Truckers for Safer Highways launches petition to support QUEEN’S PARK – Michael Mantha, MPP for Algoma-Manitoulin, has introduced legislation to end private, third-party contracts for driver examinations in Ontario. The Safer Driving Tests Act (Ending the Privatization Failure), 2024 will
Read MoreReport recommends retrofitting City vehicles City of Toronto staff report aims to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety by adding side guards to City-owned heavy-duty vehicles City of Toronto staff are recommending actions to improve pedestrian safety by adding side guards
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The Ford government announced it would conduct a "rideshare framework review" in its November 6th Fall Economic Statement. Photo: CPAC
November 12 trial may shed light on the problem “There are many more of them out there,” Philip Fletcher says about the fraudulent or uncertified organizations issuing credentials to students looking for commercial vehicle credentials. While Fletcher was satisfied to
Read MoreWTFC, T4SH ask your feedback on Ontario’s review of commercial driver training Updated September 12th, 10:00am: Originally published on September 5th, this article has been republished September 12th with a new headline. The Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada (WTFC) and
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Ontario Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria officially opened the new $30 million inspection station near Thunder Bay, Ontario. Photo: @PrabSarkaria
“Comprehensive review of commercial driver training” announced with Bill 197 Ontario “plans to lead a comprehensive review of commercial driver training,” it announced on May 16th as part of the The Safer Roads and Communities Act, Bill 197. If passed,
Read MoreToronto Council’s debate on the issue of “Micromobility” vehicles is generating a ferocious debate. Above, Stephen Holyday used a Transport Canada video as part of his presentation.
Read More“Best case scenario” will be routine tests, more enforcement TTSAO says The Ontario government plans to introduce legislation that, if passed, would impose stiffer penalties for those who drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs – including a lifetime
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Brand-new Thunder Bay weigh scale will be operated "as needed," MTO staff say. Stock Image of closed station TFSH
From Windsor to Manitoba border Trucker Don Taylor provided an update on the Inspection Scale situation to Road Warrior News: “Another trip across Ontario from Windsor to Toronto through Sault Ste. Marie to the Manitoba border. Every single scale closed,”
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Ontario Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria officially opened the new $30 million inspection station near Thunder Bay, Ontario. Photo: @PrabSarkaria
Increased inspections, improved training needed for Trucking safety, Sarkaria says Ontario’s Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria was in Shuniah on March 15th to marking the opening of a new commercial vehicle inspection station on Highway 11/17, generally referred to as the
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