Antique Truck Exhibit at 80th Ontario Trucking Association Convention

Antique Truck Exhibit at 80^th Ontario Trucking Association Convention

(Toronto: Nov. 15, 2006) -- In celebration of its 80^th anniversary the Ontario Trucking Association will host a special display of antique trucks at its annual convention (Nov. 16 and 17, Toronto Congress Centre, 650 Dixon Road, Toronto.)

A total of eight trucks representing decades from the 1920s through to the 1970s will be displayed on the convention show floor. The vehicles have been supplied by OTA member companies.

The OTA convention is open to registered delegates only. The convention (including the antique truck exhibit) is open to members of the working press who wish to cover the event.

The vehicles are as follows:

1929 Ford truck
(Supplied by: Cavalier Transportation, Bolton)
1929 AA Ford truck
(Supplied by: McArthur Express, Cambridge)
1929 Rugby Stake truck
(Supplied by: JD Smith, Concord )
1935 Mack tractor
(Supplied by: G. M. Smith Limited, King City)
1957 International S184 Dump truck
(Supplied by: Erb Transport Ltd., New Hamburg)
1960 Mack tractor
(Supplied by: Cam Hiltz Trucking, Sharon)
1969 Freightliner tractor
(Supplied by: Challenger Motor Freight)
1978 International 4070B tractor
(Supplied by: Muskoka Transport Limited, Bracebridge)

The two-day OTA convention, the largest of its kind in Canada, is the place where industry leaders meet to discuss important industry issues.

This year the industry celebrates 80 years of history with a number of special happenings including the unveiling of a history book “Trucking & Triumphs – 80 Years of the Ontario Trucking Association and a display of antique trucks on the convention floor.

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The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is a business association representing motor carriers operating into, out of and within Ontario. The trucking industry is one of Ontario’s largest employers. Trucks haul 90% of all consumer products and foodstuffs produced and consumed in the province and 80% of Ontario’s trade with the United States. Founded in 1926, the association’s membership comprises trucking companies of all sizes, shipping all types of commodities, from all regions of North America. OTA is a member of the Canadian Trucking Alliance. The Globe & Mail has stated that “OTA and CTA have been among the most successful lobbyists in the land.”

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