Posted Monday July 18, 2022 in Labour/HR/driver shortage, News Releases
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has now published proposed regulations in Canada Gazette, Part I, pertaining to paid medical leave (10-paid sick days).
Posted Monday May 10, 2021 in Labour/HR/driver shortage, News Releases
As of Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 8:00 a.m., individuals with at-risk health conditions, as well as Group Two of people who cannot work from home including transportation workers and truck drivers will be eligible to book an appointment to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Posted Friday March 05, 2021 in Labour/HR/driver shortage, News Releases, Operations/safety
The Ford Government announced Phase Two of the province’s Vaccination Plan which will run from April to July. During this period, industry workers that cannot work from home will be vaccinated through various pharmacies, site-specific clinics, mobile sites and public health units, including truck drivers
Posted Friday February 26, 2021 in Image/PR, Labour/HR/driver shortage, Operations/safety
The issue of truck drivers being refused visitation by some medical practitioners due to COVID-19 concerns has seemingly begun to resurface
Posted Friday January 22, 2021 in Labour/HR/driver shortage, Operations/safety
In a notice of proposed rulemaking the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is seeking an alternate vision standard that would replace the current exemption program as a basis for establishing vision qualifications
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...
