should look. It also wants incentives given to fleets who…