The Trucking Network is a Canadian “English and Punjabi” bilingual publication, founded in 2012. Dedicated to the hard working professional drivers and their families across North America.
It’s amazing that in January we didn’t even know the Coronavirus existed and ten months later we are still in a restricted mode. What seemed like a bump in the road has turned into a different way of life...
Have you been inundated with online calls and meetings? Over the last few years webinars were beginning to become more popular as a way to sell products or services by adding value. You watch the webinar and stay to...
Most folks in Ontario trucking are aware of the serious sanctions if a commercial vehicle loses a wheel. Many professional drivers are unaware of basic wheel separation preventive measures, there still is a lot of fear in the industry...
Statistics show that during International Road Check week 2019 almost 18% of vehicles inspected were placed out of service for failing to meet prescribed safety standards. Keep in mind that enforcement officials target the vehicle population for specific violations....
Over the past decade or so, the trucking industry has been plagued by so-called “Nuclear Verdicts”. A nuclear verdict is any award that is “out of proportion with the damages suffered”. The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has released...
One of Canada’s most dangerous jobs, just got more dangerous. Truck drivers are now, like it or not, on the frontline fighting Covid-19 delivering essential goods. Drivers run the risk of frequently being exposed to the virus. They may...
The Ontario Trucking Association welcomed the Ontario Ministry of Transportation’s announcement to reopen DriveTest facilities on June 22 and gradually phase-in licence applications and road tests across all locations throughout the summer. All 56 full-time DriveTest centres will reopen on...
CTA has been informed that Environment Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has further extended the consultation phase of their Heavy-duty Vehicle and Engine Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulations (Trailer Standards) until at least May 18, 2021. The second Interim Order was made by the Minister...
With heavy hearts, staff and members of the Ontario Trucking Association are mourning the passing of Vernon Erb, who passed away Wednesday morning at the age of 84. OTA sent its heartfelt condolences to OTA Vice-Chair, Wendell Erb and the...
The transport of food and health/sanitary items such as cleaning supplies and paper towels have placed significant strains on the supply chain. Food distributors have to scrutinize significant preventative measures needed to ensure the health and safety of customers,...
