As your insurance partner it is important to us that we provide you with access to relevant and important transportation industry resources. The below links are essential industry resources for transportation industry professionals.
Founded in 1926, the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) has been the voice responsible for trucking in Ontario. OTA members consist of trucking companies from virtually every Canadian province, as well as the United States, including many of the largest transportation enterprises in North America.
Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) was established within the Department of Transportation on January 1, 2000, pursuant to the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 (49 U.S.C. 113). Formerly a part of the Federal Highway Administration, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s primary mission is to prevent commercial motor vehicle-related fatalities and injuries.
IANA Information Services
IANA provides the industry with value-added information services that facilitate business processes and efficiencies promoting intermodal growth and productivity. These programs focus on environmental initiatives, risk management, safety and security.
CVOR – Order CVOR Level 2 and Commercial Abstracts
This is the Ministry of Transportation’s website where the industry can order Commercial Vehicle Operator (CVOR) Level 2, Operator Summaries and Commercial Abstracts.
Ministry of Transportation (MTO) – Ontario
Activities of the MTO include building the next generation of transit and transportation infrastructure, managing all G, M and Commercial Vehicle road tests and licencing, modernizing transportation policy and promote innovative new technology to strengthen road safety and support implementation Ontario’s Climate Change Action Plan, and improving the coordination and integration of all transportation in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area through the Metrolinx agency
Canadian Truckers Association (CTA)
The Canadian Trucking Association was established by a group of forward-looking individuals with a desire to help their companies grow and prosper by leveraging their combined resources and common needs for education, information and legislative representation.
Fleet Safety Council
The Fleet Safety Council is an association of driver trainers and safety professionals working to promote safety within the transportation, transport, bus, and coach industries. The Council encourages the improvement of driver behavior through increased awareness and training. Working with Government agencies and private organizations, the Council strives for a uniform system of safety requirements for drivers in Ontario.