Business Management TTSAO pushes for truck driver instructor certification March 13, 2023 As Ontario looks to improve mandatory entry-level training (MELT) for new drivers, the Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO) has outlined a plan to certify driver instructors. The…
Human Resources Despite pandemic, DriveTest makes gains in increasing commercial testing December 17, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – Despite shutdowns related to the Covid-19 pandemic, Serco’s DriveTest set a record number of monthly commercial road tests this year. The new record came in October, the…
Transportation TTSAO meeting to discuss key topics December 2, 2020 HAMILTON, Ont. — The Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO) will host its annual Christmas meeting Dec. 17. A number of hot topics will be discussed at the virtual…
Human Resources TTSAO joins fight against Driver Inc. November 30, 2020 HAMILTON, Ont. – The Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO) has joined the fight against Driver Inc. The controversial employment model sees carriers employ drivers as independent service providers,…
Business Management The importance of a strong finishing program November 25, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – Carriers that hire entry-level drivers need to provide additional training, document it, and continue monitoring their performance after putting them on the road. Companies that don’t employ…
Business Management TTSAO carrier, insurance group members to meet Nov. 25 November 24, 2020 HAMILTON, Ont. – The Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO) will host a joint carrier/insurance group meeting Nov. 25 to discuss insurance and training issues. Steve Newton of Challenger…
Health & Safety Human Trafficking to be focus of TTSAO meeting November 19, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – Human trafficking will be the main focus of the Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario’s (TTSAO) general meeting Dec. 11. Truckers Against Trafficking will present, giving information…
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…
Business Management Driver mentorship, passing roadside inspections focus of next PMTC seminar March 8, 2016 GUELPH, Ont. — The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) and Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO) are combining to offer a two-hour seminar in Guelph March 29.
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…
Human Resources TTSAO diversifies board of directors August 6, 2015 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…
Health & Safety TTSAO, Province of Ontario look to crack down on substandard training providers May 13, 2015 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…
Business Management Private fleets partner with TTSAO in face of worsening driver shortage April 17, 2015 HAMILTON, Ont. — The Private Motor Truck Council (PMTC) of Canada has partnered with the Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO) to help member fleets find well-trained drivers. The…
