Posted Friday July 23, 2021 in Infrastructure, Labour/HR/driver shortage
During disruption events, truckers should be well-informed about the measures that are being taken to help them, according to Scott Grenerth, of Truck Specialized Parking Services.
Posted Thursday July 15, 2021 in Labour/HR/driver shortage
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration hosted a roundtable discussion with trucking stakeholders – including the American Trucking Associations, Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, and Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh – to explore solutions to truck driver recruiting and retention challenges.
Posted Friday July 09, 2021 in Labour/HR/driver shortage, Operations/safety
The Region of Peel will be supporting truck drivers to get vaccinated through a weekend Transportation Clinic on July 17 and July 18 at the International Centre, (6900 Airport Rd.) between 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Posted Friday July 09, 2021 in Business, Labour/HR/driver shortage
Freight demand in the U.S. is outpacing the trucking industry’s ability to attract drivers and acquire new equipment, according to forecaster FTR.
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.
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...
