Local 76 OHHU Strengthening Heavy Hauling Across Ontario
Regional Focus & Industry Improvements
Local 76 Heavy Haulers is dedicated to advancing the trucking industry across Ontario, ensuring fair wages, improved working conditions, and better safety standards for drivers. Our union represents heavy haulers across multiple sectors, including Liquid Bulk, Agriculture, Aggregate, Construction, Industrial, and Steel, ensuring that Ontario’s supply chain remains strong and efficient.
At Local 76 OHHU, we organize by region to ensure that our members are supported, represented, and mobilized where they live and work. Each region reflects Ontario’s unique geography, freight corridors, and economic sectors—from remote northern highways to the bustling 400-series roads of the south.
📍 Northwestern Ontario Region
Territory: Thunder Bay, Kenora, Dryden, Fort Frances, Sioux Lookout
Corridors: Hwy 17, Hwy 11
Focus:
- Long-haul freight & logging
- Mining support and isolated road maintenance
- Emulsion delivery & road construction labor
- Remote route safety
🛠️ “In the North, the road is your lifeline. We organize to protect it—and those who haul it.”
📍 Northeastern Ontario Region
Territory: Sudbury, North Bay, Timmins, Cochrane, Temiskaming Shores
Corridors: Hwy 11, Hwy 144, Hwy 655
Focus:
- Mining, aggregates, & cement hauling
- Hazardous waste and fuel transport
- Municipal snow, plow, and dump truck operators
- Industrial trucking & highway construction
🌲 “This region powers Ontario’s industrial core. We make sure every load and every driver is protected.”
400-Series Highway Corridors
The 400-series highways serve as Ontario’s main freight arteries, connecting major economic hubs. We focus on improving conditions for truckers hauling construction materials, steel, industrial equipment, and bulk products along these routes by:
- Enhancing rest and recovery policies to prevent driver fatigue.
- Fighting for fair fuel surcharges and competitive pay to reflect rising operational costs.
- Improving apprenticeship programs to bring in skilled drivers and mechanics. How Our Union Offices Are Improving Ontario’s Heavy Hauling Industry
- Bargaining Stronger Agreements – We negotiate with multinational and Canadian companies to secure better wages, benefits, and job security.
- Advocating for Safety & Compliance – Ensuring that trucking companies invest in vehicle maintenance and safety measures.
- Investing in Training & Apprenticeships – Building the next generation of skilled heavy haulers through certification programs.
- Pushing for Policy Reforms – Working with government agencies to update regulations that impact Ontario’s trucking industry.
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Local 76 Heavy Haulers is committed to shaping the future of trucking in Ontario by representing the interests of drivers and ensuring they receive the respect and compensation they deserve.
For more information on union membership or industry advocacy, contact your regional Local 76 office today.