The PMR is $25 per on-dock or off-dock trip rate if the I/O moves 1 container on a single chassis, and 1.5 times the same amount if the I/O moves 2 containers using multiple chassis. Licensees are required to identify and separately account for the PMR payment on all eligible drivers pay statements.
Licensees should determine the applicable regulated rate by referring to the Rate Order published on the OBCCTC website. The Rate Order sets out the minimum regulated rates for different types of drivers and services. You can access the Rate Order here for detailed information on applicable rates and remuneration.
Licensees must pay overtime to company drivers and indirectly employed operators at 1.5 times the hourly rate if the driver has performed more than 9 hours in a day, and/or more than 45 hours per week. See the Rate Order here for more details.
In each calendar month, if the reference price of diesel for an I/O is more than $1.05, a licensee must pay the I/O a fuel surcharge, calculated in accordance with the following formula: (A - $1.05) x B x 2% $0.05 where: A = the reference price of diesel, in dollars B = the minimum [...]
Drivers who eat while in line at a marine or other terminal are working and are entitled to be paid for their work. Drivers must actually take the break before a licensee is entitled to deduct the time.
Employees are entitled to vacation pay, statutory holiday pay and sick pay under the Employment Standards Act. For more information, you can contact the Employment Standards Branch here.
A Sponsorship Agreement is required to ensure that the CTS licensee (sponsor) and the I/O understand and comply with their respective obligations under the Container Trucking Act, Regulation and CTS licence. A Sponsorship Agreement also helps the OBCCTC monitor compliance.
The truck tag belongs to the OBCCTC and issued to licensees. Truck tags cannot be transferred, bought, or sold.
I/Os can move to a licensee who has a vacant truck tag.
The OBCCTC closely monitors industry needs and determines when it is necessary to add more I/Os to the I/O List. The OBCCTC will open applications for the same on the OBCCTC website. Interested I/Os can then submit their applications.
