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  • You are driving along the highway. Up ahead you see a carrier enforcement vehicle parked in the shade, under a bridge. You drive by and there is that dreaded moment or two… is the vehicle staying there or coming out after you? We’ve all experienced that moment when suddenly we feel guilty even though we…

  • In the past, spills and accidents were left to dilute with time, not to mention that the government didn’t force many clean ups. The reality is that today, there are much stricter regulations and diligent enforcement is increasing to protect the environment. This now requires trucking firms to have policies and procedures to comply with…

  • WSIB and OTA Talk Driver Inc. Enforcement (March 14, 2019) — The WSIB is updating its compliance program to help those who may need assistance and identify those that may try to evade their labour obligations. Officials from the WSIB recently participated in a conference call with a select group of OTA members on the Driver…

  • OTA Selects 2019-2020 Road Knight Team (Toronto, March 15, 2019) – The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is proud to knight seven exceptional professional truck drivers who will travel the province, promoting the industry to the media as well as sharing their experiences and knowledge of the trucking industry and highway safety with students and community groups. This year’s team represents multiple…

  • Kriska Transportation Group named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the 18th consecutive year. Toronto, ON – March 7, 2019 – The Kriska Transportation Group (KTG) was recognized for overall business performance and sustained growth with the prestigious Canada’s Best Managed Companies designation. The 2019 Best Managed program award winners are amongst the best-in-class of…

  • IN MEMORY OF Jean-Claude Arseneault May 11, 1943 – November 21, 2018 On November 21st our friend and colleague J.C. Arsenault passed away.  J.C. was one of our sales reps and he has been managing the distribution of our magazines in the East Coast since 2006.  He has been an important part of our team…

  • Gary appeared on the first cover of Over the Road Magazine in December of 1993. He was then 50 years old and had been driving for 25 years. It is easy arithmetic but when I recently spoke to him his first words were: “I am 75 and still driving truck!” On the telephone, Gary is…

  •   Sargents established its roots in 1983 in the wholesome town of Mars Hill, Maine. Over the last three decades Sargent Trucking has grown to better serve their dedicated fleet, independent contractors and 50 offices and agents across the US and Canada. Sargents believes in the dedication and teamwork that built it. With dedicated customers,…