News - Ontario Trucking Association

Canadian Border Restrictions Extended Until at Least Sept 30

Posted Thursday June 30, 2022 in Border & Customs

The Government of Canada announced the extension of its border restrictions until at least September 30, including the mandatory vaccination requirement at the land border for all travellers entering the country, including truck drivers crossing the border.

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Part 1 of CTA’s Choose To Truck Media Campaign Monumental Success

Posted Wednesday June 29, 2022 in Image/PR, Labour/HR/driver shortage

The Canadian Trucking Alliance’s ‘Choose to Truck’ landmark image campaign received well over 20 million impressions across various social media channels during its first phase, which ran from November 2021 until May 2022.

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Bridging North America Announces Upcoming I-75 Closures, Bridge Detours

Posted Wednesday June 29, 2022 in Border & Customs, Infrastructure

Weekend Full-Closure of I-75 from Springwells Street to Clark Street …

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Class A Manual Transmission Restriction Reminder

Posted Wednesday June 29, 2022 in Operations/safety, Technology

Effective July 1, 2022, individuals completing the Class A or Class A restricted (AR) road test in a vehicle with an automatic transmission, including semi-automatic and automated-manual transmissions, will be restricted from operating Class A/AR vehicles with a manual transmission and only permitted to operate automatic, semi-automatic and automated-manual transmission Class A/AR vehicles

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CRA Admits Losing Over $23B a Year in Unpaid Taxes

Posted Wednesday June 29, 2022 in Admin & Tax, Business, Labour/HR/driver shortage

The federal government is letting $23.4 billion a year in uncollected taxes escape into the underground economy, Canada Revenue Agency’s stated in a report estimating Canada’s tax gap.

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