Rachael Parkins, Author at Maritime-Ontario

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OTA News Release: Minister Mulroney Tours Maritime-Ontario to Promote National Trucking Week – August 25, 2023

(TORONTO, Aug. 25, 2023) – Ontario Transportation Minister Mulroney visited OTA Board member Maritime-Ontario Freight Lines just ahead of National Trucking Week (Sept. 3-9) to celebrate the trucking industry and the province’s hard working truck drivers.

The minister, who was joined by OTA president Stephen Laskowski, OTA Chair James Steed, MPP Armarjot Sandhu (Brampton West) and MPP Graham McGregor (Brampton North) spoke with company drivers about industry topics and the new air brake learning modules set to take effect on September 1. The drivers she spoke with were effusive in their praise for the new system, which provides truck drivers and fleets with more flexible, modernized options to renew air brake endorsements on existing licences.

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Service Update: Delays in BC Due to Forest Fires – August 18, 2023

Please note that delays may be possible due to continued forest fire activity throughout BC.

As per CN:

-Train operations have been suspended west of Ashcroft and Kamloops, BC until further notice.
-All the trains have been cancelled at Vancouver and Kamloops, BC.
-Service will resume gradually as conditions in the area stabilize.

We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available.

Service Update: Potential NS Delays Update – July 28, 2023

Please note that the required repairs have been completed, and all affected tracks have been reopened. Deliveries within NS should anticipate an additional 24-48 hour delay as track congestion and backlog are cleared. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide updates as they become available.

Service Update: Potential NS Delays due to Flooding – July 24, 2023

Please note that delays of 48-72 hours may be possible for deliveries in Nova Scotia, due to torrential downpours that have caused flooding in certain areas. We are working diligently to mitigate delays with an established detour plan, and will continue to monitor the situation closely, and provide updates as they become available.

On the Right Track: The Security Advantage of Rail Deliveries

As we continue to navigate the aftermath of the pandemic and various supply chain setbacks, the significance of safety and security in cargo transportation has become a priority for businesses and individuals alike.

Service Update: Delays Likely Due to Wildfires in Halifax, NS – May 30, 2023

As wildfires continue in Halifax, shipment delays are likely due to the volume of smoke in the city. We appreciate your patience as we prioritize the safety of the community and our team. We will continue to monitor this situation closely and provide updates as they become available.

Service Update: Possible Delays Due to Wildfires in Halifax, NS – May 29, 2023

Please note that delays into and out of Halifax may be possible due to the state of emergency that has been declared as a result of the wildfires. We will continue to monitor this situation closely, and provide updates as they become available.

Service Update: Possible Delays Due to Wildfires in Edson, AB – May 8, 2023

Please note that delays into and out of BC may be possible due to the highway closures as a result of the wildfires in Edson, AB. We will continue to monitor this situation closely, and provide updates as they become available.

Service Update: Possible Delays Due to Confederation Bridge Closure – May 1, 2023

Please note that delays into PEI may be possible due to the closure of the Confederation Bridge to high sided vehicles. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide any updates as they become available.

Service Update: Possible Oceanex Delays into NL – April 5, 2023

Please note that yesterday’s Oceanex Avalon vessel was unable to depart on schedule due to a crane malfunction at the Port of Montreal. Crane operations are expected to resume as of April 7th, however delays may be possible in the interim while Oceanex works to resolve their operating plan. We will continue to monitor the situation, and provide updates as they become available.