Whether you're new to the road or have been driving for years, sharing the road with big trucks takes real street smarts. Motorists often feel that truckers drive too quickly, hog the road and even tailgate. Unfortunately, there are some poorly trained and overconfident truckers who don't abide by the rules of the road or [...]
We generally take the benefits of freight transportation for granted, in part because the system typically works well — at least in terms of making a variety of products available to consumers in a timely fashion. However, disruptions in freight transportation systems can have a rapid impact, reminding consumers of the value of these services. [...]
Following the OTA's lead, Ontario truck driving schools and insurers in the trucking industry are calling for mandatory entry-level driver training standards in Ontario. The OTA has the support of the Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO) and such noteworthy insurers as Northbridge Insurance, The Guarantee Company of North America, Old Republic Insurance of [...]
