Advocacy & Government Relations
Bringing the operational experience of carriers, owner-operators and professional drivers into government and regulatory discussions.
Canada Truck Operators Association
Canada’s National Voice for Trucking Professionals
Representing small and mid-sized carriers, owner-operators, independent operators and professional drivers across Canada.
CTOA advances practical, evidence-based policy focused on safety, fair enforcement, competitiveness and a resilient Canadian supply chain.
Working with governments, regulators, law enforcement and industry stakeholders to bring operational experience into decisions affecting road freight.
What We Do
Practical advocacy grounded in trucking experience
Safety & Professional Standards
Supporting stronger training, practical compliance and safer transportation through evidence, industry experience and collaboration.
Fair & Competitive Industry
Promoting practical rules, fair enforcement and a competitive environment for responsible transportation businesses across Canada.
Trucking at the core • Working across the supply chain
Who We Represent
CTOA is rooted in trucking. We represent small and mid-sized carriers, owner-operators, independent operators and professional drivers across Canada.
We also work closely with brokers, shippers, governments, regulators, law enforcement, training organizations, insurers, technology providers and other industry partners. This keeps trucking at the centre of our mandate while bringing the wider freight ecosystem into practical discussions about safety, policy and Canada’s supply chain.
Our Priorities
Trucking at the Core. Collaboration Across the Supply Chain.
SAFETY
Safety & Training
CTOA supports strong safety standards, improved training, and fair, consistent enforcement, with a focus on addressing repeat and high-risk offenders while protecting responsible operators.
COMPLIANCE
Fair & Transparent Compliance
CTOA supports proper tax and regulatory compliance, supported by clear, consistent guidance from CRA, ESDC, and Transport Canada. We advocate for fair, uniform enforcement across industries, not targeted or inconsistent application of the rules.
COLLABORATION
Industry Collaboration
CTOA works collaboratively with safety experts, training institutions, insurers, technology providers, and industry leaders to advance modern, practical solutions that improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability across the transportation sector.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Protecting Entrepreneurship
CTOA recognizes that many drivers choose incorporation for flexibility, work-life balance, and business growth. We advocate for policies that respect legitimate independent business models and ensure these perspectives are fairly represented in public and regulatory discussions.
News & Updates
CTOA at Work
Updates from our advocacy, industry engagement and national trucking community.
CTOA Launches National Trucking Industry Pulse Survey – October 2026
Canadian carriers, owner-operators, independent contractors and company drivers are invited to share their experiences in CTOA’s anonymous 4–5 minute survey.
CTOA Welcomes Productivity Mega Deduction, Calls for Practical Access for Small Carriers
The Canada Truck Operators Association welcomes the federal government’s new Productivity Mega Deduction and the decision to make immediate expensing permanent for a much […]
CTOA Welcomes Northern Ontario Highway Safety Investments and Calls for Continued Focus on Infrastructure and Fair Enforcement
The Canada Truck Operators Association (CTOA) welcomes Ontario’s investment in a new truck inspection station in Hearst and additional passing lanes along Highway 11. […]
Strengthening Canada’s trucking industry together.
Join CTOA and add your voice to a growing national network of trucking professionals.