News Releases 2012

Groupe Boutin Truck Pilot Named 2012 National Driver of Year The open road is Pierre Laflamme's lifelong passion- 12/19/2012 Beyond the Border Report Shows Plan Moving in Right Direction The Canadian Trucking Alliance today welcomed the federal government’s Beyond the Border Action Plan Implementation Report and anticipates more progress to be made in 2013.- 12/14/2012 CTA to CBSA: Fix ACI eManifest or Risk Losing Carrier Participation CTA has informed CBSA that member carriers are still experiencing difficulties and delays with the ACI eManifest program- 12/10/2012 CTA Pilot Commences to Expand Use of the FAST Program CTA jointly announced the launch of an important pilot project that aims to improve the Free and Secure Trade (FAST) program for Trusted Traders- 12/10/2012 OTA Allied Trades Inducts Board of Directors The Allied Trades Division of the Ontario Trucking Association has elected a new Board of Directors and chairman for the 2012-2014 term- 12/06/2012 MTO Revises Permit Conditions for 60-Foot Trailer Pilot New conditions reflect OTA concerns on permit holder; driver and carrier safety standards- 12/03/2012 Truckers Increasingly Concerned Over Economy 4Q12 OTA business expectations survey indicates shippers locking in capacity- 11/22/2012 Canadian Truckers Sizzling Over USDA Move to Shut Down Inspections of Meat Exports CTA asks trade minister to ensure it doesn't happen again- 11/21/2012 OTA Welcomes New Members - 11/14/2012 Outstanding First-Year Students Recognized for Achievements The OTA Education Foundation awarded three exceptional first-year university and college students with supplementary scholarships to recognize their outstanding achievements.- 11/13/2012 Trailcon's Al Boughton Honoured with Shaw Tracking OTA Service to Industry Award Prestigious Award Goes to OTA Allied Trade Member for First Time- 11/09/2012 Truck Driver Honored for Heroism in Hampstead Tragedy Speedy Transport owner-op Chris Fulton posthumously named 2012 OTA-Bridgestone Truck Hero- 11/09/2012 Meyers Transport Driver Crowned 2012 Volvo Trucks-OTA Driver of the Year Barry Elkiw, a truck driver with Meyers Transport in Peterborough, Ont. has been named the 2012 OTA/Volvo Trucks Ontario Driver of the Year.- 11/09/2012 OTA Takes Position on Proposal to Introduce 60-Plus-ft Semi-Trailers in Ontario The Board of Directors of the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) adopted its official position on a proposal from Walmart Canada to introduce 60 foot, 6 inch semi-trailers onto Ontario roads and highways.- 11/08/2012 OTA, CTA Continue to Lead Pack Among Effective Trade Associations 'You either embrace change, or fade away' says Bradley- 11/08/2012 Jeff Bryan Becomes Chairman of Ontario Trucking Association Jeff Bryan, President and CEO of Jeff Bryan Transport Ltd., of Burford, Ont. was inducted as the 34th chairman of the Ontario Trucking Association- 11/08/2012 New OTA Board Contains Optimal Mix of Experience and Next Gen Industry Leaders OTA Board Elects Board of Directors for 2012-14- 11/08/2012 OTA Inducts Executive Committee The Ontario Trucking Association has elected a new Executive Committee of the Board for the 2012-14 term- 11/08/2012 Truckers Say Michigan Voters Got It Right on New Windsor-Detroit Bridge The vote by the people of Michigan to defeat a ballot proposition that would have held up a second bridge at Windsor-Detroit, is "terrific news and shows that the people of Michigan reject self-interest and cronyism"- 11/07/2012 Help Put the Brakes on the Government's 70% Increase in Vehicle Plate Fees Make Your Voice Heard by Contacting Your MPP Today. It's Easy! Don’t delay andpass this message along- 11/05/2012