Ontario

New Entrant Education and Evaluation Program for new truck and bus operators.

The Ontario Ministry of Transportation is implementing a new program for start-up truck and bus operators.  The New Entrant Education and Evaluation Program (NEEEP) was implemented to cut the number of collisions and high risk road safety violations by new CVOR holders.  Ontario claims research shows that new CVOR holders have the highest risk [...]

Ontario "W" code; What if I don’t have a medical condition?

I have a question Since Ontario started sending out new drivers licenses with the "W" code we have answered tons of questions from the public about this new code.  The "W" endorsement was designed to comply with US regulations in regards to commercial drivers as our licenses do not show medicals.  It [...]

2016-11-14T18:45:51+00:00August 14th, 2013|Canada, Drivers, Ontario, trucking|

Did you apply for a job and got asked for your CVOR?

Did you just Google how to get a CVOR and found out it costs $250? Did you start to panic a bit? Your not alone.  I have received several phone calls from some frantic drivers lately asking how to get a CVOR.  Since it seems to be a popular question I thought I would answer it [...]

2016-11-14T18:45:52+00:00May 24th, 2013|Canada, Drivers, Ontario, trucking|

Ontario MTO starts issuing a “W” code on driver licence

Starting in May 2013 Ontario will be issuing many drivers in the province a new driver’s licence.  As part of the US/Canada Medical Reciprocity Agreement for Commercial Drivers, Ontario will be using a the new “W” code indicating […]

Ontario Class G RV Exemption

If you just renewed your Ontario drivers licence and looked for any information about towing a fifth wheel recreational vehicle on it, you may have noticed something is missing and you’re not alone.  I have been getting many people emailing me about the Class G RV exemption lately and how it applies to them out [...]

2016-11-14T18:45:55+00:00March 5th, 2013|Canada, Canadian Regulations, Drivers, Ontario, RVs, Tid bits|

MTO mandates 20% Out of Service Rate

When my co-worker mentioned it, I wished it was just a joke but it seems that it's not.  Many in the industry have often felt that there was some quota some place that enforcement officers had to fill.  Seems that for MTO enforcement in Ontario at least there is according to a news report [...]

2016-11-14T18:45:55+00:00February 25th, 2013|Canada, Canadian Regulations, Drivers, Ontario, trucking|

Ontario commercial plate Increase, beat the price increase

This plate is about to cost a heck of a lot more. Can you beat the price increase? As many carriers already know, Ontario has increased the price of commercial plates.  This Ontario truck plate increase has carriers scrambling because it is not just a little increase, it's the first of two [...]

2016-11-14T18:45:56+00:00November 21st, 2012|Ontario, Trucking Events|

OTA calls on Carriers fight against Ontario’s 70% license plate fee increase

The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is calling on Ontario truckers to tell their MP's that Ontario's  70% license plate fee increase on commercial license plate  is to much! Stop and take action now against the 70% plate fee increase! Starting December 1, 2012 Ontario plans on increasing the plate fee for commercial [...]

2016-11-14T18:45:57+00:00November 7th, 2012|Ontario|

Downgrading Class A to Class G

Have you forgotten to file your Ontario medical or failed your medical and found out you have been downgraded to a Class G! DOOOOHHHHHH What happened!? Your not alone in your confusion.  Recently the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) announced changes to Ontario senior commercial drivers licenses eliminating annual road testing and written [...]

2016-11-14T18:46:00+00:00October 1st, 2012|Canada, Canadian Regulations, Drivers, Ontario, trucking|

Ontario Senior Class A Drivers Licence Change

Not all Ontario senior drivers are ready for the rocking chair and Ontario agrees Class A license holders in Ontario who reach the age of 65 have something to celebrate.  Ontario finally moved forward in eliminating the annual road test requirement for many of our senior commercial drivers. According to the Ministry [...]

2016-11-14T18:46:00+00:00September 27th, 2012|Canadian Regulations, Drivers, Ontario, trucking|
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