Posted Tuesday June 26, 2018 in Operations/safety
Starting July 1, drivers of commercial vehicles must have a blood alcohol content (BAC) of zero – measured at 0.02 – and equivalent blood drug content (BDC)
Posted Thursday November 30, 2017 in Labour/HR/driver shortage, Operations/safety
Ontario truck drivers have an exemplary safety record and are statistically far less likely to be driving while impaired than all other vehicle drivers – and OTA wants to keep it that way
Posted Monday September 18, 2017 in Labour/HR/driver shortage, Operations/safety
The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) applauds today’s announcement outlining stricter new penalties for impaired driving – including drug and alcohol use for commercial vehicle operators
Posted Friday August 04, 2017 in Labour/HR/driver shortage, Operations/safety
The province is asking stakeholders to provide it with input on how the introduction of marijuana could impact their sector
Posted Thursday April 13, 2017 in Labour/HR/driver shortage, News Releases, Operations/safety
The Canadian Trucking Alliance has been engaging with employers of safety-sensitive occupations in various industries to ensure that safeguards and regulations are in place before marijuana becomes legal
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...
