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Thursday, April 25, 2024
The National Day Of Truth and Reconciliation: A Day of Remembrance and Shame Today, Saturday, September 30, 2023, is recognized as The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It was first known as Orange Shirt Day, beginning in 2013. Today...
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has scheduled this year's Brake Safety Week for Aug. 20-26, with a focus on brake lining/pad violations. During Brake Safety Week, commercial motor vehicle inspectors highlight the importance of brake systems by conducting inspections...
Fuel island safety is more than just fueling safely, it’s also about protecting yourself, the company’s reputation, as well as the environment. When you pull up to the pumps, take any garbage you have with you, and dispose of...
The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) has been the voice of the Ontario trucking industry since 1926. OTA believes that the industry’s concerns should be voiced in a responsible and professional manner that does not risk or threaten public safety. Ontario’s...
The Canadian Trucking Alliance delivered a slick sight and sound toolbox to help industry, governments and also harm anticipation partners in advancing truck driver safety at work environments and delivery offices. The media toolbox highlights "whiteboard" movement recordings and computerized infographics...
Loading refrigerated freight is far more driver demanding than loading a simple van trailer.  When you’re dispatched to load refrigerated freight, ensure your dispatcher has given you the temperature required.  Since most refrigerated freight is food products, ensure the...
Is Driver INC. Ungluing Canada’s Trucking Industry? Once again, we are hearing concerned voices from the trucking industry for the Federal Government to help end the Driver INC practice. Last week Teamsters Canada, the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA), and the...
With 2021 behind us and 2022 just beginning, now is a great time to draw attention to some of the positive things the trucking industry has to look forward to in the upcoming year.  2021 was challenging in many...
GOOD NEWS: Cross border Truck Trade Value up 6% North America’s land borders - Canada | USA | Mexico are the busiest, most economically vital conduits for supply chains, with approx. $3 billion in daily cross-border trade. In 2022, the...
The Ontario Trucking Association joined the Canadian Trucking Alliance is commending the Federal Government’s declaration that commercial truck drivers are essential workers who will be exempt from the requirement to self-isolate for at least 14 days upon entering Canada from...