CTOA in the Media
Canada Truck Operators Association brings the perspectives of carriers, owner-operators and professional drivers to public conversations about transportation, safety, operating costs, workforce issues and Canada’s supply chain.
Featured National Coverage
Global News – Ontario truckers warn rising diesel prices will mean more expensive groceries
September 21, 2026 — CTOA discussed the pressure rising diesel prices are placing on small and mid-sized carriers and how sustained transportation costs can ultimately reach consumers.
CBC News – The price of diesel is skyrocketing. Here’s why Canadians may soon feel it at the grocery store
September 13, 2026 — CTOA spoke with CBC News about rapidly rising diesel costs, tight trucking margins and the potential supply-chain impact.
Vancouver Sun – How high diesel prices in B.C. pump up the cost of your food – and everything else
September 2026 — CTOA discussed how elevated diesel prices affect long-haul carriers, transportation budgets and the broader cost of moving groceries and other goods.
CTV News – Rising diesel prices squeeze Canadian trucking companies
September 2026 — CTOA raised concerns about the effect of elevated diesel prices on small and mid-sized trucking companies and the broader supply chain.
Industry & Regional Media
Northern Ontario Business / TimminsToday – Trucking group warns rising diesel costs are squeezing small carriers
September 20, 2026 — Coverage of CTOA’s call for government measures to help small fleets and owner-operators manage sustained operating-cost pressure.
Truck News – Trucking groups warn tariff fallout will hit freight volumes, carriers
August 24, 2026 — CTOA joined the industry discussion on the consequences of Canada-U.S. trade uncertainty for cross-border freight and smaller carriers.
Truck News – CTOA joins calls to include trucking in federal freight relief
August 11, 2026 — CTOA argued that trucking should be included in federal freight-relief programs designed to strengthen domestic supply chains.
Truck News – CTOA urges governments to include small carriers in trucking reform discussions
June 1, 2026 — Coverage of CTOA’s call for policymakers to engage directly with drivers, owner-operators and small trucking businesses when developing industry reforms.
Fleet & Mobility – CTOA urges policymakers to consult directly with Canada’s small and mid-sized trucking fleets
June 9, 2026 — Coverage focused on CTOA’s advocacy for greater representation of small operators in safety, compliance and transportation-policy discussions.
The Trucker – CTOA champions driver mental health and safety
June 1, 2026 — Coverage of CTOA’s Brampton industry session and its focus on driver wellbeing, training oversight, cargo theft, safety and fair enforcement.
Transport Routier – La CTOA réunit des leaders de l’industrie du camionnage et des décideurs politiques à Montréal
April 29, 2026 — French-language coverage of CTOA’s Montréal gathering of transportation stakeholders and policymakers.
Truck News – CTOA plans national freight security initiative as cargo theft surges
March 19, 2026 — CTOA outlined plans for a national freight-security initiative in response to organized cargo, trailer and equipment theft.
Truck News – CTOA raises driver-shortage and workforce concerns
February 26, 2026 — Coverage of CTOA’s concerns about long-haul driver shortages, workforce retention and supply-chain reliability.
Brampton Guardian – A CRA crackdown on tax rules in trucking industry could worsen driver shortage, say independent operators
2025 – Coverage examining concerns from independent trucking operators about CRA tax enforcement, driver classification and potential workforce impacts.
Truck News – CTOA alleges targeted enforcement during driver misclassification blitzes
December 3, 2025 – Truck News reported CTOA’s concerns about enforcement activity connected with driver classification and federal labour-compliance inspections.
Truck News – CTOA accepts return of T4As with conditions
November 21, 2025 – Coverage of CTOA’s position on T4A reporting, including its calls for implementation clarity, transition measures and consideration of small-business impacts.
Safety, Training & Public Policy Coverage
Canadian Occupational Safety – Inside the audit that pushed Ontario to overhaul truck training
September 2026 — Coverage examining Ontario’s move toward stronger commercial-driver training standards and the industry discussion around training quality, safety and oversight.
NWOnewswatch – Trucking group warns rising diesel costs are squeezing small carriers
September 2026 — Regional coverage of CTOA’s warning that sustained diesel-price increases are putting particular pressure on small fleets and owner-operators.
BarrieToday – Trucking group warns rising diesel costs are squeezing small carriers
September 21, 2026 — Coverage of CTOA’s call for budget measures supporting fuel efficiency, equipment investment and targeted temporary relief if elevated diesel prices persist.
Government Recognition & Public Policy
Ontario Newsroom – Ontario Developing New Training Requirements for Truck Drivers
September 21, 2026 — Ontario’s official announcement on standardized commercial-driver training included CTOA’s perspective on stronger and more consistent driver training.
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