News - Canadian Trucking Alliance - page 95

Essential Workers Exempt from Tri-State Quarantine Rules; States Continue to Implement Face Mask Policies

Thursday June 25, 2020 | Border & Customs, COVID-19

The governors of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have announced new quarantine rules for all visitors travelling to the tri-state area from U.S. ‘hotspot’ locations, but essential workers, including truck drivers, are exempt, the Canadian Trucking Alliance reports.
Government of Canada Proceeds with Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Regs

Wednesday June 24, 2020 | Labour/HR/Driver Shortage, News Releases

The Government of Canada is moving ahead with its new violence and harassment regulations, which replace portions of the Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations. The rules have now been published in Canada Gazette Part II and will come into force on January 1, 2021.
CTA: Government Extends Time Periods for Temporary Layoffs

Tuesday June 23, 2020 | Admin & Tax, COVID-19, Labour/HR/Driver Shortage, News Releases

Labour Minister Filomena Tassi today announced changes to extend time periods for temporary layoffs to allow employers more time to recall laid-off employees
CBSA Expanding FAST Lane Eligibility at Windsor/Detroit

Friday June 19, 2020 | Border & Customs, COVID-19

The Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) has announced effective June 22, 2020 the dedicated FAST lane at the port of Windsor-Detroit will be open to all FAST participants
COVID Labour Impact Report Confirms CTA’s Ask for CEWS Expansion

Wednesday June 17, 2020 | Business Conditions, COVID-19, Industry Image & PR, News Releases

More than three quarters of trucking companies laid off employees – mostly truck drivers – since the COVID-19 pandemic shocked the economy, according to a new report by Trucking HR Canada.
Border Crossing Allowances for Transportation Sector Workers

Wednesday June 17, 2020 | Border & Customs

With Canada-U.S. border restrictions being extended once again until July 21, 2020, CTA has clarified conditions of admissibility for trucking company employees, such as company owners, operations or sales staff, who may have to travel across the border for company related business.
FMCSA extends Notice of Enforcement Policy for expired Drivers Licences and Medical Certificates

Monday June 15, 2020 | Operations & Safety

FMCSA announced this morning an extension of their Notice of Enforcement Policy with respect to expired Drivers Licences and Medical Certificates
OTA Summary of MTO’s SPIF Program Now Available

Thursday June 11, 2020 | Operations & Safety

MTO’s SPIF program has transformed the heavy-duty vehicle fleet in Ontario over the past 20 years.

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