Posted Wednesday July 28, 2021 in Environment/fuel, Infrastructure
MTO has released its new, Towards a Greater Golden Horseshoe Transportation Plan: Discussion Paper which outlines the Ministry’s vision for transportation in the province through 2051.
Posted Friday July 23, 2021 in Editorials, Labour/HR/driver shortage, Operations/safety
Ontario’s decision at the 11th hour to delay a rule that would prohibit those obtaining their A/Z licence using an automated transmission from operating a manual-equipped truck has prompted reaction from outrage to indifference.
Posted Friday July 23, 2021 in Infrastructure
The Ontario government has released the 2021 Ontario Highways Program, an online resource that provides information on highway investments and projects that are planned and underway.
Posted Wednesday July 21, 2021 in Announcements, Operations/safety
In the latter half of 2020, the Province of Ontario announced a policy change that would introduce a license restriction for newly licensed AZ drivers who were trained exclusively on automatic transmissions. The policy change which was originally set to come into force this month has been extended for up to 12 months. The Ontario […]
Posted Friday June 04, 2021 in Labour/HR/driver shortage, Operations/safety
Ontario continues to develop a new set of rules for truck driver trainers, as regulators continue to refine the mandatory entry-level training (MELT) program introduced, Today’s Trucking reports.
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...
