An Ontario town has successfully secured several convictions for illegal trucking operations since June 2024, resulting in more than $330,000 in fines.

These efforts show the Town of Caledon’s commitment to identifying and addressing illegal land uses through enforcement and to make trucking operators comply with applicable bylaws, according to a news release. The town sits atop the Region of Peel in the province’s trucking heartland.

“These convictions send a clear message that illegal trucking operations will not be tolerated in Caledon,” Rebecca Carvalho, manager of strategic initiatives and chairwoman of the Illegal Land Use Task Force, said in the release. “We will continue to take decisive action against those who disregard our regulations and put our community at risk.” 

In February, the town rolled out an online map of illegal trucking depot complaints. The interactive tool provides information about the status of complaints and prosecutions. At present, the town has prosecuted 72 such cases and there are 74 active files. 

The town actively investigates complaints regarding illegal transportation depots. The Illegal Land Use Task Force continues to identify and address illegal land uses through enforcement, policy change and public education, the release said.