Bradley to join Titanium Board

BOLTON, ON - Titanium Transportation Group has appointed David Bradley to its board as an independent director. Bradley, outgoing president and CEO of the Ontario Trucking Association and the Canadian Trucking Alliance, will assume the new role on Jan. 1, where he will be joining the company's audit committee. A significant presence in the trucking industry for more than three decades, Bradley was responsible for leading key initiatives including the introduction of mandatory speed limiter activation, a universal electronic logging device (ELD) mandate, and mandatory entry level training (MELT) for truck drivers.

End Needed on Axle Weight Enforcement Freeze, says OTA

TORONTO - No reason for moratorium, stop giving shippers "free-ride," says OTA.

Peace Bridge War Threatens to Ruin Border Improvements

FORT ERIE, ON. - The New York State Legislature has moved to dissolve the bi-national Peace Bridge Authority, a move that the Ontario Trucking Association is saying will stall progress on key infrastructure improvements at the border crossing.

Ontario Trucker’s WSIB Premiums to Increase in 2013

TORONTO - While the increase in premium rates is less than expected, it shouldn't stop reviews of WSIB's expenses, says the Ontario Trucking Association.

Partnership to Apply Brakes on Cargo Crime

TORONTO - The latest task force in the truck industry's loss prevention measures is revealed.

Reliable Goods Movement Magnet for Investment, says OTA

TORONTO - Implement economic, investment and tax policies that maintain and attract direct investment in the province's goods production and retail sectors, OTA tells province.

WSIB Rates Could Sky-Rocket, says Bradley

TORONTO - Moves by the WSIB has the OTA concerned about the future health of Ontario businesses.

Changes Needed to Walmart Semi-trailer Permit, says Bradley

TORONTO - Unless certain pre-requisites are contained in the permit conditions for Walmart's new trailer permit, OTA said it cannot support the proposed Walmart trial.

Clement Visits Trucking Firm, Re-Affirms Red Tape Reduction

MISSISSAUGA - Tony Clement stopped by Tandet Group to re-affirm the government's commitment to reducing red tape for Canadian businesses.

Yay! No More Annual Test for Ontario Senior Drivers

TORONTO - As of April 2013, truck drivers in Ontario over 65 will not be required to have an annual road test unless they've had an at-fault collision or accumulated three demerit points.

Boo! Ontario Truckers Face Big Downgrade if Medical Missed

TORONTO - The subtle but significant legal change that came packaged with another announcement from the Ontario Ministry of Transportation earlier this week.

Truckers Guild Starts Anti-EOBR Campaign

BRITISH COLUMBIA - In order to voice opposition to the mandating of EOBRs in Canada, the North American Truckers Guild is running an anti-EOBR campaign.