Canada Truck Operators Association - CTOA

10/09/2026

How is trucking going for you right now?

Are freight rates covering your costs? Have your earnings or work opportunities changed? What should governments prioritize?

CTOA wants to hear from carriers, owner-operators, independent contractors and company drivers across Canada.

Our October 2026 National Trucking Industry Pulse Survey takes approximately 4–5 minutes. It is anonymous, no names, company names or email addresses are required.

👉 Take the survey:
https://thectoa.ca/national-trucking-survey/

Please share this post with fellow drivers and trucking businesses. Members and non-members are welcome.

Your Experience. Your Industry. Your Voice.

10/02/2026

We welcome Ontario’s investment in a new truck inspection station in Hearst and additional passing lanes along Highway 11.

Northern highways are economic lifelines for communities, businesses, professional drivers and Canada’s supply chain. CTOA supports strong enforcement against unsafe operators, together with fair and consistent enforcement, better infrastructure and practical investments that make northern corridors safer while keeping essential freight moving.

We were pleased to have CTOA’s perspective included in the Ontario Ministry of Transportation’s official announcement.

Read our full update: https://thectoa.ca/ctoa-welcomes-northern-ontario-highway-safety-investments-and-calls-for-continued-focus-on-infrastructure-and-fair-enforcement/

09/29/2026

MORE THAN ADVOCACY, Supporting carriers, owner-operators, drivers and transportation businesses across Canada.
- Advocacy & Government Relations
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- Member Savings
- Business & Professional Support
- Training & Industry Connections

STRONGER MEMBERS. STRONGER INDUSTRY. STRONGER CANADA
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09/21/2026

CTOA was pleased to join Ontario’s Minister of Transportation, the Honourable Prabmeet Sarkaria in King City for the announcement of a new standardized entry-level truck driver training curriculum.

The new curriculum responds to recommendations from Ontario’s Auditor General calling for stronger commercial-driver training standards.

As shared in the government’s official news release:

“Stronger and more consistent driver training is good for road safety, good for responsible carriers and good for the future of Ontario’s trucking industry. CTOA appreciates Minister Sarkaria’s continued engagement with the industry and welcomes this important step toward better preparing new commercial drivers for the road.”

Tejpreet Dulat
Director, Canada Truck Operators Association (CTOA)

09/15/2026

Truckers don’t just deliver freight. They sacrifice time.

Time with their children. Time with their parents. Time at home. Time they can never get back.

The load has a delivery appointment, life doesn’t.

What is one family moment you missed because you were on the road?

09/15/2026

CTOA featured on CBC News

Rising diesel prices are putting more pressure on trucking companies across Canada.

CTOA spoke with CBC News about how fuel costs are affecting small and mid-sized carriers, freight rates and ultimately the broader supply chain.

We will continue raising these concerns with government and advocating for practical support if high diesel prices persist.

Read the Story: https://lnkd.in/gx7KU_3H

09/15/2026

CTOA featured on CBC News

Rising diesel prices are putting more pressure on trucking companies across Canada.

CTOA spoke with CBC News about how fuel costs are affecting small and mid-sized carriers, freight rates and ultimately the broader supply chain.

We will continue raising these concerns with government and advocating for practical support if high diesel prices persist.

Read the CBC story:

With diesel prices skyrocketing due to ongoing global conflicts, filling up the trucks that carry food and goods across Canada has never been more expensive, experts say — and Canadians could be feeling it soon.

09/12/2026

Our deepest condolences go out to the family, friends and colleagues of Aman Dhull following this tragic incident. May he rest in peace, and may his loved ones find strength during this very difficult time.

ALBUM ENTRY
AMAN DHULL
""While Delivering a flatbed load of plywood. In ingersoll on sept 10.
The load fell on him trapping him under the weight of 6000 kg and dead at scene.""

09/10/2026

Rising diesel prices are creating another significant challenge for Canada’s trucking industry

For small and mid-sized carriers, fuel costs are paid immediately, while recovering those increases through freight rates or fuel surcharges can take much longer. When margins are already under pressure, sustained increases can quickly affect cash flow, fleet utilization and transportation capacity.

The Canada Truck Operators Association (CTOA) is calling on federal and provincial governments to closely monitor the impact of elevated diesel prices on trucking and Canada’s supply chain.

If these conditions persist, CTOA believes targeted, temporary relief for small and mid-sized commercial carriers should be considered, alongside longer-term measures outlined in our Budget 2026 recommendations to improve productivity, modernization and competitiveness.

A healthy and competitive trucking sector is essential to keeping goods moving and supporting businesses and communities across Canada

Read the full CTOA media release:

https://thectoa.ca/rising-diesel-prices-put-new-pressure-on-small-and-mid-sized-trucking-businesses-ctoa-warns/

For trucking companies, particularly smaller fleets and owner-operators, increases in diesel prices are felt immediately at the fuel pump, while the ability to recover those costs through freight rates or fuel surcharges can take considerably longer.

09/09/2026

Fleet owners and owner-operators: how much has your weekly fuel bill increased over the past month?

Diesel prices are putting renewed pressure on Canada’s trucking industry. As of September 9, Canada’s volume-weighted average retail diesel price has reached approximately $2.49 per litre, according to Kalibrate Canada.

Current diesel prices include approximately:

• Toronto - $2.37/L
• Brampton - $2.36/L
• Mississauga - $2.37/L
• Ottawa - $2.41/L
• Vancouver - $2.79/L

South of the border, the U.S. DOE/EIA diesel benchmark has risen to a record US$5.967 per gallon, while international energy markets continue to warn of tight diesel supplies.

For small and mid-sized trucking companies, fuel is one of the largest operating expenses. Sustained prices at these levels can significantly affect operating margins, freight rates and ultimately the cost of moving goods across Canada.

CTOA will continue monitoring fuel-market developments and their impact on Canadian carriers.