Posted Thursday July 15, 2021 in Labour/HR/driver shortage
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration hosted a roundtable discussion with trucking stakeholders – including the American Trucking Associations, Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, and Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh – to explore solutions to truck driver recruiting and retention challenges.
Posted Friday June 18, 2021 in Infrastructure
In a recent letter to the minister, OTA chair Wendell Erb highlighted the important link between new highway investments and economic growth and prosperity, pointing out how highways reduce transportation costs, congestion and provide easier access to markets/transportation hubs, which affect business location and enhancement decisions.
Posted Friday June 18, 2021 in Border & Customs, News Releases
Registration Open for Conditionally Approved New FAST Applicants
Posted Tuesday May 04, 2021 in Business, Operations/safety
The Hamilton Section 22 order states that certain workplaces could be exempt from the full closure requirements of this Order, but are subject to the other requirements in the Order:
Posted Friday April 23, 2021 in Business, Infrastructure, Operations/safety
The Order sets out exemptions, primarily for daycare, health workers and educators. The order then sets workplaces that could be exempt from full closure requirements, including transportation/trucking.
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...
