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 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 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, […]
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 Tuesday July 17, 2018 in Security
If the pace in 2018 continues, it would top the $46.2 million reported losses for 2017.
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...
