A new report suggests there’s an “urgent” need to improve training for truck drivers, and that new drivers who have not received adequate training are making Canada’s roads less safe. Listen the the whole Matt Galloway podcast here The post Alarm Bells Over Truck Driving Training appeared first on TTSAO ..read more

IBC report a huge contribution to improving Truck driver training, TTSAO says See the full article at Road Warrior News here The post IBC report highlights lack of Trucking school oversight – (roadwarriornews.com) appeared first on TTSAO ..read more

This weeks training tip is provided to us by Roland Winnan, the TTSAO 2023 Instructor of the year! Here is Roland’s Safety Tip of the Week! You are a transport truck driver. It is your responsibility to be safe on the road. Your safe driving directly impacts other motorists around you. Here is an essential truck driver safety tip to keep you and others safe: Perform a walk around / safety check every time you stop. Whether you are stopping to fuel up, grab a coffee, or take a restroom break, it’s always a good habit to perform a walk around / safety check of your equipment after you ..read more

We have wrapped up the 2024 Conference, Taking a Quantum Leap Forward, and it was a resounding success. We sold out our sponsorships and our attendance this year, and had a fantastic group of presenters and speakers that made our day interesting and informative. A number of new sponsors came forward, and as a result we have a sponsor roster that our schools can call upon for programs and support that weren’t available previously. The big announcement came at noon when the CVTA did their announcement that we are able to clone their Instructor Certification program for Ontario. This is a major s ..read more

This is a challenge for any new driver and can present a problem for experienced drivers if they are not careful. On Ramps To join onto a major highway, you have to take a ramp on to the lane beside the main lanes of the highway. This lane is called the Acceleration Lane, which makes sense because you need to accelerate to join the other vehicles on the highway. When taking a tractor-trailer onto a major highway, it is important to match the speed of the other vehicles. This is called ‘finding your Merge Speed’. If you can properly match that speed by a) accelerating the complete ..read more

New Horizons in Truck Driver Training: TTSAO Partners with CVTA In an exciting development for the trucking industry in Ontario, Canada, the Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO) has announced a landmark partnership with the Commercial Vehicle Training Association (CVTA). This collaboration signifies a monumental step towards enhancing the quality of training provided to truck drivers, underscoring a shared commitment to excellence and safety on the roads. Elevating Training Standards The TTSAO, renowned for its dedication to promoting high-quality truck driver training, has ta ..read more

(February 26, 2024) — In a surprise donation, the Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario has received a numbered print (395 of 1,000) of an original painting of the National Hockey League’s “500 Goal Scorers” as an auction item at its February 29th conference. The print has been authenticated by Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA). “It will be by far the most valuable item we have to auction off, and will no doubt generate the most interest,” says TTSAO president Philip Fletcher. “Again, all of the funds raised will go to the production costs of our newest safety video ..read more

Quantum Leap Forward VIDEO Media Release v5 February 20, 2024 Trucker assault prevention video to be launched At TTSAO conference February 29 Female Truck drivers and their male counterparts who identify as visible minorities are the most likely truckers to face assaults on the job, according to a recent report. Because they aren’t the only ones at risk, the Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO) and the Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada (WTFC) have partnered with Cupid’s Sting to create a new safety video, scheduled to be launched at TTSAO’s February 29th conference. “The ..read more

The article from Truck News, written by Leo Barros and dated January 9, 2024, discusses British Columbia’s request to the federal government for measures to reduce safety gaps in the trucking industry. This request follows several incidents of commercial vehicles striking overpasses in the province. It highlights the specific case of Chohan Freight Forwarders, whose truck caused an overpass crash, leading to the suspension of their National Safety Code certificate. The article emphasizes the challenges and inefficiencies in the permit process for hauling overheight loads and the need for stric ..read more

This week’s Training Tip looks at practicing the “fundamentals.” Sports teams work on fundamentals every practice so that it becomes ingrained in the unconscious and cemented into muscle memory. How’s that for a sports analogy when dealing with driving Big Rigs? Today, we will look at the fundamental for making a left-hand turn. Going to basics, it will look like this: Setting up Location, location, location Clear path Timing and speed Clearance and landing Finishing Since left-hand turns tend to be the more dangerous, this is the better one to evaluate. Begin by setting yourself u ..read more