Drivers’ Licence Suspensions a Positive Step in Tackling Truck Safety Crisis in Ontario: OTA

As the Province of Ontario continues to address significant challenges and irregularities within its commercial truck driver training and licensing regime, the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) continues to urge the government to accelerate the process to end lawlessness in the trucking industry.

OTA understands the Ministry of Transportation continues to issue letters to Class A licence holders, notifying them of a 90-day suspension of their licence. The letter reportedly states the suspension is due to “their dishonesty during the Class A test and or/training process” and “further communication related to this matter will be forthcoming.”

“Trucking is one of the few industries that shares its workplace with the public. It comes with added responsibility to meet the highest safety standards – something most truck drivers and company owners willingly accept as part of doing business,” said OTA president Stephen Laskowski.

“...there are way too many companies that allow such drivers to share the road with the public. OTA questions how many fleet owners were aware or unknowingly participated in these licensing scams to access low-cost labour at the expense and risk to public safety.” 

Read more in a press release from the OTA.