Posted Wednesday November 20, 2019 in Security
There were more cargo thefts in Canada last year than in the entire U.S., with Peel Region being the second busiest jurisdiction for thieves behind only California
Posted Tuesday October 22, 2019 in Admin & Tax, Business, News Releases, Security
A delegation of Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) members and Trailcon Leasing Inc. hosted several policy makers to discuss several important issues to carriers in Peel and adjoining regions including trailer theft and red tape reduction in trucking.
Posted Tuesday July 16, 2019 in Admin & Tax, News Releases, Security
The Facility Association Commercial Underwriting Working Group started meeting in June and will continue working throughout 2019 to review specific technical issues relating to Underwriting Rules and Procedures.
Posted Monday November 19, 2018 in Security
There’s no secret that cargo theft continues to be a serious problem across the country. That’s why OTA in partnership with Peel Regional Police, the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC), and others are working to mitigate thefts in Canada’s hotbed for cargo crime.
Posted Friday October 12, 2018 in Operations/safety, Security, Technology
Canada’s long-awaited electronic logging device (ELD) mandate should differ from the U.S. rule to avoid some of the pitfalls that befell the rollout of similar legislation there
Posted Tuesday July 17, 2018 in Security
If the pace in 2018 continues, it would top the $46.2 million reported losses for 2017.
Posted Thursday July 05, 2018 in Security
Various trucking and freight transport groups urged U.S. regulators to prioritize cybersecurity as manufacturers and suppliers continue rolling out more automated and autonomous driving systems
Posted Monday June 18, 2018 in Security
Too many people turn a blind eye to the cost of cargo thefts, even though it’s run by organized crime groups and its proceeds goes toward funding more violent crime
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...
