Posted Friday May 20, 2022 in Announcements, Labour/HR/driver shortage, Operations/safety, Security
The OPP, working with Québec counterparts, have laid fraud charges against several people after a multi-year police probe.
Representatives from Truckers Against Trafficking made a pit stop in Mississauga this week to raise awareness on how the Canadian trucking industry can help fight the global epidemic of human trafficking.
Posted Wednesday December 22, 2021 in Security, Technology
It appears even cargo thieves take Christmas Day off but they’re busy in the days leading up the big holiday and during New Years, reports CargoNet.
Posted Friday December 10, 2021 in Security
Cybercrime is a growing threat in the trucking industry, and small- and mid-sized businesses could face the biggest risks, according to Attrix
Posted Wednesday October 27, 2021 in Operations/safety, Security
A report from smart fleet solutions provider Zonar, finds the need for safety improvements industry wide, despite advancements in commercial trucking technology and safety precautions.
Posted Thursday September 02, 2021 in News Releases, Operations/safety, Security
Human trafficking is one of the fastest-growing criminal activities worldwide, and unfortunately Ontario is not immune to its reach. Most reported cases in Ontario involve sexual exploitation, which may also be referred to as sex trafficking. Young women and girls are particularly at risk, though boys, men and people who identify as 2SLGBTQ+ are also targeted.
Posted Thursday July 08, 2021 in Security
In an increasingly digital ecosystem, connected industries like the transportation sector are becoming a target for cybercriminals and fleets need to be prepared for it.
Posted Friday June 18, 2021 in Security
The transportation industry is becoming a big target for cybercriminals in a digital world and fleet need to be prepared for it, according to CarriersEdge and others.
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...
