Join the Ontario Trucking Safety Coalition

Misclassification. Safety concerns.
An uneven playing field.

Ontario’s roads are under attack, but the problem isn't a lack of laws – it's a lack of enforcement. While the Ontario government looks the other way, an underground economy of 'Driver Inc.' fleets is putting untrained drivers and unsafe trucks in the lane next to your family. We don't need new rules; we need the political courage to enforce the ones we have.

Safety is a right not a gamble.

Tell your MPP and the government to enforce
the rules and take action.

What’s Really at Stake

A growing underground system

In some regions, up to half of truck drivers are believed to be working in the underground economy. Many Personal Services Business (PSB) classifications may be applied incorrectly.

Inspections have identified non-compliance rates as high as 50–60% in certain areas, with limited follow-up.

A challenging environment for fair competition

Some companies using the Driver Inc. model may reduce their labour costs by over $22,000 per driver each year by avoiding benefit contributions.

Drivers working under this model can lose access to more than $6,300 annually in employment protections and contributions.

This creates an uneven environment for businesses that invest in safety, training, and employee well-being.

When training falls short, safety can be impacted

New drivers are sometimes placed behind the wheel of 140,000-pound trucks with minimal preparation, occasionally on their first day.

In some cases, drivers without formal training are asked to train others.

Many of these individuals are newcomers to Canada, unfamiliar with their rights, or unsure where to turn..

Supporting Responsible Carriers 

Across Canada, many trucking companies are committed to safe practices, fair employment, and compliance with standards.

But rising competition from businesses that don’t follow the same approach is creating real pressure.

  • Longstanding carriers are scaling back.

  • Family-owned businesses are facing tough choices.

  • New entrants are often told they can’t compete without cutting corners.

A balanced system that supports responsibility, safety, and fairness benefits everyone — drivers, businesses, and the broader industry.

BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE STOP TAX AND LABOUR ABUSE CAMPAIGN, SUPPORTED BY THE CANADIAN TRUCKING ALLIANCE