Posted Friday March 01, 2019 in Labour/HR/driver shortage
While there have been some learning elements since the introduction of mandatory entry level training in Ontario, the government and industry should be congratulated for the gains that have been realized since, says Stephen Laskowski, president of OTA and CTA
Posted Tuesday July 10, 2018 in News Releases, Operations/safety
CTA believes the actions of the individual driver charged for the Humboldt tragedy should not be treated in isolation. Instead, the events of April 6 should be a catalyst to finally deal with a small segment of the trucking industry that chooses not to adhere to safety regulations.
Posted Wednesday November 01, 2017 in Image/PR, News Releases, Operations/safety
Following several high profile commercial vehicle collisions, OTA says the key to commercial vehicle safety is improving on the human element of truck safety performance:
Posted Friday June 23, 2017 in Labour/HR/driver shortage, Operations/safety
Starting July 1, 2017, drivers seeking a commercial full Class A licence in Ontario must complete a mandatory entry-level training course before attempting their road test
Posted Wednesday May 03, 2017 in Business, Environment/fuel, Labour/HR/driver shortage, Operations/safety, Technology
The trucking industry is facing a time of significant change and the Canadian Trucking Alliance is in the midst of it all, the Alliance’s newly named president told AMTA members
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...
