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
Posted Thursday October 29, 2020 in Labour/HR/driver shortage, News Releases, Operations/safety
On the heels of the welcomed announcement by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario to update its guidance for essential workers, the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO) and the College of Chiropractors of Ontario (CCO) have also clarified their guidance on essential workers.
Posted Tuesday October 20, 2020 in Labour/HR/driver shortage, News Releases, Operations/safety
After bringing to light the issue of truck drivers being refused visitation by some medical practitioners due to COVID-19 concerns, the Ontario Trucking Association has received a letter from the College of Physicians of Ontario (CPSO) stating the College has reviewed its policy on servicing truck driver patients who are essential workers and cross the border.
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...
