How to Pass an MTO Facility Audit (2025 Ontario Guide)

Every year, Ontario carriers are flagged for MTO facility audits. The difference between a successful audit and a failed one often comes down to proactive preparation, documentation, and training. This guide distills what our former enforcement team looks for and how to get audit‑ready.

1) Review Your CVOR Abstract

Pull your CVOR abstract and look at events vs thresholds. Red flags include collisions, hours‑of‑service violations, out‑of‑service defects, and missing training records. We run a CVOR Health Check as part of our CVOR consulting services.

2) Organize Driver & Maintenance Files

3) Hours‑of‑Service & ELD Logs

Auditors look for falsification patterns, missing supporting documents, and systemic fatigue risks. Implement a monitoring routine and corrective actions.

4) Safety Management Program (SMP)

Document the policies you actually use: onboarding, training, monitoring, investigations, and discipline. A living SMP protects your CVOR rating and withstands audits.

5) Run a Mock Audit

We perform a full mock audit, fix gaps, and coach your team before MTO arrives. Most carriers become audit‑ready in 1–3 weeks depending on scope.

Next steps: Schedule a free initial call or grab the Free Insider CVOR Safety Playbook.