It's October 29,
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⚠️ PUBLIC WARNING TO TRUCK OWNERS, FLEET OPERATORS, REPAIR SHOPS & MECHANICS IN ONTARIO ⚠️
We are happy to see the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is cracking down on businesses and mechanics allegedly performing illegal off-site commercial vehicle safety inspections. Those who disregard the rules and charge customers for inspections that are not legally authorized must be held accountable.
TRUCK OWNERS, THIS WARNING APPLIES TO YOU TOO!
Choosing a cheap, convenient, but potentially illegal inspection could cost you far more than money. If your commercial vehicle is involved in a serious collision, particularly one resulting in injuries or fatalities, your inspection records, maintenance history, and the steps you took to ensure your vehicle was safe may come under intense scrutiny. Depending on the circumstances, you could face serious legal and financial consequences.
“I paid someone to inspect it” is NOT necessarily a defence. Due diligence matters!
🚛 LET'S MAKE ONE THING CLEAR:
❌ Commercial vehicle safety inspections: Do not assume a mechanic or inspection station is authorized to conduct a safety inspection at your location simply because they have a shop or a licence. Verify that the inspection is being performed at an authorized location and in accordance with Ontario's applicable requirements.
⚠️ Trailer inspections: Certain approved facilities may be authorized to perform specific trailer inspections. That does not mean every repair shop or mobile mechanic is permitted to do so wherever they choose.
🚨 Emissions testing: Having authorization to participate in an emissions testing program does not automatically authorize a business to conduct mobile emissions testing. The applicable program's requirements and any necessary mobile testing authorization must be met.
TO TRUCK OWNERS AND FLEET OPERATORS:
- Verify the inspection provider's authorization before paying for an inspection.
- Keep proper inspection certificates, maintenance records, and supporting documentation.
- Never put your business, your livelihood, or public safety at risk to save a few dollars.
- If something doesn't look right, verify the requirements directly with the MTO before proceeding.
TO SHOPS AND MECHANICS: Know the rules, follow the law, and operate within the scope of your authorization. Being qualified to repair a vehicle does not automatically authorize you to perform every type of inspection at any location.
At the end of the day, a commercial vehicle is a serious responsibility, not a licence to cut corners. The safety of every driver, passenger, and road user depends on doing things properly.
SAVE MONEY WHERE YOU CAN — BUT NEVER AT THE EXPENSE OF SAFETY OR COMPLIANCE.
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