WSIB - ensuring that freight brokerage is properly classified in a group that recognizes workers risk factors UPDATE November 28, 2005 - as a result of months of negotiations with WSIB Ontario, the NTBA has been successful in meeting members objectives by securing a proper classification for freight brokerage in Ontario, reducing the payroll rate from $5.68 to $0.29 (per $100 of payroll) and retroactive to January 1, 2005.
REGULATIONS - ensuring that freight brokerage is not adversely affected by provincial, state or federal legislation and regulations UPDATE Effective January 1, 2006 - Trust Accounts mandatory for all Ontario based companies who broker freight, including carriers, interline carriers, 3PLs, warehousemen, ground freight forwarders - Highway Traffic Act, Ontario.
SECURITY - ensuring that freight brokerage is recognized as an integral participant of the distribution cycle as it relates to national and international security