Posts Tagged ‘covid-19’

National Snapshot of Food-Accommodation Locations Supporting Truckers   Since the onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the trucking industry, with the support of government, has answered the challenge to keep the country together. To keep the drivers rolling, and delivering essential products and supplies Canadians desperately need, drivers need a place to park. rest and to…

CTA Snapshot of Driver Rest Area/Service Facility Support During COVID-19   (Toronto, April 6, 2020) — As steadfast truck drivers roll across the country delivering essential supplies to Canadians during the COVID-19 pandemic, how they’re treated by some shippers and their accessibility to washrooms, food services and rest areas has grabbed the attention of the…

Summary of Provincial COVID-19 Roadside Checkpoints (Toronto, April 3, 2020) — As the response to COVID-19 continues to evolve and awareness and educational efforts by all levels of government intensify, several roadside checkpoints are increasing across Canadian jurisdictions. The purpose of these checkpoints, operated by government officials, is to provide awareness materials to motorists about…

TORONTO – Today, Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, and Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation issued the following statement on supporting truck drivers during the COVID-19 outbreak: “In these extraordinary times, we have extraordinary heroes. Our truck drivers are these heroes. They are working long hours, day and night delivering food and equipment…

TRANSPORT CANADA April 1, 2020    Purpose:  The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is the lead federal agency responsible for coordinating efforts to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Transport Canada has collaborated with PHAC and Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) to develop guidance to protect drivers and employees working in commercial vehicle operations.…

Prime Minister Trudeau, Provincial Premiers, Federal MPs, Provincial MPPs. When are you going to start protecting my truck drivers? When are you going to start treating them like the essential workers they are? Maybe we aren’t as educated, or as sophisticated, as the doctors, nurses, pharmacists, paramedics, policemen and women, and all the other first…

Restaurant Group, McDonalds Express to CTA Commitment to Serve Truck Drivers   (Toronto, March 25, 2020) — The outpouring of support and appreciation by various level of government, the general public and Canadian companies for the invaluable service truck drivers are performing during the COVID-19 crisis has been outstanding. The Canadian Trucking Alliance is highlighting…

(Toronto, March 20, 2020) — Members of Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association (CLHIA) are confirming that group out-of-country medical coverage for commercial truckers will continue uninterrupted.  “The Ontario Trucking Associations applauds CLHIA for stepping up in this time of crisis. Our nation’s truck drivers are working hard to ensure the vital goods Canadians require during the…