Posts Tagged ‘CTA’

Industry stands ready to increase vaccination rate of essential truck drivers  (TORONTO, April 20, 2021) — As positive COVID-19 cases surge across Canada, there is an increased emphasis on solutions to stopping the virus and, naturally, renewed focus on some industries which are accused of disproportionally propelling its spread to other sectors of the economy.…

ELD Mandate Set in Stone: Teamsters Canada and Canadian Trucking Alliance   (OTTAWA, July 14, 2020) — With less than a year to go for the implementation of the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate, federal Transportation Minister Marc Garneau is once again displaying leadership on road safety by reminding the trucking industry and the Canadian public…

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…

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…

CTA, Insurers Confirm Independent Owner-Operator Plans Covered for US Medical Coverage (Toronto, March 25, 2020) — The Canadian Trucking Alliance stood up for independent trucking operators by directly engaging the insurance industry to ensure the owner-operator community is covered for medical benefits while operating in the U.S.  Today, members of Canadian Life and Health Insurance…

(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…

Help Deliver Driver Inc. Warning to the Supply Chain   (Nov. 29, 2019) — The expansion of drivers and carriers operating within the underground economy through Driver Inc is a growing concern for the trucking industry. The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) and the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) have been leading the charge in Ottawa and…

Canadian Truckers Laud Final ELD Rule, Including Third Party Certification   (Toronto, June 13, 2019) –Transport Minister Marc Garneau has shown great leadership in delivering an electronic logging device (ELD) rule which, according to the Canadian Trucking Alliance, will catapult Canada ahead of the U.S. in terms of highway safety and compliance.   CTA says today’s…