Posts Tagged ‘OTA’

Wendell Erb Named OTA Chair; Promises to take Aim at Level Playing Field Issues (TORONTO, Nov. 25, 2020) — Wendell Erb, president and CEO of Baden, Ont.-based Erb Transport, was named chairman of the Ontario Trucking Association for a two-year term. The announcement was made today at the OTA’s virtual executive conference and board meeting. …

(TORONTO, July 8, 2020) — A pilot announced by Ontario that aims to improve accessibility of COVID-19 testing for the trucking industry is being lauded by the Ontario Trucking Association. Premier Doug Ford has routinely stated one of the keys to fully reopening the economy is getting as many Ontarians as possible tested for COVID-19,…

(TORONTO, June 29, 2020) — The Government of Ontario today announced its Towing Task Force, which will begin to develop much-needed oversight for the towing industry in the province.   Since 2017, OTA has been working with the Ministry of Transportation, the OPP and the responsible segment of the heavy towing industry, to bring change to the sector…

(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…

Feds Recognize Truck Drivers as Critical in Fight Against COVID-19   (March 16, 2020) — 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 abroad. Speaking…

WSIB and OTA Talk Driver Inc. Enforcement (March 14, 2019) — The WSIB is updating its compliance program to help those who may need assistance and identify those that may try to evade their labour obligations. Officials from the WSIB recently participated in a conference call with a select group of OTA members on the Driver…

OTA Selects 2019-2020 Road Knight Team (Toronto, March 15, 2019) – The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is proud to knight seven exceptional professional truck drivers who will travel the province, promoting the industry to the media as well as sharing their experiences and knowledge of the trucking industry and highway safety with students and community groups. This year’s team represents multiple…

OTA Applauds the WSIB’s Rate Reductions for Trucking (Sept. 26, 2018) – Ontario’s trucking industry received some good news today in the form of the WSIB’s announcement to significantly reduce trucking’s rate (RG570) by 30 percent – from $6.97 to $4.88. Today’s announcement, made at WSIB’s annual general meeting, marks the return of $1.45 billion back to the…