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Change to the chain?
On the verge of a new market cycle.
According to a report by Statista, the estimated market size of long-distance freight trucking market in Canada was $26.5 billion USD in 2021. However, the Canadian freight spot market...
Ontario Premier Doug Ford visited one of Ontario’s largest trucking companies yesterday and took time to thank trucking industry workers for their tireless efforts in keeping the Ontario economy moving during the COVID-19 crisis. The Premier toured Challenger Motor Freight...
As the "Freedom 2022" convoy nears Canada's Capital for a Saturday protest on Parliament Hill, most involved are hoping for peaceful protest. Ottawa police are asking residents to stay off city roads over the weekend. Some news outlets are...
March is Women’s History Month and the Women In Trucking Association was formed in March of 2007. Now, fourteen years later, how have we advanced our mission to “encourage the employment of women in the trucking industry, address obstacles,...
The leaves are changing, the temperature is dropping, winter is soon approaching. Driving during the winter can be one of a driver’s most difficult tasks. A bit of preparation can make the difference between a successful journey and one...
Lately, there have been a few news stories around truckers being caught hauling contraband, in particular drugs. Why anyone would willingly partake in such a risky venture boggles the mind. Sooner or later, you will get caught, and any...
Underlining the need for improving the provincial economy, the Ontario Trucking Association has called upon the Ontario Government to make strategic investments in trucking supply chain in budget 2023. OTA in a submission given to the Ontario Government stated that...
For seasoned truck drivers, winter is a formidable adversary on the road. Snow, ice, and plunging temperatures demand a higher level of skill and preparedness. In this article, we'll delve into the nuances of winter driving for experienced truckers....
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...
