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Advocacy & Policy Priorities

A Stronger, Safer, and Fairer Trucking Industry for Everyone

CTOA advocates for policies that strengthen Canada's supply chain, support driver success, and ensure a competitive, modern trucking industry. Our priorities reflect the real needs of drivers, owner-operators, and fleets of all sizes across the country.

STRONGER

SAFER

FAIRER

TRUCKING

INDUSTRY

Fair & Modern Employment Policies

We support policies that provide:

  • Clear rules for both payroll and incorporated drivers
  • Education-first approaches to compliance
  • Fair treatment of driver-entrepreneurs
  • Consultation with drivers and fleets of all sizes before major regulatory changes

Our goal is a system where all drivers understand their rights, responsibilities, and opportunities.

Strengthening Road Safety

CTOA supports evidence-based safety improvements, including:

  • High-quality training standards
  • Strong carrier-level enforcement
  • Better licensing integrity
  • Access to safe truck parking and rest areas

We believe safety is a shared responsibility between drivers, carriers, and the government.

Supporting Small, Medium & Large Fleets

Canada's supply chain relies on a mix of independent drivers, small fleets, and major carriers. CTOA advocates for:

  • Reduced administrative burden for small operators
  • Fair competition across the industry
  • Policies that prevent market consolidation and protect choice
  • Programs that help fleets modernize and grow
Infrastructure Investment

To keep freight moving safely and efficiently, we support:

  • More truck parking spaces across major corridors
  • Modern industrial zoning in major hubs
  • Investments in rest areas, enforcement facilities and logistics infrastructure

These investments improve safety and reduce community impacts.

A Strong Future Workforce

CTOA is committed to attracting and supporting the next generation of drivers. Our priorities include:

  • Promoting trucking as a skilled, respected profession
  • Encouraging technology adoption and digital tools
  • Supporting work-life balance and modern work preferences
  • Ensuring training pathways are accessible and transparent
Fair & Inclusive Public Narrative

We work to counter misinformation and promote:

  • Respect for all drivers
  • Recognition of trucking as essential to Canada's economy
  • Positive community engagement
  • A narrative that supports—not divides — the workforce

Our Commitment

CTOA will continue advocating at all levels of government to ensure drivers, owner-operators, and fleets of every size have a real voice in shaping Canada's trucking policies.

We believe the future of trucking must be:

Safe

Fair

Modern

Inclusive

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