Saskatchewan carriers call for ELDs in province

The Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) is openly calling on its provincial government to mandate electronic logging devices (ELDs) for provincially regulated carriers. That call — released late yesterday — specifically…

Saskatchewan leaning toward paper logs for trucks that remain in province

Federally regulated carriers will need to equip trucks with electronic logging devices (ELDs), but at least one jurisdiction doesn’t seem to be in any rush to require the technology in…

Saskatchewan rest areas lacking adequate services, says poll

Half of commercial drivers in Saskatchewan feel the condition of rest stops and pullouts in the province are of very low to low quality, while the other 50% say they…

Aspiring female truck drivers get assistance in Saskatchewan

SASKATOON, Sask. – The Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) and YWCA of Saskatoon are launching the first Women Shifting Gears 12-week training program to help women obtain a Class 1A licence…

Saskatchewan and Alberta trucking associations partner on training

CALGARY, Alta. – The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) and Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) have entered into a partnership to harmonize training programs for their members. Under the agreement, the…

Kudos to an industry that continues to help those in need

There is no shortage of good causes available to the trucking industry if it wants to help, and for the most part, the industry steps up to the plate when…

STA moves into larger, better equipped location

REGINA, Sask. – The Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) has a new home, a process that has taken nearly a decade to come to fruition. “This space is a culmination of…

Saskatchewan Truck Driving Championships set for this weekend

REGINA, Sask. – There will be a true show of skills and professionalism in Saskatchewan this weekend as the Truck Driving Championships are in town. This Saturday June 7, the…

Saskatchewan truckers to provide road condition info this winter

SASKATOON, Sask. -- For the second winter season in a row, Ridsdale Transport drivers will be providing road condition information as part of Saskatchewan’s Highway Hotline.

Former trucking association prez appointed to federal commission

REGINA, Sask. -- Denis Prud'homme, past president of the Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA), has been appointed to a federal government commission looking at reducing red tape in business.

STA hands out awards at annual banquet

SASKATOON, Sask. -- The Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) held its Annual General Meeting Oct. 16 and took the opportunity to honour some of its own.

Automated pilot projects hope to solve a weighty issue

THOMPSON, Man. -A robot revolution may be brewing in the trucking industry, one that could help lead to safer roads with less human monitoring from government officials.

Rules Changed For Sask. LCVs

REGINA, Sask. - Beginning in early February, Saskatchewan has made changes that have loosened the regulatory chain on long combination vehicles (LCVs) and improved harmonization with Alberta.

Don’t Touch That Dial: Profile Of The Canadian Trucking Industry Will Air In 2010

While the effects of the great recession of 2009 may linger for some time, the trucking industry's chronic challenge of recruiting and retraining enough good, quality people -in a variety of occupatio...

Saskatchewan gives LCV operators greater flexibility

REGINA, Sask. -- Beginning this week, Saskatchewan has made changes that have loosened the regulatory cha...