Posted Sunday September 06, 2020 in Image/PR, Labour/HR/driver shortage, News Releases
As Canadians continue to recognize and honour our nation’s essential workers throughout 2020, National Trucking Week (Sept. 6-12) takes on greater meaning this year than ever before.
Posted Thursday September 03, 2020 in Admin & Tax, Labour/HR/driver shortage, News Releases
The Canadian Trucking Alliance is applauding Transportation Minister Marc Garneau’s announcement today that the Government of Canada will be providing needed relief by increasing the federal meal allowance for commercial truck drivers grappling with soaring food costs as a result of the Covid-19 crisis.
Posted Tuesday July 14, 2020 in News Releases, Operations/safety, Technology
With less than a year to go for the implementation of the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate, federal Transportation Minister Marc Garneau is once again displaying leadership on road safety by reminding the trucking industry and the Canadian public the much needed regulation is well on its way to being delivered.
Posted Wednesday June 03, 2020 in Labour/HR/driver shortage, News Releases, Operations/safety
The Council of Ministers Responsible for Transportation and Highway Safety from all provinces and territories agreed to work collaboratively to restart the economy and support transportation systems and supply chains across Canada, with particular emphasis on essential transportation workers.
Posted Wednesday April 08, 2020 in Admin & Tax, Border & Customs, Image/PR, Infrastructure, Labour/HR/driver shortage, Operations/safety
Further Clarification on Driver Isolation Protocols; Personal Meals and Cross-Border Truck Drivers; DTOPS and Transponder Renewals with CBP; Guidelines for Highway Carriers Transporting PPE Products; Minister Garneau & Family Showing Support for The Industry; Link to Worksafe NB Safety Topics Covid-19
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...
