Posted Friday April 09, 2021 in Security
Ontario led the way in North America’s commercial cargo theft last year, with the Peel Region west of Toronto – a cargo theft hotspot – reporting some of the biggest losses of all
Posted Thursday April 01, 2021 in Security
Cargo theft volumes and values in the U.S. increased in 2020 over the previous year and also hit a five-year high, according to cargo theft recording firm Sensitech’s annual report.
Posted Friday March 19, 2021 in News Releases, Security
The Ontario Trucking Association participated in a commercial trucking virtual town hall event hosted by Peel Regional Police to educate and inform the trucking industry about the latest trends in cargo crime, and the latest tips and crime prevention strategies from industry experts outlining how all stakeholders can work together to reduce cargo thefts within the region.
Posted Monday February 08, 2021 in Business, News Releases, Operations/safety, Security
In consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, Ontario is gradually moving to a regional approach and maintaining the current shutdown in the majority of the regions, including the Stay-at-Home order and all existing public health and workplace safety measures.
A newly formed and operating TAT Canada Committee (TCC) will work to expand Truckers Against Trafficking reach and implementation in Canada by activating the networks, resources and expertise of its volunteer members
Posted Friday October 30, 2020 in Security, Technology
Transport Canada (TC) has partnered with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Volpe Center to develop Transport Canada’s Vehicle Cyber Security Strategy,
Posted Thursday May 14, 2020 in Admin & Tax, Business, Infrastructure, Labour/HR/driver shortage, Security
FMCSA announces updated Hours of Service Regulations; OTA Confirms Trucking Is Eligible for RRRF; Coping with Covid-19 Webinar; FMCSA Extends COVID-19 Emergency Declaration for Trucking; P.E.I. relaxes self-isolation rules for truckers; COVID-19 Ripens Conditions for Cyberattacks on Trucking
Posted Wednesday May 13, 2020 in Operations/safety, Security
As cybercriminals play on the fears prompted by COVID-19, the commercial trucking industry should brace for an uptick in cyber breaches and possible ransomware attacks. Reports of truck fleets being hit by ransomware attacks and other cyber breaches aren’t exactly news. However, as hackers play on the distractions and fears prompted by the COVID-19 crisis, […]
The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) was founded in 1926, and provides services and public policy advocacy for trucking companies hauling freight into, out of and within the Province of Ontario. OTA is the only trucking association in Ontario that represents all segments of the industry - for-hire carriers, private carriers, intermodal, suppliers, etc. » More...
