Posted Thursday January 07, 2021 in Infrastructure, News Releases
The Ontario government announced today it will continue to support and invest in the trucking industry by continuing to make improvements to trucking parking across the province.
Posted Thursday December 17, 2020 in Operations/safety
The Ontario Ministry of Finance notified the Ontario Trucking Association it has resumed processing new and renewal IFTA applications as well as additional decal requests; and that effective January 1, 2021, IFTA credentials will once again be required for commercial motor vehicles travelling within the province.
Posted Thursday December 10, 2020 in Infrastructure, News Releases, Operations/safety, Technology
Ontario’s current regulations for the design and operation of heavy trucks have evolved over the past two decades, since 2000, and involved significant consultations with industry.
Posted Tuesday November 24, 2020 in Admin & Tax, Operations/safety
As part of the Ministry of Transportation’s efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19 and to help keep people safe, the ministry has extended the validity of the following driver, vehicle and carrier products, that expired on or after March 1, 2020 until January 31, 2021:
Posted Thursday November 19, 2020 in Technology
The Ontario government is expanding the 511 app to include new winter driving features that will provide drivers and the trucking industry with additional information to support safer route planning when travelling on provincial highways.
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...
